Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
Keep your most-used apps accessible with this new feature.
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PHP2Shell: Haven’t patched yet? Take these steps now to mitigate
The PHP Project provides instructions to stop further RCE exploits in limited settings.
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Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks
Unlike narrated audiobooks from Audible and other providers, the audiobooks created with Virtual Voice in Kindle+ will…
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The latest PowerToys gives your mouse 2 new tricks for free – how to use them
PowerToys is one of my favorite free Windows utilities. With more than 30 tools, it offers something for everyone from…
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GridCraft is the open-source Excel clone for Linux I’ve been waiting for
If spreadsheets are your thing, but Microsoft Office isn’t, you might want to give the open-source clone, GridCraft, a…
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Not impressed with Google Maps? Make Waze your default on Pixel – here’s how
If you’re tired of Google Maps failing to get you where you need to go, set Waze as the default on your Pixel. I’ve…
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Hold onto your old HomePod – an upgrade is on the way
An upcoming update will bring new features to existing HomePods. Here’s what to know.
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OpenAI’s most powerful AI models turned off safety monitoring – then lied about it
The models Astra and Sol misinterpreted instructions during internal use, which has serious implications for alignment…
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Chrome warns you about suspicious websites now – how to turn on Google’s new scam protection
Google’s browser will flash two types of warnings based on whether the site is deemed dangerous or just suspicious.
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Amazon unveiled 5 new Blink cameras, including a 4K model that caught my eye
Five new Blink cameras are coming to the market, and the extended-range model has all my attention.
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ServiceNow and Nvidia launch Arc, a new AI agent for enterprise
The two companies are trying to solve the AI agent security conundrum with multiple layers of real-time security checks.
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Gemini on Android Auto can access my photos, emails, and calendar now – why I’m OK with that (mostly)
The latest Android Auto update lets the AI assistant tap into your Google services for context-based responses.
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Latest Windows update disables key security setting – but there’s a workaround
A bug in Microsoft’s October Windows update prevents you from turning on a security setting that blocks malicious or…
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TechPulse puts ZDNET and 4 other tech sites in one feed – for free
Choose which CNET Group publications appear in your feed, then catch up on news, reviews, and videos – without an…
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How to find Flock cameras near you with MapQuest’s new ‘surveillance layer’
A name from the past is emerging again to help you stay out of sight of surveillance cameras.
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Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money
So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest.
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Have a Meta business account? You’re consenting to AI scraping now, legal experts say
And there’s no opt-out available.
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Munich dumps proprietary for open source (again) – but no Linux desktop
Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues. It fails because it’s not aligned with the…
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Anthropic gives third-party auditors ’employee-like access’ in AI industry first
As AI labs continue to self-regulate, external evaluators play a crucial role in spotting risks.
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Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead
Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and…
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How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost
CAIS’ Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.
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Renting? These 2 new Apple smart home devices are worth your money (and these 5 are not)
Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.
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Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook is days away – with another OLED surprise
Apple reportedly set a date to unveil its new touchscreen MacBooks. Here’s what else we expect.
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Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI
Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
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Google’s new Universal Cart tracks prices on items you want now – plus 3 other tricks
Google unveiled two new shopping tools ahead of the holiday buying season. Here’s what to know.
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Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days
This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2…
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Linus Torvalds is using AI to develop Linux kernel code now
The move is a turning point in the developer’s relationship with AI and Linux.
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Google lets you make personal Android apps for free now – with just prompts
It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need – no developer experience required.
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Apple’s smart home event: All 7 devices, prices, and release dates
Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event featured all the new smart home hardware coming to the Apple lineup.
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4 upgrades HomePod Mini 2 has over its 6-year-old predecessor
HomePod mini 2 is here, and there are four major upgrades that separate it from the first generation.
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Apple’s $299 HomeView smart hub is here: 8 highlights, including the wall model
As an Apple Home user, here’s what stands out about Apple’s new smart home hub – and what I want to test firsthand.
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‘So perfect, they are literally identical’ – Your AI-polished resumes are recruiters’ new top stressor
Exclusive: A new Employ report shows how AI is both helping and hurting the hiring industry.
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Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud rollout – and turn toward open source
Another European move toward digital sovereignty has curtailed adopting the US workplace suite.
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Claude sent a false homicide tip to police – and it’s part of a troubling AI pattern
Models routinely take shortcuts to pass evaluations. Who gets to decide what incidents are innocuous?
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Google’s new Fitbit Edge solves my biggest gripe with the Pixel Watch
Google’s watches are too dang chunky.
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Ring’s new smart lock has a manual fallback that can’t lock you out – how it works
The brand just announced a smart lock with a manual ‘power dial’ that charges the device in case it dies.
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