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We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best of tech. In 2025, we refined our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing savings with readers like you. Our editor’s deal rating badges are affixed to most of our deal content, making it easy to interpret our expertise to help you make the best purchase decision.At the core of this approach is a percentage-off-based system to classify savings offered on top-tech products, combined with a sliding-scale system based on our team members’ expertise and several factors like frequency, brand or product recognition, and more. The result? Hand-crafted deals chosen specifically for ZDNET readers like you, fully backed by our experts. Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025 More

Miller/ZDNETSony just launched its new generation of luxury headphones. The verdict? Sony’s newest WH-1000XM6 are spectacular headphones. But let’s not forget about its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Twelve South’s PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It’s especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. –> The PlugBug Travel 120W<!–> is currently on […] More

The Samsung Odyssey G8 monitor.  Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWhether you’re a PC gamer looking to upgrade your setup or prefer ultra-wide screens for productivity, you can snag the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch More

Apple Watch Series 10 with Nomad Sport band Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETWith the unofficial start to summer incoming this weekend, now’s a great chance to scoop up one of Apple’s health-tracking smartwatches for its best price yet during early Memorial Day sales. Select models of the 42mm Watch Series 10 More

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Small businesses are integral to the economic strength and growth of the communities they serve. From mom-and-pop stores to smaller specialized product and service providers, these businesses use local talent to add value.  Special Feature In terms of economic strength, however, they also tend to be more fragile. Whereas larger firms often […] More

June Wan/ZDNETFor years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the release of the iPhone 15.A generation later, the iPhone 16 is now firmly in the USB-C camp. That little port at the bottom of your device is more than just a power inlet; it’s a gateway to a surprising array of functionalities that can transform how you use your phone. Also: Your car’s USB port is seriously underrated: 5 features you’re not using enoughIf you’ve only been using it to charge up, you’re missing out on a world of convenience and capability. Let’s dive into what that single port can really do.1. Streamline your charging setupThis is the most obvious (and probably most universally appreciated) benefit: one cable to rule them all. The move to USB-C means iPhone owners can finally use the same charger and cable for their iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and a slew of other gadgets, such as cameras, headphones — even many Android devices. Say you’re packing for a trip. Instead of a tangled mess of different wires, one USB-C cable and a compatible power brick might be all you need. This standardization was partly nudged along by regulations like the European Union’s common charger mandate, which went into effect in December 2024. Consequently, this transition isn’t just convenient; it’s a win for reducing electronic waste. Fewer cables manufactured only to end up in a landfill is a small but significant step in the right ecological direction. More