How to set social media goals in 2026 [10 examples]

Key takeaways Social media goals should tie directly to business objectives like revenue, brand awareness, or customer retention. The SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is the most reliable way to set goals you can actually track. Every goal needs mapped KPIs so you can measure progress and report results to stakeholders. The best […]

Google Ads to auto-link YouTube channels starting June 10

Google is set to automatically link Google Ads accounts with associated YouTube channels — according to communications sent to multiple advertisers — tightening the connection between video engagement and ad performance. What’s happening. Advertisers have received notices that, from June 10, 2026, Google Ads accounts that aren’t already linked to a YouTube channel will be […]

Skip the Porsche Macan EV—This plush German rival is cheaper and has more range

Luxury EVs are getting absurdly expensive. It’s becoming increasingly common to see compact electric crossovers push past the $80,000 mark once options are added, all while offering compromises in range, practicality, or driving feel. Badge appeal still carries a lot of weight in this segment, but buyers are beginning to ask a pretty reasonable question: […]

Ubuntu 26.04 vs. Fedora 44: After years of testing both Linux distros, here’s my verdict

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways I’ve tested Ubuntu and Fedora 44 for an extended period. Both use the GNOME DE, but one adds several customizations. Both distributions are free to use and suited for nearly any user. If you’ve ever thought about dipping your toes into the […]

I gave ChatGPT permission to disagree with me with this prompt — and its responses became dramatically better

For a long time, I used AI the same way most people probably do, which was essentially prompting with the hope for helpful answers. And to be fair, that usually worked. As long as you don’t treat ChatGPT like Google, the answers are pretty good. ChatGPT can organize thoughts, polish rough ideas and confidently help […]

Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance of a heart attack. The test at the center of that approach measures how much low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, is circulating in part of the blood. It has shaped everything from clinical guidelines to the widespread […]

I hate scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine queue is exactly what we need

I hate scalpers. I especially hate scalpers when they swarm gaming hardware that already has limited availability. They buy it before regular customers and gamers can get a fair shot, and then relist it at cartoonish prices for the people who actually wanted to use it. We’ve seen this issue time and time again, but […]

How to Build a Claude Code-Powered Knowledge Base

as a programming tool. As a programming tool, it’s really amazing and does an incredible job, and has probably made me a multiple times over more efficient engineer. However, Claude Code can also be used for a lot of other super-useful application areas. You can use it for tasks such as creating presentations, which is […]

Those letters on printer ink cartridges mean something — and ignoring them is costing you money

When it’s time to replace empty printer ink, most people follow a routine they know well. You go down the office supply aisle or find an online store, look for your printer brand, match the colors it needs, and usually pick the box with the lowest initial price. This is a mistake. If you only […]

iOS 26.5 Just Dropped, and It Includes One Very Annoying New iPhone Change

After keeping things low-key with iOS 26.3, Apple rolled out a sizable update for iOS 26.4—especially for Apple Music users. That app’s UI now matches the art of the album you’re checking out; you can use AI to generate new playlists, and find upcoming concerts by the artists you’re listening to directly in the app. […]

Month: May 2026