How to find Flock cameras near you with MapQuest’s new ‘surveillance layer’ ZDNet in Security By: Artie Beaty 19 October 2026 at 11:59 A name from the past is emerging again to help you stay out of sight of surveillance cameras.
Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money ZDNet in Security By: Maria Diaz 17 October 2026 at 08:00 So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest.
Have a Meta business account? You’re consenting to AI scraping now, legal experts say ZDNet in Security By: Nina Raemont 16 October 2026 at 14:36 And there’s no opt-out available.
Munich dumps proprietary for open source (again) – but no Linux desktop ZDNet in Security By: Steven Vaughan-Nichols 16 October 2026 at 12:11 Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues. It fails because it’s not aligned with the political agenda
Anthropic gives third-party auditors ’employee-like access’ in AI industry first ZDNet in Security By: Radhika Rajkumar 16 October 2026 at 12:10 As AI labs continue to self-regulate, external evaluators play a crucial role in spotting risks.
Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead ZDNet in Security By: Lance Whitney 16 October 2026 at 11:44 Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and its customers.
How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost ZDNet in Security By: Radhika Rajkumar 16 October 2026 at 06:47 CAIS’ Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.
Renting? These 2 new Apple smart home devices are worth your money (and these 5 are not) ZDNet in Security By: Maria Diaz 15 October 2026 at 11:19 Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook is days away – with another OLED surprise ZDNet in Security By: Kyle Kucharski 15 October 2026 at 11:18 Apple reportedly set a date to unveil its new touchscreen MacBooks. Here’s what else we expect.
Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI ZDNet in Security By: Radhika Rajkumar 15 October 2026 at 10:00 Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
Google’s new Universal Cart tracks prices on items you want now – plus 3 other tricks ZDNet in Security By: Kayla Solino 15 October 2026 at 08:00 Google unveiled two new shopping tools ahead of the holiday buying season. Here’s what to know.
Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days ZDNet in Security By: Lance Whitney 14 October 2026 at 08:59 This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.
‘So perfect, they are literally identical’ – Your AI-polished resumes are recruiters’ new top stressor ZDNet in Security By: Kayla Solino 13 October 2026 at 08:00 Exclusive: A new Employ report shows how AI is both helping and hurting the hiring industry.
Linus Torvalds is using AI to develop Linux kernel code now ZDNet in Security By: Steven Vaughan-Nichols 13 October 2026 at 12:30 The move is a turning point in the developer’s relationship with AI and Linux.
Google lets you make personal Android apps for free now – with just prompts ZDNet in Security By: Artie Beaty 13 October 2026 at 12:00 It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need – no developer experience required.
Apple’s smart home event: All 7 devices, prices, and release dates ZDNet in Security By: Maria Diaz 13 October 2026 at 10:37 Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event featured all the new smart home hardware coming to the Apple lineup.
4 upgrades HomePod Mini 2 has over its 6-year-old predecessor ZDNet in Security By: Jada Jones 13 October 2026 at 10:28 HomePod mini 2 is here, and there are four major upgrades that separate it from the first generation.
Apple’s $299 HomeView smart hub is here: 8 highlights, including the wall model ZDNet in Security By: Maria Diaz 13 October 2026 at 09:31 As an Apple Home user, here’s what stands out about Apple’s new smart home hub – and what I want to test firsthand.
Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud rollout – and turn toward open source ZDNet in Security By: Steven Vaughan-Nichols 13 October 2026 at 06:50 Another European move toward digital sovereignty has curtailed adopting the US workplace suite.
Claude sent a false homicide tip to police – and it’s part of a troubling AI pattern ZDNet in Security By: Radhika Rajkumar 12 October 2026 at 12:45 Models routinely take shortcuts to pass evaluations. Who gets to decide what incidents are innocuous?