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    The 7 features Google Chrome needs to compete with my favorite browsers

    puhimec/Getty Images I used Chrome for a very long time on my desktop. Although I still use Google’s browser on my Android device, I migrated away from Chrome on the desktop because I wanted a more modern-looking browser with more customizations and an open-source mindset. Maybe someday I’ll switch back.  Also: Why I’m done with Firefox […] More

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    Anthropic’s popular Claude Code AI tool now included in its $20/month Pro plan

    monsitj/Getty Claude’s knack for coding attracts users. As a result, the launch of Claude 4 drew even more people to Claude Code, expanding the user base by more than 50%, according to the company. The feature lets developers use the coding assistant directly, writing and managing code. Now you can join in on the Claude […] More

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    Apple just gave me 3 big reasons to keep my AirPods for longer – and be excited for iOS 26

    Jada Jones/ZDNETApple’s annual developer conference, WWDC, kicks off Monday morning. This year, the company is expected to announce a rebrand of its operating system naming scheme and design, reveal new Apple Intelligence features, showcase some CarPlay capabilities, and much more.Also: How to watch Apple WWDC 2025 and what to expect next weekNew hardware typically isn’t on the menu during WWDC, and analysts and industry insiders assert that an AirPods Pro 3 appearance may not happen until late 2025 or early 2026. But Apple often rolls out new AirPods features alongside its iOS updates, and users have a handful of them to look forward to, as recently reported by 9to5Mac.1. Camera control More

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    Cybercriminals are stealing business Salesforce data with this simple trick – don’t fall for it

    Mensent Photography/Getty Do you use Salesforce at your business? If so, then you’ll want to watch out for a new phishing attack in which hackers aim to steal your Salesforce data. In a blog post published Wednesday, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group explained how the attackers are using vishing, or voice phishing, to trick employees into […] More

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    Don’t be fooled into thinking AI is coming for your job – here’s the truth

    Ivan Lopez Gonzalez/Getty Images Coding. Research. Learning. These days, Jim Stratton, chief technology officer at human capital management platform Workday, turns to artificial intelligence to boost everyday tasks. Nearly 60% of Workday’s 20,000 employees regularly use AI in their daily routine. Half say it provides new insights or helps them be creative, and three-quarters report […] More

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    My favorite portable vinyl player is perfect for summer trips, and it’s discounted

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Audio-Technica Sound Burger retails for $199 and comes in yellow, black, or white. The Sound Burger has unparalleled portability, a long battery life, and provides a novel listening experience. It doesn’t have a counterweight, and also doesn’t have an auto-return feature. –> The Audio-Technica Sound Burger<!–> is $25 off, making […] More