Pearson's Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees' AI skills and target training where it's needed most. Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. Pearson will acquire the AI skills platform Workera in H2 2026. A recent Workera report in ZDNET indicated gaps in AI upskilling. Together, the firms hope to develop the future of AI skills training.

Is ChatGPT your new Google Workspace alternative? Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. While last year focused on major releases like apps inside ChatGPT and an agent builder, this year's announcements seem to be fleshing out a long-held suspicion that OpenAI is coming for Google Workspace . Here's what's new for Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. ChatGPT Space is "a new home for your team to collaborate with AI to get work done," OpenAI said in a blog .

Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Amazon's free Kindle Unlimited deal only comes around a couple times a year - and I highly recommend it. Alison DeNisco Rayome is the Managing Editor of ZDNET Commerce. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited deal is finally back ahead of the October Prime Day sale: Right now, you can sign up to get Kindle Unlimited totally free for your first three months -- down from the usual price of $11.99 a month.

Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) created CheatBench. They found that every agent cheats in some scenarios. The propensity to cheat creates risks for humanity. AI labs often tout impressive benchmark scores when releasing new models, showing better capabilities in areas like coding, computer use, and more than their competitors.

Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. Anthropic is rolling Claude Cowork back into regular Claude. If you prefer regular chat, your experience shouldn't change. Anthropic also launched Claude Docs. If you've gotten attached to the original, more limited Claude chat interface, Anthropic has some bad news: the company is rolling Claude Cowork and chat into a single, all-powerful Claude known as Claude.

I've used both iPhone 18 Pro models - here's how my buying advice is changing in 2026 Can't decide between the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max? Absolute feature parity makes this year's decision a little easier for me. Kerry Wan is a Senior Contributing Editor and a former Editor-in-Chief of ZDNET. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Just a week ago, I was caught in a frenzy. As the doors opened to the iPhone demo room after Apple's Surprise and Shine keynote, I couldn't help but pause as dozens of journalists and media members rushed to get the very first hands-on photos of the iPhone Duo . A device of such aura, as my little cousin would say, demands attention.

Apple announced a new foldable called the iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches at its Surprise and Shine event in Cupertino. Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and Senior Editor at ZDNET. Apple just announced the iPhone Duo: its first foldable. It's a book-style foldable with a 7.6-inch screen when fully opened. Apple also announced the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and more.

Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 18 Pro for free - here's how to preorder The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer an impressive battery and professional-quality camera system - and you can get one on T-Mobile. Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. Kerry Wan/ZDNET The latest Apple devices are here, including the new iPhone Duo -- the brand's first foldable smartphone.

ZDNET editors are on the ground in Cupertino to cover the'Surprise and shine' event live. Apple's annual hardware event takes place today, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. It'll be CEO John Ternus' first event in his new role, as Tim Cook has officially stepped down. The industry has been rife with rumors for months about what today's event will bring, including Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored to be called Ultra, and even a pair of smart glasses. What's for certain, though, are the company's standard releases: a new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, though the company may delay the base iPhone 18 for now. There's also the new Apple Watch 12, but whether you should upgrade depends on a few factors.

Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The Hisense U7 is a solid Mini LED TV for streaming, gaming, and more - especially at this price. Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. Hisense has become one of the biggest names in mid-range smart TVs, offering high-quality screens with all the smart features you've come to expect for a fraction of the price of premium competitors.