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As a tech reviewer, my kids have grown used to being surrounded by the latest gadgets available on the market — and they love it. Technology for children doesn’t have to be intimidating. Sure, there are plenty of kids’ tech products that will help keep your little ones busy and entertained, but there are also many that encourage them to be more active, help you keep tabs on them, and offer screen-free learning.Also: Best early Black Friday deals live nowWriting about tech has reinforced my conviction that my kids should be as familiar as possible with the latest innovations. This is not only so they’re prepared to use them in the workplace as adults, but also so they can learn the safest ways to navigate a world that relies heavily on technology as they grow. As parents, we should do the same, as we can only steer our little ones in the safest course if we know how to navigate it ourselves. I’ve gathered up the best deals on kids’ tech available through Black Friday, considering the items I’m shopping for or have already tested.Best Black Friday deals on kids’ tech More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIt’s hard to believe, but 2025 is almost over. During this time, we reflect back on the best laptop models and innovations that defined the year. From the continued rise of AI-powered systems to the dominance of lightweight machines, it has been a standout time for mobile computing. Here at ZDNET, we test dozens of laptops in real-world environments to determine which ones are worth your hard-earned money. But for this list, we’re not highlighting our favorites.Also: Our favorite Black Friday laptop deals live nowWe’ve compiled the top 10 most popular laptops of 2025, based on aggregated details from our retail partners, as determined by our readers. The following entries are listed in order of units sold through the links clicked from ZDNET articles. (Don’t worry, your privacy is protected. ZDNET only has access to aggregate data from our specific user base. There’s no way for us to identify individuals.)Here are the ZDNET readers’ favorite laptops for 2025, based on their actual purchases. (Some of these laptops are on sale right now for Black Friday.)
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MF3d via iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Solo’s Agentregistry lets you track AI agents. Solo offers open-source AI agent tools to help users and programmers. The platform could become the foundation for managing AI agents. AI agents have become […] More

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YaroslavKryuchka/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways AI-based coding tools won’t be able to compete with the LLM giants. Observability is one possible way to differentiate the tools. Some startups will get acquired, others will go out of business. Silicon Valley has spent billions of dollars funding startups […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you’re in the market for a new smartwatch (or looking for an early holiday gift), Walmart is currently offering a substantial discount on our pick for the best Android smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm More