ZdnetAndroid Automotive receives new QOL update, including support for Bluetooth headphonesAndroid Automotive gains some much-needed features to improve your audio experience on the road.Sep 17, 2024
ZdnetHow to create IFTTT automations on Android - and why you shouldHave you ever wished Android had the built-in ability to automate daily tasks? If so, you might want to look into IFTTT.Sep 17, 2024
ZdnetThe best SSH clients for Android - including my two favoritesConnecting to an SSH-enabled machine from Android doesn't have to be hard - and these apps prove it.Sep 17, 2024
Zdnet5 Linux commands you should never run (and why)Don't ever run these Linux commands if you want to preserve your system.Sep 17, 2024
ZdnetThese Linux distributions are best for developers - here's whySure, Linux is a great OS for all sorts of users. But developers need just the right tools to do their jobs - and these 5 distros deliver.Sep 17, 2024
ZdnetI downloaded iOS 18 on my iPhone 14, and it made content creation so much easieriOS 18 is finally available to the public, with an upgraded photos app to maximize your content creation workflow.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetOracle probably owes you money over tracking allegations. Here's how to find outWhile denying it tracked anyone illegally, the software giant has agreed to a $115 million settlement. What's your share?Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetPeacock might owe you money for auto-renewing your subscription - how to find outIf you were a Peacock subscriber over the past several years, you might be eligible for a slice of this class action settlement. Here's how to submit your claim today.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetGoogle's DataGemma is the first large-scale Gen AI with RAG - why it mattersGoogle's Data Commons serves as the foundation for supplying generative AI with information to draw upon.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetThe 5 best Linux distributions for students - from middle school to collegeLinux distros are ideal operating systems for educational environments for multiple reasons. A big one is that they're 100% free to download.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetTile Trackers now include an SOS feature - here's how they compare with Apple's AirTagsAvailable in all shapes and sizes, Life360's new line of Tile Bluetooth trackers helps you do much more than just keep track of valuable items.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetAmazon Alexa can now be controlled by thought alone - thanks to this brain implantWith this new accessibility innovation from Synchron, the entire Amazon smart home ecosystem can be controlled hands-free and voice-free.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetSlack's new AI-powered assistant aims to streamline your busy work weekNext month, Slack will receive an AI assistant as part of a new beta - plus new impressive AI-powered features to ease your workload.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetLinus Torvalds muses about maintainer gray hairs and the next 'King of Linux'Live from Vienna, it's the Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel show! This time, they're talking RTLinux, Rust, maintainer burnout, and succession planning.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetRedox OS is the fastest Linux distro I've tested, and you should try it despite what it's missingIf you want to get a glimpse of what the future of operating systems could look like, Redox OS is a great place to start.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetHow to set up a Linux NFS server on your home network (and why)If you need to share folders across your network and speed is your top priority, NFS might be the solution for you.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetApple Watch gets FDA approval for new sleep apnea detectionThis new WatchOS 11 feature will detect if you have abnormal breathing patterns while you sleep. Here's why this metric matters and which models will have it.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetLinux kernel 6.11 is out - with its own BSODThe latest Linux kernel release spotlights many improvements for Arch Linux users and AMD hardware. Here's what you can expect.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetBuying an iPhone 16? Here's which models are most in demand - and how long you'll have to waitiPhone 16 preorder sales are down compared with last year's iPhone 15 so far - but it's not all bad news for Apple.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetMicrosoft Copilot's Wave 2 is here. Everything you need to knowMicrosoft has released several Copilot upgrades to compete with OpenAI's models.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetWhy natural language AI scripting in Microsoft Excel could be a game changerWhat if you could run advanced Excel analyses with no coding skills? Here's how Microsoft's Copilot in Excel may allow you to do just that using natural language.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetThe Linux file system structure explainedIf you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetIs your Windows license legal? Should you even care?Microsoft has made Windows licensing and activation ridiculously complex. Here's what you need to know.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetOpenAI's o1-preview model aced my coding tests, and showed its work (in surprising detail)From acing coding challenges to offering detailed explanations, here's how OpenAI's most advanced AI model can help you program.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetIs Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?Microsoft's stern warnings are designed to scare you into thinking you'll be punished for installing Windows 11 on a PC that doesn't meet its strict compatibility standards. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.Sep 16, 2024
ZdnetWhy your iPhone 16 needs a case - even if you've never used one beforeSlimmer bezels make your iPhone 16's screen more vulnerable to drop damage than ever. Here are the two ways I'm protecting my new phone to avoid future costly repairs.Sep 14, 2024
ZdnetGoogle Wallet will let you digitize your US passport - and here's how to make oneGoogle aims to make traveling this holiday easy with digital passports on its Wallet app; however these passes only work in a few locations.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetAmazon joins C2PA steering committee to identify AI-generated contentC2PA is expanding its ranks, but other digital provenance organizations are concerned about its member roster.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetAt Microsoft's security summit, experts debated how to prevent another global IT meltdown. Will it help?In the wake of the devastating CrowdStrike meltdown earlier this year, Microsoft convened a meeting with leaders from the endpoint security business. Did anything useful come of it?Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetNetflix app to stop supporting older iPhone and iPad models - here's which onesIn the near future, your older iPhone or iPad may not be able to play videos on the Netflix app. Here's why.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetLinkedIn's new search filter aims to protect you from suspicious job postingsThe new filter limits your results to verified companies. Here's how to try it.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetUnited Airlines plans to launch free high-speed Wi-Fi service with StarlinkTesting for the new connection begins early next year across 1,000 airplanes.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetOne of the best bone conduction headphones I've tested has a marathon battery lifeBone conduction headphones offer a safer audio experience for workouts, and these new H2O Audio models sound even better underwater.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetThis inexpensive laptop brings back a buzzword that was once the talk of the tech industryThe CrowView Note lets you turn a supported phone, a Raspberry Pi, or a small form factor PC into a laptop… minus the mobile aspect.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetI maxed out my iPhone 16 Pro Max preorder. Here's how much it cost meiPhone 16 preorders opened early, and I barely had time to grab coffee before the delivery dates slipped. Here's what I chose for my upgrade and why.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetiPhone 16 better thwarts hackers who use the camera or microphone to spy on youThe newest iPhone comes with a hardware-based security feature to better ensure user privacy.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetThe future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy useNations need to tap artificial intelligence to achieve sustainability, but the technology's growing adoption will drive power consumption.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetiPad Pro vs MacBook Air: Which is better for you?Weighing your options between a tablet or a laptop? The iPad Pro and the MacBook Air are two capable devices that offer different needs.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetProton VPN vs NordVPN: Which is best in 2024?NordVPN and Proton VPN are two of the most popular VPN services available with strong protection features. Here are the key reasons you might pick one over the other.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetHardware firsts: Apple's hearing aids vs. the world's slimmest foldableAI-fatigued readers, rejoice. Groundbreaking releases from Apple, Huawei, and Honor turn this week's Innovation Index into a hardware tug-of-war.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetMy Apple Intelligence wishlist: 10 features it needs to compete with OpenAI and GoogleI've tried many of Apple's AI features in the iOS 18 beta and found them incomplete or underwhelming. Here's what the company needs to offer if it wants to become a leader in the AI race.Sep 13, 2024
Zdnet6 KDE widgets to level up your Plasma desktop - and how to add themIf you're looking for a user-friendly desktop environment, the Plasma desktop is hard to beat. With the help of a few widgets, you can make the desktop even more efficient and effective.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetLinux and open-source documentation is a mess: Here's the solutionSimply telling someone to RTFM is not an answer when the manual is outdated, unreadable, or nonexistent. We need to improve the quality of our documentation, and the way to do that is simple.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetWhat's new in GNOME 47? 6 features that make it a worthy upgradeWhile GNOME 47 won't alter the landscape for Linux desktops like previous incarnations, it does include some features that will improve the overall experience.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetHow to use the open-source Proton VPN browser extensionIf you're looking to mask your browser's IP address and encrypt your traffic, Proton VPN is one of the easiest-to-use extensions for web browsers.Sep 13, 2024
ZdnetMicrosoft Copilot to be integrated into Singapore's legal technology platformThe generative AI tool will help streamline legal workflows, but human oversight is still a must.Sep 12, 2024
ZdnetAdobe previews Firefly's new gen AI enhanced 'Video Model' for on-demand clip creationAdobe Firefly will soon be able to create short videos with the goal of helping creators achieve their vision.Sep 12, 2024
ZdnetOura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Which health tracker should you buy?These two wearables might look like they track the same metrics, but they are vastly different devices.Sep 12, 2024
ZdnetOpenAI's new advanced AI models think before they speak - how to access themOpenAI just rolled out its new o1 series, which it says excels in advanced reasoning. Here's how it's different from GPT-4o and what else we know so far.Sep 12, 2024
ZdnetMeet Agentforce, Salesforce's autonomous AI answer to employee burnoutThe company says the new tool will make good on the promises of AI in business, many of which have yet to come to fruition at scale.Sep 12, 2024