The best Samsung TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Looking for a TV to take your gaming to the next level or to make movie night special? Need something for everyday viewing? Samsung’s newest additions to their TV line-up…
The best robot mowers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Though I mostly enjoy mowing my lawn, I can’t say I always look forward to it. After getting a robot mower, what used to be quiet time with my mower…
The best phones to buy in 2024
There’s never been a better time to upgrade your phone than right now. It doesn’t matter if you’re team Android or team iOS, 2024’s options were stacked. We tested and…
7 rules to follow when setting up a home security camera – and where you should never install one
Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you’re a subscriber to the Nextdoor app, you’ve seen ample footage of prowling ne’er-do-wells caught in the eye of a video doorbell or home security camera. Hopefully,…
I test smart home devices for a living, and this is my favorite smart thermostat
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is available for $280 and comes with a Nest Temperature Sensor, though you can get a $33 discount, making the…
Bird Flu Spreads to Pet Birds in Vermont
A backyard flock in Vermont was sickened with H5N1, agricultural officials said on Thursday, following other reports of bird flu-related animal deaths this month beyond commercial farms and wildlife. The…
ULA Wants to Make Its Rocket ‘Lethal’ to Defend U.S. Assets in Space
The 200-foot Vulcan Centaur rocket could do more than just launch satellites to orbit. As the rocket awaits certification to launch military payloads, United Launch Alliance (ULA) suggests that Vulcan…
Scientists Built Tiny VR Goggles for Mice
Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realistically—and adorably—experience VR in the lab.…
This May Be the Most Distant Well-Defined Spiral Galaxy Ever Seen by Humans
The Webb Space Telescope is ushering in the New Year in a similar fashion to us humans, by capturing images of brilliant bursts of color in the sky. Well, not…
Jimmy Carter’s Biggest Victory Was in the Worm-Killing Business
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. While there are many aspects of Carter’s life that deserve spotlights, few might be as noteworthy as his…