Special Features

5G can empower you with not only faster connectivity, but also immersive augmented reality, self-driving vehicles, and industrial automation. ZDNET zeroes in on how edge computing, among the most prominent innovations building on 5G, can transform your home internet, health care, shopping experience, and more.

We've entered a period of dramatic innovation in AI and automation and it's going to have a significant impact on the future of jobs, productivity, and the ways we operate in teams. Research predicts that worker productivity could increase by as much as 4x by 2030, powered by AI. We unpack the challenges, opportunities, and ways to benefit from this transformation.

Automation is coming, whether it's new software powered by machine-learning or Tesla's Optimus robots in factories. How will it enhance human work, personal lives, as well as increase productivity and economic activity? We'll explore that, along with the impact on jobs and the kind of labor that will be needed from people exclusively.

Face it: Your personal and business data is under threat 24/7 -- and protecting those digital assets while you shop, bank, and play online remains job one. Here's the good news: More security-focused tools and strategies are available than ever. ZDNET's most up-to-date cybersecurity guide delivers practical tips to stay safe and productive today amid the ever-evolving threat landscape tomorrow.

Some of the world's most effective organizations are putting the latest AI innovations to work in smart -- and sometimes startling -- new ways. We put the spotlight on a diverse range of organizations across different parts of the economy to see how they are automating, streamlining, and transforming the ways things are done.

From VPNs and VDI to video conferencing and collaboration platforms, IT is the foundation of today's remote, digital workforce. In this special feature, ZDNet helps business leaders understand the trends that will define the workplace over the next five years, and the technology that will help businesses adapt.

Data security was a rising concern before the pandemic. Today, the new era of hybrid work has only intensified the issue, with far more employees now splitting time between the office and remote work. Innovative new security solutions and approaches are needed to rise to the challenge.

Smartphone innovation never stops. Discover the biggest trends in mobile devices in 2023 and what it all means for you.

Whether the topic is sustainable energy, changing climate patterns, or creating resilience, technology has a key part to play in the solutions for building a better global economy. And, tech companies themselves are moving rapidly to become better citizens and change agents. Here's what we can learn.

Find all the exciting innovation from CES 2023 in this ZDNET special feature.