Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it
The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Let me explain.
How I block ads with a $7 Raspberry Pi alternative - it's easy
Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 boar…
Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work
Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.
The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here
Arriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot…
I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did
I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now
We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.
The Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): TerraMow, Mammotion
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather …
Native NACS ports, infotainment upgrade for MY27 Porsche Taycan
The bigger battery is standard and there are now simulated "E-Shifts."
CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles
They’re much more recyclable than the current plastic ones, and they will still probably be locked away behind that anti-theft ple…
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near
What you need to know about the expiration of keys securing your machine's boot sequence.
The best power banks of 2026: Expert and lab tested
I tested the best power banks, from big units that can keep laptops running for hours to ones that can charge to 100% in under one…
Here's a portable power bank that's actually worth its high price - especially if you travel
The Cuktech 15 Air is a small yet energy-dense power bank that earns a ZDNET Lab Awards badge as the fastest-charging power bank w…
We tested 10 power banks in our lab - and this one had the fastest charge
ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.
These useful Amazon gadgets are up to 68% off - here's why I recommend them
Amazon is slashing its smart home prices ahead of Prime Day, and these deals on Echo, Ring, Blink, and other devices are actually …
West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice
Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.
Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet
Infowars’ would-be creative director talks Sandy Hook, comedy’s MAGA turn, and why the future of satire may look more like a strea…
For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics
From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and…
Interactive. Violent. Gross. Inside Fishtank, the Unhinged Future of Reality TV
It’s like Big Brother without any limits, or broadcast standards. WIRED goes on location—and on camera—with the cult hit.
Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself
For the second time in a week, the AUR was found to contain malicious applications. What can Arch Linux users do about this?