Rachio Smart WiFi Sprinkler hands-on: Intelligent watering controlled by your phone
Hands-on with the Pelican Marine waterproof case for Apple iPhone 6s Plus
7 small-screen smartphones: Can 4-inch iPhone SE trump rivals?
Nextbit Robin first impressions: Cool Electric color, pure Android UI, unique storage scheme
The internet is awash with content that looks free, but comes with all manner of hidden agendas, data collection and fakery. This book will make you more aware of what you're reading and where it came from.
The early days of computing in the UK were enlivened by a varied cast of characters, some iconic machines, and plenty of specialist magazines to document every twist and turn. Tom Lean's excellent book gives a historian's perspective on this formative era.
Mophie continues to innovate its battery cases by adding wireless charging functionality. Paired with car and desk mounts, there's no reason to worry about a dead battery on your phone.
Microsoft's GigJam app is a frustrating mix: a huge leap forward in collaboration, and an interface that tries to be too simple for its own good.
Huawei has placed major stars and advertising around it's Leica-branded P9 smartphone. Testing shows the camera is special, in large part due to the software experience.
I purchased my first OnePlus product and am already questioning why I pay $200 to $500 more for the big brand smartphones. The OnePlus 3 may change my future purchase plans.
This documentary is almost as extraordinary an achievement as the passage of the General Data Protection Regulation: it makes data protection law and legislative compromise engrossing. Who knew that was even possible?
Mophie is known for its battery cases and in this latest design has added wireless charging so you don't have to give up this feature on your new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
JayBird continues its premium Freedom Bluetooth headset line with the fifth generation model that offers a slim attractive design and unique battery solution.
Smartwatches continue to evolve and it's services like AT&T's NumberSync that finally make it clear these wrist-mounted wearables can be essential tools.
Cricket is a prepaid service provider operating on the AT&T network and for $130 it's tough not to consider the functional Microsoft Lumia 650.
Steven M. Bellovin's rational but readable examination of security management is a masterclass for IT managers, chief security officers, and system architects.
Summary videos of this week's top reviews.
I picked up my first WaterField Designs Cargo bag 10 years ago. This new model offers improvements that make it a compelling choice for the commuter and business traveler.
The HTC 10 started arriving in customer's hands late last week. After five weeks of usage, it's clear the HTC 10 is the phone HTC needed to help rekindle the fire.
Water is a precious resource so it's important to use it intelligently. The Rachio lets you control your home and business watering while on the road.
While Samsung has water resistance in its phones, Apple iPhone owners still require a case for this protection. Pelican is known for its rugged cases and brings its experiences to the iPhone.
Meet the next iPhone's top rivals: In a market ruled by huge handsets, we found the seven best smartphones sporting screen sizes no bigger than 5.2-inches.
My new Electic color Nextbit Robin I backed on Kickstarter arrived yesterday and so far I'm enjoying the experience. Enjoy product photos of this unique color scheme as I continue testing out this new Android smartphone.
Google surprised everyone yesterday with the release of an early developer preview of Android N. Developers and others willing to take some risks can download and test out Android N on a compatible device.
I spent a couple of weeks with my first Xiaomi smartphone and cannot believe you can buy such high quality hardware for just over $200, $500 less than a comparable 5.5 inch Apple iPhone 6s Plus.
LG's G4 is almost a year old, but gets a new lease on life with the Android Marshmallow update rolling out to existing devices.
There is a need to use your phone for longer than a day and one common solution is an extended battery case. The new Spyder PowerShadow is my favorite option for the iPhone 6s Plus.
Mophie is known for smartphone battery sleeves, but also makes a high quality line of portable battery packs. The latest Mophie Powerstation line includes wireless management and fast charging.
Millions of new iPhones are immediately placed in a protective case and Moshi's new lineup looks, feels, and functions well. Check out these options for your new iPhone 6s Plus.
BlackBerry just released a slightly modified Passport in silver and black. The insides remain the same while the outside received a few design tweaks.
The LG G4 is the newest Android smartphone to hit the streets with a fantastic camera and display. Urban Armor Gear provides solid protection for your investment with a new case.
HTC made the right move by moving the UltraPixel camera to the front and adding in a more standard camera to the back. Software isn't yet final, but initial results are encouraging.
The Raspberry Pi 2 is the single-board computer of the moment, but there are plenty of others out there. We've rounded up some of the most eye-catching offerings.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a unique form factor and the iPhone 6 Plus has a slippery long metal frame. UAG offers solid protection for both and Matthew has been testing them out.
ioSafe's CEO Robb Moore visited ZDNet UK's offices to show off the company's fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and theftproof external hard drives and SSDs
Check out ZDNet Australia's webinar on the future of the desktop.
In this live panel, we look at some of the latest developments in the evolution of the desktop: what they bring to businesses, and where it is all heading.
Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.
More than just another mobile operating system, Android is Google's spearhead onto phones. Charles McLellan finds it fast, fun and full of good ideas
At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstić, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.
If you start editing a document and then, after making numerous changes and saving the changes, you realise you shouldn't have made the changes in the first place, ShadowCopy might save the day. In this video we demonstrate how to access a "backup" version of the file that was created by Vista.
Microsoft has finally integrated a full desktop search facility into Windows, which is designed to ensure you never lose a file again.We spoke to Microsoft Australia's Paul Randle for these tips and tricks.
Vista has a feature called sticky keys, which is enabled by quickly pressing the shift key five times. While sticky keys are active, Windows will pretend consecutive key presses happen simultaneously.
His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.
This cloud-based small-business accounting service provides a well-planned set of tools for staying on top of your finances and streamlining the processes involved.
The Nexus 9 is the first tablet to run Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and offers excellent performance plus impressive sound quality. There are drawbacks, though, including some build quality issues, a tendency to run warm and a premium price.
With latest-generation Xeon processors, DDR4 RAM and a wide choice of GPUs, Dell's new Precision workstation is equipped to handle applications needing extreme processing power as well as high-end graphics. Storage options are limited, but otherwise it's an excellent and flexible workstation.
From secure containers to Docker support, to abstracted networking and storage, the most interesting features in the next version of Windows Server will come next year with a later preview and System Center beta.
The 2014 Moto X is nicely designed and solidly built, has a great 5.2-inch AMOLED screen, performs superbly, and delivers a range of useful Moto 'experiences' on top of an otherwise uncluttered Android OS. Limited internal storage capacity and lack of MicroSD expansion are our main concerns.
The iPad Air 2's performance enhancements will appeal to those who run graphically demanding apps, although Apple's quest for thinness comes at the cost of reduced battery capacity. Last year's iPad Air remains a good option, but the Air 2 will be the power user's choice.
The iPhone 6 Plus delivers better battery life than the smaller iPhone 6, along with superb design and solid build quality. If money were no object, we'd choose the 5.5-inch model over its 4.7-inch sibling.
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
BlackBerry's Passport is a striking business-focused handset with plenty of plus points, including a 4.5-inch, 1:1 aspect-ratio screen, a clever QWERTY keyboard and superb battery life.
Lenovo's Yoga 3 Pro ultrabook, which is based on a 14nm Intel Broadwell platform, makes an impressive debut.
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and iOS 8 offer enough new functionality to entice existing iPhone owners to invest in an upgrade, and there's plenty to attract converts to the iPhone ecosystem too.
With the release of Lightworks version 12.0, EditShare reaches its goal of a cross-platform video NLE for Windows, Linux and now OS X. Unfortunately this is accompanied by a substantial price increase for the Pro version.
It's difficult to fault the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme on toughness grounds. However, you're unlikely to get day-long battery life from the entry-level configuration with the standard 6-cell battery.
The technical preview of Windows 10 is heavy on tools for the power desktop user that businesses will want to evaluate, but the most important features will be visible later in the preview cycle.
Samsung's copious software add-ons and UI tweaks mean that the Galaxy Tab S delivers a particular kind of Android experience. We have a few issues with some of these extras, but the slimline Galaxy Tab S is still a very impressive tablet.
Windows 10
Windows 10 free upgrade is still available using Windows 7 and 8 product keys
Windows 10
Hardware
Hardware
Enterprise Software
50 must-have Google Chrome extensions (and they're all free)
