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5 hidden iOS 27 upgrades that make a big difference – and why I love them
Not wowed by Siri AI? These other iOS 27 features and upgrades may finally convince you to update.
How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 – and save $30
Don't want to pay to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft has several workarounds, with the best deal for European users.
Use Google Wallet? Turn on these 4 security settings to guard your cards and IDs
Your cards and IDs in Google Wallet are only as secure as the device they're on, so make sure you're protected.
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.
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.
smartphones
I highly recommend this car charger for fast phone top-ups – and it’s only $13
The Lisen Retractable Car Charger lets you recharge multiple devices at once - and it's on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Moto Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 8 camera shootout: The winning flip phone surprised me
I compared the two Android flip phone cameras on a recent vacation - one outperformed the other.
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.
These 10 tech gifts topped our experts’ 2026 holiday wish lists
ZDNET editors hand-picked our favorite tech products that would make great holiday gifts - and we've tested all of them.
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.
space
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.
Watch the highest resolution video of sun ever captured
Check out the highest resolution video of the sun's surface ever recorded.
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.'
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.
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.
computing
Best early October Prime Day 2026 iPad deals: Save up to $450
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is next week, but deals on the most sought-after Apple devices are already here.
Best early 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.
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.
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.
Best early October Prime Day 2026 SSD deals: Samsung, SanDisk, and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is coming, and we've already found great deals on SSDs from Samsung, SanDisk, and more.
wearables
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.
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.
Bose’s new wired earbuds aim for the same great sound and ANC – no charging needed
The new wired USB-C earbuds mix old-school elements with modern audio features.
Your Bose headphones are getting a major Bluetooth upgrade – what to expect
Key Bluetooth technologies and upgrades to USB-C audio are coming to the company's flagship over-ears.
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 Pro gives me a reason to leave my phone at home
Garmin’s newest Fenix 9 Pro has more titanium, the largest display ever, and more activity features.
ai & robotics
Google’s new AI Wardrobe tool broke my arm and put me in pirate clothes – and then it got worse
I tried Google's new AI try-on tool and it was hilarious.
Who’s responsible for catching rogue AI agents? You are
AI models are hacking businesses - here are 3 ways to reduce the risks.
Microsoft’s new Copilot app puts everything in one place – but the price is ‘evolving’
Microsoft says Copilot has gotten 'actually really good.' The new app has AI agents and can write code. So how much is all this going to cost?
AI agent kill switch urged by Okta-led alliance – how businesses could make it work
In response to the emerging threat of rogue and shadow AI agents, here's how the newly formed Blueprint Alliance seeks to help businesses secure their systems against anomalous AI activity.
I doubted this mini PC could handle my local AI tasks, but it blew me away
If you need big power to run AI tasks, but have little space to spare, VZmore has a PC that's just right for you.
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