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Switzerland takes a Swiss Army knife to Microsoft 365
Two divisions of Switzerland's government are shifting from Microsoft 365 to open-source openDesk. Here's why.
iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: I’ve used both, and it’s not open and shut
Apple and Google’s flagship foldables have just as many differences as similarities. Still, here's how to choose.
3 of Apple’s big new releases have one thing in common: Android did it first
Apple may be playing catch-up, but even this Android diehard finds its new releases tempting.
Brave just replaced Firefox as my default Android browser – this sealed the deal
All it took for me to make the permanent switch to Brave on my Android was opening the settings window and scrolling through one particular section.
Firefox is getting its best redesign yet, and you can enable it early – here’s how
Rounded elements, floating toolbars, and more customization options give Mozilla’s browser a fresh, modern feel.
smartphones
Your older iPhone just got free satellite service for another year – here’s why
This isn’t the first time that Apple has extended the free two-year trial.
I’ve been an Android user all my life, but I’m jealous of 3 things Apple just announced
I hate to admit it, but I wish Android would do what Apple just did.
Get the iPhone 18 Pro free at AT&T with almost any iPhone trade-in – here’s how
The iPhone 18 Pro is finally here - and right now at AT&T, you can get one free with trade-in.
$3,200 for a 2TB iPhone Duo? Let’s compare to Samsung and Google’s flagship foldables
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo hits $3,199 with 2TB storage, but is it a futuristic pocket computer or an overpriced first-generation gamble?
iPhone Duo just made foldables mainstream – 5 reasons why there’s no turning back
Apple typically waits for a product segment to establish itself, then it knocks it out of the park with its own version. It did just that with its first foldable.
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
I tested a 1440p OLED monitor against a far pricier 4K model – and the cheaper one won
Both 27-inch Alienware displays offer incredible OLED technology, but one delivers far better value.
Every product Acer announced at IFA 2026 in 14 minutes
Catch all of Acer's biggest IFA 2026 announcements, including the Project Dualplay Mini gaming handheld.
Lenovo’s IFA Laptops: MacBook Neo killer, fanless ThinkBook, and another rollable screen
Lenovo brings bold new laptops, a fanless ThinkBook and another rollable screen to IFA 2026.
Synology BeeStation Plus review: An easy-to-use NAS, even if I’m not the target user
If you want a full-fledged NAS, the Synology BeeStation Plus 8 TB is not for you. But if all you want is simple network storage, boy, have you come to the right place.
The iPad Pro M5 has the best battery life based on our lab testing, and it’s on sale
Apple's most powerful tablet won a ZDNET Lab Award for its long-lasting battery life. You can get it for $100 off this Labor Day.
wearables
I wasn’t planning on upgrading to Apple Watch Series 12 – these new features changed my mind
The Apple Watch Series 12 hits stores next Friday - and I can't wait to buy one. Here's why.
AirPods 5 hands-on: I’m glad both models have ANC – for way less
Apple didn’t reinvent its base-model AirPods lineup, but it made the earbuds more useful and affordable than ever.
Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on: I’m (unexpectedly) excited about what’s new
I’m surprised by how much caught my attention this generation - from the latest health features to the new ceramic finishes.
Is Apple Watch 12 worth the upgrade? My advice as a Series 10 and 11 owner
I've tested four Apple Watches over the past two years. Here's how to decide whether to splurge on the next generation.
I demoed Sony’s new 2026 budget over-ear headphones – including a WH-1000XM4 refresh
Sony's budget headphone lineup starts at $70 and includes the WH-1000XM4, WH-CH730N, and WH-CH530 models.
ai & robotics
I used a free, open-source AI tool to build a working app – in two days
Want to try your hand at developing web, mobile, or full-stack apps but have zero experience? Dyad is here to help - available for Linux, MacOS and Windows.
Your AI vendor could land you in legal hot water – what business experts say you must do
When AI makes a mistake, liability doesn't stop with the company who made the tool.
The key trait this CTO values in employees above all else – even AI skills
'In a world where machines can generate answers instantly, your advantage is no longer what you know.'
45% of professionals use shadow AI tools – here’s how to manage the risks
The use of unsanctioned AI tools is growing. Here’s why it's risky and how you and your business can control it.
This AI tool found 6 Curl vulnerabilities Mythos and Codex missed – even Greg KH is impressed
Aisle found six Curl flaws after Mythos and Codex reported none.
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