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  1. Google Wallet got a lot of new tricks in 2026 – these 5 are my favorites

    · zdnet.com · Artie Beaty

    You can do a whole lot more than tap to pay with Google’s Wallet app.

  2. Microsoft’s Surface Mouse is back, now with haptic feedback – and I need it

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    Due October 13, the $80 Surface mouse packs an impressive array of features. I want one.

  3. AI agent kill switch urged by Okta-led alliance – how businesses could make it work

    · zdnet.com · David Berlind

    In response to the emerging threat of rogue and shadow AI agents, here’s how the newly formed Blueprint Alliance seeks to help businesses secure their systems against anomalous AI activity.

  4. Is your Apple Watch 12 or Ultra 4 randomly restarting? Here’s the fix

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    Some owners, including me, have reported sudden shutdowns while adjusting Apple Watch settings.

  5. How to fix your Windows File History if the September update broke it

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working. But a new optional update fixes it.

  6. Nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly now – but many get no time to upskill

    · zdnet.com · Kayla Solino

    ZDNET Exclusive: A new Workera report shows businesses and employees aren’t on the same page about AI upskilling. Here’s what organizations need to know.

  7. Claude Opus 5.5 delivers Fable 5.1 performance – and costs 40% less

    · zdnet.com · David Gewirtz

    Anthropic’s newest Claude model aims to make frontier AI cheaper, faster, and safer, while giving subscribers more breathing room before those frustrating usage limits kick in.

  8. Claim up to $95 today from Apple’s Siri AI settlement – here’s how

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    Got an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or 16? Apple is doling out $250 million – here’s how to qualify and file a claim to get your cut.

  9. The AI models that cheat the most, according to new CAIS benchmark

    · zdnet.com · Radhika Rajkumar

    We know models cheat. A new benchmark measures how much, and on what tasks.

  10. Businesses finally seeing AI ROI, but 62% can’t handle the storage demands

    · zdnet.com · Kayla Solino

    A Seagate study finds that 99% of IT leaders expect AI to drive increased data storage needs, but only 38% are prepared to meet them, revealing a significant readiness gap.

  11. Fake calendar invites can infect your system, and they’re surging – how to protect yourself

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    These invites sneak past your security software to embed themselves in your calendar. But you can thwart them before they do any damage.

  12. Roku rolls out over 30 subscription bundles for up to 30% off, plus a new Labs feature

    · zdnet.com · Artie Beaty

    Roku’s money-saving bundles include channels like HBO Max, Starz, and Fox One.

  13. Claude Code’s revised projects adds AI orchestration, but local developers must wait

    · zdnet.com · David Gewirtz

    Claude Code Projects could change how developers manage complex AI coding workflows by coordinating threads, sharing memory, and spanning repos, but its biggest benefits are still cloud-only for now.

  14. Bose returns with new open earbuds (and a refreshed favorite)

    · zdnet.com · Jada Jones

    Bose announces the Ultra Open (2nd Gen) and the Sport Open Earbuds, offering more options for aware listeners.

  15. I recommend you don’t run these appliances on your power station – even if you can

    · zdnet.com · Maria Diaz

    Using a power station for backup is ideal, but not with these appliances.

  16. Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork into one

    · zdnet.com · Radhika Rajkumar

    From Claude to Cowork and back again – plus, Anthropic’s all-new Claude Docs.

  17. How September’s Pixel Drop changes the way you call and message important contacts

    · zdnet.com · Artie Beaty

    The update lets you contact VIPs with a tap and adds scam protection.

  18. I’ve used both iPhone 18 Pro models – here’s how my buying advice is changing in 2026

    · zdnet.com · Kerry Wan

    Can’t decide between the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max? Absolute feature parity makes this year’s decision a little easier for me.

  19. Windows 11 out-of-band update fixes audio glitch and other bugs – grab it now

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    The latest out-of-band update resolves a few problems in Windows 11, including one that cut off the sound for certain USB audio devices.

  20. iOS 27 is finally here, with the new Siri AI beta – and 120 security patches

    · zdnet.com · Lance Whitney

    Even if you’re not ready for iOS 27, there’s an important new update for you too. Here’s what’s new.

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