Labor Day weekend is almost here, and the last several weeks have been packed with end-of-summer sales. Now, we’re ready to unpack our readers’ favorite items from the month of August.
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Samsung’s latest lineup of mobile devices recently launched, and readers have been scooping up the brand’s carbon magnet case for the Galaxy Z…
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Readers have also been grabbing Dbrand’s grip cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. We’ve been fans of Dbrand’s rugged phone cases for Samsung phones…
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Since its July launch, readers have continued to order the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 directly from Samsung.
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T-Mobile still has a great offer on the iPhone 17, and with new phones potentially coming soon, now’s a great time to scoop it up. Also: T-Mob…
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Contributor Prakhar Khanna says he owns multiple Apple Watch straps, but continues to come back to the Nomad Stratos Band for its classy looks…
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The Loc 8 is the FindMy enabled tracking wallet of our pick for best splurge MagSafe wallet. Also: The best MagSafe wallets of 2026
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Another Galaxy Z Flip 8 case, this silicone model has a built in ring for better grip.
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These plugs are affordable, easy to use, and add several extra port options (USB-C and USB-A), which are perfect for charging devices in any r…
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Our pick for the best antivirus service overall, Bitdefender’s antivirus plus plan includes coverage for three devices. Also: The best antivir…
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Our pick for the best large-screen all in one computer, the HP OmniStudio deliverrs a high-quality visual experience with one of the sharpest,…
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We gathered data on all the products our readers bought the most last month via links in ZDNET reviews, buying guides, deal posts, and other content on our site. The following are the most popular items purchased by thousands of people, listed by the number purchased in August (note that your privacy is protected; we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people’s purchases).
Here are the most popular products that ZDNET readers purchased last month.
The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought in August 2026
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Carbon Case
2. Dbrand Grip Case
Readers have also been grabbing Dbrand’s grip cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. We’ve been fans of Dbrand’s rugged phone cases for Samsung phones for years, and the Grip is, as the name suggests, a super grippy case with built-in hinge protection, that still features a minimalist design despite the strong protection.
Also: The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 cases
3. Galaxy Z Fold 8
Since its July launch, readers have continued to order the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 directly from Samsung.
4. iPhone 17 at T-Mobile
5. Nomad Stratos Apple Watch Band
6. Journey Loc8 Tracking MagSafe Wallet
7. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Silicone Case
Another Galaxy Z Flip 8 case, this silicone model has a built in ring for better grip.
8. Merkury Slim Wall Adapter
These plugs are affordable, easy to use, and add several extra port options (USB-C and USB-A), which are perfect for charging devices in any room or for your houseguests who always forget a wall adapter for their phone.
9. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
10. HP OmniStudio X32
Our pick for the best large-screen all in one computer, the HP OmniStudio deliverrs a high-quality visual experience with one of the sharpest, color-rich AIO panels on the market. With a 4K resolution display and up to 550 nits of brightness, everything from spreads to video content looks crisp and vibrant.
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Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Alabama. Some of her past bylines include Inc., Fortune, and The Crimson White. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping up with all things Crimson Tide, binge-watching British Bake Off, and baking.
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