ZDNET Publishes 2026 Contest Rules With 5 Apple Watch Prizes Worth $399 Each

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 19

ZDNET posted the official rules for its 2026 Big Guessing Game, opening the contest on May 19 and running it through Sept. 1.
Five winners—one from each CNET Group site—will receive the latest Apple Watch, with each prize valued at about $399.
The contest spans 3 rounds across CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET and Lifehacker, and each correct answer earns one drawing entry for that site.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. residents 18 and older in the 50 states or D.C., with prior recent winners, employees and their households excluded.
Winners are due to be selected about 3 weeks after the contest ends and must respond within 14 business days to claim prizes.

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