Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I’ve tried both Windows alternatives, and here’s my winner

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I’ve tried both Windows alternatives, and here’s my winner

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…
Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China

AI May Supplant Pen Testers, But Oversight & Trust Are Not There Yet

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

Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy is more fun to look at than to play

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…
Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China

Protests Don't Impede Iranian Spying on Expats, Syrians, Israelis

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

Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says | Technology sector

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

After decades of study I still find myself in awe, says biochemist

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

HP CEO Enrique Lores steps down to join PayPal as new chief

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

BetMGM reports record FY 2025 results, but questions remain on sustainability

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

I took apart the new AirTag 2 and found a serious flaw in Apple’s popular tracker

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

Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China

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…