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Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?
Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, …
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Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims
Comcast, accused of negligence, says lawsuit mischaracterized alleged events.…
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The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.…
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Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.…
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I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me
Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.…
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ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead
We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.…
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Runna now automatically adapts training paces based on heat and humidity
Starting today, Runna subscribers can use the new Adapt for Heat feature, which automatically adjusts pace targets based…
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Uncle Sam sees the light, offers GlobalFoundries $300M to pursue silicon photonics while taking 1% stake
Meanwhile, the other state-backed foundry, Intel, wraps up RAMP-C defense test chip program…
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Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine
Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ev…
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What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a rel…
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It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models
I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by …
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Support for school cellphone bans reaches new high, where do you stand?
As back-to-school season gets underway, more Americans now say they support keeping students away from their phones thro…
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Closed models refuse to help researcher swat Linux bug
"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that" is an effective sales pitch for open source…
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OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is …
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The US government just banned Roombas
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the Unite…
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Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play
Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.…
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How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The…
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Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity
If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.…
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macOS 27 adds five new Mac features I’ve been loving
macOS 27, also known as Golden Gate, is coming this fall with a variety of improvements for the Mac. Here are five new m…
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Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here's what I recommend
With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.…
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The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one…
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Sorry, haters. Ferrari’s first EV is doing just fine
To the horror of commenters across the internet, the Ferrari Luce appears to be a sales success.…
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Waymo robotaxis are starting to return to freeways
Waymo robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow in the coming days.…
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Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning
Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.…