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Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Pixel 10 is the first US phone to get Bluetooth 6.Bluetooth 6 adds upgrades, including precise channel sounding.Both devices need Bluetooth 6 to fully take advantage, so adoption will be slow.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 in white.  Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysGoogle’s new Pixel 10 lineup incorporates a handful of new AI-powered features. They include photo editing with speech, language translation that uses your voice sample, and prediction of users’ needs.The Pixel 10 Series also includes a one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. Get more ZDNET: Add us as a preferred Google source More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysIn iPadOS 26, the addition of a Mac-like windowing system, a menu bar, a real cursor, and a much-improved Files app makes the iPad a lot better for getting work done.There are still a couple missing features that would make a big difference in iPadOS 26.While iPadOS 26 makes the iPad a much more complete device, power users shouldn’t expect to get productivity benefits versus using a Mac. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

Hailshadow/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways All Arch Linux sites are under attack. No one knows why Arch is getting smacked around. You can get Arch Linux files and programs from GitHub.  Although not well-suited for new users, Arch Linux is a popular distro with […] More

Anthropic Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Students and teachers can now try Anthropic’s three new free AI courses.  Anthropic also appointed a Higher Education Advisory Board.  The industry at large is investing in making AI accessible to students.   This year’s back-to-school season nearly guarantees a new classmate: AI. […] More

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Pixel Buds 2a are Google’s newest midrange earbuds.Solid features for less than top competitors.Big upgrades in battery, durability, and connectivity.Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source More