The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought last month (including during Prime Day)
From gadgets to streaming, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in June.
We’ve lived through a skills apocalypse before. The solution might look like a flight simulator
Roughly 2,400 years ago, Socrates warned that a dangerous new technology would hollow out the human mind. In Plato’s Phaedrus, he tells the story of the Egyptian god Theuth, who presents writing to the king as a gift that will make people wiser. The king doesn’t...
Finally, I found a robot vacuum that leaves my two-year-old model in the dust
The Eufy Omni S2 improves on its predecessor with four times the suction power, and an odor-free mop roller.
US government says it got hacked — again
A top Democrat on the Senate's Intelligence Committee warned that the information accessed on a Homeland Security intelligence-sharing network may risk national security.
Why a Windows Hello PIN Beats a Password for Enterprise Security
As phishing campaigns, AI-driven identity attacks, and Windows migration planning raise authentication stakes, IT teams should recheck how Windows Hello PIN security works. The post Why a Windows Hello PIN Beats a Password for Enterprise Security appeared first on...
Show HN: ZeroFS – A log-structured filesystem for S3
Article URL: https://www.zerofs.net/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48761493 Points: 11 # Comments: 0
Know Your Food: Organic Production
A few weeks ago we published the first in a new series of articles, Know Your Food. It was born out of the realisation that most people know surprisingly little about what they eat, and to apply a bit of Hackaday curiosity to received opinion on the subject. As we put...
Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment
Microsoft follows Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic with its new AI deployment group.
I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and the colors made me question my Mini LED loyalty
One of LG's flagship OLED TVs got a refresh with the C6, and continues to prove why OLED is worth the high asking price.
In the age of algorithms and AI, is traditional media democracy’s defence?
Article URL: https://www.martenscentre.eu/media-mentions/in-the-age-of-algorithms-and-ai-is-traditional-media-democracys-last-line-of-defence/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48761088 Points: 8 # Comments: 4
An AI board that pre-registers its bets – bet #1 just graded wrong
Article URL: https://github.com/danilushin/asktheboard Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48761297 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
HDMI 2.1 vs USB-C vs DisplayPort: Which connection is better for your monitor?
HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.
HP’s new OmniBook is a smart buy in this economy – here’s what convinced me
HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 combines a sleek design and OLED display with the kind of performance professionals appreciate.
I wore the Oura Ring 5 for a month, and two big upgrades make it so much better than the 4
But there's one feature that makes the Oura Ring 5 truly worth buying.
ToddyCat-Linked Umbrij Malware Abuses OAuth to Access Gmail via Google API
ToddyCat-Linked Umbrij Malware Abuses OAuth to Access Gmail via Google API Go to Source The threat actor known as ToddyCat has been attributed to a new malware called Umbrij that's designed to gain surreptitious access to a victim's...
How to Conduct a Successful Audit of AI-Driven Software Development
As AI-generated code becomes commonplace, CISOs need new audit strategies to measure developer practices, govern AI tool usage, and identify software risks before they reach production. The post How to Conduct a Successful Audit of AI-Driven Software Development...
Windows 10 Gets More Time, but New Zealand Businesses Face a Catch
Microsoft has extended Windows 10 security updates until 2027. Learn how New Zealand businesses can navigate their options for migration and device security. The post Windows 10 Gets More Time, but New Zealand Businesses Face a Catch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mac Studio to Get M7 Ultra in 2028 as Apple Skips High-End M6 Chips
Apple may skip high-end M6 chips and move Mac Studio to M7 Ultra in 2028, with AI-focused silicon and cooling upgrades ahead. The post Mac Studio to Get M7 Ultra in 2028 as Apple Skips High-End M6 Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s 2027 iPhone Lineup Could Be Its Biggest Ever With Six New Models
Apple’s 2027 iPhone lineup could include six models, split launch windows, and a second foldable, according to new supply chain leaks. The post Apple’s 2027 iPhone Lineup Could Be Its Biggest Ever With Six New Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Free Windows 10 Security Updates Run Until 2027, but Not Every PC Qualifies
Microsoft’s consumer ESU program includes a no-cost enrollment option for eligible Windows 10 PCs, but managed devices and some account setups are excluded. The post Free Windows 10 Security Updates Run Until 2027, but Not Every PC Qualifies appeared first on...
Donald Trump bought a bunch of tech stock the same day he announced his AI Action Plan
Financial disclosures show how much Trump loves tech stocks.
Tesla saw a massive sales jump in the second quarter
The company delivered more than 480,000 EVs globally, seemingly thanks to geographic expansion and cheaper versions of the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.
AI fake news complaining about how AI fake news is the death of real news
Article URL: https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/07/now-were-getting-ai-fake-news-complaining-about-how-ai-fake-news-is-the-death-of-real-news/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48760598 Points: 18 # Comments: 1
Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs
Getty is scrapping its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators required Shutterstock to sell its editorial business. The post Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path
Microsoft warns that poisoned MCP tool descriptions can steer AI agents into leaking sensitive data through approved tool calls. The post Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow
Elon Musk denied a report that SpaceX showed investors an AI device prototype, but the Starlink-xAI connection gives IT teams a reason to monitor the platform risk. The post Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow appeared first on...
Hazel (YC W24) Is Hiring for Our Largest Government Contract
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/hazel-2/jobs/3epPWgu-full-stack-engineer-ts-sci Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48761068 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
ExpressVPN’s password manager just got a big upgrade with secure sharing, passkey support, and more
Available today, ExpressKeys now delivers more secure sharing, passkey support, and improved cross-device management.
Threads’ ubiquitous Mr Beast spam is part of a massive crypto scam network
Fake Mr Beast "promotions" are ubiquitous on Threads - they're also part of massive crypto scam network.
Pacemaker manufacturer Medtronic warns patients cybercrooks may have swiped health data
Medical device giant Medtronic is warning patients that their personal and health information may have been caught up in an April cyberattack in which intruders spent nearly a week inside parts of its corporate network. According to breach notification letters sent to...