How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers

More open-source developers are finding that, when used properly, AI can actually help current and long-neglected programs. However, legal and quality issues loom.

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

On the final day of Amazon’s Spring Sale, grab the CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 for $69.

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Livermore, California, United States

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The Apple Pencil alternative I use daily is on sale for $28 – but not for long

ESR’s Geo Digital Pencil is on sale for under $30, but today’s the last day to shop Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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The 5 most surprising things our readers bought on Amazon this week (No. 1 is a great gadget)

ZDNET readers love random gadgets – and during Amazon’s Spring Sale, they picked up some interesting niche items, some of which are still discounted.

This HP gaming laptop just dropped under $1,000 – a rarity during the RAM-pocalypse

The price of gaming laptops is through the roof, but right now at HP, you can snag the Victus 15 at a big discount.

Samsung’s advances in blood pressure tracking are why I’m coming back (for good)

The feature works on Galaxy Watch 4 and newer models, and you’ll need the updated Samsung Health Monitor app and a cuff monitor for calibration.

Want to change your Gmail address? Now you can, without losing any data – here’s how

You’ll get messages sent to both your new and old addresses, but there are some limits.

I’ve tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire

Opinion: On Apple’s 50th anniversary, here’s a look at what the company gained – and lost – on its journey from a tech geeks’ dream to a luxury device brand.

12 travel gadgets that can upgrade your spring break (and they’re on sale)

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of your travels for less during the last day of Amazon’s Spring Sale.

I bought my AirPods Pro 3 at full price. Don’t be like me – get them for 20% off at Walmart

The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for Apple users. My only complaint is that I didn’t get them for $50 off.

LibreOffice Drives Europe’s Open Source Shift: A Growing Push for Digital Sovereignty

by George Whittaker

LibreOffice is increasingly at the center of Europe’s push toward open-source adoption and digital independence. Backed by The Document Foundation, the widely used …

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

Opinion: Worried about warrantless phone searches in the US? Here’s what legal experts say is your best defense now.

GIMP 3.2.2 Released with UI/UX Improvements & Bug Fixes [PPA Updated]

GIMP, the popular GTK-based image editor, released new 3.2.2 version few days ago for Linux, Windows, and macOS. This is the first maintenance update for the 3.2 major release that was introduced 2 weeks ago. And, it features mainly bug-fixes, UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) improvements. First, GIMP dropped 32-bit Windows support since […]

Meta Ray-Bans vs. Optics: Why glasses wearers should consider the new model

The new Optics smart glasses might be the first pair of Meta Ray-Bans you can wear all day. Here’s why.

The overselling of AI – and how to resist it

Simply dropping AI into an operation will not deliver positive results without significant work behind the scenes.