Westend61/Getty Images The Trump administration’s indecision over implementing tariffs has caused market turmoil, panic buying, and price increases across the tech market. While some companies appear to have won a break from the White House for tariffs on consumer electronics, this situation won’t last forever. So, could secondhand tech be a solution to exorbitant prices?  On Wednesday, refurbished electronics marketplace Back Market announced a partnership with device repair provider iFixit “to address the culture of…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Spring is in the air, and not only are the flowers blooming, but so are great deals on some of the best phones out there. OnePlus is joining in on the fun by offering a new deal on its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13. Also: This OnePlus phone is a solid alternative to the flagships – and it’s over 30% off Over at the company’s official website, the base OnePlus 13 with 12GB of RAM and…

Getty Images/Just_Super Artificial intelligence (AI) makes creating new materials, such as text or images, as easy as typing a simple text prompt. Even though that capability means big productivity gains for individuals, bad actors can exploit AI to create elaborate cyber scams. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you) Evidence suggests cyberattacks are on the rise. Between March 2024 and March 2025, Microsoft stopped approximately $4 bn of…

Alex Tai/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I’ve been using Android since version 1.5, so it’s not often that a feature catches me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an unfamiliar Android feature, it’s an exciting moment. For more casual (or newer) users of Google’s mobile operating system, there are probably several hidden gems waiting to be discovered in Android, and some of these can be handy. Also: Your Android phone…

gremlin/Getty Images Fewer than half of business leaders say their data strategies — how data is collected, managed, stored, and accessed — are completely aligned with their business priorities.  That’s according to a 2025 Salesforce survey of more than 550 US senior business leaders of companies with at least 500 employees across multiple industries. The number is down 14% from 2023.  Also: Your data’s probably not ready for AI – here’s how to make it…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Platin Monaco 5.2.1 speaker system is available on Amazon for $1,000. With a simple setup and well-defined sound, the Monaco is ideal for entertainment streaming and small spaces. The Monaco’s subwoofer lacks power, and the system requires a phone app as the remote. Last year, the JBL Bar 1000 set a high standard for soundbars. Since then, nothing has come close to the rich, multi-dimensional sound produced by that system, and…