How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2026

Everything is expensive in 2026.

We get it. Tech is perhaps one of the most notoriously pricey categories to shop in, and the prices often climb yearly. That's why ZDNET remains committed to sourcing, contextualizing, and sharing the best deals we come across as experts who know the ins and outs of the industry: when new products drop, when old ones see their first discounts, when the best time arrives to buy the next iPhone, TV model, or laptop, or when your cash has the best ROI.  

To help readers like you find the best deals on the most popular tech products on your wishlist, ZDNET's team of experts combines detailed testing, a keen eye for savings across trusted retailers, familiarity with product pricing, and over 30 years of authority in the tech space to curate deals on dozens of tech items – from small accessories ...