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Torvalds explains where AI helps him and where it endangers the Linux kernel
The creator of Linux calls vibe coding a joy for hobby projects, but not for the kernel. He uses AI where he is weakest, and is comfortable trusting it to hunt for bugs.
How to share Kindle books with friends: Amazon’s instructions and limitations
Amazon lets you temporarily lend Kindle books to another user for 14 days — but the feature has non-obvious limitations worth knowing in advance.
Why Traditional Application Security No Longer Works
Continuous deployment, AI-driven development, and the explosive growth of vulnerabilities are forcing a rethink of the classic approach to application security.
DuckDuckGo and Perplexity vs. Google: ZDNet journalist switched search engines — and doesn't regret it
A ZDNet journalist worked for several weeks without Google — using only DuckDuckGo and Perplexity — and concluded that this combination delivers significantly better results without AI clutter and tracking.
Meta AI Glasses vs. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Is it worth switching to the new generation
A ZDNet journalist tested Meta AI Glasses with an in-lens display and compared them with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses in terms of camera, battery life, comfort, and AI features — and reached a practical verdict. *Meta is r
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Live: Deals on MacBook M5, SSDs and 4K TVs
Amazon has launched June Prime Day 2026 with steep discounts on M5 MacBooks, Samsung devices, SSDs and 4K TVs. Prices change in real time.
Best Buy extends discounts on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Alienware after Prime Day 2026
Best Buy is continuing its sale in response to Amazon Prime Day 2026 — discounts on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Alienware, and Lenovo laptops remain in effect through the end of Sunday.
Sony Bravia 8 II is $600 off: why last year's OLED flagship is still a good buy
Sony Bravia 8 II — a flagship OLED TV from 2024 — is available with a $600 discount during Amazon Prime Day. ZDNet editors explain why the offer is worth considering.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: major discounts on Samsung and WD SSDs — last chance
As part of Amazon Prime Day 2026, major discounts are available on SSDs and storage devices from Samsung, WD, and other leading brands — experts call them the best deals in the sale’s history.
Walmart ends rival sale — up to 50% off TVs, laptops and Apple devices
Walmart’s large-scale sale in response to Amazon Prime Day ends on Sunday. Discounts of up to 50% are still available on 4K Smart TVs, laptops and Apple devices.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Is Over, but 60+ Deals on Apple, LG and Garmin Are Still Live
Amazon Prime Day 2026 has ended, but 60+ deals on TVs, laptops, Garmin and Apple devices are still active — ZDNet editors verified each one by hand.
13 Google Photos settings to change on a new Android or iPhone
Backup, privacy, and AI features — a ZDNet editor explains which Google Photos settings to check before the app gets access to the camera.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ surpassed Legion Go in performance and cooling
ZDNet reviewer tested MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and found that the handheld Windows PC surpasses Lenovo Legion Go in cooling, ergonomics, and performance stability.
A ZDNet editor tested the new Siri with Apple Intelligence on Mac across 10 tasks
Apple's new AI assistant went through a series of 10 tests on Mac — the result is encouraging, but instability and unfinished features indicate that work on Siri is still ongoing.
AI Agents Are Becoming Coworkers: How to Get the Best Results From Them
The future of work demands a skilled mix of human expertise and AI agents: how to set tasks, build trust, and stay indispensable in the era of autonomous systems.
Windows 11 Is Getting Heavier Because of AI: How Copilot Bloats the Installation Image
Windows installation images grow larger every year, and according to ZDNet, the main cause is not system junk but built-in AI components and Copilot infrastructure.
SaaS or Services-as-Software: Why AI Is a Tailwind for Software, Not an Apocalypse
ZDNet argues the AI-driven "SaaS apocalypse" is overblown and explains how software companies can adapt to Services-as-Software, where agents do the whole job.
ChatGPT Live Voice: voice mode learns to search the internet during conversation
ZDNet columnist tested the updated ChatGPT Live Voice mode — now the assistant can listen, speak and search the internet simultaneously.
How to set up Claude Code in iTerm2 to run AI projects in one click
A developer showed how configuring Claude Code inside iTerm2 on macOS eliminates extra steps when launching multiple AI coding projects.
Free Fluent Cleaner utility cleans Windows junk files with one click
Free utility Fluent Cleaner scans Windows and removes temporary files, junk, and unused registry entries with one click — no subscription or complex settings required.
Linus Torvalds: AI Is Both Pain and Power in Linux Kernel, but Not a Cure-All
Linux creator speaks about AI in kernel development — useful for code, but not a miracle. Plus: Linux refuses to support 'museum' technologies.
JadePuffer: First Fully Autonomous AI-Driven Ransomware Attack
Researchers discovered a ransomware attack where an AI agent worked from start to finish without human involvement. A new level of cyber threats.
Claude Cowork moves to cloud and mobile, 90% of sessions abandon code
Anthropic is expanding its AI assistant platform beyond coding, revealing unexpected demand for general work tasks.
The 'learn to code' era is over: employers now take charge of reskilling
The decade-long period of mass self-taught programming education is over. In the AI era, employers have realized they need to invest in reskilling their own employees.
IBM and Red Hat launched Lightwell to protect open-source code from AI attacks
IBM and Red Hat turned Project Lightwell from a concept into two commercial products — Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier — to protect open source from vulnerabilities identified by AI.
Former GitHub CEO launched a distributed Git network for the era of agentic coding
The former GitHub CEO unveiled a startup with a new version-control infrastructure designed for a world where code is written by autonomous AI agents rather than humans.
Claude and Codex stopped WordPress spam in 2 days — 4700 lines of code against bots
A developer stopped a massive spam attack on WordPress in 48 hours: Claude found vulnerabilities, Codex wrote 4700 lines of protective code and deployed a new security layer.
Proton released Lumo 2.0 — private AI chat with no training on user data
The company behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN launched the second generation of the Lumo AI chatbot: data is never used to train the model, storage is encrypted, and servers are in Switzerland.
Hisense Canvas S7 gets $350 off for Independence Day, cheaper than Samsung Frame TV
For US Independence Day, the Hisense Canvas S7 art TV is available with a $350 discount — ZDNet estimates it costs less than a comparable Samsung Frame TV while offering similar features.
Microsoft releases Azure Linux 4.0 — the company's Linux distribution targets enterprise servers
Microsoft has opened downloads for Azure Linux 4.0 as an ISO image: its own server distribution can now be installed on any servers and virtual machines outside the Azure cloud.