Does Walmart Price Match? What to Know About Online and In-Store Price Matching Policies
Walmart’s price‑matching rules differ sharply between its brick‑and‑mortar stores and its website. In‑store shoppers can receive a match to the identical item’s price on Walmart.com, subject to manager approval and several exclusions. Online purchases, however, are largely excluded from any price‑matching program. The policy also omits Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and a range of promotional pricing scenarios, limiting the practical benefit for many consumers.
The Best TV Antenna of 2026: Expert Tested
ZDNet’s 2026 guide identifies the ClearStream 2Max as the top overall TV antenna, praised for its dual indoor‑outdoor capability and roughly 70‑mile reception range. The article also highlights budget and mid‑range alternatives, including the Best Buy Essentials Thin (35‑mile range) and Winegard...
I Traded My Sonos Era 300 for Denon's New Home Speaker - and See No Reason to Go Back
Denon’s Home 400 enters the premium smart‑speaker arena as a direct challenger to Sonos’s Era 300, offering true Dolby Atmos playback, six dedicated drivers, and HEOS multi‑room integration. The speaker supports major streaming services, AirPlay 2, and native 24‑bit/192 kHz hi‑res audio via USB....
I Found the Apps Slowing Down My PC - How to Kill the Biggest Memory Hogs
ZDNet outlines a step‑by‑step approach to reclaiming RAM on Windows PCs by targeting the biggest memory hogs. It advises users to inspect the Task Manager, close high‑usage browser tabs, disable the SysMain (Superfetch) service, and prune unnecessary startup programs. The...
I Tested ChatGPT Plus Vs. Gemini Pro to See Which Is Better - and if It's Worth Switching
ZDNET compared the paid versions of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus and Google’s Gemini Pro, both priced at $19.99 a month. Gemini Pro edged out in natural‑tone writing and seamless presentation creation, while ChatGPT Plus demonstrated stronger agentic AI capabilities such as...
I Followed the 'Plus 5' Rule for Wireless Charging, and It Fixed My iPhone's Charge Speeds
The ZDNET piece explains the “Plus 5” rule, which advises using a wall adapter that supplies five watts more than a wireless charger’s maximum output. Applying a 20 W (or higher) USB‑C adapter to a 15 W MagSafe‑compatible pad restores the advertised fast‑charging...
Samsung S95H Vs. Samsung S95F: I Compared Both OLED TVs, and There's a Surprise Winner
Samsung’s 2026 OLED lineup pits the new S95H against its 2025 predecessor, the S95F. Both TVs deliver OLED HDR Pro, 165 Hz refresh rates and Dolby Atmos sound, but the S95H starts at $2,500 and adds Samsung Vision AI, an AI...
Apple's iOS 26.4.1 Update Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default Now - Grab It Today
Apple released iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1, a minor update that bundles bug fixes, security patches, and resolves an iCloud‑sync glitch introduced in 16.4. The update also turns on Stolen Device Protection by default for consumer iPhones and for enterprise devices that upgrade. No...
I Use ChatGPT's New Tubi App to Find Free Movies and TV Shows to Watch - Here's How
ChatGPT has added Tubi TV as a native app, enabling users to locate movies and TV shows through conversational prompts. The integration is available to all ChatGPT users, regardless of subscription tier, and taps Tubi’s catalog of more than 300,000...
Why Ubuntu 26.04 Will Thrill Gamers - and It's Not Just the Performance Bump
Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" launches on April 23, 2026, bringing a new Linux 7 kernel, GNOME 50 and a Wayland‑only desktop. Phoronix benchmarks show it outpacing 25.10 across every test, from PyPerformance to Godot game builds. The release pairs with Wine 11 and Mesa 26, delivering...
Why You Shouldn't Buy Cheap DisplayPort Cables - the 'Death Pin' Can Put Your GPU at Serious Risk
ZDNET warns that cheap DisplayPort cables can suffer a Pin 20 defect, known as the “Death Pin,” which directly connects power between a monitor and graphics card. This mis‑wiring can cause short circuits, back‑driving power, and permanent damage to GPUs that...
Why Microsoft Is Forcing Windows 11 25H2 Update on All Eligible PCs
Microsoft announced that all eligible Windows 11 Home and Pro PCs will automatically receive the 25H2 update, the 2025 annual release. Support for the current 24H2 version ends on October 13, after which security patches cease, prompting the forced upgrade. The rollout...
I Let a Smart Planter Maintain Itself While I Was Away for 2 Months - Here's the Result
Maria Diaz spent two months recovering from injuries while the LeafyPod smart planter cared for her Dieffenbachia, proving the device can sustain a plant without manual watering. The planter uses a rechargeable battery that remained largely charged after 60 days...
You Can Use Google Meet with CarPlay Now: How to Join Meetings Safely in Your Car
Google has rolled out Google Meet integration for Apple CarPlay, allowing users to join meetings directly from their car’s dashboard. The new functionality is audio‑only, offering mute, unmute and end‑call controls but omitting video, chat, and other collaboration features. The...
I Tested Cheap Monitors for the Office - This $80 MSI Is One of the Few I'd Actually Recommend
MSI’s Pro MP243W is a 24‑inch Full HD monitor priced at $84, offering a 144 Hz refresh rate and built‑in speakers for budget‑conscious users. The unit’s thin bezels, lightweight design, and matte panel make it suitable for home offices, student desks, and...
The Apple Pencil Alternative I Use Daily Is on Sale for $28 - but Not for Long
The ESR Geo Pencil, an Apple Pencil alternative, is on Amazon for $28, a 22% discount that ends tonight. The stylus works with any iPad released after 2018 and offers a 12‑hour battery life with a 20‑minute charge, magnetic attachment,...
These WD Black SSDs Are over 60% Off During Amazon's Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (March 25‑31, 2026) is offering steep discounts on Western Digital’s high‑performance WD Black gaming SSDs, with price cuts exceeding 60% on select models. The 4 TB SN850X drops to $670 (down from $1,700) and the 4 TB SN7100 to $626...
Your iPhone Has a Secret Button on the Back - Here's How to Unlock It
Apple’s Back Tap, introduced in iOS 14, lets iPhone 8 and newer users trigger actions by double‑ or triple‑tapping the back of the device. The feature is fully customizable, allowing shortcuts, system controls, accessibility tools, or third‑party apps to be launched with...
Dirty Screens? This $15 Cleaner Is Used in Apple Stores - and Now I See Why
The ZDNET review evaluates Whoosh’s 3.4‑fl oz screen‑cleaner spray and double‑sided microfiber cloth, noting its streak‑free performance on smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs. The formula is odorless, non‑toxic, and free of alcohol and ammonia, though the exact ingredients remain a trade...
These 7 Handy ChatGPT Settings Are Off by Default - Here's What You're Missing
ChatGPT offers a hidden menu of seven settings that most users leave untouched, ranging from appearance tweaks to advanced model selection. Free and Go users can manage ad personalization, while Plus subscribers gain access to additional models, memory controls, and...
Earn 5% in Rewards on Phones, Devices, and Accessories with the T-Mobile Visa
T‑Mobile’s new co‑branded Visa card from Capital One lets customers earn 5% back in T‑Mobile Rewards on phones, devices and accessories, and 2% on all other purchases. Cardholders also receive a $5 per line monthly discount when they enroll in...
How to Enter Safe Mode on Your Android Phone - and Why It's Critical to Do So
Android safe mode disables all third‑party apps, letting users isolate app‑related crashes, freezes, or slowdowns. The article provides a step‑by‑step guide to boot most Android phones into safe mode using the Power and Volume‑Up buttons, confirms entry, and explains how...