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    Google says Pixel Watch users won’t see a fixed WearOS 5 any time soon

    Matthew Miller/ZDNETSeveral weeks ago, Google shut down WearOS 5 because it was soft-bricking some users’ watches when installed. Customers were hoping for a quick fix, but if you’re anticipating the OS’s new features, you’ll be waiting a little longer.In a community update about the issue, Google acknowledged the problem and added that it was working on it. It also added, though, that it plans to “resume the WearOS 5 rollout to these devices later this year, once we’ve mitigated the observed issues.”Also: The best Android smartwatches: Expert tested and reviewedGoogle didn’t explain what’s causing the delay or offer a more specific date than “later this year,” but it sounds like the update isn’t coming anytime soon. WearOS 5 is supposed to bring several new features to Pixel watches, including better camera controls, a Recorder app with AI transcription (originally a Pixel Watch 3 exclusive), better overall performance, added workout metrics for runners, enhanced faces, and an all-new app launcher. More

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    Fidelity breach exposed the personal data of 77,000 customers – what to do if you’re affected

    WhataWin/Getty Images Another day, another data breach. This latest one affects customers of one of the largest investment firms in the US. In a Wednesday filing with several state attorneys general, Fidelity Investments revealed that it was hit by a breach on August 17, which the firm detected on August 19. A letter sent to […] More

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    Windows 11 24H2 update plagued by file scanner bug – over and over again

    Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETThe 2024 update for Windows 11 is just now rolling out, which means more bugs are likely to start surfacing in this latest version. With a few glitches already uncovered, a new one that just popped up impacts the built-in file checker tool.The System File Checker (SFC), scans your drive for corrupted system files and attempts to repair or replace them. The tool has long been a handy and reliable way to fix a variety of problems that impact the performance and behavior of Windows.Also: You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove itBut with the new 24H2 update to Windows 11, SFC isn’t so handy or reliable. That’s because it seems to be stuck in a loop of false positives.As spotted by the folks at Windows Latest, running the checker in the 2024 update to Windows 11 informs you that certain files are corrupt. The tool will repair them automatically, which should mean that the files are now fine. Run the tool again, however, and it will again tell you that the files are corrupt. No matter how many times you run SFC, it keeps insisting that certain files are corrupt and need to be repaired. More

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    Ham radio is alive and well – and still a lifeline in disasters

    phadventure/Getty Images When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, a few neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.  They were into it because they talked with people thousands of miles away, played with tech, and knew they could help […] More

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    How ham radio endures – and remains a disaster lifeline – in the iPhone era

    phadventure/Getty Images When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, a few neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.  They were into it because they talked with people thousands of miles away, played with tech, and knew they could help […] More

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    Best Prime Day monitor deals to shop in October 2024: Still available

    Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is over. Although the major event has wrapped up, computer monitors from multiple brands are still available at huge discounts. For example, you might find $40 off a low-cost office monitor or over $500 off a gaming display. If you want to upgrade your desktop setup or just want a second or even a third monitor, now is the best time to buy one. It’s last call.Also: Amazon Prime Day: The best 100+ deals still available for October’s Big Deal Days saleFinding a discounted computer monitor can be tricky because there are so many options. To save you from having to sift through everything, we collected the best Amazon Prime Day deals for computer monitors and compiled them in the big list below. Our roundup covers gaming, office, portable, and everything in between. But you better act fast because this is your last chance.Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day monitor dealHP Omen 27q for $210 (save $90) More