slowmotiongli/Getty Images Dolphins are among the smartest creatures on the planet, and a new AI model from Google combined with Pixel phones is helping researchers better understand their language — and even hopefully communicate with them. Here’s how it works. Also: The top 20 AI tools – and the #1 thing to remember when you […] More
Jack Wallen/ZDNETIf you have a phone running Android 15, you can enable a full-blown Linux terminal that includes many of the commands you’re used to running on Linux, and I have to say that it’s pretty cool. Before we go any further, I want to mention what you can’t do with the Linux terminal on Android. You can’t install GUI apps without serious work. I’ve tried running GUI apps and found they simply wouldn’t start. I know there have been successful attempts at installing apps like Doom on the new terminal, but it is no easy feat.Also: 5 Linux terminal apps better than your defaultWith that disappointment in check, I decided to figure out what this new feature could do for me and you. In a word: Plenty… if you don’t mind using the command line. Let me explain how I used this new addition. Hopefully, you’ll find something the terminal app can do for you. 1. SSH In my piece on how to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device, I walked you through enabling the Linux Terminal app on Android as well as installing SSH. What I didn’t say was that connecting to remote machines via SSH on the Android Linux terminal app was kind of a pain… especially for those who are terrible at typing on a phone keyboard (like yours truly). Fortunately, there’s something you can do to make that a bit easier, thanks to the SSH config file. With this file, you can configure SSH connections so that instead of having to peck out ssh gilly@192.168.1.176, you might only have to type ssh hive. Let me show you how. Also: The best SSH clients for Android – including my two favoritesOpen the Linux terminal app and make sure you install SSH (as described in the article above). Once you’ve done that, connect to the remote machine in question (which creates the .ssh folder for you). Exit from that connection, and then type nano .ssh/config. In that file, you’ll add something like this: Host hive Hostname 192.168.1.176 User gilly Save that file by tapping Ctrl (in the terminal keyboard menu bar), and then tapping x. With that taken care of, you’d only have to type ssh hive. SSH will read the config file and know the IP address of the host and the remote hostname. So much easier. 2. Learn the Linux command line Thanks to the Android Linux terminal app, you have a great tool to help you learn the Linux command line. With this app, you can run commands, install new commands, and read the man files for every command, and know that if you were to mess things up beyond repair, you can disable Linux terminal support in Android and then re-enable it for a fresh start. After installing the Ollama command-line AI, I quickly discovered I’d run out of space in the virtual environment. Instead of going through all the steps of removing Ollama, I simply disabled the Linux terminal app and then re-enabled it to get back to where I started. Also: How to run Android apps on LinuxIf you’re interested in learning the Linux command-line interface while on the go, this is a great place to start. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways These Hoto kits are well made, with a powerful tool and a range of accessories in each You can buy them separately, or bundle all three for $215, a savings of $53.98. The kits come in an innovative storage/carry case that clip together to ease of storage and transport. If all […] More
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETWorries over Trump tariffs and the end of support for Windows 10 both contributed to a rise in PC shipments during the first quarter of 2025, Gartner said Monday. In a new report, the research firm pegged the increase at 12.6% over the same quarter in 2024, totaling more than 16 million computers shipped over the past three months.Also: Windows 10 PC can’t be upgraded? You have 5 options and 6 months to take actionAs the Trump administration takes the US on a roller coaster ride of on-and-off tariffs, businesses have been unsure how to react. But in anticipation of new and severe tariffs, PC makers increased their inventory, resulting in more products available to individual and enterprise customers.At the same time, the end of support for Windows 10 in October is forcing more people to upgrade to Windows 11. With many older PCs unable to support Windows 11, consumers and companies alike have had to purchase replacement computers. Gartner’s data includes desktop and laptop PCs equipped with Windows, MacOS, or Chrome OS. However, the market remains on shaky ground as customers are cautious about their PC spending. Also: The best laptops: Expert tested and reviewed”In the US, the PC market experienced a surge in shipments as vendors increased inventory in anticipation of tariff announcements, resulting in 12.6% year-over-year growth,” Gartner research principal Rishi Padhi said in the report. “Despite this increase and the subsequent strong topline growth, underlying end-user demand remained cautious, even with the added boost from enterprises upgrading PCs for Windows 11.” More
Getty Images/NurPhoto/Contributor Last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teased that he was dropping a new feature. Paired with reports and spottings of new model art, many speculated it was the long-awaited release of the GPT-4.1 model. It turned out to be a massive ChatGPT update that introduced new memory capabilities — but now, OpenAI’s new family of […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hoto 12-in-1 electric screwdriver is typically priced at $60, but is currently 30% off for $39. This electric screwdriver has a fast 220 RPM motor, two buttons for screwing in and out for ease of use, three torque settings for different tasks, a circular LED shadowless lamp for better visibility. […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETClosing your Apple Watch’s activity rings could be good for your health. That’s according to a new data analysis in the Apple Heart and Movement Study, which found positive associations between activity rings’ closure and sleep, heart health, and mental well-being. The analysis of data, contributed by more than 140,000 participants, found that people who regularly closed their activity rings were 48% less likely to wake up frequently during the night, 73% less likely to experience an elevated resting heart rate, and 57% less likely to report elevated stress. Also: The best Apple Watches of 2025While Apple’s Heart and Movement Study’s findings are new, the notion that exercise is good for your sleep, heart, and stress isn’t. Smartwatches and fitness trackers like the Apple Watch encourage healthy and active behavior through constant reminders and incentives to exercise and make health-minded lifestyle decisions. That’s especially top of mind ahead of the Apple Watch’s 10th anniversary on April 24. On the smartwatch’s birthday, Apple Watch users can earn a Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award and an animated sticker for Messages by closing their activity rings. Go on a bike ride, get your steps in on a long walk, or swim laps in a pool; then share your activity using #CloseYourRings on social media. More
kutubQ/Getty Images For years, Ubuntu Server has been my go-to server operating system. It is one of the most widely used server OSs on the planet (especially when you add cloud deployments to the mix) and one of the most user-friendly server platforms available. To make Ubuntu Server even more appealing, you can download and […] More
