Meta opens its Quest OS to third-party headsets, including from Asus and LenovoMeet Horizon OS. Dominant in mixed-reality hardware, Meta is now flexing its VR software muscles, and has revealed a new developer framework.April 22, 2024 by Don Reisinger in AR + VR
Move over, Alexa and HomeKit: A new Assistant is here to open source your smart homeHome Assistant gets a boost from the Open Home Foundation, a nonprofit meant to ensure that smart home projects remain open and accessible to everyone.April 22, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
The best plant subscription boxes you can buyWe rounded up the best plant subscription boxes that offer different price points and plant types to fill your home with greenery this spring.April 22, 2024 by Allison Murray in Services & Software
The best over-ear headphones you can buy: Expert testedI tested the best over-ear headphones from brands like Bose, Sony, Apple, and more to help you find the pair that best suits your audio, comfort, and battery life preferences.April 22, 2024 by Jada Jones in Headphones
Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini, and ChatGPT - it wasn't even closeI threw my suite of simple coding tests against Meta AI. The results proved there's really only one AI chatbot worth your time for programming.April 22, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
The impressive Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is down to $200 as an Amazon dealThe discounted battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro has a wide field of view and HDR video support. But there's an even better feature.April 22, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Home Security
I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 on AmazonThe Aqara U100 is ideal for Apple fans but great for everyone, combining Apple Home Key, keypad, fingerprint, NFC tags, and a physical key for unlocking -- all for $150.April 22, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Home Security
The best headphones for music you can buy: Expert testedI've tested the best headphones from Audio-Technica, Shure, Sennheiser, and more to find which pair delivers the best clarity, detail, and sound.April 22, 2024 by Jada Jones in Headphones
If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.April 22, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
This handheld power bank is powerful enough to jump-start your carThe Topdon JS1500 can alleviate one of the biggest worries all drivers share, while keeping your devices fully charged at the same time.April 22, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office
Meet your new IT superhero: Citizen developers flex their AI musclesHere's one way to handle the tech skills shortage: IT functions are increasingly being delivered and maintained by hybrid pros with one foot in the business and the other in technology.April 22, 2024 by Joe McKendrick in Developer
Google releases two new free resources to help you optimize your AI promptsThis AI prompt formula should ease your AI prompting woes.April 22, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Narwal launches a new midrange robot vacuum with flagship featuresThe new Narwal Freo X Plus features some of the strongest suction power on the market and a tangle-free brush design to avoid hair tangling.April 22, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Robotics
The best blood pressure watches you can buy, according to medical researchZDNET examined medical research and current FDA guidance to find the best blood pressure watches available on the market today, including options from Samsung and FitVII.April 22, 2024 by Sherin Shibu in Wearables
Google Drive for Android update makes it easier to find what you're looking forTo keep up with Google Drive for iOS, Google has finally added new filters to the Android version of its app.April 22, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android
The best tablets you can buy: Expert testedWe went hands-on with the top tablets from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more to help you choose the best one for your needs.April 22, 2024 by Allison Murray in Tablets
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta is out: 4 reasons to consider it for your desktopThe server-centric, open-source Linux distribution's latest beta is available with plenty of updates, and it could be your new favorite desktop operating system. Here's why.April 22, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux
Tinder's 'Share My Date' feature will let you share date plans with friends and familyThe upcoming feature will help you more easily share the location, date, and time of your date and a photo of your online match.April 22, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Security