2026-01-03

How we test smart rings at ZDNET in 2026

From Oura to RingConn, here's how we test and rank the latest smart rings on the market. [...]

2026-01-03

Using Atari’s 2600+ Pac-Man edition takes me back to pumping all my pocket money into arcades

Atari’s Pac-Man-themed retro console has me reliving childhood memories all over again and returned me to a simpler, pixelated past. [...]

2026-01-03

How to watch the Bosch CES 2026 press conference live on Monday

You might recognize Bosch as a home appliance name (thanks to its partnership with Siemens), but the German multinational brand's core business is really about providing the underlying technology and engineering that powers cars, homes and factories around the world. That fo [...]

2026-01-03

Norton VPN: 2025’s milestones and the roadmap for 2026

2025 was a "turning-point year" for Norton VPN. From 25Gbps server upgrades to navigating a threat landscape changed by Generative AI, here is how the provider evolved over the last 12 months. [...]

2026-01-03

Meditation was my biggest life upgrade this year – here's the app I'm using to continue my hot streak in 2026

Down Dog’s Meditation app has been the perfect way for me to practice mindfulness in 2025 –here's how you can use it to do the same this year. [...]

2026-01-03

Splash out or skimp? The pros and cons of choosing a more expensive VPN

In the world of VPNs, do you get what you pay for? [...]

2026-01-03

"You certainly don't tell a researcher like me what to do" says LeCun as he exits Meta for his own startup

Meta's departing chief AI scientist Yann LeCun isn't holding back. In a new interview, he talks about manipulated benchmarks, a furious Zuckerberg, and a wave of departures from the AI division.<br /> The article "You certainly don't tell a researcher li [...]

2026-01-03

Final's latest DX over-ear headphones still aren't cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they're the ones

The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive… [...]

2026-01-03

Notion isn't just a note-taking app –here are 5 ways I'm using it to run my life in 2026

Notion has become an all-in-one app like no other – here’s why it’s worth a look in 2026, plus my favorite new tools. [...]