How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2026 – for free
Microsoft doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices. Here's what you can do.
By Ed Bott
Discover the best technology ideas emerging from around the globe and how they are promising to help build a better future.
7 open-source apps worth paying for in 2026
Can you imagine if open-source apps had an associated price? I wouldn't blame my favorites if they did.
By Jack Wallen
Office 2021 support ends this month – you have 5 options
Microsoft is ending support and updates for Office 2021 on October 13. What does that mean, and what are your alternatives?
By Lance Whitney
My 4 top browsers of 2026 – and not one is Chrome or Safari
Opera's been on my favored list for years, but I have three more to recommend now - and each one meets specific productivity and security requirements.
By Jack Wallen
This Google Play Store alternative is my first stop for Android apps now – here’s why
The third-party Android app store called F-Droid has been completely overhauled and I urge you to give it a try.
By Jack Wallen
These car gadgets will upgrade your daily commute – and they’re cheap
Make your car feel high-tech without breaking the bank. Shop our favorite Bluetooth adapters, chargers, and more - some are on sale for Prime Day.
By Kayla Solino
Best October Prime Day phone deals: Discounts from Samsung, Google, and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale starts today, and several solid smartphone deals are live now.
By Jada Jones
Our favorite pocket-sized gadgets work little wonders – and start at $7
Small gear, big gain. Snag useful USB-C accessories, Bluetooth gadgets, and more during October Prime Day.
By Kayla Solino
I found the iPhone 18 Pro’s best camera feature – and it isn’t variable aperture
Variable aperture is cool, but f/1.48 is the iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrade that matters
By Patrick O'Rourke
iPhone 18 Pro Max can’t call or text on AT&T? Apple will replace it for free
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on AT&T are stuck in SOS mode. Two updates can prevent it, but affected phones need replacing.
By Elyse Betters Picaro
The world’s largest gun aims to shoot satellites into space
Longshot Space is building a massive gun that could one day launch satellites into orbit without rockets.
By CNET staff
Watch the highest resolution video of sun ever captured
Check out the highest resolution video of the sun's surface ever recorded.
By ZDNet Staff
How would AI data centers in space even work? A former NASA robotics chief explains
'You collect electricity in space, and you eject heat in space. The only thing that comes to Earth is data.'
By Joe McKendrick
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12 releases a Starlink satellite with a camera mounted on it
SpaceX conducted Flight Test 12 of their reusable Starship Version 3 (V3) rocket from Starbase in South Texas. They also successfully launched 22 Starlink satellite dummys one of which was mounted with a camera to provide a view of the rocket's heatshild from outside of Starship.
By ZDNet Staff
Every UAP video released by the U.S. Department of War in 14 minutes
The Department of War (DOW) and the ODNI have begun a historic effort to review and release tens of millions of records regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Watch the newly released videos of unidentified flying objects.
By ZDNet Staff
Best October Prime Day 2026 monitor deals from Samsung, LG, and more
Save up to 45% on professional and gaming monitors for Amazon's October Prime Day.
By Taylor Clemons
Best Prime Day laptop deals: 20+ models we recommend from Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more
Amazon's Fall Prime Day is live now - here are the best laptops on sale.
By Kyle Kucharski
Best October Prime Day 2026 all-in-one computer deals: HP, Lenovo, Dell, and more
Early October Prime Day deals mean discounts of up to $500 off all-in-one PCs from Apple, HP, and more.
By Taylor Clemons
Best October Prime Day 2026 tablet deals: Save on iPad, Galaxy Tab, and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is on the way - and we hand-picked the best tablet deals live now.
By Allison Murray
Memory is still pricey, but this gaming PC is one of the best Prime Day deals I’ve found
We tested the MSI Katana 15 HX earlier this year and found it to be a great bang-for-buck option.
By Kyle Kucharski
Best Prime Day AirPods deals: Up to 40% off the Pro 3, Max 2, and more models
AirPods blend in seamlessly with your iOS ecosystem, and several models we've tested are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
By Jada Jones
The AirPods Pro 3 are down to $179 for Prime Day – here’s why I recommend them for most people
I recommend the AirPods Pro 3 above all others, and they're $70 off right now - but this Prime Day deal ends tonight.
By Jada Jones
Are Amazon’s Prime Day Apple Watch deals worth it? These are the 5 I’d recommend
I review Apple Watches, and there are only a few deals worth considering on Prime Day 2.
By Nina Raemont
The 5 most popular Garmin watches of 2026: What readers are buying most, and what’s on sale for October Prime Day
See the Garmin watches ZDNET readers bought the most this year, from the $349 Forerunner 165 to the $1,299 Fenix 9 Pro, plus the best deals.
By Nina Raemont
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.
By Nina Raemont
How I made a paid Mac app in 11 days with Claude – without writing a single line of code
Claude helped me vibe-code a Mac app and pass Apple’s review in less than two weeks. Come with me on my journey from idea to purchasable App Store product.
By David Gewirtz
Give AI ‘stuff nobody wants to do’ – and 4 other ways to use agents more effectively at work
AI will not deliver results on its own - it takes a forward-thinking organization to make it work.
By Joe McKendrick
This new ChatGPT scam tricks you into installing malware – how to spot the trap
This authentic-looking scam starts with a sponsored Google link - and it's catching people off-guard.
By Artie Beaty
74% of CEOs are acting like chief AI officers – as AI spending jumps
With CEOs taking responsibility, 58% of business leaders report measurable value from their AI initiatives.
By Vala Afshar
Who owns AI risk at work? Business and tech leaders can’t agree, PwC survey finds
PwC research highlights a growing need for someone to own AI. Is an AI chief the answer?
By Charlie Osborne