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I read the fine print on at-home DNA and health tests - watch out for these risks

What's really in that DNA kit? It turns out, it's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

ZDNet 📊 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence ⚡ AI Lesson 4h ago

The wearable health boom is creating a data overload for doctors - what happens next

Patients have never had more information about their health, but much of it is unusable. Here's why.

ZDNet 🖌️ UI/UX Design ⚡ AI Lesson 5h ago

Our favorite health trackers are disappearing - and that's the point

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.

I always keep 3 devices connected to a power station - here's why

Using a portable power station to its full potential is ideal for getting your money's worth and enjoying uninterrupted power.

Visa is handling AI-prompted transactions for OpenAI - but can you trust it?

A new partnership between Visa and OpenAI takes the next step in AI-led purchasing. Here's what an expert wants you to know.

I usually avoid on-ear headphones, but Marshall has me seriously reconsidering

Marshall revamped its midrange headphones with stellar comfort, repairability, and a marathon battery life.

Phone battery draining fast? Malware is one of 8 possible factors - how to tell for sure

No battery lasts forever. But it's often in your power to extend its life. Here's our checklist for identifying the causes of battery degradation - and how to f

Watching sports at home? I'd change these 4 soundbar settings for the most optimal audio

Some of your favorite soundbar settings for music and movies aren't compatible with live sports broadcasts.

This free Android app turned my phone into a 35-tool measuring tool - and I tested everything

Phyphox can do so much that explaining it all would take hours. The real fun starts once you begin testing the world around you.

Claude Fable 5 secretly throttled AI researchers, and the internet went wild

Claude Fable 5 gave users access to Mythos-class power, but its hidden safeguards turned a safety feature into a trust problem for Anthropic.

40% of enterprises will scrap AI agents - 3 ways to ensure yours don't fail

How do you create real ROI from autonomous AI? Three digital leaders share lessons they've learned in the field.

Your iPhone is getting enhanced Bluetooth tracking with iOS 27 - but there's a catch

One less-discussed iOS 27 feature announced at Apple's WWDC is support for Channel Sounding. Look for it whenever you see Bluetooth 6.3 devices.

Are Facebook and Instagram down? What to know about the Meta outage

Even Messenger and WhatsApp appear to be impacted on Friday morning.

I use Blink cameras at home, and this 65% off 5-camera bundle is hard to ignore

Amazon Prime Day is coming up, and these five Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras are already on sale for $21 each - the lowest price we've ever seen.

ZDNet 📣 Digital Marketing & Growth ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago

6 Android Auto apps that are essential when I'm off-roading - and most are free

Android Auto isn't just for city streets anymore. Here are the apps that help me get more done on road trips.

9 Google Messages settings I change on every new Android phone - and why

Change these Google Messages settings for a cleaner, quieter, and more private texting experience.

ZDNet 🤖 AI Agents & Automation ⚡ AI Lesson 1d ago

Treat your AI agents like eager but misguided human interns - before you lose control

Think twice about what permissions you are providing your AI agents and what actions they can take on your behalf.

Best Buy has a 98-inch Hisense TV on sale for nearly 60% off right now

Right now at Best Buy, you can snag a 98-inch Hisense QD5 QLED TV for just under $1,000.

The cloud vs. clouded leopard: America's data center backlash on display at Nashville Zoo

As fights against data centers spring up around the country, the latest showdown in Nashville has a furry face.

4 Android Auto default settings you should change right away - here's why

Take a moment to toggle these settings, and your driving experience will improve immediately. You're welcome.

Euro-Office 1.0 arrives to open-source infighting: 'Compatibility is not sovereignty'

The new cloud-based, open-source alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is here, as LibreOffice backers lambast its reliance on Microsoft document fo

Apple WWDC: What tech fans got right (and wrong) about iOS 27, Tim Cook, and more

We asked ZDNET readers to predict Apple's WWDC announcements for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Here's what you said.

Best Buy just cut the price of one of my favorite TCL TVs - up to $1,000 off

The TCL QM8L offers gorgeous picture quality with rich audio to match, and you can save big on one right now.

ZDNet 📣 Digital Marketing & Growth ⚡ AI Lesson 2d ago

Best Buy has better gaming deals right now than Amazon's early Prime Day sale

Disappointed in Amazon's selection of gaming deals ahead of the Prime Day 2026 sale? Best Buy has you covered.