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    Why delaying software updates could cost you more than you think

    DragonImages/Getty Images When I grew up, we didn’t have smart devices. TVs, bulbs, and even telephones were simple analog devices. If you’d told my grandmother that she had to update her TV or lightbulb, she’d have thought you were asking to buy a new, replacement device — not download a software update. But today, almost […] More

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    How Meta’s new teen accounts aim to keep your kids safer on Facebook

    Meta / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETIf you’re concerned about keeping your kids safe on social media but still want to keep them connected, Meta is introducing a new type of Facebook and Messenger account just for teens under 16.Available soonThese special teen accounts, which are not available yet but will be “soon,” will have built-in protections that restrict who can contact them and what kind of content they can see, plus safeguards to make sure time is well spent. Teens are automatically enrolled at sign-up, and they need a parent’s consent to change any settings. Also: How to delete Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram – if you want Meta out of your lifeAt present, Meta requires people to be 13 years old to sign up for a Facebook or Instagram account. Meta’s announcement did not dive into specifics, but a company representative speaking to TechCrunch revealed some details. More

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    Worried about a $2,300 iPhone? How US tariffs are causing tech buyers to scramble

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETTechnology permeates nearly every dimension of our lives. Yet, much of that tech, whether the finished product or the component parts, is made overseas and shipped to the US. This is especially true for the chips and processors powering all our devices and AI advancements. As a result, the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs against international trade partners promises to impact the prices of your tech. Also: If you’re planning to upgrade your phone, you might want to buy one now – here’s whyIf you’re in the market for some tech products, you’re likely concerned about when the right time to buy is, when prices will increase, and how much they will increase. ZDNET scoured reporting from across the web that should help provide some clarity on your next steps. The tariff impact Because tariffs will impose higher prices on goods imported into the US, companies importing parts or devices from overseas will pay higher prices. How that trickles down to the consumer is a matter of how the company chooses to handle the additional costs. Higher costs for goods typically leave companies with several options: absorbing the cost themselves, raising the prices of the items to offset the increased costs, or some combination of both approaches. More

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    How to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device

    My themed Android keyboard is spacy. Jack Wallen/ZDNETI knew it was only a matter of time before Android had its own terminal app. Little did I know that Google would use the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) to run a local virtual machine, powered by Debian, to give users access to a lot of powerful commands, even a package manager. And I am 100% on board with the addition. Also: 5 Linux terminal apps better than your defaultWith the Linux terminal on Android, you can do so much more (assuming you are comfortable with the Linux command line). If this sounds like something you want to add to your Android phone, keep reading, and you will find out how.How to enable the Linux terminal on Android What you’ll need: The only thing you will need for this is an updated Android device. If you do not find the option on your phone, it means you are either running an older version of Android or the terminal app has not made its way to your phone. More

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    This $400 Motorola phone comes with built-in stylus and a fantastic OLED display

    Moto G Stylus 2025 MotorolaMotorola started the year off strong. The 2025 Moto G and Moto G Power proved to be solid midrange smartphones thanks to their lengthy battery life, high-definition screens, and decent camera systems. Now the company has announced a third model: the 2025 Moto G Stylus.Also: The best Android phones you can buy (including top models from Samsung and Google)As the name reveals, this model has a built-in stylus to help users jot down notes, navigate the UI, and enable better interactions with such key features as Sketch to Image, which utilizes artificial intelligence to bring crude drawings to life within the Moto Note app. There’s also Google’s Circle to Search, which lets owners look up on-screen items on the search engine just by circling them. More