I come to do my rounds at the Investor Clinic, acutely aware of the large shoes I have to fill and of the loyal readership John Heinzl built up over the years. Exhibit A: the messages piling up in my ...

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

British YouTuber James Bruton wanted to build a giant walking robot from Star Wars – and ride around on it on his friend's tennis court. "My goal is to have something people would click on," he says.

As theft becomes more sophisticated, security systems are evolving in unexpected ways. This video introduces a robotic defense setup designed to detect, track, and respond to intruders automatically.

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...

Meet ALLEX, a Korean-built humanoid robot designed to tackle one of robotics’ toughest challenges: safe, natural physical interaction. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), WIRobotics’ ...

Abstract: Hand-coded deliberation components are prone to flaws that may not be discovered before deployment and that can be harmful to the robot and its execution environment, including the people ...

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

Your washing machine and dryer are easily two of the most useful home appliances. Two-in-one washer/dryer combos are often said to be even better, as they can dry your clothes as soon as the washing ...