e dot dot dot 19 08 2026

California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages

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Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with 'stronger built-in safety protections'

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ChatGPT for Teens includes a number of educational features and applies age-appropriate safeguards, OpenAI said.

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Microsoft admits its Windows 11 right-click menu needs fixing but there is already a better option

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The native update promises easier controls, but tinkering with third-party tools can yield a cleaner menu experience.

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6 TV shows that turned the most boring jobs imaginable into gripping drama

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Some of the most exciting shows don't have detectives, first responders, and lawyers at the center: a few have managed to make the mundane exciting.

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Microsoft keeps ruining Notepad, so I replaced it with this free 3KB open-source alternative

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I just wanted the old Notepad back.

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Jim Cramer says the market is too negative and that's creating buying opportunities

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said widespread pessimism over rising rates, oil prices and inflation is pushing stocks lower and creating attractive buying opportunities.

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One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal

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KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.

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I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular

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GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.

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Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu

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The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.

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