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Plaud AI Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Plaud.ai launches its latest AI note-taking device, the Note Pro. The Note Pro has an ultra-thin and lightweight design with aluminum wrapping. It costs $179 and is available for preorder starting Aug. 27. Plaud.ai has become well-known for its AI note-taking devices, […] More
Getty Images/gleitfrosch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A mystery ‘nano banana’ image editing model climbed the charts. DeepMind was secretly behind the model, which is now available. Users can get started for free in the Gemini app. Every now and then, the LMArena–> will have a mystery model with […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Hide.me’s exceptional free service is as legit as advertised with no strings attached The full version has remarkable server connections and useful app optimization settings, and it works well with streaming platforms, too, including Netflix It’s lacking in some sectors, notably the server network isn’t as big, and it requires advanced […] More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta’s futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17 More
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Hase-Hoch-2/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways: Manufacturers are using AI to adapt to a shifting business landscape. The technology is addressing labor shortages, among other uses. Experiments with AI are revealing new benefits and risks. Manufacturing firms are turning to AI […] More
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Is it worth updating to iOS 18.6? Absolutely. While there are no new bells and whistles, it patches a high-severity WebKit zero-day (CVE-2025-6558) and more. Can I change the Action button? Sure! Go to Settings > Action Button to customize the new Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro/16/16E/16 Pro. Just swipe to pick a task like Camera, Shazam, Remote for Apple TV, or even a Shortcut or Visual Intelligence action, then tap Choose to set it. Can I customize the home screen? Of course. Give your home screen a fresh look by entering jiggle mode (long-press the screen), tapping Edit > Customize, and then: Reposition apps anywhere on the grid.Expand icons into widgets by tapping the resize handles.Choose Automatic, Dark, Light, or Tinted icon styles (use the eyedropper to match your wallpaper).Toggle Large icons to hide labels and boost visibility.Tap anywhere to apply and then exit. Voila! Will these tweaks work on any iPhone model? Most of these work on any iPhone running iOS 18 or later. However, features like Prioritize Notifications and the Action Button require an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 model. Get the morning’s top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. More
