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    Got a new password manager? How to clean up the password mess you left in the cloud

    koyu/Getty Images Every modern web browser has tools for tracking the passwords you use with secure online services. Those features are often turned on by default, which means you probably have a random collection of passwords saved in the cloud along with your bookmarks and settings for your default browser. Also: The best VPN services […] More

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    Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade. Here are the 8 features I can’t wait to use in WatchOS 26

    Apple/ZDNETYour iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul soon. The tech giant recently rolled out all of the newest apps and updates coming to its devices over the next few months. Apple announced several new features coming to WatchOS 26 at its annual software conference, WWDC, on Monday in Cupertino. 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 reviewedThe highly anticipated event had spectators curious about the tech giant’s future in AI after several hiccups and detours in its previously announced products, like Apple Intelligence and AI-infused Siri. In addition to WatchOS updates, Apple also introduced AI feature developments, like Live Translation and on-screen Visual Intelligence, iOS, 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.  More

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    Your favorite AI chatbot is full of lies

    GeorgePeters/Getty Images That chatbot you’ve been talking to every day for the last who-knows-how-many days? It’s a sociopath. It will say anything to keep you engaged. When you ask a question, it will take its best guess and then confidently deliver a steaming pile of … bovine fecal matter. Those chatbots are exuberant as can […] More

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    The M4 MacBook Air is my top work laptop in 2025, especially on sale for $850

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple’s MacBook Air M4 (13-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $850, a competitive price for Apple’s latest ultraportable. The M4 Air supports up to two external monitors with the lid open, and scales up to 32GB of unified memory. There are still only two USB-C ports on the left side, […] More

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    The AI video tool behind the most viral social trends right now

    Wanwalder/Getty Images Talking babies, but! Make it a podcast. That’s the latest AI trend taking over social media as we speak. 🎯 Thanks to Pippit<!–>, a free AI-powered video generator built by CapCut, anyone can transform images into videos. Also: Your favorite AI chatbot is lying to you all the time Imma be honest with […] More

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    Skip the iPad: This tablet is perfect for kids and it’s only $135

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is available for $190. Designed for older children aged six to 12, this kids’ tablet features a slimmer design, better performance, strong parental controls, and a free screen repair or replacement within two years of purchase. While it’s better than other Amazon Fire Kids […] More