The 5 most innovative tech products we tested this year (includes a surprise tri-fold phone)
From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET’s Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.
Best travel VPNs 2025: Expert-tested for streaming and avoiding censorship
VPNs shield you from spying and can resolve online blocks you may find in other countries including the UK’s new checks. My favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, and solid encryption.
The best small business web hosting services of 2025: Expert tested
Looking for a reliable and affordable web hosting package for your growing business? Here are my top picks based on affordability, scalability, and value for money.
The best cheap web hosting services of 2025: Expert tested
Check out our top picks, tested and ranked, for affordable web hosting services in 2025.
Best VPNs for streaming 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want to access your favorite streaming services from different locations, a VPN might help. Check out my favorites for the fastest speeds and most servers.
The best security keys of 2025: Expert tested
Security keys are the ultimate physical security measure for protecting your online accounts. We tested and ranked the best security keys on the market today.
8 HDMI tricks I use to get the best performance from my TV – and most are free
Think your TV setup is fine? These HDMI tricks can unlock performance and sound you didn’t know you were missing.
This company’s AI success was built on 5 essential steps – see how they work for you
From data foundations to storytelling techniques, here’s how to turn your AI projects into valuable production services.
Coworker or friend? How your chatbot’s role is shaped by device and time
From work-related conversations on our desktops by day to personal advice on our phones after hours, AI now integrates ‘into the full texture of human life,’ a Microsoft study finds.
OpenAI user data was breached, but changing your password won’t help – here’s why
Revealed on Thanksgiving Eve, the incident serves as a reminder that we’re all responsible for exploring additional security options.