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97% of US database administrators are running obsolete programs
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (539+ words) Nearly all database professionals surveyed by Percona said their organizations still run database versions past official end-of-life. But why? September 11, 2026, 5:22 pm ET We all use out-of-date software. Sometimes we do it out of laziness, sometimes upgrading costs too much, and…...
Verizon will give you an iPhone Duo free with this deal - no trade-in required
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (378+ words) Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Smartphones > iPhone September 10, 2026, 10:10 am ET New iPhones have finally…...
Apple Watch 12 can listen in and recap your conversations now - genius or privacy nightmare?
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (651+ words) Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Mobile OS > Android Is your friend's Apple Watch listening to you? Not in the way you're probably thinking. September 10, 2026, 9:46 am ET Also: How to preorder the new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and everything else Apple…...
This LG TV jailbreak turns smart devices into spies, say researchers
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (525+ words) Researchers say LG TV's behavior 'parallels malware' - with user data logged even when TVs are on standby. September 9, 2026, 3:22 pm ET In the UK, we need something called a “TV license” to legally watch live TV. This stealth tax comes in…...
This tiny tool gave my phone thermal vision - and powerful diagnostic superpowers
6+ day, 11+ min ago (907+ words) Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Smartphones > Mobile Accessories The Rision Magic helps DIYers like…...
Google Docs, Drives, Sheets, Slides users: Sharing files just got easier and more secure
1+ week, 2+ day ago (435+ words) Business > Enterprise Software Google puts permissions controls at the center of its new interface for sharing documents. April 29, 2020, 11:00 am ET Google has redesigned the interface for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms on the web to make it easier…...
After the vibe-coding rush comes the debugging hangover
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1817+ words) AI coding feels magical when features appear in minutes. Then a stubborn bug exposes the hidden reality: building dependable software still requires architecture, testing, patience, expertise, and countless careful decisions. September 2, 2026, 8:04 am ET There’s no denying it. Vibe code is…...
OpenAI's agents exploited a patched Linux bug in Hugging Face incident: 6 steps to take ASAP
1+ week, 5+ day ago (600+ words) A patched Linux kernel vulnerability in the IPv6 network stack is drawing renewed attention after OpenAI's agents exploited it. September 2, 2026, 11:00 am ET When Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux stable kernel maintainer, says you should always use the latest long-term stable (LTS) kernel…...
This simple antivirus tool is the easiest way to scan your Linux PC for threats - for free
2+ week, 5+ day ago (837+ words) It's long been debated whether Linux needs antivirus protection. I tend to fall on the side of not needing it, but I rarely share files with Windows users. However, on those rare occasions when I have to share files with…...
I built my own secure network in the cloud to access my home PCs remotely - for free
2+ week, 5+ day ago (904+ words) When I'm sitting at my desk connected to my home-office network, I can use any Remote Desktop client (including Microsoft's Windows App) to connect directly to any of those machines, physical or virtual. But when I'm out of the office,…...