news – ZDNETNews and Advice on the World's Latest Innovationsnoemail@noemail.org (Maria Diaz)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:41:41 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 BerlindThis tiny box gives your older tech smart home superpowers – and it’s only $69https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-assistant-connect-aux-2-hardware-older-tech-smart/Smart HomeWed, 11 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT1433979Home Assistant gets new equipment to battle planned obsolescence and abandoned cloud services.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Google Fi now switches between the best mobile networks automatically – how it workshttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/google-fi-super-network-pixel/Mobile CarriersWed, 11 Nov 2026 19:41:41 GMT1434964Pixel users also get a bonus Wi-Fi upgrade. Here’s what to know.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Oura Ring users may get in-app access to real doctors soon – what we knowhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/oura-ring-users-may-get-in-app-access-to-real-doctors-soon-what-we-know/Smart ringsWed, 11 Nov 2026 17:45:55 GMT1434638Oura’s acquisition of Counsel Health could signal a new dawn for digital care.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Pixel users are getting a major Android Auto update – and it rivals Siri AIhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/android-auto-gemini-intelligence-update/AndroidWed, 11 Nov 2026 17:11:19 GMT1434725More phones are getting Gemini Intelligence, but only Pixel users can access it in a new way.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Claude can collaborate in your team meetings soon – like an internhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/claude-meetings-workplace-features/Artificial IntelligenceWed, 11 Nov 2026 16:46:09 GMT1434593Claude is responding ‘Yes’ to that calendar invite – with some limitations. Plus: Anthropic launches two more new features that are available now.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Over Ubuntu? Fedora is the Linux distro I’d hop to next – here’s whyhttps://www.zdnet.com/linux/ubuntu-fedora-migration-linux-distro-hopping/LinuxWed, 11 Nov 2026 15:40:30 GMT1433179If you’re an Ubuntu user considering a leap to Fedora, but you’re hesitating, I explain why you should go ahead and just do it.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Microsoft fixes over 1,000 Windows flaws – and one is being exploitedhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/november-windows-11-update-customizable-right-click-menu/Windows 11Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:31 GMT1433386With the November Patch Tuesday rollout, you can finally customize your right-click menu in Windows 11. But don’t skip these security fixes.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Need more AI in Creator Studio? Apple may charge you for ithttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/ai-creator-studio-apple-usage-packs-fee/Artificial IntelligenceTue, 10 Nov 2026 20:38:54 GMT1425645With its new $50 AI usage packes, Apple is the latest company to introduce paid model for AI access.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)I found a hidden Android tool that solves all my tiny text troubleshttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/android-display-help-magnification/AndroidTue, 10 Nov 2026 17:17:21 GMT1432708When the print on your Android display is too small to read, and the pinch-to-zoom feature isn’t working as expected, try this.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)All your Apple devices need to be patched ASAP – here’s whyhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/apple-27-2-1-security-fix-iphone-ipad-mac-watch-patch/SecurityTue, 10 Nov 2026 16:54:11 GMT1432932Security updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Vision Pro just rolled out.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Google’s new AI tool just proved Signal encryption really works – here’s howhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/google-deepmind-researchers-prove-signal-whatsapp-encryption-works/SecurityTue, 10 Nov 2026 16:31:47 GMT1432733With the aim of securing other vital systems, Google DeepMind plans to open-source its AlphaProof Code.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Your FitBit Versa and Sense smartwatches will lose some features this month – what to knowhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/fitbit-versa-sense-smartwatches-third-party-apps/Smart WatchesTue, 10 Nov 2026 15:55:35 GMT1432752Time’s running out for some Versa and Sense models. After Nov. 28, you can no longer install or update third-party apps or clockfaces on these Google smartwatches.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Done with Debian Linux distros? Try Fedora next – 7 reasons whyhttps://www.zdnet.com/linux/debian-fedora-linux-migration/LinuxTue, 10 Nov 2026 15:16:47 GMT1431493After using a Debian-based distribution, you may find yourself longing for something different. I know exactly what you should try next.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Reddit launches AI-powered Reviews feature – with 10,000 products to starthttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/reddit-reviews-feature/Artificial IntelligenceTue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT1431827Reddit is adding AI-generated product reviews that compile real user sentiment from across communities. Here’s how they work.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)5 apps I need Siri AI to work with now that it’s open to third-party developershttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/third-party-app-developers-siri-ai-integration/Smart AssistantsTue, 10 Nov 2026 14:38:36 GMT1432612With the latest betas for iOS and other platforms, Siri AI is now available to all developers for full integration into their apps. Here are the ones I hope will jump on board.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Ring’s new drone patrols your home to keep an eye on things – even upstairshttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/ring-drone-cam-rover-cam-security-robots/Home SecurityTue, 10 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT1431816Alongside the Ring Drone Cam, Ring introduced the Rover Cam for businesses. It investigates disturbances and streams 4K footage.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)How AI security failures are endangering your supply chain – and what you can dohttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/ai-security-failures-supply-chain-risks-black-kite-research/SecurityTue, 10 Nov 2026 13:03:52 GMT1425491New research provides a stark look at the AI supply chain and the risks it brings to businesses.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Can you still trust Proton?https://www.zdnet.com/tech/can-you-still-trust-proton/SecurityTue, 10 Nov 2026 12:17:11 GMT1424307The Swiss software company has built its reputation on a commitment to privacy. Did its CEO just destroy the trust of its customer base?podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)You can change Windows settings directly from a search now – how to try ithttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/windows-11-control-settings-from-search-insiders-preview/Windows 11Mon, 9 Nov 2026 19:33:24 GMT1431473The latest Windows 11 Insiders Preview enhances the Search feature so that you can access specific settings right from a search window.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)AMD confirms GPU driver bug is wearing out your SSD – how to stop ithttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/amd-confirms-gpu-driver-bug-is-wearing-out-your-ssd-how-to-stop-it/StorageMon, 9 Nov 2026 18:30:49 GMT1431017AMD has admitted a bug within its External Events Utility is wearing out SSDs, and promises a fix.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Ready for a Siri AI agent? Apple under pressure to upgrade its assistant fasterhttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/apple-siri-ai-agentic-strategy/Smart AssistantsMon, 9 Nov 2026 17:54:25 GMT1430915Apple’s public-facing satisfaction with the Siri AI launch obscures internal pressures and tensions.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Android Auto requires Android 11 or higher now – check your compatibilityhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/android-auto-new-requirements-android-11/AndroidMon, 9 Nov 2026 17:46:42 GMT1430960Android Auto’s minimum requirements have changed. Here’s what to know.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Samsung’s new SmartTag 3 debuts with next-gen Bluetooth – and one big problemhttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/samsung-smart-tag-3-channel-sounding/Mobile AccessoriesMon, 9 Nov 2026 17:46:38 GMT1431065The Galaxy SmartTag 3 supports emerging Bluetooth tracking tech, but it’s not a match for Samsung’s OS exclusivity.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Samsung mulls Galaxy AI usage limits and subscription tiers – what we knowhttps://www.zdnet.com/innovation/samsung-galaxy-ai-paid-subscription/Artificial IntelligenceMon, 9 Nov 2026 16:55:56 GMT1431019Galaxy device owners who are heavy AI users would likely start paying for some features they’ve long enjoyed for free.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)Alpine Linux and OpenSSH patch flaw that’s as bad as it can gethttps://www.zdnet.com/tech/alpine-linux-openssh-patch-flaw/SecuritySat, 7 Nov 2026 00:00:45 GMT1427529This dangerous Linux security hole must be patched as soon as possible.podcast@zdnet.com (Dan Farber, Larry Dignan and David Berlind)