Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility 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 small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Radhika Rajkumar 12 October 2026 at 12:45 Models routinely take shortcuts to pass evaluations. Who gets to decide what incidents are innocuous?
Google’s new Fitbit Edge solves my biggest gripe with the Pixel Watch ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Nina Raemont 12 October 2026 at 08:00 Google’s watches are too dang chunky.
Ring’s new smart lock has a manual fallback that can’t lock you out – how it works ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Maria Diaz 10 October 2026 at 03:15 The brand just announced a smart lock with a manual ‘power dial’ that charges the device in case it dies.
4 ways Amazon’s new Alexa tablets eclipse the Fire line – starting with Google Play ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Maria Diaz 9 October 2026 at 14:10 Amazon just upped its game with new Android tablets for entertainment and work.
‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Steven Vaughan-Nichols 9 October 2026 at 12:53 The Linux creator calls vibe coding ‘a wonderful way to find joy in programming,’ but not for running Linux development. (Finding bugs is OK.)
Got a Microsoft 365 subscription? Your storage is about to shrink ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Ed Bott 8 October 2026 at 13:56 Today, shared Microsoft 365 plans include 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage for every family member. Microsoft is about to shrink that allotment dramatically.
Regulators are trying to protect you from being fired by AI – here’s how ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Radhika Rajkumar 8 October 2026 at 12:05 Regulating AI at work is happening slowly, but it’s still stuck at the state level.
Can AI fix legacy IT? The ‘economics don’t hold up,’ says former IBM strategist ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Joe McKendrick 8 October 2026 at 09:35 Vendors are pitching AI as a cure-all for legacy IT systems, but is it?
Yelp, who? 4 ways Google Maps can help you find your next meal – and order it ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Jada Jones 8 October 2026 at 07:00 There’s more to Google Maps’ dining tools than reviews and directions – and a few are worth a look before your next night out.
Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra finally has a starting price (you should sit down) ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Kyle Kucharski 7 October 2026 at 23:21 The Surface Laptop Ultra is an AI powerhouse, with Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip and up to 128GB of unified memory – and it’s priced for power users.
Managers are using AI to write performance reviews – and it shows ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Radhika Rajkumar 7 October 2026 at 16:47 Does AI use help or hurt feedback at work? Here’s what one survey found.
Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model ZDNet in small-business-going-big-on-mobility By: Lance Whitney 6 October 2026 at 13:00 Google is cutting off free users from the Flash and Pro models. AI Plus subscribers are losing out too