openSUSE Leap adds a new security layer: Immutable mode
One of the more secure Linux distributions has added another feature to help further lock it down.
Your iPhone just got a hidden anti-scam upgrade in iOS 27: How to enable it
New with iOS 27 (and iPadOS 27) is a setting called Impersonation Risk Detection that aims to warn you of suspicious activity that could trap you in a scam.
Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill
Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees’ AI skills and target training where it’s needed most.
LLMjacking can run up your business’ AI bill fast – how to stop it
Google analysts warn that stolen AI credentials are being sold underground, and businesses are footing the bill.
Get Kindle Unlimited free for 3 months with this early Prime Day deal
Amazon’s free Kindle Unlimited deal only comes around a couple times a year – and I highly recommend it.
Is ChatGPT your new Google Workspace alternative? Meet Space, Pages, and slides
OpenAI now lets teams create documents, build presentations, and work with AI agents inside ChatGPT
iOS 27.0.1 released: Apple fixes annoying iPhone 18 Pro restart and freezing issues
The first update to iOS 27 squashes a bug in which the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would freeze or restart when you try to use Face ID.
Bose’s new wired earbuds aim for the same great sound and ANC – no charging needed
The new wired USB-C earbuds mix old-school elements with modern audio features.
Your Bose headphones are getting a major Bluetooth upgrade – what to expect
Key Bluetooth technologies and upgrades to USB-C audio are coming to the company’s flagship over-ears.
This one WatchOS 27 feature just solved my biggest issue with Apple Watch
Sometimes less is more, and the most helpful software update is the simplest.
Microsoft’s new Copilot app puts everything in one place – but the price is ‘evolving’
Microsoft says Copilot has gotten ‘actually really good.’ The new app has AI agents and can write code. So how much is all this going to cost?
Your LG smart TV is constantly collecting your data – here’s how to stop it
Factory resetting your LG TV is the only way to remove certain data logs from its hardware.
Google Wallet got a lot of new tricks in 2026 – these 5 are my favorites
You can do a whole lot more than tap to pay with Google’s Wallet app.
AI agent kill switch urged by Okta-led alliance – how businesses could make it work
In response to the emerging threat of rogue and shadow AI agents, here’s how the newly formed Blueprint Alliance seeks to help businesses secure their systems against anomalous AI activity.
Microsoft’s Surface Mouse is back, now with haptic feedback – and I need it
Due October 13, the $80 Surface mouse packs an impressive array of features. I want one.
Is your Apple Watch 12 or Ultra 4 randomly restarting? Here’s the fix
Some owners, including me, have reported sudden shutdowns while adjusting Apple Watch settings.
How to fix your Windows File History if the September update broke it
A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working. But a new optional update fixes it.
Nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly now – but many get no time to upskill
ZDNET Exclusive: A new Workera report shows businesses and employees aren’t on the same page about AI upskilling. Here’s what organizations need to know.
Claude Opus 5.5 delivers Fable 5.1 performance – and costs 40% less
Anthropic’s newest Claude model aims to make frontier AI cheaper, faster, and safer, while giving subscribers more breathing room before those frustrating usage limits kick in.
Claim up to $95 today from Apple’s Siri AI settlement – here’s how
Got an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or 16? Apple is doling out $250 million – here’s how to qualify and file a claim to get your cut.