Why YouTube with ads just isn’t worth it for me anymore – even if it’s free

Why YouTube with ads just isn’t worth it for me anymore – even if it’s free

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways YouTube Premium removes ads and bundles in YouTube Music Long-form videos don’t work well with ads Downloading videos can be problematic when you’re a phone reviewer As a tech journalist, I use YouTube as a regular part…

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage

It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools. According to a customer email shared on Hacker News, Anthropic said that starting at noon Pacific on April 4 (today), subscribers will “no longer be able to use your Claude subscription limits for third-party…

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I found the differences that truly matter

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I found the differences that truly matter

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It’s hard to believe, but Windows 11 is nearly five years old, and it brought significant changes when it launched. Many of its core functions are similar to Windows 10, as Microsoft focused on other aspects, such as revamping the visual design, enhancing…

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the flagship OLED TVs, and there’s a surprise winner

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the flagship OLED TVs, and there’s a surprise winner

Kerry Wan and Adam Breeden/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you’re looking to buy the best of the best when it comes to OLED TVs, LG is often the brand of choice, since it’s considered one of the top names in OLED models. And with the release of the new G6,…

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones

Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark blonde ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker, he is trying to make an important point to a room full of fellow hackers and security researchers at one of the industry’s global annual meet-ups. “I often call this…

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud – here’s how to vet listings, according to recruiters

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud – here’s how to vet listings, according to recruiters

LinkedIn / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Job hunting can be grueling.  Endlessly scrolling job boards. Sending another resume seemingly into the void. So when a text message from a recruiter arrives directly to your phone promising flexibility, great benefits, and a big paycheck, you might think…

How to pay less for gas: 5 free apps I use to find the lowest fuel prices nearby

How to pay less for gas: 5 free apps I use to find the lowest fuel prices nearby

Free for iOS and Android, GasBuddy is simple to use. Just fire up the app and tap the button to find gas. The first time you do this, you’ll have to give the app permission to view your location. You can also tell it what type of gas you need — regular, premium, diesel, etc….

I’ve worn the Oura Ring and Apple Watch for years: Here’s which of two is more essential

I’ve worn the Oura Ring and Apple Watch for years: Here’s which of two is more essential

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In theory, health trackers should all do the same thing: monitor your activity and deliver easy-to-understand insights. In practice, however, these devices perform very differently.  Take the Oura Ring and the Apple Watch, for example. You can exercise with them both, wear them to bed,…

I let Apple Music’s new AI tool curate my playlists for 24 hours – and discovered new hits

I let Apple Music’s new AI tool curate my playlists for 24 hours – and discovered new hits

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Playlist Playground debuted in iOS 26.4. This feature allows users to create AI-generated playlists from a prompt. It’s easy and quick, but not always a home run. When I was younger, I spent lots of time discovering new music and…