TikTok business vs. personal account: 2026 guide
Key takeaways Business accounts: Unlock Ads Manager, advanced analytics, third-party scheduling tools like Hootsuite, and TikTok Shop, but restrict access to trending sounds and creator monetization programs. Personal accounts: Offer the full sound library, Creator Rewards eligibility, and privacy settings, but lack advertising tools and third-party platform integrations. Switching between account types is free and […]
Your smart home devices are a major privacy risk – here’s how to secure them
That brand-new smart fridge might be keeping your groceries cool, but it could also be leaving your personal data out in the cold. Today’s smart devices, ranging from security cameras and thermostats to seemingly harmless smart lightbulbs, often ship with notoriously weak security protocols. Worse still, they frequently “phone home,” sending a constant stream of […]
YouTube is rolling out its ‘industry-first’ likeness detection tool to all channel owners, and not just big content creators — but you’ll need to share your government-issued ID if you want the added layer of protection
YouTube is rolling out its likeness detection tool to all channel owners over age 18 It’s designed to detect if your identity is being used in AI-generated content You have to submit a government-issued ID for verification, which hasn’t gone down well with creators YouTube’s commitment to safeguarding its users against harmful AI-generated content is […]
Google Gemini’s Verify AI might finally solve my online image trust issues — especially with support from Nvidia and OpenAI
Google announced Verify AI at Google I/O 2026 It allows Gemini to identify if and how content was altered by AI Verify AI is being supported by Nvidia, OpenAI, and others A year ago AI content was very easy to pick out from a lineup — now it’s approaching impossible. Thankfully, Google I/O 2026 has […]
Everyone forgot about Perplexity, but it still does this one thing better
Not long ago, Perplexity was the AI tool everyone was talking about. It was labeled a Google killer, and everyone thought it was poised to change web search forever. Then ChatGPT added web browsing, Google launched Gemini with real-time search, and suddenly, the hype started to die down. Perplexity itself contributed to that. If you […]
I Compared Garmin and Strava’s Race Day Predictions, and Both Were Off in Different Ways
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As the average running watch gets increasingly high-tech, there’s a new normal for pre-race rituals: Staring at your watch the week before a big event, hoping the algorithm has good news for you. Both Garmin and Strava offer race time predictions, but how accurate are […]
6 reasons why Firefox is the better browser for most users
Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Firefox is still alive and kicking. Today’s world demands privacy and user choice. Firefox would be an improvement over many users’ default browsers. I’ve used Firefox, on and off, since it first came into being. It’s fast, customizable, bloat-free, serious […]
Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs
Ahead of Meta’s latest round of mass layoffs tomorrow, some employees are deserting offices, abandoning their work, and loading up on perks they might soon lose, several people at the company tell WIRED. Two employees describe a widespread rush to use up an annual $2,000 flexible benefit, which can cover a variety of expenses including […]
The most efficient gas-powered SUV of 2026 costs less than you’d think
Hybrid SUVs may dominate the conversation around fuel savings, but they’re no longer the only smart option for budget-conscious buyers. Some modern gas-powered crossovers have become so efficient that they deliver fuel economy figures surprisingly close to hybrids, all while avoiding the higher upfront costs and added complexity that come with electrification. For buyers who […]
Google Search is getting its biggest upgrade in decades — here are the 5 best new features
Google Search has been around for decades, but even with updates along the way, nothing compares to the scale of what was unveiled today at Google I/O 2026, and it’s all thanks to AI. Google revealed its updated Search Box, which is both a redesign and an AI fusion courtesy of Gemini, alongside other enhancements […]