news – ZDNETNews and Advice on the World's Latest Innovationsnoemail@noemail.org (Charlie Osborne)Thu, 1 Oct 2026 09:00:16 GMTWordPress https://wordpress.org/https://www.zdnet.comen-usno© 2007 ZDNet.comzdnet,dignan,farber,tech,news,it,software,web,social,network,interviewJoin ZDNet editors Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind as they investigate tech news and issues and spar with industry biggiesZDNet's Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind investigate tech news and issues and spar with industry biggies.Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlindpodcast@zdnet.comDan Farber, Larry Dignan and David BerlindWho owns AI risk at work? Business and tech leaders can’t agree, PwC survey findshttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/pwc-digital-trust-insights-2027-ai-risk-responsibility/Artificial IntelligenceThu, 1 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT1339372PwC research highlights a growing need for someone to own AI. Is an AI chief the answer?podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)openSUSE Leap adds a new security layer: Immutable modehttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/opensuse-leap-immutable-mode-security/LinuxWed, 30 Sep 2026 17:58:06 GMT1339559One of the more secure Linux distributions has added another feature to help further lock it down.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Your iPhone just got a hidden anti-scam upgrade in iOS 27: How to enable ithttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/ios-27-impersonation-risk-detection-security-feature/iOSWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT1339634New with iOS 27 (and iPadOS 27) is a setting called Impersonation Risk Detection that aims to warn you of suspicious activity that could trap you in a scam.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskillhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/pearson-workera-acquisition-ai-upskilling/Artificial IntelligenceWed, 30 Sep 2026 12:25:48 GMT1337579Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees’ AI skills and target training where it’s needed most.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)LLMjacking can run up your business’ AI bill fast – how to stop ithttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/llmjacking-business-ai-bill-cost-how-to-stop/Artificial IntelligenceTue, 29 Sep 2026 19:09:53 GMT1337630Google analysts warn that stolen AI credentials are being sold underground, and businesses are footing the bill.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Is ChatGPT your new Google Workspace alternative? Meet Space, Pages, and slideshttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/chatgpt-space-pages-slides-google-workspace-alternative/Artificial IntelligenceTue, 29 Sep 2026 17:58:37 GMT1337474OpenAI now lets teams create documents, build presentations, and work with AI agents inside ChatGPTpodcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Get Kindle Unlimited free for 3 months with this early Prime Day dealhttps://www.zdnet.com/uncategorized/kindle-unlimited-amazon-october-prime-day-deal-2026/UncategorizedTue, 29 Sep 2026 17:32:40 GMT1338103Amazon’s free Kindle Unlimited deal only comes around a couple times a year – and I highly recommend it.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)iOS 27.0.1 released: Apple fixes annoying iPhone 18 Pro restart and freezing issueshttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/iphone-18-pro-freeze-restart-ios-27-0-1-fix/iOSMon, 28 Sep 2026 20:39:56 GMT1336527The first update to iOS 27 squashes a bug in which the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would freeze or restart when you try to use Face ID.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Bose’s new wired earbuds aim for the same great sound and ANC – no charging neededhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/bose-new-hybrid-wired-earbuds-anc/HeadphonesMon, 28 Sep 2026 16:15:17 GMT1335834The new wired USB-C earbuds mix old-school elements with modern audio features.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Your Bose headphones are getting a major Bluetooth upgrade – what to expecthttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/your-bose-headphones-are-getting-a-major-bluetooth-upgrade-what-to-expect/HeadphonesMon, 28 Sep 2026 14:40:43 GMT1335754Key Bluetooth technologies and upgrades to USB-C audio are coming to the company’s flagship over-ears.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)This one WatchOS 27 feature just solved my biggest issue with Apple Watchhttps://www.zdnet.com/uncategorized/watchos-27-update-fix-apple-watch/UncategorizedFri, 25 Sep 2026 16:51:43 GMT1331854Sometimes less is more, and the most helpful software update is the simplest.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Your LG TV is constantly collecting your data – here’s how to stop ithttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/lg-tv-data-collection-how-to-factory-reset-and-why-you-need-to/TVsFri, 25 Sep 2026 12:18:24 GMT1315513Factory resetting your LG TV is the only way to remove certain data logs from its hardware.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Microsoft’s new Copilot app puts everything in one place – but the price is ‘evolving’https://www.zdnet.com/innovation/microsoft-new-copilot-unified-ai-app/Artificial IntelligenceFri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:14 GMT1324373Microsoft says Copilot has gotten ‘actually really good.’ The new app has AI agents and can write code. So how much is all this going to cost?podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Google Wallet got a lot of new tricks in 2026 – these 5 are my favoriteshttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/new-google-wallet-features-2026/Services & SoftwareThu, 24 Sep 2026 20:31:27 GMT1330162You can do a whole lot more than tap to pay with Google’s Wallet app.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Microsoft’s Surface Mouse is back, now with haptic feedback – and I need ithttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/microsoft-surface-mouse-haptic-feedback-customizable/Office Hardware & AppliancesThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:22:13 GMT1330093Due October 13, the $80 Surface mouse packs an impressive array of features. I want one.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)AI agent kill switch urged by Okta-led alliance – how businesses could make it workhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/okta-blueprint-alliance-ai-agents-oauth-kill-switch/Artificial IntelligenceThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:19 GMT1326211In 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.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Is your Apple Watch 12 or Ultra 4 randomly restarting? Here’s the fixhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4-random-restarts-fix-update/Smart WatchesThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:42:11 GMT1330046Some owners, including me, have reported sudden shutdowns while adjusting Apple Watch settings.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)How to fix your Windows File History if the September update broke ithttps://www.zdnet.com/business/windows-update-break-file-history-fix-available/MicrosoftWed, 23 Sep 2026 15:01:00 GMT1325571A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working. But a new optional update fixes it.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly now – but many get no time to upskillhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/workera-study-ai-skills-upskilling-2026/InnovationWed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT1324928ZDNET 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.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Claude Opus 5.5 delivers Fable 5.1 performance – and costs 40% lesshttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/anthropic-claude-opus-5-5-fable-5-1-performance-costs-less/Artificial IntelligenceTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:05 GMT1324194Anthropic’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.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Claim up to $95 today from Apple’s Siri AI settlement – here’s howhttps://www.zdnet.com/business/claim-your-payout-now-from-apple-siri-ai-settlement/AppleMon, 21 Sep 2026 16:07:21 GMT1319291Got 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.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)The AI models that cheat the most, according to new CAIS benchmarkhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/ai-model-cheating-benchmark-cheatbench/Artificial IntelligenceMon, 21 Sep 2026 11:53:04 GMT1316748We know models cheat. A new benchmark measures how much, and on what tasks.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Businesses finally seeing AI ROI, but 62% can’t handle the storage demandshttps://www.zdnet.com/business/ai-storage-demand-seagate-study/BusinessFri, 18 Sep 2026 15:09:13 GMT1315009A 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.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Fake calendar invites can infect your system, and they’re surging – how to protect yourselfhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/fake-calendar-invites-malware/CollaborationFri, 18 Sep 2026 14:57:25 GMT1316445These invites sneak past your security software to embed themselves in your calendar. But you can thwart them before they do any damage.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Roku rolls out over 30 subscription bundles for up to 30% off, plus a new Labs featurehttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/roku-streaming-premium-bundles-labs-feature/Streaming DevicesThu, 17 Sep 2026 19:17:20 GMT1315084Roku’s money-saving bundles include channels like HBO Max, Starz, and Fox One.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)