Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
I've used Linux for 30 years, and this free security suite does it all - almost perfectly
Linux may be the most secure OS available, but it can always use extra security. BastionGuard 2 promises some serious security.
Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Z Flip 7: Is the new flip phone worth the upgrade?
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to the Z Flip 7 will largely come down to refinement and value for money.
Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending
Google continues to report big quarterly revenue, but its AI spending has skyrocketed.
AI image fraud will cost $40 billion next year - can these international standards help?
Until now, efforts to identify and combat deepfakes and AI scams have been scattered. Which proposed standard will dominate?
AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident
Aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behavior by leading models.
OpenAI's attack agent did exactly what it was told - just more relentlessly than expected
OpenAI's unintended attack on Hugging Face startled the world because its AI agent was acting on its own. But that's exa…
I use Anthropic's Claude AI tools for very different jobs: How to pick between models, Code, and Cowork
Here's how Anthropic's AI tools work, what they can accomplish, and why security, cost, and your oversight still matter.
22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of real problems and grievances.
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, …
Should you replace a traditional Wi-Fi router with mesh? I compared the two, and here's my verdict
Choosing between one access point and full-home internet coverage? Here's the verdict after extended testing.
The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated.
Sure, maybe your clock has a backup battery, but mine has a deployment pipeline!
We tested 15 Wi-Fi 7 routers in our lab - this one had the best coverage
ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the Wi-Fi router with the widest coverage.
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would b…
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid aud…