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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * If you want a gorgeous GNOME desktop, install Aura Glass. * This glassy desktop can be installed on GNOME 48, 49, and 50. * Aura Glass is supported on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and CachyOS. I love
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Dive Brief A lack of clarity on organizations’ AI policies and trainings are compounding employee concerns about the technology, a SurveyMonkey and CNBC survey found. Published Aug. 18, 2026 Dive Brief: * Employees and students preparing to enter the job market report time-saving benefits from using AI, but some fear the
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You’re walking the dog at night, and your little flashlight, which has been getting dimmer, conks out. Instead of stumbling home in the dark, wouldn't it be great if you could somehow eke a little more energy out of the batteries inside? That's not as
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* Researchers find a standardized SIM command is exposed on nine of 26 tested devices and used it to achieve code execution on a commercial EV charger * The exposure is concentrated in machine-to-machine hardware rather than phones, affecting six of eight cellular modules but only three of 18 handsets, with no
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Wesley Lapointe for The Washington Post via Getty Images ByChristian Robles, Technology Reporter, Nextgov/FCW August 18, 2026 04:00 PM ET A health data sharing superhighway “allows SSA to access complete, structured medical records within seconds or minutes for claimants, helping to significantly reduce disability claim processing times,” an
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is kind of tough, depending on how familiar you are with European sports. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Yellow group hint: Volunteer State. Green group hint: Major college
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Save $200: If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your home audio setup, now’s the time to act. Amazon has dropped the Marshall Stanmore III to an all-time low of $200, knocking $200 off its regular price. With its iconic amp-inspired design and powerful sound, it’s one of
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In Brief 1:03 PM PDT · August 18, 2026 TikTok is developing a feature that would allow users to send each other money via direct messages, according to a new report from Bloomberg. If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is
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Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED. While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative
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Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Robin Williams’ children are taking over their father’s Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI
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Xbox announced the second batch of games coming to the service in August, and some people online aren’t impressed. One person on Reddit said it’s hard to justify paying for Game Pass Ultimate when the game choices are “junk,” while another person said this is “one of the
