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Petri Oeschger/Getty Images With LastPass’s browser extension for password management already well-positioned to observe — and even restrict — employee web usage, the security company has announced that it’s diversifying into SaaS monitoring for small to midsize enterprises (SMEs).  SaaS monitoring is part of a larger technology category known as SaaS Identity and Access Management, or SaaS […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenDots One are the company’s first clip-on earbuds, available in Black and Grey for $199. They sport a comfortable, nondescript design with Shokz’s industry-leading bone conduction audio technology. However, the earbuds’ touch controls are unreliable and awkward to use. –> I used to not be a Shokz believer; the […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It’s priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year’s model. more buying choices I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is its picture quality. […] More

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETGemini is hitting the road.According to Google, there are over 250 million cars that support Android Auto today, and more than 50 car models with Google built directly into the infotainment system. Those vehicles are about to get a lot smarter, as Gemini is coming to Android Auto. Also: Finally, I found an Android Auto adapter that’s highly functional, lag-free, and priced wellGemini for Android Auto will work the same as it does everywhere else, meaning you’ll have access to conversations, insight, helpful advice, and more. Here’s a look at just a few of the unique ways you can use Gemini on the go in Android Auto.1. Find the perfect restaurantIf hunger hits while you’re driving, Gemini can help you find what you’re looking for. Just ask Gemini to “find great burger places along the way,” and you’ll get a list of restaurants that specialize in them. You can ask for insight from reviews or ask common questions like what the hours are. Once you’ve decided, Gemini can connect to Google Maps to get you there. More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETAndroid 16 is coming, and with it, we’ll see a considerable refresh on the UI front. It’s been four years since Material You was first released, and the latest iteration (version 3) looks to include some features and improvements that many have been hoping for.Also: Your Android devices are getting a major Gemini upgrade – cars and watches includedFrom animations to notifications, everything in the Android UI looks like it will see serious improvement. Here’s what’s coming to this refreshed UI.1. Animations with a little more pepFrom the demos I’ve seen, animations (across the board) are springier and more responsive. What’s really nice about this change is that it almost feels more organic. For example, when you drag an animation, the adjoining animations subtly react to the movement. This will also help make Android components more responsive, at least visually so.2. Blurs and shading More

Evgeny Ostroushko / Getty Images Will artificial intelligence (AI) help smash through the technical debt that has been growing in recent years? Or will emerging technology add a new layer of issues? Or, looking at it another way, could the overhang of technical debt slow down efforts to adopt AI? The good news is that […] More

NurPhoto / Getty Images Would you believe Microsoft has announced a new Linux distribution service for its Azure cloud service? You should.  For many years, the most popular operating system on Azure has not been Windows Server, it’s been Linux. Last time I checked, in 2024, Azure Linux Platforms Group Program Manager Jack Aboutboul told […] More

cofotoisme / Getty Images Each year, the market research firm Forrester publishes a report highlighting 10 emerging technologies poised to transform the business landscape. Unsurprisingly, agentic AI stood out in this year’s list. Also: Executives need better tech skills. Here are six ways to educate upward AI agents: The promise and risk The recent Top […] More