This Hacker Conference Installed a Literal Anti-Virus Monitoring System
At New Zealand’s Kawaiican cybersecurity convention, organizers hacked together a way for attendees to track CO2 levels throughout the venue—even before they arrived.
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Germany: States Pass Porn Filters for Operating Systems
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Google’s Nano Banana Pro generates excellent conspiracy fuel
The Gemini app produced this image of a second shooter hidden in the bushes with the Book Depository in the background. | AI Image: The Verge via Google Gemini It was really easy getting Google’s Gemini app to make an…
Instead of Fitbit’s AI Health Coach, You Could Just Have Friends
I used the public preview of Fitbit’s new AI Health Coach and became both faster and noticeably weirder.
FAWK: LLMs can write a language interpreter
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HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
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These 7 Amazon Black Friday deals are so good, I’d buy them twice (and they’re under $25)
I’d buy these gadgets any time of year, but they just got cheaper during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
The best Mini ITX PC cases of 2025: Expert recommended
PCs are no longer big, bulky boxes and can now be both small and stylish. We’ve rounded up the best mini ITX PC cases that are compact yet powerful.
10 most popular gadgets this year, according to thousands of readers (including surprise picks)
I’m always testing new gadgets that can help you around the house or at the office. These are the most popular ones ZDNET readers have bought this year so far.
A Viral Chinese Wristband Claims to Zap You Awake. The Public Says ‘No Thanks’
The maker of the eCoffee Energyband says it electrically stimulates your nerves to keep you alert. Researchers are skeptical, and critics see it as a way for China’s bosses to keep workers productive.