Eliana Willis

The past year has been huge for laptops. With so many new models, identifying the best laptop for you can be overwhelming. Our experts have tested some of the best laptops of the year, like the latest Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell’s XPS lineup, and the creative powerhouse Asus ProArt P16. We reviewed spec sheets to evaluate random access memory (RAM) and storage, build quality, portability, and value, in addition to testing some of the best affordable laptops.Using industry-standard benchmarking programs, we test all laptops to measure performance, battery life, and display quality. After going hands-on with dozens of models, we found the best laptop to be the MacBook Pro M4 for its fantastic battery life, fast performance, and sleek, portable form factor. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus | Best Chromebook laptop More

Adobe Adobe’s new Photoshop app for iPhone makes it a breeze to create standout custom designs and content on your phone and sync files across all your Adobe platforms and devices. The new iOS app is available for free with a solid slate of beloved Photoshop features. But for creatives wanting more precision and control, […] More

Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, there has been a notable shift in regulatory enforcement against tech businesses, with several high-profile cases being dropped or paused. For example, the Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against SpaceX that alleged hiring discrimination. In addition, the administration halted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […] More

rob dobi/Getty Images Agentic AI’s role in connected enterprises goes deeper than helper apps. AI agents are fast becoming the emerging power behind the microservices that form the fabric of enterprise systems. Plus, as these agents proliferate, information technology departments will become virtual “human resources” departments, acquiring, onboarding, and guiding AI-powered assistants in parallel with […] More

Stefano Madrigali/Getty Images The second you start watching a video on YouTube, the site begins building an algorithm of your likes. While the goal of that is to show you content you want to see, it means you’ll miss out on so much. A new tool lets you see YouTube without the algorithm, and it […] More

Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Social media platform X was reportedly hit by a massive cyberattack on Monday, causing intermittent outages. While owner Elon Musk has cited the attack as the cause, a hacking group known as Dark Storm Team has claimed responsibility. Based on data from Downdetector, the site had been up and down […] More

Apple/ZDNETIt’s been a busy few weeks for Apple, and a busy time for the wallets and purses of Apple fans. We didn’t get an updated iPhone SE, but we did get the brand-new iPhone 16e More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook Duo is on sale now for $1,499 at Best Buy. This laptop is a creator’s dream machine, with dual-OLED touchscreens, a highly configurable form factor, and a great battery. It takes time and effort to get the most out of this laptop, and you’ll need lots of desk […] More