5 Reasons Your Company Needs a Chief AI Officer in 2026 ZDNET's key takeaways Companies with a growth mindset see 3x more ROI on AI investments. Only 7% of companies see value, workflow transformation, and organizational alignment. AI agent adoption is widespread, but only 17% of agents are fully…
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Don’t throw away your old Kindle You can probably still read on it, and, with a few tweaks, you can make it a useful display. Primestock Photography/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases from links. Earlier this year, Amazon announced that it would end software support for older…
Fields Medal-winning UC Berkeley professor ends graded homework over AI fraud – says in-person exams are the only solution to widespread AI use Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) professor has…
4 TV speaker red flags to listen to before buying a soundbar Large "flat TVs" have become very affordable in the last decade. You can order from Amazon or go to Best Buy and buy a 55-inch Mini LED Smart TV for about $300! That was unheard of at one point. For many people, the visuals that the $300…
China’s AI market loses trillions as US rivalry intensifies Share Trillions of dollars have been wiped out of China's stock markets as the country struggles to maintain its race for global AI supremacy against the United States. Market indicators have fallen sharply in recent months. Those STAR 50…
Galaxy Z Fold 9 Rumors: S Pen and Charging Station Upgrades The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 is capturing attention as speculation grows around two significant upgrades: improved S Pen functionality and faster charging technology. These potential advancements could address long-standing user demands,…
iOS 27.2 brings two new features to Apple’s CarPlay Apple has redesigned the Podcasts app and updated Siri AI. Hadrian/Shutterstock Apple has officially released iOS 27.2, which brings more Siri and AI features to iPhone users. And since CarPlay is powered by iOS, which runs directly from a…
What Is Context-Aware Authentication? How It Works When an employee signs in to a sensitive business application from a new device or unfamiliar network, valid credentials alone may not establish whether the request meets organizational access requirements. IT and security teams also need to…
Daft Punk’s Alive Pyramid Stage is getting an official LEGO set During Covid exit lockPatrick Harboun and his son sat in Luxembourg and have a LEGO replica of Daft Punk's pyramid stage from the Life 2007 Tour. This project, submitted under Harboun's LEGO Ideas handle Robot skirtwon LEGO's 2020…
Fair resale price for a 2-year-old upgraded laptop Upgraded RAM and a larger SSD add less to the resale value than they cost you. Here's how to price a two-year-old laptop from sold releases instead of receipts. What the laptop is really worth Your laptop is worth what the base model sells for…
Palmer Luckey Floats Attaching Starlink-Like Antenna to His US-Made Laptops Oculus VR headset inventor Palmer Luckey is flirting with the idea of placing a Starlink-like antenna on future models of his company's US-made laptops. On Tuesday, Luckey's military tech company, Anduril, announced the…
The Samsung Galaxy throttle scandal is back from the dead with a $15 million fine Samsung's scandal over its Game Optimizing Service, or GOS, is linked back to a bill. South Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined the company a tentative 20.1 billion won, or about $15.1 million, over gaming claims for…
Updated App Rating Guidelines Now Available – Latest News The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies and provide clarification. Please review the changes below: 1.2.1(a): This new guideline specifies that creator apps must provide a way for users to identify content…
Hell has frozen over: Telstra currently offers NBN 500 for AU$69p/m Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Well, look what the cat dragged. It's the season of deals, and in a surprising twist, Australia's largest telco, Telstra, has joined the…
Houston, We have a workout: Watch this peloton ride with astronaut Jessica Meir Peloton instructor Robin Arzón just took fitness out of this world and into space. Their new 20-minute class features astronaut Jessica Meir, who beamed directly from the International Space Station when the ride was…
25 Gaming Laptops Ranked: 2026 Value Guide Searching for a new gaming laptop in 2026 feels like navigating a digital minefield. Prices climb faster than a crypto bro’s ego, and hardware updates often feel more incremental than revolutionary. Anyone who has browsed a gaming-laptop configurator…
Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Stream: How to Watch MLB World Series Game 4 for Free The MLB World Series is finally here after several weeks of intense playoff action. The Brewers beat the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years. The Rays beat the Guardians in…
ChatGPT finally gets the iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins that users have been waiting for Two new highly requested iCloud plugins have just been added to ChatGPT, giving people who rely on Apple's Mail and Calendar services a way to search emails, check appointments and manage their schedules…
Apple responds to iPhone Duo crackgate affecting “a small number of units” Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In summary iPhone Duo owners report screen damage. The damage is in a similar location on a number of devices. Apple suggested…
Xiaomi launches new portable hair dryer with 110,000 RPM motor and 10 drying modes Add GIZMOCHINA to Google: Xiaomi has officially started selling the Mijia High-Speed Hair Dryer Mini in China, following its initial unveiling earlier this year. The compact hair dryer has a retail price of…
FBR Denies Widespread Irregularities in Courier-Imported Phone Clearance The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has found no similar cases nationwide after investigating alleged irregularities in the customs clearance of a courier-imported iPhone 16 Pro Max. Finance and Revenue Minister Senator…
Anthropic, Suno Sued for Unlawfully Using Songs by Madonna, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell The Man in Black could not have imagined this. AI companies Suno and Anthropic face a combined $338 million in lawsuits for allegedly using songs and lyrics by Madonna, Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell to train…
Motorola Signature 27 and Razr Flex appear at a European retailer with prices Motorola showed off the Signature 27 at Qualcomm's Snapdragon event last month, but it hasn't yet revealed full specs or pricing. Now Portuguese retailer MegaPC has listed the Motorola Signature 27, and reportedly also…
Samsung launches clip-on Galaxy Buds that work on either ear Samsung has released the new Galaxy Buds On headphones, its first clip-on Galaxy Buds. Although the earbuds are officially only in South Korea, I expect a global release to follow. Samsung says the Galaxy Buds On lets you listen to…
Apple Creator Studio brings MotionVFX and AI assistants to subscribers Apple is really "Pro and Tell" - us a lot of news this week. On Tuesday, the company announced that its suite of creative software, Apple Creator Studio, is getting a series of AI-powered updates. That's in addition to the new…
Apple TV releases trailer for the upcoming original movie starring Chris Pratt Apple TV today released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid", which will be released worldwide on the platform on November 25. Here are the details. 'Way of the Warrior Kid' premieres on November 25 Earlier this…
Military drone outfit Anduril partners with Qualcomm to build laptops on US soil with new BlueChip venture – Defense contractor aims for 100% domestic supply chain in future Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Defense contractor Anduril, which is…
IS YOUR BRAND READY FOR AI SEARCH? TRUELOGIC STUDY SHOWS WHAT MATTERS From "Google it" to "Ask AI," a Truelogic study shows how AI is changing brand discovery in the Philippines AI is becoming a bigger part of how Filipino consumers discover brands online. A 12-month Truelogic study found that…
8 of the best tablets for 2026: power, portability and value Tablets have quietly evolved from casual web-browsing companions into full-fledged productivity tools, and the 2026 lineup proves that the category is anything but stagnant. From Apple's M-chip-powered iPads to Samsung's vibrant AMOLED…
Give a simple tote a Halloween sparkle with your Cricut If you buy something from a link in this article, we may earn a commission. Learn more A simple tote can become a glowing Halloween candy bag with Cricut Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On. If you already have a cutting machine and a suitable heat…
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K review and guide Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K review and guide At home Gaming accessories Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K Gadget flow editors It's never been easier to sync Hue lights with your games or movies. Editor's quote Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box…
Check the activation lock before selling an Apple Watch Learn how to check the activation lock before selling or buying an Apple Watch, and what to do if a lock shows up where it shouldn't. How to check the activation lock before selling an Apple Watch You check the activation lock before selling…
The most traded laptop models: The Gaming Surge, in our data Two years of our own trade-in records - 1,619 devices - show gaming laptops rising from 14.5% to 23.1% of all laptops sold to us, paying a median of $245 versus $139 for everything else. Here are the models that people actually send, and…
This tool can recover deleted AI chats from your phone – how it works ZDNET's key takeaways An experimental tool recovered deleted information from chats. It is helpful for cybersecurity investigations. It also shows limitations in perceived local AI security. How the tool works Many…
7 amazing pre-Black Friday Samsung phone deals – including Z Fold 8, Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 FE and more Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With Black Friday coming up, a bunch of you out there will be looking for ways to pick up a brand new…
What to watch tonight: 39 new shows and movies just added to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (October 27) Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When it comes to deciding what to watch, it can get overwhelming with the best streaming services.…
Samsung brings stable One UI 9 to Galaxy M56, M17, F17, A35 Add GIZMOCHINA to Google: Samsung is spreading One UI 9 a bit further across its mid-range lineup in India, and some popular models are now getting the stable update. If you own a Galaxy M56, A35, F17 or M17, it's worth checking your…
Apple Creator Studio update adds MotionVFX to Final Cut, and AI everywhere Apple has updated its Adobe-rival Apple Creator Studio software suite just in time for the arrival of the new M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro. One of the biggest additions is built-in MotionVFX tools for the Final Cut Pro…
D-Link BE7200 10G Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router Review – Fast, stable and built for power users With faster NBN plans becoming available more widely in Australia, upgrading your home router is becoming increasingly important, especially if you want to take full advantage of those high internet speeds. The…
Apple unveils new M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac Apple today introduced new Macs and features, including the M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac and new AI features in Creative Studio. While I expect Apple to unveil these new devices tomorrow during its Pro and Tell event, the company likes to surprise.…
AnimaSol DogSol Blanket Gives dogs the benefits of Red Light Therapy AnimaSol DogSol Blanket Review: Smarter Canine Wellness Made Simple Dogs can experience a variety of physical issues as they age, from joint stiffness and muscle pain to discomfort caused by injuries or arthritis, which can…
I tried out Windows 11’s customizable right-click menu — and it’s a much-needed change ZDNET's key takeaways The new customizable right-click menu is now available for testing. You can add and remove entries in the menu to reduce clutter. The new menu could officially debut before the end of the…
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip Apple on Tuesday unveiled its new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by its latest M6 chip. The new MacBook Pro has 24 hours of battery life and now supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The laptop starts at $1,999 and is available in space…
eufy Video Doorbell S4: A complete overview eufy Video Doorbell S4: A complete overview At home Security cameras eufy Video Doorbell S4 Gadget flow editors The VR mode lets you explore your door from every angle! Editor's quote eufy Video Doorbell S4 The eufy video doorbell S4 is a wired doorbell…
Inside web serial ‘Worm’ becomes a comic book [Exclusive] If you were a fan of John McCrae's epic superhero web series Worm during its 2011-2013 heyday, when it racked up a million views per month, this will be excellent news. But even if you've never heard of it Worm before-or if you discover it…
This MagSafe Power Bank not only charges my iPhone, it can also save my laptop – and it’s now 23% off Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm constantly rotating through different power banks, but it's refreshing to come across one that lets me…
The Future of Wet Cat Food Dispensers Is Here. My Review of Neakasa Riko Excellent for hydrating expensive freeze-dried pet food and decent for other dry food types.John Carlsen/CNET After a health scare a couple of years ago, my cat spent a while on a wet food diet before I finally got him back…
Open3DLab accuses Roblox of downloading 145GB of 3D assets for AI training purposes – automated crawler ignored site rules to grab over 1,000 files, including adult content, during scraping spree Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Independent 3D…
PHILIPPINE TECH SHOW 2027 SET FOR APRIL AT SMX MANILA PCTA's annual flagship exhibition takes on the theme of 'NEXT' and aims to educate the industry throughout the year Technology is moving faster than ever. As new innovations reshape how businesses work and how people connect, it means having…
Google Play copies one of the most convenient features of the Nintendo Switch Google Play borrows one of the Nintendo Switch's most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, saving players from running a…