Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Are you migrating to Linux from Windows 10, but your computer is on the, uhm, older side? Although the machine ran Windows 10 just fine, perhaps you’re looking to enjoy a bit more pep from that aging CPU, minimal RAM, and a small internal drive —  and you’ve decided that Linux is the answer. Most Linux distributions will run quite well on that Windows 10 machine. But if…

Meta If your teen has a fake birthday on their Instagram profile to get around age restriction policies, their days of beating the system may soon be over. In a blog post, Instagram says that starting today it will use AI to detect users lying about their age and automatically move those accounts to one of the limited teen accounts that debuted last fall. How will Instagram’s AI age detection work?  Meta offered several examples….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The combination swivel and 260-degree rotation offer a high level of flexibility for the connector The breakaway magnetic connector not only prevents damage to the device, but it also allows the cable to cater to three different ports The cable is limited to 100W and 480MBps. more buying choices Regular readers know that I’m quite a fan of USB-C magnetic breakaway connectors. These are great for preventing those expensive accidents that happen…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EarFun Wave Life headphones are available on Amazon for $59. These headphones offer crisp, spacious sound and can last for days on a single charge. Although the headphones sound great out of the box, you’ll want to connect them to the EarFun app to get the most out of them. Lately, I’ve been kicking it late-90s style with The Prodigy. The band’s music transports me back to a wonderful time in…

ZDNET’s key takeaways At $200, the Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a mid-range powerhouse with great sound and ample bass. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can’t think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. Under this cloud of rain and gloomy April…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2025 LG Gram Pro 16 2-in-1 is on sale now for $1,399. This new generation performs better than last year’s model, while keeping its record-breaking thin design. However, the laptop has some of the same issues, namely a tendency to run hot. The LG gram Pro 2-in-1 made a big splash when it came out last year. ZDNET Editor Kyle Kucharski praised the 2024 laptop for its sleek design, “respectable performance”,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Charge 6 will be available for purchase on April 6 for $199 in Black, Blue, White, Red, Camo, and Purple. The Charge 6 offers great sound, durability, battery life, and in-app features. Although it’s waterproof, constant, untreated exposure to salt and chlorine can incur internal damage, just like any other Bluetooth speaker. While there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers on the market, only a few strike the balance of durability…

Jason Howell/ZDNET Google’s A-series Pixel phones have consistently offered exceptional value, bringing premium features to the mid-range segment. With the recent launch of the Pixel 9a, consumers now have a choice between two compelling devices at similar price points. The Pixel 8a, released in 2024, remains a strong contender despite its successor’s arrival. Also: I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with the 9a for two weeks – here’s my buying advice This decision is particularly…

AI and generative AI Today’s increasingly sophisticated AI technologies — notably large language models (LLMs) and generative AI — require lots of speed, lots of data and lots of compute. Because they can perform simultaneous calculations and handle vast amounts of data, GPUs have become the powerhouse behind AI (e.g., AI networking and AI servers). Notably, GPUs help train AI models because they can support complex algorithms, data retrieval and feedback loops. In training, models…