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Got AI FOMO? 3 bold but realistic bets your business can try today

Mininyx Doodle / iStock / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement isn't easy. Smart business leaders focus on projects that deliver top-line growth. They support staff, work with peers, and encourage experimentation. Research suggests CIOs are under pressure to roll out AI-enabled services. However, David Walmsley, chief digital and technology officer at jewelry specialist Pandora, told ZDN

Autodesk Increases APS Pricing

Before the end of the year, Autodesk Platform Services (APS) will launch a new business model for cloud APIs, making access more flexible and predictable so you can plan with confidence as your projects grow. The changes will impact all customers and developers using APS APIs so please read on for two critical steps you’ll need to take as this transition begins. APS APIs are powering more of your work than ever—driving design automation, intelligent workflows, and connected experiences. To make

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Why Meta’s Ray-Ban Display May Never Replace Your iPhone

When I tried Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display—the company’s first pair of smart glasses with a screen in them—my first thought was: these are going to be big. And my second thought was: how the hell are these going to work? As great as smart glasses could be for replacing your phone in theory, there are a lot of snags one can encounter on that road to doing so. One of those snags, for example, is Apple’s iOS. In smart glasses with a display, messaging is a major part of the appeal. The ability to qui

UK arrests man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions across Europe

The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a man was arrested in connection to the ransomware attack that has caused delays and disruptions at several European airports since the weekend. The hack, which began Friday, targeted check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace, causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, and Dublin airports, as well as London’s Heathrow, which lasted until yesterday. While the NCA did not name the arrested man, the agency said he is “in his forties” and

Chinese giant Xiaomi challenges Samsung with new smartphones and appliances

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 15T series of smartphones as it continues its global expansion. MUNICH — Xiaomi on Wednesday made the international debut of a slew of new devices and appliances with its smartphones at the center, as the Chinese tech giant sets out to directly challenge Samsung. The Beijing-headquartered company took the wraps off of the Xiaomi 15T series comprising of two smartphones — the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro — during a launch event in Munich. The devices, priced at 649

17 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2025): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers

More Good MagSafe and Qi2 Chargers Here are a few other MagSafe wireless chargers we have tested that didn't quite manage to earn a place above. Photograph: Simon Hill Mous Dual Charging Station for $100: This dual charger from Mous is a looker (I tested the walnut), but disappoints on charging speeds, maxing out at 15 watts for the main MagSafe pad and just 5 watts for the second Qi pad, though there is a spare USB-C port that can charge at 18 watts. You can also add an Apple Watch charger (

UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe

In Brief The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a man was arrested in connection to the ransomware attack that has caused delays and disruptions at several European airports since the weekend. The hack targeted check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace on Friday, causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, Dublin, and London’s Heathrow airport, which lasted until yesterday. While the NCA did not name the man, it said he is “in his forties” and that he was arrested in the s

Bluesky down for some, with frozen feeds or error messages

Social media app Bluesky is down for some users. Some are reporting that their feed appears to be frozen with only older posts appearing, while others are seeing an error message … Based on reports at Downdetector, the problems first started around 5am ET and have been building since then. At the time of writing, the company’s status page shows that everything is fine, nothing to see here, but it’s not unusual for companies – including Apple – to take time to acknowledge issues. The Verge’s Do

Jimmy Kimmel Returns as Trump Vows to Further ‘Test’ ABC

Jimmy Kimmel was back on the air Tuesday night after being suspended last week by ABC’s parent company, the Walt Disney Company, following pressure from President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding his comments a week earlier, denounced political violence, stressed how important it was to stand up for free speech in the U.S., and then went right back to mocking Trump, who tweeted about Kimmel shortly before the episode had even aired. Kimmel

Trump’s H-1B chaos is Europe’s opportunity to steal tech talent

Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With the US tech industry scrambling to contain the fallout of Donald Trump’s latest assault against immigrants, Europe senses blood in the water. Trump blindsided American businesses late last week with a new $100,000-a-year fee on all H-1B vi

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Alibaba shares jump 9% in U.S. premarket after CEO unveils plans to boost AI spending

Alibaba shares soared in Hong Kong and U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday after the company said it will invest more in artificial intelligence and rolled out new AI products and updates. The tech giant's Hong Kong-listed shares jumped over 6%, to reach their highest point since 2021. Total gains over the year-to-date topped 107%. In the U.S., shares were 9.3% higher in premarket trade at 4.21 a.m. ET. Alibaba plans to increase spending on AI models and infrastructure development, on top of

Trump's H-1B visa changes could 'kneecap startups,' drive talent elsewhere, experts say

President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter before signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images It's been a chaotic few days for the tech sector, and industry executives and experts are still assessing how U.S. President Donald Trump's latest immigration crackdown could shape the future of their workforces. The Trump administration sparked widespread panic Friday after announcing employers will p

It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot

“The demand for chatbot relationships is there, and it is notably high—pretending it’s not happening is clearly not the solution,” she says. “We’re edging toward a moral panic here, and while we absolutely do need better guardrails, I worry there will be a knee-jerk reaction that further stigmatizes these relationships. That could ultimately cause more harm.” The study is intended to offer a snapshot of how adults form bonds with chatbots and doesn’t capture the kind of dynamics that could be a

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Dive Into the Most Breathtaking Ocean Photos of the Year

While floating in the crystal-clear waters of the northern Great Barrier Reef, a sleek, dark shape glided toward Marcia Riederer. The Brazilian-born wildlife and underwater photographer watched as the dwarf minke whale approached, snapping a photo at the exact moment it turned and fixed one eye on her. “These curious giants approach swimmers with an almost playful curiosity,” Riederer told Oceanographic Magazine. “The whales seem to acknowledge your presence, circling and interacting with you.

Poor Indoor Air Quality? These 6 Common Household Items May Be to Blame

Just because you don't battle wildfire smoke or city smog on the daily doesn't mean you're not susceptible to polluted air. In many cases, the call -- or cause of this tainted air -- may be coming from inside the house. According to Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and chairman of Change the Air Foundation, "Indoor air is not as healthy as we may think." Rubino, who hosts the health-focused podcast Never Been Sicker, identifies several potential offenders sitting in our homes, going mostl

Samsung now owns Denon, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, Polk, and more audio brands

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Samsung subsidiary Harman has completed its acquisition of Sound United, Masimo’s former audio business, adding a sizable expansion to Samsung’s audio brand portfolio. The $350 million deal was first announced in May, and brings Bowers & Wilkins, Denon,

Alibaba shares rise over 6% after CEO unveils plans to boost AI spending; new data centers

Alibaba 's Hong Kong-listed shares surged on Wednesday to reach their highest point since 2021 after the company said it will invest more in artificial intelligence and rolled out new AI products and updates. Shares of the company jumped over 6%, while its total gains year to date rose above 107%. The tech giant plans to increase spending on AI models and infrastructure development, on top of the 380 billion yuan ($53 billion) over three years it announced in February, Chief Executive Officer

9 new features coming to your Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Update: September 24, 2025 (12:09 AM ET): A new One UI 8.5 leak revealed another cool feature coming to Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5. We’ve added it to the list right at the end. Think freedom to customize the control panel any way you want! Counds exciting? Read on to find out more. Original article: September 23, 2025 (5 AM ET): Android 16-based One UI 8 is just starting to roll out to Galaxy phones worldwide, and Samsung hasn’t officially announced anythin

Google's latest AI safety report explores AI beyond human control

wildpixel/ iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google latest Frontier Safety Framework explores It identifies three risk categories for AI. Despite risks, regulation remains slow. One of the great ironies of the ongoing AI boom has been that as the technology becomes more technically advanced, it also becomes more unpredictable. AI's "black box" gets darker as a system's number of parameters -- and the size o

Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck – Native Version

Upon release of Hotfix #34 on your Steam Deck, your device will install the Native version. If you are unsure whether the build has been installed correctly, you can do the following: Go to the game’s Steam page. Click on the Settings button and select Properties. Once in the Properties page, go to the Compatibility tab. Tick the box for “Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool”. Select any version that has Linux Runtime. Allow the game to update if an update appears.

NASA Is Sending Astronauts to Circle the Moon in February 2026: What to Know

It's been more than 50 years since astronauts last went to the moon, and yet few NASA missions stir the kind of excitement that the Apollo program once did. But now, NASA has new moon plans. The upcoming Artemis II mission, scheduled for February, will be the closest humanity has come to the moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. And it'll be setting the stage for another moon landing. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source.

Apple TV+ indefinitely delays its domestic extremism thriller 'The Savant'

Apple has delayed the release of its new series The Savant just three days before it was supposed to premiere on September 26, Deadline reports. The series follows an investigator, played by Jessica Chastain, who infiltrates a domestic extremist group in the US. Apple hasn't provided a new release date for the show. "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant," the company shared in a statement to Deadline. "We appreciate your understanding and look forward to

NASA Moving Out of Entire Buildings as It’s Gutted by Trump

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) — the country’s largest organization of Earth and space scientists, engineers, and technologists in Greenbelt, Maryland — is making drastic changes following severe budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration. According to an internal memo sent to staffers obtained by NASA Watch, the center is kicking off a “series of moves” that will “reduce our footprint into fewer buildings” as soon as this week. The memo shows a surprising degree of urgency.

Apple TV Plus has quietly pulled its new show about domestic extremism

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Savant, the upcoming Apple TV Plus show about law enforcement working to prevent domestic terrorism, was slated to premiere this Friday. But the streamer has quietly pulled the series from its release slate and it’s not clear if or when it wil

Trump’s Tylenol Directive Could Actually Increase Autism Rates, Researchers Warn

For decades, the discussion around autism has been a hotbed of misinformation, misinterpretation, and bad science, ranging from the long-discredited link between the neurodevelopmental condition and vaccines, to newer claims that going gluten-free and avoiding ultra-processed foods can reverse autistic traits. On Monday night, this specter arose again in the Oval Office, as President Donald Trump announced his administration’s new push to study the causes of autism with claims that the common p

Scott Wiener on his fight to make Big Tech disclose AI’s dangers

This is not California state Senator Scott Wiener’s first attempt at addressing the dangers of AI. In 2024, Silicon Valley mounted a fierce campaign against his controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, which would have made tech companies liable for the potential harms of their AI systems. Tech leaders warned that it would stifle America’s AI boom. Governor Gavin Newsom ultimately vetoed the bill, echoing similar concerns, and a popular AI hacker house promptly threw a “SB 1047 Veto Party.” One a

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YouTube to allow creators banned for Covid-19, election misinformation to apply for reinstatement

Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday said it will soon allow previously banned accounts to apply for reinstatement, rolling back a policy that had treated violations as permanent. The change applies to channels removed for posting Covid-19 or election-related misinformation, according to a letter from Alphabet lawyer Daniel Donovan to House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Previously those types of offenses carried lifetime bans. "Today, YouTube's Community Guidelines allow for a wider range of

NASA Says It’s Hitting the Gas, Speedrunning Next Moon Mission

Following countless delays plaguing its efforts to return the first astronauts to the lunar surface in over half a century, NASA could finally be bucking the trend. NASA officials revealed today that the agency’s Artemis 2 mission, which will see a crew of four astronauts travel around the Moon and back, could launch as soon as February 5, roughly two months earlier than previously anticipated. Back in December, NASA’s administrator at the time Bill Nelson announced that Artemis 2 would be pus

Secret Service Says It Destroyed a Secret Cell Phone Doomsday Device in NYC

The US Secret Service has uncovered and neutralized a network of devices capable of shutting down New York City’s entire cellular network, the agency said Tuesday. The network, the agency said, was behind a wave of swatting calls that targeted government officials earlier this year. The scale of the scheme sounds staggering. The Secret Service said that its agents seized more than 100,000 SIM cards and 300 SIM servers, spread across five different safe houses in or around the city. All were uno