Google announced on Tuesday that it’s bringing Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature to users in India. The feature lets users connect their Google accounts, such as Gmail and Google Photos, then ask Gemini questions to get personalized answers. After connecting their services, users could ask something like, “What are my travel plans for Jaipur?” to get…
Apple is taking a tough stance on vibe coding apps as the company is blocking updates or removing those apps from the App Store. Affected apps include Replit, Vibecode, and Anything. While Replit and Vibecode’s updates were paused, Anything’s app was removed twice. The company is now looking for new ways, like offering a desktop…
Lucid Motors has finally found a new CEO in long-time industrial executive, Silvio Napoli, marking the end of a more than year-long search following the sudden resignation of its former chief, Peter Rawlinson. The company on Tuesday said that Napoli, who has spent the last few decades in various leadership positions at elevator and escalator…
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Solar is becoming accessible, with solar generators and plug-in systems. Wind turbines are still waiting for the same revolution that solar has seen. However, with realistic expectations, I’ve managed to make solar work. Solar power generation is becoming increasingly common. From small…
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Artix is a Linux distribution with a different approach, but plenty to offer. It offers a very fast boot time and outstanding all-around performance. Artix uses the OpenRC init system and ships with a bare minimum of apps. “The art of Linux”…
Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Netrunner is a Linux distribution for all. Based on Debian, Netrunner uses a tweaked KDE desktop. Netrunner might not win design awards, but it works very well. KDE Plasma is one of the best desktop environments on the…
Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises said on Tuesday that it has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to help bring the laser-based fusion reactor pioneered at the Californian lab to market. The deals could give Inertia a boost over rival startups. The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at LLNL is so far…
Emilija Manevska/Moment/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Torvalds and the Linux maintainers are taking a pragmatic approach to using AI in the kernel. AI or no AI, it’s people, not LLMs, who are responsible for Linux’s code. If you try to mess around with Linux code…
Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways It’s easy to reduce the efficiency of a wireless charger without realizing it. Proper tools and charging gear ensure your devices charge quickly and safely. Investing in at least a 20W wall adapter is a good starting point. Wireless charging (often enhanced…
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Gemini Pro edged out ChatGPT Plus in my comparison. ChatGPT won agentic AI, but Gemini led in writing and ecosystem. Both cost $20, and they tie across many tasks. I’ve been a ChatGPT Plus subscriber since the…