Toyota’s newest SUVs are proving that reliability isn’t guaranteed anymore
Toyota has spent decades building a reputation for making some of the most dependable SUVs on the road. For many buyers, that reputation alone is enough to put the brand at the top of their shopping list. However, the company is currently going through a major transition period, with many of its most important SUVs […]
I didn’t realize my Pixel camera could do this — now I use it differently
I’ve been using a Pixel phone for years, so I thought I already knew the camera inside out. Most of the time, I’d just open the app, tap the shutter, and trust Google’s processing to handle the rest. And to be fair, that approach works ridiculously well. But recently, while simply going through the camera […]
Disabled ACR on your TV? I set up a router-based VPN for further protection – here’s how
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a tech journalist, I am surprisingly hardline about limiting the number of smart and internet-enabled devices in my home. Mostly because I firmly believe that no one should be able to post to social media from their refrigerator, and an oven does not need […]
Samsung and Google, wake up—Nothing is making phones fun again
The modern smartphone landscape is a creative desert. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is technically outstanding, but held back by an uninspired design and generic software. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro? It’s better-looking, but won’t thrill you unless you prize camera quality and AI. Even foldables have settled into a groove, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 […]
Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide dummy unit actually made me excited for Samsung’s next foldable
Samsung’s iPhone Fold rival, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide just appeared in a new leak alleging to show a dummy unit of the rumored foldable phone. If this is the true design, I could be convinced to finally make the leap to a foldable phone, especially one that may be among the best foldable […]
Waymo starts offering rides in its new robotaxi van—a ‘living room on wheels’
After months of teases, Waymo is ready to offer public rides in its first purpose-built, widely available robotaxi, and it’s billed as a “living room on wheels” with the technology upgrade to match. The newly launched electric self-driving van, made by China’s Zeekr, has a low entrance and flat floor that help make it more […]
Euro-Office, Europe’s open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9
The Euro-Office text editor in action. NextCloud Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Euro-Office provides a Europe-based alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Digital sovereignty is powering the demand for the open-source Euro-Office. The interface and document formats will be familiar to any Microsoft 365 user. Countries […]
This 8TB SanDisk SSD is over $1,000 off at Best Buy – and I recommend it
Best Buy/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Whether you need a high-capacity SSD for large game downloads, raw and rendered videos or photos, a digital art portfolio, or just to back up your PC and documents, the SanDisk Desk Drive is an almost-perfect option with up to 8TB of space. And if […]
These 13 Carhartt deals starting at $12 feel like a steal — save on rain jackets, t-shirts, shorts and more
Spring is in full swing — and with temperatures climbing, there’s no better time to give your wardrobe the refresh it’s been craving. If you’re hoping to stock up on versatile pieces that won’t cost a fortune, my go-to recommendation is Carhartt. Even better, Amazon is currently slashing up to 50% off Carhartt tees, shorts, […]
I asked ChatGPT to build me a realistic weekly workout for a 54-year-old body — and I actually kept doing it
I’m 54 and while I’m reasonably fit, I’m finding my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu sparring sessions are getting harder and harder to complete. In short, my cardio sucks, and while I’ve never felt the need to do extra training sessions outside of my regular classes before, I’ve reached the age where I need to do something to […]