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Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s WWDC annual developer conference signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes its time bringing features to its many surfaces, but when it does, it’s often a highly polished and well-considered take on a familiar theme. Let’s unpack a few ways where Apple is catching up, and how they stack up against their Android counterpart.1. Call Screening and Hold Assist More

Jada Jones/ZDNETNeed a new pair of headphones for jamming to music this summer at your desk or preparing for the next school year? This sale on the Beats Studio Pro More

Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Computer networking giant Cisco Systems, which has partnered with Nvidia to develop networks for artificial intelligence, on Tuesday announced new versions of its routers and switches it said are optimized for campus deployments of AI. Along with the hardware, new versions of network management software make use of a large […] More

M1 MacBook Pro, the first of many laptops with Apple’s own silicon. Jason Cipriani/ZDNETWWDC 2025 is a big day for Apple users since it’s when the tech giant previews future updates. This year, we saw the introduction of a robust UI redesign called Liquid Glass. But sometimes the most important news comes after the keynote presentation.Also: How to install MacOS 26 on your MacBook (and which models support it)During the Platforms State of the Union on Monday, Apple announced that MacOS 26 Tahoe will be the final version of the operating system that will roll out to Intel-based Mac computers. This means that starting in 2026, you must own an M1 or newer MacBook to receive all the improvements and new features that MacOS 27 will bring. More

Astragal/Getty Whether you’re a casual or serious gamer, the right platform is important. To some, the only way to game is via console, such as the Nintendo Switch (or, if you’re lucky enough to have purchased one, the Switch 2). For others, gaming on a PC is the best route. If you fall into the […] More

Roku Roku just announced the launch of its 2025 lineup of Roku-made televisions<!–>, including the Roku Select, Roku Plus, and Roku Pro Series. The full 2025 lineup features upgrades to its earlier generation, including simplified cable management, easy-to-reach ports, a faster, built-in remote finder, and a more responsive user experience.  Also: Your Apple TV is […] More

blackdovfx/Getty Images Defensive strategies have always been vulnerable to technological innovation. Back in the day, big thick fortress walls were the state of the art, until attackers learned how to hurl objects over the walls and later fly over and drop munitions. Hand-coded messages encrypted with complex ciphers were once thought to be unbreakable, until […] More

NurPhoto/Getty Images Every company and its dog will happily chew your ear off about its AI offerings. Much of this is — how shall we say? — junk. But Cisco is a different story. Cisco really is an AI powerhouse, thanks in no small part to its hand-in-glove Nvidia partnership.  Today, at Cisco Live, its […] More