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    Microsoft Outlook goes down around the world – here’s what we know

    NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty If you’re having trouble logging in to your email this morning, you’re (probably) not fired. A massive outage is affecting Microsoft’s Outlook service, leaving many people unable to access their email accounts. Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future Reports of problems started shortly before 10 p.m. […] More

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    Get your pup the smart Halo Collar 4 that’s $50 off for Prime Day

    Halo/ZDNETOur furry friends deserve the best tech devices too, and while your dog would probably love another stuffed animal, get him or her something that will benefit you both.Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop nowThe Halo dog collar is a wireless GPS device built into a collar so you always know where your pup is. Normally, the Halo Collar 4 More

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    Prime Day tablet deals 2025: 35+ deals on iPads, Android, and more

    Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is the best time to get major discounts on tech devices. Whether from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always one of the big-ticket items that see major discounts from July 8-11 (two days longer than usual). Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.Also: The best Prime Day deals so farWhether you’re looking for a tablet to watch YouTube on the go, or you want the latest Kindle for poolside reading, this year’s Prime Day sales include over $300 off the best tablets from Apple, Samsung, and more. We’ve rounded up the best tablet deals for Amazon Prime Day More

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    The best Prime Day deals 2025: Our favorite 127+ sales live now

    Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day?  Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025.  How long will Prime Day last?  Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That’s two days longer than the […] More

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    Don’t cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock shows I didn’t know existed

    Adam Breeden/ZDNETNetflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market.Also: This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox — the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat?Streaming introduced a slew of new entertainment options and, most importantly, unparalleled convenience. These days, Netflix is one of many platforms that offer a staggering amount of titles to choose from — and yet, there is more there than meets the eye.Did you know Netflix has secret cheat codes?As it turns out, Netflix has a plethora of shows and movies available that you don’t normally see when booting up the app. Our personalized, algorithm-based menus confine us to viewing only a fraction of the entire Netflix library.Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it makes such a big difference)You can find special cheat codes to unlock more content on resources like Netflix-Codes and the website What’s On Netflix. Either is a good place to start massively multiplying your viewing options. The categories associated with these codes range everywhere from “Deep Sea Horror Movies” (code 45028) to very specific subgenres like “Feel-good Sports Movies for Ages 8 to 10” (code 855).  More