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Apple’s improved Siri voice assistant may finally have a release date – and I’m ready to ditch Gemini for it

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways: An upgraded version of App Intents could make Siri the true hands-free iPhone companion. Apple is currently testing…

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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up after 30+ years – feeling old yet?

AOL / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Generation X says goodbye to the past. Old technology can linger long after…

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The best iPad keyboard cases of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

When it comes to tablets, the iPad is a popular pick. The right keyboard case turns the latest iPad 11th-Gen, iPad Air, or iPad…

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The Matter 1.4.2 update has the smart home upgrades you didn’t know you needed

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The smart home world is gearing up for the Matter 1.5 update this fall, but the CSA just announced a 1.4.2…

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The OnePlus 12 was already our favorite budget Android phone – now it’s $250 off

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The OnePlus 12 may not be the company’s current flagship model, but it remains a solid device. It boasts top-notch performance from…

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Changing these 6 settings on my Roku TV significantly improved the performance

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon…

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How I got another 15GB of Gmail storage at no cost (and without losing old files)

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage — a solid offer at no cost.…

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Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness

SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways ChatGPT Study Mode offers little to distinguish it from normal ChatGPT. A Study Mode user must work…

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I went hands-on with ChatGPT Codex and the vibe was not good – here’s what happened

Aleksandra Konoplia/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways ChatGPT Codex wrote code and saved me time. It also created a serious bug, but it was…

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Don’t fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online – here’s how to stay sharp

JuSun/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways AI-powered narrative attacks, or misinformation campaigns, are on the rise.  These can create real business, brand, personal, and…

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