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Christina Darby/ZDNETA safety alarm may not be on everyone’s radar, but as a 20-something woman who’s traveled alone in and out of the busiest metropolitan areas in the nation, it’s a must — and it’s for anyone of any age. I carried the She’s Birdie personal alarm More
Alex Livesey/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways The Premier League is working with Adobe to exploit generative AI. Explorations show customers want to create, not just consume content. Long-term hyper-personalization goals should be approached carefully. The English Premier League football season starts this weekend. With 1.8 billion people watching the competition in 900 million homes across […] More
Razer Blade 14 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is on sale now starting at $2,000. It’s a gorgeous laptop that redefines portability for gaming machines. However, the ultraportable form factor results in trade-offs when it comes to performance and upgradability. –> The Blade 16 has been Razer’s flagship gaming laptop for […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWhether you’re looking for a replacement laptop for web browsing and streaming or your high school or college-aged kids need a decent (and affordable) PC for class, the HP OmniBook 5 More
Kmatta ZDNET’s key takeaways The new agents marketplace will launch in beta next month. The companies will also launch an educational hub for IT clients. Developers could win a chunk of $100,000 for building agents. As is often the case with hyped-up new technologies, interest in AI agents among business leaders is soaring — some […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETGoogle’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are on sale at all major retailers, including Google More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWith costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I’m always searching for ways to cut back on energy use.There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know you can save 3% on cooling costs for every 1°F increase in your thermostat? As a fan of data, I’ve looked into multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these translate into saving money. Also: 3 charging mistakes that are killing your tablet – and the simple fix you needUnplugging a single device when not in use isn’t going to save you a bucket of cash. But unplugging multiple devices adds up quickly to help you save, especially when you make a habit of it. Here are the devices you should unplug when they’re not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates.1. TVs, gaming consoles, and office devices More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws.Among all the security flaws, 13 are ranked as critical.Also adds the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery.Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday update adds a couple of cool new features. But the main reason you’ll want to install it is to squash a large array of security bugs.Patches 107 flaws, including 13 criticalReleased this past Tuesday, the latest Windows update patches 107 different security flaws in total, with 13 of them marked as critical. As usual, the monthly update is aimed at all current versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.Also: Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdownAcross the board, the patches fix security flaws in core Windows features such as File Explorer, Remote Desktop, and Hyper-V, as well as bugs in Microsoft Office, Edge, and Teams. Among the 13 critical vulnerabilities, nine concern remote code execution, in which an attacker could remotely run malicious code on a targeted PC. One is a zero-day vulnerabilityOut of the 107 bugs patched in August, only one is a zero-day vulnerability. Also: How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026: Two waysDesignated as CVE-2025-53779, this one points to a flaw in the Windows Kerberos authentication system, which is used to verify the identity of users in an Active Directory Domain. Based on Microsoft’s description, someone who exploited this bug could gain domain administrator privileges. However, the hacker would need elevated access to certain attributes of the dMSA (Delegated Managed Service Account), a special account that manages user credentials. Major new featuresBeyond the security flaws, there are a couple of major new features in the August update. The infamous Blue Screen of Death has turned into the equally infamous Black Screen of Death. Beyond a new paint job, the screen has ditched the smiley face and QR code but displays an error code at the bottom along with the name of the driver or other file that triggered the crash. Also: Can’t upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options – and 2 months to decideAlso included is the new Quick Machine Recovery, an option that attempts to automatically repair your PC in the event of a boot problem. When a critical boot-up glitch occurs, your PC will enter WinRE mode, connect to your network, and then send diagnostic data to Microsoft. Based on that data, a specific fix for the issue is sent to your PC via Windows Update. If the fix is successful, your PC should then be able to boot up without further trouble. The new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery rolled out last month in an optional release preview. But the monthly Patch Tuesday updates are designed to automatically install on your PC. How to check for the updateTo check for this latest update, head to Settings and select Windows Update. The update should appear on its own. If not, click the button to check for updates and allow the latest one to download and install. More
