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innovation
Best robot vacuum mops of 2026: Expert tested
We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.
Best robot mowers of 2026: Expert tested
I went hands-on with the best robot mowers that can cut your lawn regularly, so you can kick back and relax this summer.
The best Wi-Fi routers of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
The best Wi-Fi routers provide a strong internet connection, rapid speeds, and plenty of coverage for working, streaming, gaming, and more.
The best robot vacuums for 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings – here are the top ones.
The best rechargeable batteries of 2026: Expert recommended
These are our picks for the best rechargeable batteries that are a smarter, longer-lasting alternative to disposables.
home & office
The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought this month (including lots of phone cases)
From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.
The best reading tablets of 2026: Expert tested
We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.
Best VPN services 2026: Expert tested and recommended
Looking for a solution that improves your online privacy, helps you avoid censorship, and bypasses age verification checks? We've tested and ranked the best VPNs in 2026.
The best TVs of 2026: Expert tested and recommended
I have been writing about TVs and home theater tech for the better part of a decade. These are the best TVs ZDNET has tested from brands like LG, Samsung, and Hisense.
The best password managers of 2026: Expert tested
If you have trouble remembering the passwords for all of your online accounts, we've handpicked the best password manager apps to help you stay protected.
finance
The best free tax software of 2026
Tax season is open. Our top picks for free online tax software services provide guidance and filing for those with simple returns.
The best personal finance apps in 2026: Expert tested
ZDNET tested the best personal finance apps to help you stick to a budget and plan your financial future.
The best budgeting apps of 2026
The right budgeting app can help you save money and monitor your spending. We tested out the best ones to help you achieve your financial goals.
The best tax software of 2025
The best tax filing software options like TurboTax and H&R Block can help you file your taxes more easily — maybe even for free.
The best identity theft protection and credit monitoring services of 2025
Identity theft is rife, but you can protect yourself and reduce the risk of becoming a victim by signing up for a trustworthy ID theft and credit monitoring service.
education
The best digital notebooks of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I went hands-on with the best smart notebooks to see which ones actually make it easier to capture ideas without paper clutter.
The best laptops under $1,000 of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Be more productive with the top laptops under $1,000 from brands like Apple, Acer, and Lenovo.
The best tablets for students in 2026: Expert recommended for back-to-school season
Our experts went hands-on with the best tablets for students from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and Wacom, just in time for back-to-school season.
The best rugged laptops of 2026
We tested and researched some of the best rugged laptops from Getac, Lenovo, and more to help you find the most durable mobile PC to fit your needs.
The best external hard drives of 2025
Keep your files safe and grow your storage with the best external hard drives from brands like Seagate, Sandisk, WD, and more.