I've used Canva for years but it turns out Adobe Express is cheaper, just as good – and free to try

I've used Canva for years but it turns out Adobe Express is cheaper, just as good – and free to try

Adobe / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Adobe has many applications that are relied on by millions of creative professionals, such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro. However, within the suite of apps is a lesser-known app — Adobe Express.  Creatives of all ages, experiences, and needs can use Adobe Express to create visual projects of all complexities, from a simple party invite to a multi-channel marketing campaign for a small business. Even though applications like…

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Want to lock in your internet rate for 5 years? Comcast Xfinity has a deal for you – with some catches

Want to lock in your internet rate for 5 years? Comcast Xfinity has a deal for you – with some catches

NurPhoto/Getty Images You might be paying more for many things soon, but some internet providers are taking steps to ensure your broadband prices stay the same – mostly.  Days after Verizon announced a three-year price lock for cell service, Comcast is rolling out a five-year price lock for its Xfinity broadband service.  Also: Verizon is offering 3-year price locks and a free phone – here’s how the deal works The company says this offer is nationwide and…

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Forget ChatGPT: This tiny voice recorder is my new favorite AI assistant. Here's why

Forget ChatGPT: This tiny voice recorder is my new favorite AI assistant. Here's why

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicNote is available now for $159.99, but monthly and annual subscription plans apply to most features. The TicNote’s AI features are impressive, the hardware is small and light, and recordings are accurate, even from across the room. The Pro subscription model appears overwhelming, but TicNote users get 300 credits free per month. If you read my coverage of smartwatches, then you’re likely familiar with past reviews of Mobvoi’s TicWatch models….

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The 6 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 – including my favorite

The 6 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 – including my favorite

Aleksandra Konoplia/Getty Images Linux isn’t the first platform most folks associate with gaming. Back in the day, Linux was lucky to get Frozen Bubble or Tux Racers. But then came Loki Games to prove gaming could be a real thing for the open-source operating system. (But then Loki folded, and that was that.) But there was still Wine. And then Proton. And then SteamOS. Also: How to install Steam on Linux to start playing thousands of…

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American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi – here's how to access it

American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi – here's how to access it

FangXiaNuo/Getty Images Those who like to fly American Airlines will soon get a long-awaited new perk. Starting in January 2026, the airline will offer free Wi-Fi to AAdvantage members courtesy of high-speed satellite connections. Touting the freebie in a news release published Tuesday, American explained how it would work. You’ll need to become an AAdvantage member to snag the complimentary Wi-Fi. Completely free to join, the AAdvantage program rewards frequent flyers with miles and loyalty…

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Spotlight On: Salesforce, a New Principal Participating Organization

Spotlight On: Salesforce, a New Principal Participating Organization

  Welcome Salesforce, a new Principal Participating Organization (PPO) at the PCI Security Standards Council! In this special spotlight edition of our PCI Perspectives Blog, Salesforce’s Director of Security Compliance, James Huang, introduces us to his company and how they are helping to shape the future of payment security.

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8 unusual Linux commands

8 unusual Linux commands

This post examines eight somewhat unusual Linux commands that are worth knowing. But before we get into the specific commands, you can run the command below to see whether these eight commands are installed on your system. For each command, you’ll see the file system location for the command executable or a line that starts with “no command in (PATH)” where “PATH” will be a display of your search path – the places where the…

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OpenAI to launch AI models that can think up their own experiments, says report

OpenAI to launch AI models that can think up their own experiments, says report

Jorg Greuel/Getty Images Following the launch of a brand new family of GPT-4.1 models, a new report from The Information claims OpenAI will soon release two new models capable of performing a task typically reserved for humans — coming up with scientific experiments.  The new models, dubbed o3 and o4-mini, would be additions to OpenAI’s existing line of reasoning models. Simply put, these reasoning models are trained to “think before they speak,” which results in a longer…

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I tried the new Gemini button in Google Photos – and classic search is officially history

I tried the new Gemini button in Google Photos – and classic search is officially history

Artie Beaty / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Gemini integration is officially rolling out to Google Photos. The feature has been in beta testing for a while, but it is now available to most users. Also: You can ask Google Maps questions now, thanks to Gemini If you open your Photos app, there is a good chance you will see that the classic search button on the bottom right is now a new “Ask” button. Tap…

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New Asus smartwatch first to measure both blood pressure and ECG

New Asus smartwatch first to measure both blood pressure and ECG

Asus/ZDNET While Apple gets its blood pressure monitoring ducks in a row for the potential release of an Apple Watch Series 11 with BPM capabilities in September, Asus just introduced a smartwatch with those functionalities.  Asus has unveiled its VivioWatch 6 Aero, the world’s first fitness tracker that can measure blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) at the touch of a finger. The watch instantly measures blood pressure and ECG (used to detect atrial fibrillation) through…

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