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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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Set Spending Limits on OpenAI API and Avoid Unexpected Bills
OpenAI API costs can spike rapidly if an AI agent runs uncontrollably: here's how to set Soft and Hard limits to avoid unexpected bills.
ExpressVPN updates ExpressKeys: password sharing and passkey support
ExpressVPN added secure credential sharing, passkey support, and improved device synchronization to its ExpressKeys password manager.
Fable 5 by Anthropic Sets Record on Freelance Tasks, but Cannot Replace Humans
Anthropic's Fable 5 model set a new record on the freelance work automation benchmark, surpassing competitors, but is not yet able to fully replace a human specialist.
AI agents become colleagues: how to get the best results from them
The future of work requires skillful combination of human skills and AI agents: how to set tasks correctly, build trust, and remain an indispensable specialist in the era of autonomous systems.
Chrome, Edge and Firefox: AI Feature Test Reveals an Unexpected Winner
A ZDNET journalist tested Gemini in Chrome, Copilot in Edge and Firefox’s multibot — and chose Edge: Copilot analyzes all open tabs at once and ‘sees’ the screen via Vision.
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.
Chainguard launches Athena coalition: AI to patch open-source flaws before hackers do
Chainguard has assembled the Athena partner coalition, which uses AI to automatically find and fix vulnerabilities in open-source code—faster than attackers can find them.
Startups become the main pathway to bigtech: how AI is reshaping hiring in IT
While major tech companies trim headcount under AI pressure, startups are opening hundreds of positions for engineers — and offering rapid entry into real AI development.
AI tokens are driving up corporate cloud bills — ZDNet flags the trend
Large companies' spending on AI tokens is growing uncontrollably, echoing the chaos of early cloud pricing — only this time it's even harder to measure the value of the investment.
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
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.