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From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

Not into the chunky sports watches? The Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4 are ultralight devices for athletes with smaller wrists. Here's how they compare.

Fall marathon training season is here: Save up to $310 on early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals, including the tested Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, and Fenix 8.

Early Labor Day 2026 laptop deals are live. Save up to $1,100 right now on Apple M5 MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy Book6, Surface Laptops, and gaming rigs we've tested.

Labor Day deals are already making this a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.

Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.

Sony's excellent noise-canceling headphones just hit an all-time low price ahead of Labor Day.

I put the two phones' cameras to the test on a recent trip to Germany. It was close, but one phone edged out the other.

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.

The Bravia 6 OLED TV is a new entry-level option in a variety of screen sizes.

The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'

The suit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to be addicting to young people.

Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.

Garmin's new flagship Fenix 9 epitomizes the premium rugged smartwatch - but how much of an upgrade is it from the Fenix 8?

It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.

A Coddy Developer Survey revealed that AI coding is leading to a new kind of burnout.

The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.

We tested the latest Android phones on the market, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Google Pixel 11 series. Here's how they stack up.

We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.

I have been writing about TVs and home theater tech for the better part of a decade. These are the best TVs ZDNET has tested from brands like LG, Samsung, and Hisense.

Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.

Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.

Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture.

Aptoide Games just landed in the Play Store - no sideloading required. I tested it, and caution is advised.

As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.

I used Claude Cowork to automate a workflow, and the result was remarkably effective, but it exposed four serious drawbacks.

Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.

No AC? Me neither. Here's how to keep yourself and your home cool during a heatwave.

Google is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know.

The Pixel 11 lineup isn't bringing drastic changes, but the incoming additions will still have fans excited.

Apple increased prices in its official store, but Amazon has the lowest prices on the new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air right now.

The iPhone version of the DuckDuckGo app has a new feature that makes sharing links easier and safer.

Small enough to slip into a backpack, Lenovo's Yoga Mini Gen 11 is a solid work PC with unique tricks up its sleeve.

Create the ultimate movie theater experience at home with 98-inch TVs from Hisense, Samsung, and more.

The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.

I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.

Hisense has quickly become one of the more trusted names in mid-range TVs, and has recently started to offer truly premium-grade screens for high-end home theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.

Apple is starting to feel the global memory shortage, with MacBook Air shipments delayed by a month or more.

Eighty-six percent of commerce leaders believe AI is raising the bar for customer expectations.

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones are here, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Spigen, Dbrand, and more to protect your new device.

Gmail's AI failed at a nuanced research task, but Claude Cowork found the right pitches, quotes, and permissions, proving connected AI assistants may finally help tackle some aspects of email overload.

Roborock took its flagship robot vacuum and really improved it, while keeping the same price. Here's how.

Sort the meaningful releases from the hype. This tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

Android is oh-so-close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. There's just one problem with the feature.

Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but you'll have to allow it first.