Bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, study finds
Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic "box-and-banana" problem.
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to…
Best VPNs for YouTube in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
The right VPN can help you unlock YouTube TV content on a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV. Check out our tested top picks.
The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra: I tested both phones for a month - this one's better
The Razr Fold offers a more premium experience, while the Razr Ultra is more compact and stylish. Here's how to choose betwee…
Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just promised to let you tweak it - soon
A top Microsoft VP is promising a faster, simpler, and more customizable context menu that appears when you right-click an item in…
I flew 2,700 miles with 4 headphones - this pair was the best travel companion
Air travel is the true test for headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these la…
After 11 years at Mars, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft went out with a whisper
“I think the team has really experienced the loss of a loved one with the end of the mission.”
Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for Stuff
You can tap the star-shaped, NFC-enabled wand at terminals to make contactless payments. It's the first of several tap-to-pay…
It doesn't feel very agricultural: The 2026 Subaru Solterra review
Subaru's badge-engineered SUV remains on sale alongside the new Trailseeker.
This 65-inch Hisense TV is already on sale for Prime Day - and I recommend it
Multiple screen sizes of this Hisense 4K Smart TV are on sale right now. Be sure to grab one while the deal lasts.
How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems
Hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.
I wore the Oura Ring 5 for 24 hours - and it fixes my biggest issue with Ring 4
The Oura Ring 5's best upgrade is how little you notice it.
My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with
Columbia admits last year’s data breach exposed victims beyond its students, staff.
Is Microsoft 365 Premium worth it? What $20 a month gets you - and how it compares to ChatGPT Plus
Microsoft is offering a 50% discount to 365 subscribers who want more AI Copilot features. Here's what's included.
The 5 coolest gadgets I saw at Computex 2026 (that you can eventually buy)
At Computex 2026, Nvidia announced its RTX Spark processor, launching a wave of new high-performance ultrabooks.
Walmart has even better early Prime Day deals than Amazon - these are our favorites
Amazon's big sale lands in a few weeks, but we've already found some excellent live deals on new tech, gadgets, and more…
Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026
Microsoft is releasing a server Linux, a container Linux, and a Windows 11 built for Linux programmers. Here's why.
I measured Samsung's Micro RGB TV color accuracy in a lab - and it's perceptually perfect
ZDNET's first Data Bytes dives deep into Samsung's latest Micro RGB screen technology in the R95H TV. Here's what t…
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Google fan.