ZdnetI took a walk with Meta's new Oakley smart glasses - they beat my Ray-Bans in every wayMeta's new Oakley smart glasses feature eight hours of battery life, capture 3K video, and most importantly, look great.Jul 19, 2025
ZdnetI spoke with an AI version of myself, thanks to Hume's free tool - how to try itEVI 3's voice cloning feature has its shortcomings. But those are significantly overshadowed by its remarkable qualities.Jul 19, 2025
ZdnetI ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical than I thought"Practical" and "vinyl" in the same sentence? Count me in. Victrola's Harmony turntable system made my records a lot more accessible.Jul 19, 2025
ZdnetThis split keyboard offers deep customization - if you're willing to go all inThe Naya Create keyboard shatters the mold of how you use a keyboard, with per-key customization options and some impressive modules.Jul 19, 2025
ZdnetCould OpenAI's rumored browser be a Chrome-killer? Here's what I'm expectingReal soon now, OpenAI will be shipping its initial AI-first web browser. Here's what we know so far about it and its AI browser rivals.Jul 19, 2025
ZdnetAI's biggest impact on your workforce is still to come - 3 ways to avoid getting left behindResearch suggests 80% of professionals believe AI will have a significant impact on their work over the next year. Here's how to prepare your staff.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetMy favorite lens and screen-cleaning kit keeps my tech spotless, and it only costs $8Koala cleaner is my go-to for keeping my prescription glasses, sunglasses, MacBook, iPhone, tablet, and more streak, smudge and dirt-free, and it's super affordable.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetI changed 12 settings on my Apple TV to instantly improve the performanceSpending just a few minutes in your Apple TV's settings can unlock a far better viewing experience. Here's how.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetThe OnePlus 12 was already our favorite Android deal - and now it's $300 offWith its market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and premium build, the OnePlus 12 is a worthy rival to flagship handsets.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetIs your Ring camera showing strange logins? Here's what's going onRing says you weren't hacked but some users aren't convinced.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetI ran with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and it both humbled and motivated meSamsung's physical bezel harkens to the past, but its advanced coaching functions lead us into the future.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetYou can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's howThe relocated address bar is much easier to reach, especially on larger devices.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetWacom says its new drawing tablet needs no setup and has a pen that can't dieThe tablet maker just announced the new MovinkPad 11, a portable device for creatives focused on making it easy to grab and use.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetNordPass vs. Bitwarden: Which password manager is best?NordPass offers an excellent user experience, while Bitwarden's pricing can't be beat. Here's how to decide between the two.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetiPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to beI installed the iPadOS 26 beta on my 13-inch iPad Air, and it seems Apple is finally delivering what the iPad has been missing.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetThe best free email marketing software of 2025: Expert testedThere are many tools to help you automate email marketing, but most suffer from feature bloat and expensive pricing as your contact lists scale. Here are my top picks if you want a simpler free option.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetI tested a 'de-Googled' tablet without all the bloatware - and it was beyond refreshingMurena reworked the Pixel Tablet by stripping out Google's services and adding built-in privacy tools to avoid tracking.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetI tested HP's new EliteBook X G1i, and it's a featherweight champ in the officeHP's new EliteBook X G1i is the little laptop that could, delivering decent performance on a battery that lasted me 18 hours on a single charge.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetToo many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for yearsPlenty of extensions promise to conquer tab overload, but my favorite - Workona - offers a feature set the others can't match. And the free version could be all you needJul 18, 2025
ZdnetThis new browser won't monetize your every move - how to try itDoes the world need yet another web browser? The team behind Ladybird certainly believes so and is actively creating a truly independent browser without any monetization.Jul 18, 2025
ZdnetSlack will generate thread summaries and AI notes from your huddles nowThe platform gets a functional upgrade with live translations, channel recaps, automated action items, and more. Here's who can access them today.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetDell's new Pro Max lineup offers top-tier laptops for sky-high pricesDell's new high-performance laptops went on sale Thursday, and they're stacked with powerful hardware, including Nvidia's new RTX Pro Blackwell generation GPUs.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetMove over, Tesla Powerwall: EcoFlow's new home backup system claims to reduce energy bills by up to 90%Thinking of switching to solar? With federal energy incentives ending soon, now may be the right time.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetLinux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's howIt's not a typo. Linux's desktop share is growing, according to the US government's records.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetFighting AI with AI, finance firms prevented $5 million in fraud - but at what cost?AI has made scam artists much more powerful - but the technology also offers solutions to the very problems it's exacerbating.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetMeet ChatGPT agent, a new AI assistant ready to carry out complex tasks for you - try it nowOpenAI's new agent can create slideshows, analyze competitors, and brief you on your day. Pro users can activate it starting today. Plus and Team users should have it soon.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetGot ChatGPT Plus? You can record and summarize meetings on a Mac now - here's howThe ability to transcribe meetings was previously limited to ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users. Now, Plus users can use this tool.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetAI agents will change work and society in internet-sized ways, says AWS VPAt AWS Summit, Deepak Singh, VP of developer agents and experiences at AWS, spoke with ZDNET about how agentic AI will bring about a new way of approaching work.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetThis slick gadget is like a Swiss Army Knife for my keys (and fully trackable)If you're constantly misplacing your keys like me, this cool keyholder has a totally novel approach to staying organized.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetResearchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google issue joint AI safety warning - here's whyMonitoring AI's train of thought is critical for improving AI safety and catching deception. But we're at risk of losing this ability.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetHow I started my own LinkedIn newsletter - in 5 easy stepsLinkedIn is the social network platform of choice among professionals. If you want to publish a newsletter there to your followers, here's how.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetAdobe Firefly can now generate AI sound effects for videos - and I'm seriously impressedIn addition to video sound effects, Text to Avatar is launching in beta. It allows you to turn scripts into avatar-led videos.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetThe password manager I recommend most has its own VPN and long list of featuresDashlane is a premium password manager that works well across multiple devices and supports unlimited passwords.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetMarshall's first soundbar rocks as a mainstream alternative - Here's my takeThe Marshall Heston 120 is the company's first dip into the home audio market, and it's a bold product that's packed with features.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetThis 9-inch tablet singlehandedly changed my mind about gaming on AndroidI was a skeptic, but RedMagic's Astra gaming tablet simply provides a stunning gaming experience.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetIs HR ready for AI?Research suggests only 34% of organizations have policies for using generative AI, and even fewer have effective training programs in place.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetGoogle will announce its next lineup of Pixels on August 20 - Here's what we knowThe next "Made by Google" event will unveil the new Pixel 10 series of smartphones, including a new foldable.Jul 17, 2025
Zdnet7 AI features coming to iOS 26 that I can't wait to use (and how you can try them)Hold Assist alone could be a serious timesaver.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetHate Windows 11? Here's how you can make it work more like Windows 10Every new Windows version comes with its own set of annoyances, but for some people, Windows 11 seems even more annoying than its predecessors. Fortunately, there are some solutions available.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetHow these proposed standards aim to tame our AI wild westNot exactly a new sheriff in town, but this consortium of standards bodies seeks a different approach to controlling AI.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetWaze vs. Google Maps: Which navigation app is best?When it comes navigation apps, there's a big debate over whether Waze is better than Google Maps. I'm here to set the record straight.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetMicrosoft is saving millions with AI and laying off thousands - where do we go from here?Experts, lawyers, and tech workers disagree on what Microsoft's layoffs mean for the tech industry and beyond.Jul 17, 2025
ZdnetYou can ask Gemini AI anything directly in Google Chrome - here's how and why you shouldHere's how you can call on Gemini for help from any web page within Chrome.Jul 16, 2025
Zdnet6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too lateElectronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours.Jul 16, 2025
ZdnetClaude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try itAnthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments.Jul 16, 2025
ZdnetThis new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right nowNextdoor's redesigned app adds emergency alerts, news, and AI-powered recommendations. But you can still talk about your neighbor.Jul 16, 2025
ZdnetMicrosoft's Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktopCopilot Vision can now field questions on all the files, apps, windows, webpages, and other items on your screen that you choose to share.Jul 16, 2025
Zdnet5 entry-level tech jobs AI is already augmenting, according to AmazonAmazon's research also says there's an increasing rate of growth for people qualified for these jobs.Jul 16, 2025
ZdnetAWS aims to be your one-stop-shop for AI agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, and othersThe news arrives at a time when employers are facing growing pressure to onboard AI agents -- and also a dizzying variety of options.Jul 16, 2025
ZdnetI found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's freeI'm always on the lookout for apps that make it easier to work with Linux and Android, and this one by Packet fits the bill.Jul 15, 2025
