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Want the best Wi-Fi laptop? We tested 7 models – here’s what our lab found
Data Byte: Laptops aren’t created equal when it comes to the best Wi-Fi connections on different bands.
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I tested T-Mobile’s 5G on a road trip with 3 foldables – the results were odd (but good)
I took Samsung, Google, and Motorola foldables on a 6-hour drive, but some strange readings complicated my 5G test results.
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openSUSE Leap adds a new security layer: Immutable mode
One of the more secure Linux distributions has added another feature to help further lock it down.
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Why connection may be healthcare’s most valuable innovation
Better healthcare requires modern solutions to improve a complex system. Optum is a healthcare company that connects patient care, pharmacy services, health intelligence, and AI to help modernize and simplify the healthcare system for everyone.
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Suunto’s new sports watch is a runner’s dream, but its best feature is for everyone
The Suunto Run 2 improves key hardware elements, making it one of the best running watches available today.
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GIGABYTE’s new OLED gaming monitors level up your gaming experience
GIGABYTE’s AORUS ELITE lineup combines adaptive picture tuning, tactical gaming controls and smarter OLED protection.
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Your iPhone just got a hidden anti-scam upgrade in iOS 27: How to enable it
New with iOS 27 (and iPadOS 27) is a setting called Impersonation Risk Detection that aims to warn you of suspicious activity that could trap you in a scam.
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Windows 11 26H2 update arrives: What’s inside and who should install it ASAP
The 2026 edition of Windows 11 is now officially available. But what does it offer over the 2025 version, and is it worth updating your PC?
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Rogue AI incidents hit ‘tens of thousands’: Can businesses trust these tools?
Should businesses really keep investing in AI when it looks like we can’t control what we already have?
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Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill
Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees’ AI skills and target training where it’s needed most.
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Fedora Everything let me build the Linux desktop I actually want – like the old days
If you miss the early days of Linux, when you were the one who decided what was installed on your OS, Fedora has a treat for you.
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Spotify has Peloton classes? My 3 favorite fitness features hiding in the app
Turns out Spotify is more than just a music streaming app.
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Our 8 favorite cheap tech gifts under $25 – that we actually use
ZDNET editors found the best tech gifts under $25, so you can save big this holiday shopping season.
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This foldable phone might be the iPhone Duo’s fiercest rival – if not for one thing
The Xiaomi 18 Fold weighs less than the iPhone Duo and has more versatile cameras, but the Duo leverages Apple’s polished user experience.
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Best Kindle deals to shop for October Prime Day 2026
October Prime Day starts Oct. 6, but we’re seeing early price drops of up to $150 off the Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Kids Kindle models and accessories.
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1Password’s price hike sent me looking for alternatives – here’s what I chose
After 1Password raised its rates this year, I decided to look at alternatives. Surprise! Free and low-cost options are strong competitors now.
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LLMjacking can run up your business’ AI bill fast – how to stop it
Google analysts warn that stolen AI credentials are being sold underground, and businesses are footing the bill.
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Best Garmin watch deals to shop for October Prime Day 2026
Shop these Garmin Watch Prime Day deals, including up to $430 off models like the Fenix 8 Pro and Forerunner 165, ahead of your next race.
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I’m an Android Auto ride or die – but Apple CarPlay beats it with these 3 features
A month of driving with Apple CarPlay showed me some unique benefits I wish Google would copy.
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Is ChatGPT your new Google Workspace alternative? Meet Space, Pages, and slides
OpenAI now lets teams create documents, build presentations, and work with AI agents inside ChatGPT
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Get Kindle Unlimited free for 3 months with this early Prime Day deal
Amazon’s free Kindle Unlimited deal only comes around a couple times a year – and I highly recommend it.
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OpenAI’s Dots: Like OpenClaw declawed – for $100/mo ChatGPT Pro users
OpenAI’s Dots could transform work, but the pricing, permissions, training demands, and security tradeoffs deserve serious scrutiny before you subscribe today.
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Linux has hundreds of distros: 5 reasons to stop using the same few
You’ve probably never heard of your next favorite Linux distro.
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I’ve used the iPhone 18 Pro for a week – these 5 features make the upgrade worth it
I upgraded my iPhone 16 Pro as soon as the 18 Pro dropped – and I don’t regret it. Here are five reasons why.
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Best Buy has a rare discount on this Nintendo Switch 2 bundle – how to get it
Save on the popular Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle at Best Buy while you can.
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How I scan my PC’s network traffic for suspicious activity for free – and why
You’d be surprised how much traffic comes and goes from your PC. But are those connections suspicious? Let’s find out.
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Cisco exec on why on-prem data centers are back – and driving ‘deep-tech’ specialist demand
Enterprises are increasingly looking inward – to manage their own data and infrastructure for security and cost reasons. Here’s why.
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Get a Sam’s Club membership for just $25 – saving you over 50%. Here’s how
October Prime Day is coming up, but you can get plenty of savings at Sam’s Club already – especially when you join at this low price.
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5 reasons why Linux really will dominate the future of desktop computing
Linux is on the rise, and if the signs continue pointing upward, we could finally be looking at the year of Linux on the desktop.
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The iPhone Action Button you’re hardly using has a superpower – how to try it
Apple’s physical Action Button can automate away some of your most-used tasks and functions. Here’s how it works.