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Mininyx Doodle / Getty Images Who do you believe when it comes to the potential impact of artificial intelligence? An MIT Nobel laureate economist or the former CEO of the world’s biggest tech company? MIT economist Daron Acemoglu, for his part, says the current hype is way over the top. AI might profitably automate only […] More

MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty With the rise of AI agents, AI programs that can perform tasks for you without being explicitly told how to carry out every individual step, a problem has arisen. It’s an old one in tech circles: Interoperability. How do you get AI agents to work together? One answer is Cisco’s AGNTCY  (pronounced “agency”) project. […] More

Adobe / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETAdobe Photoshop is a powerful photo-editing tool; however, learning how to use it can be daunting at first. As a result, Adobe has been sprinkling in AI features that make it easier to do more with a single click — and today’s drop is no different.Also: The best graphic design software of 2025: Feature-packed, professional toolsOn Tuesday, Adobe launched two new generative AI features in beta, powered by Adobe Firefly: Harmonize and Generative Upscale. Even if you are not a creative professional or marketer who uses Photoshop every day as a cornerstone of their workflow, if you have ever taken or kept a photo, you’ll likely be able to benefit from at least one of the new features — coming from someone who saw the demos and can’t wait to try one of them for myself. Generative Upscale More

Cash App A new feature from Cash App will make it a lot easier to organize group payments. Whether it’s a birthday, a family trip, a group gift for a wedding, a bachelor party, or a girls’ night out, collecting money from multiple people can be a pain. One person usually has to front the […] More

Can I just turn off AI Overviews in Google Search? No. There is no official way to turn off Google’s AI summaries, but you can hide or avoid AI Overviews using the four methods described above. These are the only known workarounds as of July 2025.  Will these workarounds ever break or stop working?Possibly. For instance, Chrome extensions may become unavailable for one reason or another, or Search Labs might end its Web Guide mode experiment. I’ll update this guide if and when any of these hacks stop working. What’s the difference between Google’s Web tab and Web Guide mode? Google’s Web tab, which is typically hidden under the More menu in Google Search (after All, Video, News, Books, etc.,) is pure, classic search results. You get 10 or so blue links and no AI summaries. Also: Google’s AI Mode may be the upgrade Search desperately needs – how to try it for freeWeb Guide, however, is a new Search Labs experiment. It uses Gemini AI to group links by topic into categories. AI snippets are still there, but they have been moved further down below a couple of blue links. Which method should I try first? Honestly, I’ve just gotten use to searching with “-AI” at the end of all my queries. It’s quick and easy and works both on mobile and desktop, no matter the browser or app you’re using — no fuss, no muss.  Want more stories about AI? AI Leaderboard, our weekly newsletter. More

LG S95TR Soundbar <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is currently on sale for $1,296. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices It’s […] More