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I used Gemini Nano Banana 2 to create sketchnotes – here’s what it got right (and hilariously wrong)

The results were fascinating, impressive, and sometimes surprisingly broken. Here are five lessons I learned that can help you get better results faster.

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The best kids’ tablets of 2026: Expert tested and parent-reviewed

We tested the best kids’ tablets to find the most durable, fun-filled picks for travel, learning, and winter downtime.

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The best TVs of 2026: Expert tested and recommended

I have been writing about TVs and home theater tech for the better part of a decade. These are the best TVs ZDNET has tested from brands like LG, Samsung, and TCL.

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Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo hands-on: This budget laptop makes me worried for Windows

The new affordable MacBook Neo uses the A18 chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro and comes in playful colors.

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How to preorder the iPhone 17e, MacBook Air M5, and other new Apple devices

Apple’s newest devices announced this week are available to preorder now. Here’s where to find the best deals.

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Live blog: Every new Apple product and updates from the March event

Apple is in release mode, with new Macs and iPads coming in fast. What else will it reveal today? Stay tuned.

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Keep Your Linux Notes Encrypted with Lockbook

With Markdown support, syncing across devices, and end‑to‑end encryption, Lockbook makes it easy to keep your Linux notes organized and locked down.
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Optimum’s latest fiber internet deal costs only $25 a month – here’s who can qualify

Optimum’s new ‘$25 for 5’ offer locks in broadband internet at an affordable price. Here are the details.

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Plasma 6.6.2 Released with Numerous Fixes & Improvements

KDE announced the second maintenance update for Plasma 6.6 major version, that was released 2 weeks ago. This version features translation updates, various stability fixes, and some improvements to the built-in components. First, it changed the way it sorts the session in Plasma Login Manager. When no previous session exists to remember, it will sort […]

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Xournal++ nightly builds gain tablet-friendly toolbar mode

If you take handwritten notes on a Linux tablet, chances are that Xournal++ is already on your radar as its solid stylus support and touchscreen compatibility has earned it a loyal following among those who’d rather annotate PDFs or sketch diagra…

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How to check if a text message is spam on Android – and the free tool I rely on

Are your chats and DMs flooded with suspicious messages? If you have a Pixel, Galaxy, or even Motorola phone, there’s an easy way to check.

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Love to customize your Linux desktop? This lightweight distro is great fun for newbies and experts

See what makes the Debian-based BunsenLabs Carbon such a worthy successor to CrunchBang Linux.

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Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux

Is the classic image meme dead, or buried under an avalanche of AI slop? Memerist, a new(ish) native meme generator for Linux, emerged on Flathub recently to help dig them out. Memerist is a native (GTK4/libadwaita) app for Linux desktop. It is technic…

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3 tiny gadgets I trust to block electrical surges, data-stealing software, and more

Looking for a simple way to protect your electronics from power surges and tracking software? These tiny gadgets can make a big difference.

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FSF Events: Free/libre software and our freedom: Our shield against many digital injustices with Dr. Richard M. Stallman

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I can’t wait for Motorola’s GrapheneOS phones: Why they’re a win for privacy and open source

At Mobile World Congress, Motorola reveals plans to preinstall GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android fork, on smartphones starting next year.

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The latest Pixel Drop arrives with 8 useful upgrades for your Android phone – what’s new

Not everything is exclusive to Pixel users. Some of the changes are coming to Android devices, too.

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Keep Android Open

Google has announced that, soon, anyone looking to develop Android apps will have to first register centrally with Google.

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AerynOS 2026.02 Alpha Released: Advancing a Modern Atomic Linux Vision

by George Whittaker

The developers behind AerynOS have released AerynOS 2026.02 Alpha, the latest development snapshot of the independent Linux distribution previously known as Serpent…

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Microsoft Locks Down Discord Server Over “Microslop” Posts

Microsoft banned "Microslop" on its Copilot Discord community, locked the server, and then blamed spammers.

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