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I wore Google’s Android XR glasses again – and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple

My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google’s wearable lineup.

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Mobile phishing is a bigger threat than email now – how to stay protected

Verizon’s latest DBIR shows attackers are turning to texts and calls as email defenses improve. Here’s what businesses should do now.

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TCL vs. Hisense: I’ve tested both TV brands for nearly a decade, and here’s my pick

I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.

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I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it’s easily my new Linux desktop of choice

I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along, I have to admit: I was blown away.

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Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.

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Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2026

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.

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We tested the most popular VPNs in New York, London, and Tokyo – this one is the best for traveling

ZDNET’s latest Lab Award goes to the travel VPN with the fasted download speeds.

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Open Source ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.4 Brings Dark Spreadsheets, Smarter Forms, and a Licensing Cleanup

The community build also drops its 20-connection limit and gets a lighter, simpler architecture.

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I replaced my Remarkable with this cheaper E Ink Android tablet – and it wasn’t so bad

Boox’s Gen-2 Go 10.3 tablet is made for power users seeking a customizable Android tablet with a backlight.

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These 4 Android Auto settings made my daily commute less distracting – where to find them

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features can make your rides much safer.

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How much I saved on electricity after months of using backyard solar panels – and my most effective setup

I’ve been using Anker’s Solix F3800 Plus 820W solar setup at home, and here’s the best way to reduce the electricity bill with it.

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Distribution Release: TileOS 2.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Aleksey Samoilov has announced the release of TileOS 2.0, a major update of the project’s Debian-based Linux distribution featuring several popular Wayland tiling compositors, including …

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Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?

These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop. One may have an edge for new users.

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Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job

Professional fulfillment tops the list, according to LPI report.

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Why I’m sticking with Firefox as my browser – after years of using Chrome, Edge, and Safari

Firefox is alive and well – and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who care.

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Development Release: Mageia 10 RC1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Marja Van Waes has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Mageia 10, the upcoming major update of the project’s general-purpose desktop Linux distribution: “You ma…

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OpenAI’s new image watermarks make it easier to spot AI fakes – here’s how

Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI’s new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.

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I was intrigued by Google’s new video-cloning Omni AI – then I considered the implications

Google’s Gemini Omni combines realism, avatars, style control, and natural-language editing in one AI video tool.

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Is Google’s AI Ultra plan worth $100/month? I compared it to Plus and Pro tiers

The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get benefits.

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Google’s new AI Search box is here – along with agents and 5 more upgrades

Google now has information agents that work in the background and agentic coding tools that let you build apps directly in Search.

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