
Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I’ve tried both Windows alternatives, and here’s my winner
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I Tested a Linux Distro That Promises Free, Built-in AI — And Things Got Weird
By Jack Wallen | October 14, 2025
ZDNET's Key Takeaways
Zorin OS saw over 100,000 downloads in two days after Windows 10's release—a record-breaking surge.
Linux…

AI May Supplant Pen Testers, But Oversight & Trust Are Not There Yet
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AI Agents Are Snatching the Easy Wins in Cybersecurity—What Does That Mean for Human Experts?
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new trend is rapidly emerging that’s shaking up the world of crowdsourced bug bounties and…

Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy is more fun to look at than to play
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Nintendo Revives the Infamous Virtual Boy as a Switch Peripheral: Nostalgia or Novelty?
In a move that's equal parts bold nostalgia trip and cheeky corporate flex, Nintendo has resurrected its most notorious console failure—the Virtual Boy—as…

Protests Don't Impede Iranian Spying on Expats, Syrians, Israelis
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Iranian Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Middle Eastern Organizations Through Advanced Social Engineering Tactics
In a sophisticated and persistent cyber espionage operation that has raised alarms across the intelligence community, Iranian…

Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says | Technology sector
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Mid-Career Women in Tech Face AI-Driven Job Displacement as Rigid Hiring Practices Deepen Gender Gap
In a stark warning for the future of gender equality in the digital economy, a new report from the City of London Corporation has revealed…

After decades of study I still find myself in awe, says biochemist
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The Miraculous Complexity of the Human Body: A Deep Dive into Gene Regulation and Epigenetics
In a world where we often take our bodies for granted, Dr. Miglė Tomkuvienė, a distinguished senior researcher in biochemistry and epigenetics…

HP CEO Enrique Lores steps down to join PayPal as new chief
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PayPal Shakes Up Leadership: HP CEO Enrique Lores Takes the Helm as Alex Chriss Departs Amid Investor Skepticism
In a surprising and high-stakes executive shuffle, PayPal has announced that Enrique Lores, the longtime CEO of HP, will replace…

BetMGM reports record FY 2025 results, but questions remain on sustainability
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BetMGM Shatters Records in 2025: The Lion Roars Its Way to Profitability
In a seismic shift for the online gaming industry, BetMGM has officially declared 2025 a breakout year, posting record-breaking revenue and flipping the script on profitability.…

I took apart the new AirTag 2 and found a serious flaw in Apple’s popular tracker
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Apple AirTag Modding: How I Silenced the Speaker in Under 2 Minutes
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | February 4, 2026 | 1,247 words
ZDNET's key takeaways
Stalkers can disable AirTag speakers to make them harder to find
I disabled the speaker…

Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China
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Senate Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles: Heated Debate Over Safety, Liability, and China's Rising Influence
In a pivotal two-hour Senate hearing Wednesday, top executives from Waymo and Tesla faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers over the future…
