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The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year

Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task

The Vergetech

I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with my own kid’s stuffie, and I wish I hadn’t

When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you're supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I've heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once "Buddy" became my son's obvious favorite. Neither,

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Wall Street wrote off Palantir as too expensive. Retail investors can't get enough

The stock, which made its market debut in 2020, is an indisputable star of the retail investing world.

The Vergetech

Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it

AI isn't new to Hollywood - but this was the year when it really made its presence felt. For years now, the entertainment industry has used different kinds of generative AI products for a variety of post-production processes ranging from de-aging actors to removing green screen b

about 22 hours ago1 min read

Monetizers vs manufactures: How the AI market could splinter in 2026

AI infrastructure firms are set to win from the evolution of once asset-light Big Tech firms.

Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in largest deal on record

Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.

Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO

With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.

Why I prefer this $200 Motorola phone over Samsung and Google's budget models

The 2026 Moto G sticks to last year's tried and trusted formula, offering a decent midrange experience.

The year data centers went from backend to center stage

Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.

35+ best products we tested in 2025: Expert picks for phones, TVs, AI, and more

After a year of reviewing the top hardware and software, here's ZDNET's list of 2025 winners.

How to clear your Android phone cache (and put a stop to slow performance)

This quick tweak can significantly improve the speed and responsiveness on almost any device - no matter the brand.

Here's what would it take for an Amazon stock comeback in 2026

After a year defined by worries about cloud growth and tariff impact on retail, Amazon stock heads into the new year poised for gains.

I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized laptops

First shown off at CES, Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 features an extendable 120Hz OLED display. Here's my verdict after using it for weeks.

The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet

Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.

The Vergetech

Anker’s beefy Laptop Power Bank has returned to its Black Friday low

As you might expect, things have been relatively quiet on the deals front since Black Friday, particularly when it comes to discounts on charging accessories. Thankfully, Anker’s aptly titled Laptop Power Bank is once again on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $87.99 ($47 off), whic

Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout

The company also said its robotaxis navigated more than 7,000 dark stoplights successfully on Saturday.

Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis

Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.

Ars Technicatech

Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling

"You're Santa Claus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year." Acting out may shatter "the magic."

I was jealous of MacOS 26 users, until I realized Windows PCs already had these 4 features

Apple's latest MacOS 26 has a slew of useful features - but a few of them appeared on Windows first, including one that dates back decades.

My perfect MacBook Pro replacement turned out to be a Windows laptop I didn't see coming

The Razer Blade 14 is one of the thinnest gaming laptops I've tested, trading power for portability.