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I installed these smart window shades in 10 minutes - now I want them all over my house
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I installed these smart window shades in 10 minutes - now I want them all over my house

Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best…

7/31/2026 · 6 min read · 31 views
How long should you keep your phone for? I did the math - it's likely not what you think
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How long should you keep your phone for? I did the math - it's likely not what you think

Modern smartphones can remain reliable for five years or more thanks to longer software support and durable hardware.…

7/31/2026 · 6 min read · 34 views
I tried Android Auto offline while on a road trip, and it beats mobile data in 2 ways
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I tried Android Auto offline while on a road trip, and it beats mobile data in 2 ways

The author tested Android Auto in offline mode during a two‑hour road trip to Catskill, New York. They found that…

7/30/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums means for your Roomba
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What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums means for your Roomba

Home & Office Home Home & Office Kitchen & Household Robot vacuums What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums…

7/30/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
I compared these popular sleep earbuds to my Oura Ring 5 - the results surprised me
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I compared these popular sleep earbuds to my Oura Ring 5 - the results surprised me

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7/30/2026 · 7 min read · 31 views
Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters
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Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters

Business Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best…

7/30/2026 · 7 min read · 39 views
OpenAI's rogue agent didn't stop at Hugging Face - here's what we know
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OpenAI's rogue agent didn't stop at Hugging Face - here's what we know

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence OpenAI's rogue agent didn't stop at Hugging Face - here's what we…

7/30/2026 · 4 min read · 32 views
Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention
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Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need…

7/30/2026 · 6 min read · 41 views
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more

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7/30/2026 · 6 min read · 32 views
Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns
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Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly…

7/30/2026 · 9 min read · 40 views
How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit
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How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit

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7/30/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
Amazon is selling this Samsung 2TB SATA SSD for over 60% off right now
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Amazon is selling this Samsung 2TB SATA SSD for over 60% off right now

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET's expert staff finds the best discounts and price drops from reputable sellers on…

7/30/2026 · 5 min read · 39 views
How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school
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How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/30/2026 · 5 min read · 31 views
This docking station's 'hidden compartment' disrupted my desktop - for the better
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This docking station's 'hidden compartment' disrupted my desktop - for the better

The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is a docking station that incorporates a built‑in NVMe SSD enclosure, offering a…

7/30/2026 · 7 min read · 41 views
What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead
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What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead

Home & Office Home Home & Office Energy Power banks and batteries What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I…

7/29/2026 · 5 min read · 38 views
I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me
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I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me

The author swapped paid streaming subscriptions for free services to evaluate cost savings and content quality. They…

7/29/2026 · 8 min read · 29 views
ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead
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ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead

Business Home Business Companies Apple ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they…

7/29/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
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The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Tech Updated on: July 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM PDT Home Tech Wearables Smart Watches Updated on: July 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM…

7/29/2026 · 47 min read · 33 views
Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here's what I recommend
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Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here's what I recommend

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7/29/2026 · 7 min read · 31 views
Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war's afoot, and the stakes are existential
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Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war's afoot, and the stakes are existential

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war's afoot, and the stakes…

7/29/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it
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I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/29/2026 · 8 min read · 32 views
How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button
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How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button

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7/29/2026 · 6 min read · 32 views
I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered
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I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered

Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy…

7/29/2026 · 5 min read · 32 views
75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences
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75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence 75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with…

7/29/2026 · 7 min read · 31 views
Get Apple Music's student discount plus Apple TV for just $6 a month - here's how
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Get Apple Music's student discount plus Apple TV for just $6 a month - here's how

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7/29/2026 · 8 min read · 30 views
I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: Rich in features, but still a hard sell
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I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: Rich in features, but still a hard sell

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/29/2026 · 7 min read · 29 views
5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free
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5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free

Tech Home Tech Smartphones 5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free Here's how I…

7/29/2026 · 5 min read · 30 views
12 keychain gadgets worth carrying every day (and why they're worth it)
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12 keychain gadgets worth carrying every day (and why they're worth it)

Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best…

7/28/2026 · 6 min read · 30 views
You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math
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You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math

Tech Home Tech Smartphones You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math Apple Upgrade…

7/28/2026 · 7 min read · 33 views
How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think
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How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think

Tech Home Tech Smartphones How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think Phones…

7/28/2026 · 6 min read · 29 views
How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful
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How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful

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7/28/2026 · 6 min read · 30 views
Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too
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Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too

Tech Home Tech Security Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too One of…

7/28/2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
Did ransomware attacks really decline? Here are your business' 4 best defenses
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Did ransomware attacks really decline? Here are your business' 4 best defenses

Tech Home Tech Security Did ransomware attacks really decline? Here are your business' 4 best defenses Did it look…

7/28/2026 · 6 min read · 41 views
I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect
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I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect

Home & Office Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Speakers I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android -…

7/28/2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not just for the 91 security fixes)
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Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not just for the 91 security fixes)

Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS iOS Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not…

7/28/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Token-maxing is an AI cost sink - how to use agents without busting your budget
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Token-maxing is an AI cost sink - how to use agents without busting your budget

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Token-maxing is an AI cost sink - how to use agents without busting…

7/28/2026 · 7 min read · 28 views
You've been using your power bank wrong, and airline rules make that obvious
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You've been using your power bank wrong, and airline rules make that obvious

Airline regulations reveal common misuse of power banks, highlighting safety concerns. Recent incidents of power banks…

7/28/2026 · 8 min read · 27 views
How much RAM does your phone really need in 2026?
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How much RAM does your phone really need in 2026?

Tech Home Tech Smartphones How much RAM does your phone really need in 2026? Manufacturers keep putting more and more…

7/28/2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
AIO Launcher is one of the coolest minimal Android launchers I've used - and it's free
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AIO Launcher is one of the coolest minimal Android launchers I've used - and it's free

Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android AIO Launcher is one of the coolest minimal…

7/28/2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far
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My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/28/2026 · 7 min read · 21 views
Get Spotify's student discount plus Hulu for just $6 a month - here's how
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Get Spotify's student discount plus Hulu for just $6 a month - here's how

Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best…

7/28/2026 · 7 min read · 27 views
I wore the two best Amazfit smartwatches for a month - Is the flagship worth $230 more?
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I wore the two best Amazfit smartwatches for a month - Is the flagship worth $230 more?

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/28/2026 · 7 min read · 34 views
RAM costs more for phones, too - so how much do you actually need?
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RAM costs more for phones, too - so how much do you actually need?

Tech Home Tech Smartphones RAM costs more for phones, too - so how much do you actually need? Manufacturers keep…

7/27/2026 · 5 min read · 31 views
I'm recommending this 14-inch HP laptop to almost everyone in 2026 - even with the RAM crisis
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I'm recommending this 14-inch HP laptop to almost everyone in 2026 - even with the RAM crisis

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/27/2026 · 7 min read · 31 views
I tested a new Debian Linux loaded with local AI - see if it's right for you
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I tested a new Debian Linux loaded with local AI - see if it's right for you

Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Linux I tested a new Debian Linux loaded with local AI - see if…

7/27/2026 · 5 min read · 35 views
Costco will take your old tech and gift you a gift card - here's what to know
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Costco will take your old tech and gift you a gift card - here's what to know

Business Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best…

7/27/2026 · 5 min read · 25 views
Is open source the answer to rogue AI agents? Nvidia's new alliance says yes
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Is open source the answer to rogue AI agents? Nvidia's new alliance says yes

Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Is open source the answer to rogue AI agents? Nvidia's new alliance…

7/27/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
I tried Framework's premium 'Linux-first' laptop: consider the bar raised
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I tried Framework's premium 'Linux-first' laptop: consider the bar raised

Tech Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations…

7/27/2026 · 9 min read · 37 views
Claude AI shared chats indexed by Google - see if your conversations were exposed
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Claude AI shared chats indexed by Google - see if your conversations were exposed

Tech Home Tech Security Claude AI shared chats indexed by Google - see if your conversations were exposed Google…

7/27/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested
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The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested

Home & Office Updated on: July 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM PDT Home Home & Office Updated on: July 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM PDT I…

7/27/2026 · 38 min read · 30 views

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