May 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

May 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s May 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship ASPL-1156 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2025-32706 A vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver could allow a malicious actor to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM. Microsoft has reported this vulnerability as Exploitation Detected. CVE-2025-32701 A vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS)…

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Google's 'I'm feeling lucky' button might soon be replaced by AI mode

Google's 'I'm feeling lucky' button might soon be replaced by AI mode

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Even luck can’t escape being replaced by AI. Since its inception, Google Search has had an “I’m feeling lucky” button alongside the regular search button. Instead of taking you to a page of results for your search, the lucky button takes you straight to the site for the first result. It was a time-saving trick in the days of slower internet, but now it’s more of a playful throwback. Also: Google’s…

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Fitbit Labs adds new AI features to help you better understand your health data

Fitbit Labs adds new AI features to help you better understand your health data

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Your Fitbit is about to get a little smarter. Also: Fitbit is dying a slow death The company announced three new AI features today for Fitbit Labs users — one that helps you understand your medical records better, and two that help you understand your own health better. 1. Medical Record Navigator First up is “Medical Record Navigator,” a tool that turns complex doctors’ reports into something you can easily understand.  When you’re enrolled…

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Building Smarter Cities: Insights and Innovations from Smart City Expo US 2025

Building Smarter Cities: Insights and Innovations from Smart City Expo US 2025

I recently attended Smart City Expo US 2025 at New York’s Javits Center, where thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers gathered to discuss the future of smart cities. The event focused on seven key themes driving urban innovation: Artificial Intelligence Sustainable and Clean Energy Digital Economy and Assets Infrastructure and Security Transportation and Mobility Regulations, Policy, and Financing Sports and Economic Growth Paris 2024 Olympics: A Case Study in Smart City Innovation Paris 2024 Olympics CEO,…

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This Samsung phone deal comes with a discounted smart ring (and free storage upgrade)

This Samsung phone deal comes with a discounted smart ring (and free storage upgrade)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung’s latest and greatest phone, the Galaxy Edge S25, was announced yesterday in all of its super-thin glory. The smartphone includes several updates, like a brighter display and an upgraded camera. The new upgrades pair better with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ring to give you better, more detailed insights.  Also: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: This ultra-thin phone made my iPhone feel outdated Following the launch, Samsung is offering a deal where you…

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Apple just confirmed several iOS 19 features ahead of WWDC – and it's a big accessibility win

Apple just confirmed several iOS 19 features ahead of WWDC  – and it's a big accessibility win

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If today’s news is any hint of things to come, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 should be packed with notable announcements. In advance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16 and three weeks ahead of WWDC 2025, Apple is previewing more than a dozen accessibility features across its product line that will be available in iOS 19.  And these are significant upgrades, from a Magnifier for the Mac to Accessibility Nutrition Labels in…

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I'm bringing the JBL Clip 5 to every beach day this summer – especially at this price

I'm bringing the JBL Clip 5 to every beach day this summer – especially at this price

The JBL Clip 5 speaker produces a lot of sound for such a small device. Nina Raemont/ZDNET On Amazon, the JBL Clip 5 received a $30 discount, going from $80 to $50. This deal applies to every color option, from the simple Black to the more elaborate Squad green. ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Clip 5 is available for $79 on Amazon. This small speaker packs a serious punch and can easily last up to 12…

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iOS 19 might help your iPhone battery last all day, thanks to AI

iOS 19 might help your iPhone battery last all day, thanks to AI

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple has been sprinkling AI features into its devices via Apple Intelligence and iOS updates. These features have mainly been fun, nice-to-have additive tools, such as Genmoji, Clean Up in Photos, and Natural Language Search in Photos. However, Apple’s latest feature, which is still under wraps, targets a major pain point for users — their phone battery. New Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 19 On Monday, Bloomberg correspondent and Apple watcher Mark Gurman…

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OpenAI's HealthBench shows AI's medical advice is improving – but who will listen?

OpenAI's HealthBench shows AI's medical advice is improving – but who will listen?

ebrublue10/Getty Images Would you trust a chatbot to answer your medical questions? If so, how would you respond to its advice? The latest research by OpenAI suggests that new releases of bots are improving in the ability to generate responses to text-based prompts about medical situations, including emergencies.  It’s not clear, however, how relevant all that is, since it occurs entirely as a simulated exercise, rather than real-world testing in the clinic or in an…

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This Lenovo laptop bombarded me with AI features – here's why that's a good thing

This Lenovo laptop bombarded me with AI features – here's why that's a good thing

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1,512. It’s a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn’t a particularly powerful computer. more buying choices If there’s one thing you can expect from Lenovo, it is a solid work laptop that is sure to impress….

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