Does Android Auto make your phone overheat? Try these 8 ways to cool it down
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Android Auto can cause your phone to overheat due to its intensive data usage. There are several tricks you can use to keep your phone cool. Closing apps, running your car’s AC, and using a new cable can all help. […]
XREAL’s $299 glasses just gave casual AR buyers a much easier way in
XREAL is finally making AR glasses a little less intimidating. The company’s new X By XREAL (AKA xbx) was just announced as a more accessible sub-brand aimed at people who want the big-screen experience without diving straight into premium hardware. The brand’s first product is the a01, which is a pair of lightweight AR glasses […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Which Android foldable will win in 2026?
Though there’s been a recent flurry of entries from Motorola, historically, our list of the best foldable phones has been dominated by two brands: Samsung and Google. The two companies have refined the foldable experience over several generations, with the various quirks and drawbacks gradually ironed out for a great (if expensive) smartphone experience. In […]
Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS drive review
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. There are bound to be many people reading this review and wondering why something that should have been covered a decade ago has resurfaced […]
I’ve been using this standing desk for two months, and I don’t know how I survived without it — and right now its $130-off
Over the past couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with my new standing desk — and right now it’s majorly discounted, letting you save $130 on a station that can work for whatever setup you throw at it. With multiple monitors, some streaming gear, my PC accessories, plus notebooks and some half-built Magic: The […]
I’ve tried so many Linux email clients – why Aerion just replaced Geary as my top pick
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Linux has several email clients, but this new one is tops for me. Aerion is clean, easy to use, and lightweight. This app supports several email accounts, is free to use, and is open source. For the longest time, Geary […]
‘Gorgeous big display, brilliant battery life’: Our favourite premium Android tablet for drawing and gaming is currently an astonishing AU$915 off – save 51%
We named the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus the best premium Android tablet that you can buy in Australia, thanks to its stunning 12-inch AMOLED display, long battery life and an IP68 dust and waterproof rating. Our Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus review gave the tablet 4.5 stars for exactly those reasons, but one sticking […]
Bash vs. Fish? I’ve tried both Linux shells, and one makes using the command line much easier
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Linux shell enables communication with the kernel. The default shell for most distributions is Bash. There’s a much more user-friendly option, called Fish. Essentially, the Linux shell interprets commands so the kernel can understand and use them. Without the […]
I wore Google’s Fitbit Air to track my health for a week, and it’s a serious Whoop rival for less money
pros and cons Pros Affordable Comprehensive health tracking Google’s AI Health Coach improves the experience Cons The AI isn’t perfect, and can hallucinate Is 2026 the year we go screenless? It’s looking to be that way with Google’s release of the Fitbit Air, its Whoop competitor, available now. Whoop may have kick-started the screenless wristband […]
You can now stream The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (but you shouldn’t)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie dropped into theaters on April 1, 2026, and immediately became a smash hit. In fact, it looks like it’s going to be the first movie of 2026 to make over a billion dollars at the box office. As of May 19, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is also available to […]