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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

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETA slew of new devices just dropped at Google’s Made by Google event this week, including the new Pixel 10 series, new earbuds, and the new Pixel Watch 4 More

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Why is Facebook cloud-processing my device’s camera roll? Meta is uploading and analyzing your camera roll photos and videos, even ones you haven’t posted, in its cloud in order to generate AI-powered suggestions like collages, monthly recaps, themed albums, or AI-restyled versions of your images. Where is this feature being tested? Meta has confirmed the feature is a test, saying, “We’re exploring ways to make content sharing easier for people on Facebook by testing suggestions of ready-to-share and curated content from a person’s camera roll.” The test is currently available in the US and Canada, but it’s not available in Illinois or Texas More