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    Here’s how I finally cracked a tricky Linux problem with this AI terminal app

    Warp is scary good at fixing problems. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETI’ve been using Linux for a very, very long time, and it’s rare that I encounter an issue I cannot resolve.However, a few weeks ago, such a problem occurred. The issue was caused by an installed application upgrade that required a dependency that the apt package manager couldn’t solve. This meant I couldn’t update or upgrade the system, and that, my friends, is a big problem.I tried to resolve the issue. I even attempted to remove the offending software, but apt said, “Nay, nay!” No matter what I did, the dependency issue persisted. I started thinking I might have to reinstall my OS. Also: Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 8 Linux distros for freeAnd then I remembered Warp terminal and its built-in AI functionality. I opened the terminal and thought, “It can’t hurt to try.”What happened next seriously impressed me.I ran the upgrade command, and the AI caught the issue. The next thing I know, Warp is asking me if I’d like Warp to try resolving the problem. With little to lose, I gave Warp permission to dig in and find a solution. More

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    Forget AGI – Meta is going after ‘superintelligence’ now

    Chesnot/Getty Images The most powerful tech leaders in Silicon Valley have been racing to build artificial general intelligence (AGI), a theoretical computer that, as some would define it, can outperform humans across every economically valuable task.  Also: Apple’s Goldilocks approach to AI at WWDC is a winner. Here’s why Some leaders have their sights set […] More

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    Why I recommend this $200 Motorola over phones that cost twice the price

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, […] More

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    Love Arc browser? You can get early access to its new AI-powered replacement

    Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETDia is the new Arc. Or, rather, Dia is replacing Arc; it’s a totally new browser and way of thinking about browsing. Now, you can sign up to access it.You see, The Browser Company — which announced Dia in December — realized it made browsing too complicated and decided to go back to the drawing board. However, this wasn’t about retooling Arc or simplifying it. No. The Browser company had something else in mind: AI.Dia goes back to the basics — at least in terms of use. If you’ve used Chrome, you can use Dia. But Dia is very much in line with what The Browser Company attempted to do with its predecessor, as in a more modern-looking browser with more polish and better animations. But that’s not the big ticket item for Dia. Also: Arc reinvented browsing for the better – and that was apparently the problemThe Browser Company’s new browser will have a sidebar dedicated solely to AI, which can be called up at any time. With the new AI chatbot, you can query about any of the tabs you currently have open (or even tabs from your browsing history).Although I haven’t been able to test Dia yet (I’m on the wait list), from everything I’ve read, this will most likely behave similarly to Opera’s Aria AI feature — the biggest differences being it’ll use a different AI tool and the Dia sidebar will be dedicated solely to AI (where the Opera sidebar has several features and options).I will say this: Opera’s Aria was the first AI tool I used, and I’ve always found it quite useful. I would imagine, given how much I liked Arc, that Dia will have a refinement that Chrome cannot touch. As well, Josh Miller, CEO of The Browser Company, is all-in on AI and is even quick to remind that ChatGPT is the fastest-growing application in the internet’s long history. More

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    These old iPhones, Macs, and iPads won’t run Apple’s latest updates – did yours make the cut?

    The 2019 iMac is one of the Mac devices that won’t get MacOS 26 Tahoe. Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple recently unveiled the new operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro during WWDC 2025. Accompanying the OS reveal came news regarding which Apple devices will be forward-compatible and which devices will no longer be supported for software updates. Also: 10 exciting iOS 26 features Apple just announced at WWDC 2025Apple devices typically receive five to seven years of major OS updates, but this varies from device to device. With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, MacOS 26, and WatchOS 26 coming out in a few months, we’ve gathered lists of which devices won’t be compatible with the latest software update and will not receive future updates. The Apple Vision Pro only has one generation, so it’s still compatible with VisionOS 26.iPhone models that won’t receive more software updates More

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    Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile – here’s how it works

    Jason Howell/ZDNETIs summer approaching, and you feel stuck with your old, broken, slow phone? You don’t have to for long. With this T-Mobile offer, you can get a new phone just in time for your vacation. Also:  T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free – here’s how it worksNow, at T-Mobile, you can get a Google Pixel 9a and a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series More