The best Sony TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best Sony TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Sony TVs can get expensive, especially at larger screen sizes. There are more affordable options that still offer premium-grade features like Acoustic Surface Audio+, which turns the whole screen into a speaker for better syncing and object-tracking sound. With a variety of screen sizes available, from 43 inches to an impressive 98 inches, you’ll be…

Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free – here’s how

Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free – here’s how

Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft 365 requires a subscription to unlock full features. You can still access apps like Word and Excel for free. Free options include using the web version or the mobile app. No matter what phase of your education or professional life…

Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV

Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you’ve lost your Roku remote, you can still control your TV.  You’ll need your phone and to be on the same Wi-Fi. Replacement remotes are fairly affordable. Roku has become a name synonymous with smart TVs, and there’s a…

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I’ve written on both E Ink tablets – this one wins

ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I’ve written on both E Ink tablets – this one wins

Manufacturer or Full Name/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ReMarkable just announced its new digital paper tablet for note-taking and sketching, called the Paper Pure. It comes to market at the same $399 starting price as one of its biggest competitors, Amazon’s Kindle Scribe. If you’ve had your eye on either tablet…

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps – here’s my pick

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps – here’s my pick

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google Maps wins for fast routing, AI, and rich discovery features. Apple Maps is cleaner, simpler, and geared toward Apple users. Both apps are close, but Google Maps is more powerful overall. I’ll admit it: I’m a…

After using Lenovo’s $2,600 Yoga, I’m taking premium Windows laptops seriously again

After using Lenovo’s $2,600 Yoga, I’m taking premium Windows laptops seriously again

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. 2026 has been a strong year for content-creation laptops running Windows. We’ve seen machine after machine packing powerful hardware, solid audio systems, and vibrant displays. Two standout examples that exemplify this trend are the Galaxy Book6 Ultra and the Dell XPS 16. I thought those two would…

Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.

Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.

India’s internet users already rely heavily on voice notes, voice search, and multilingual messaging. Turning those habits into a scalable AI business, however, remains difficult because of the country’s linguistic complexity, mixed-language usage, and uneven monetization patterns. Wispr Flow is betting the opportunity is worth the challenge. The Bay Area-headquartered startup, which builds AI-powered voice…

My Roku apps were running slow – I considered 9 quick fixes before blaming my Wi-Fi

My Roku apps were running slow – I considered 9 quick fixes before blaming my Wi-Fi

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Restarting or power cycling a Roku can fix many lag issues. Updating or reinstalling apps can solve glitches and slowdowns. Test the network connection before blaming your Wi-Fi router. I own several Roku TVs and devices, including…

Dell vs. Lenovo: I’ve tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here’s my pick

Dell vs. Lenovo: I’ve tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here’s my pick

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you’re shopping for a new laptop or PC, you’ve probably considered either a Dell or a Lenovo model. Both brands dominate the PC market with a wide range of devices, from budget-friendly machines to premium notebooks and powerful workstations. However, they take different approaches…