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    Google’s new AI tool Opal turns prompts into apps, no coding required

    MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Historically, building an app required an intimate understanding of the intricacies of writing code. Thanks to AI, those days are over. Google unveiled Opal, an experimental tool out of Google Labs that allows developers to create apps using natural language prompts and interactive visual aids, Thursday. Opal harnesses a suite of Google’s proprietary AI […] More

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    These AR swim goggles I tested have all the relevant metrics (and no subscription)

    Form Smart Swim 2 Pro <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Form Smart Swim 2 Pro is available for $329, with the premium subscription for $119/year or $15/month. The included solution keeps the goggles fog free, and the annual subscription provides extensive training and analysis features. Peripheral visibility is limited, the glasses are rather expensive, and […] More

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    Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free – 8 WatchOS 26 features you can try now

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETYour iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won’t have to pay a dime for them — all you have to do is update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try. Just remember: before updating to the public beta, it’s encouraged to backup your device. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already getting into the latest update and providing commentary on their most and least favorite features. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple’s platforms for a more unified look and naming mechanisms that reflect the year the software debuts. Also: The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedIn addition to WatchOS updates, Apple also introduced AI feature developments, like Live Translation and on-screen Visual Intelligence, like Hold Assist for phone calls and Polls for Messages, and more. For those interested in trying out the beta software, WatchOS 26 is supported on the latest Apple Watches. Owners of these devices can download the OS, though it may have some bugs.Here are the features we’re most excited to try out on WatchOS 26 now that the public beta is live.  More

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    Google’s new Search mode puts classic results back on top – how to access it

    Google Google’s new AI-powered feature aims to help organize your search results. Web Guide organizes links into helpful categories that break down a complex topic, the company said in a blog post, Thursday. It’s intended for both open-ended searches like “how to solo travel in Japan” or detailed queries in multiple sentences like, “My family is spread […] More

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    Trump’s AI plan says a lot about open source – but here’s what it leaves out

    traffic_analyzer / Getty Images As expected, President Donald Trump’s administration recently unveiled Winning the Race: AI Action Plan went all in on liberating AI companies to do what they want to make sure “that the United States and its allies win the [AI] race.” Also: Trump’s AI plan pushes AI upskilling instead of worker protections – […] More

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    Your MacBook is getting a major upgrade for free – 5 MacOS 26 features I’m trying right now

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETLast month, Apple announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed “Tahoe.” It’s full of new visual design elements like Apple’s Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that’s better integrated with Shortcuts. In fact, the theme of all of Apple’s updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. Also: The best MacBooks of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedAlthough the official release of MacOS Tahoe won’t be until this fall, if you’re keen on trying them out early, the public beta is finally here. This means Apple has determined the operating system is stable enough to be opened up to the public at large, but keep in mind that there could still be bugs.  Let’s take a look at the biggest announcements Apple made for MacOS. 1. The Phone app on Mac More