Ring’s New Spotlight Camera Is Astoundingly Good, If You Turn Off Its AI Surveillance
https://www.cnet.com/home/security/rings-new-spotlight-camera-is-astoundingly-good-if-you-turn-off-its-ai-surveillance/
Ring’s newest spotlight camera is a versatile security maestro, but you may want to adjust some settings when using it.
https://www.cnet.com/home/security/rings-new-spotlight-camera-is-astoundingly-good-if-you-turn-off-its-ai-surveillance/
Ring’s newest spotlight camera is a versatile security maestro, but you may want to adjust some settings when using it.
Polaroid Go Gen 3 Instant Camera Review: Every Bit as Retro as It Looks
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/polaroid-go-gen-3-instant-camera-review-going-retro/
The latest palm-sized camera from Polaroid looks every bit the retro instant-film camera and takes photos to match (for better or worse).
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/polaroid-go-gen-3-instant-camera-review-going-retro/
The latest palm-sized camera from Polaroid looks every bit the retro instant-film camera and takes photos to match (for better or worse).
Qubes OS Summit 2026: Tickets for sale and speaker proposals now open!
https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/07/23/qubes-os-summit-2026-tickets-for-sale-and-speaker-proposals-now-open/
Qubes OS Summit 2026 (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/) is a three-day gathering of security enthusiasts, open-source developers, and digital privacy experts.
When and where
Friday, October 30 @ 9:30 AM — Sunday, November 1 @ 3:00 PM (GMT+1)
(A more specific schedule will be published after the speaker lineup is finalized.)
Refugio Berlin (https://refugio.berlin/)
Lenaustraße 3-4
12047 Berlin
View on OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/263350430)
Attend in person or online
There are three ways to attend the Summit:
In person at Refugio Berlin (https://refugio.berlin/)
Requires a paid on-site ticket (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/)
Grants access to the hackathon (including interactive workshops) and any design sessions (depending on conference schedule)
Provides the opportunity to socialize, network, and mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Grants exclusive access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Grants access to attend presentations and participate as a live audience member
Actively participate online
Requires a free virtual ticket (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/)
For those who are presenting remotely
For those who are attending presentations remotely and wish to ask questions or engage in active discussion in a live chat during the presentations
Does not grant access to the hackathon or any design sessions
Does not provide the opportunity to socialize, network, or mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Does not grant access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Does not grant access to attend presentations as a live audience member
Passively view online
No ticket or registration required
For those who simply wish to watch the presentations via the public livestream and recorded videos
Does not provide the ability to ask questions or engage in active discussion during the presentations
Does not grant access to the hackathon or any design sessions
Does not provide the opportunity to socialize, network, or mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Does not grant access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Does not grant access to attend presentations as a live audience member
Note: Presenters have the option to request that their presentations not be recorded. If a presenter opts out of recording, there will be a “no recording” icon next to that presentation in the conference schedule. Only on-site attendees will be able to view that presentation. It will not be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing.
Become a presenter
If you’d like to present at the Summit, please submit your proposal (https://pretalx.com/qubes-os-summit-2026/cfp) by 2026-08-31.
You may present either on site or virtually from anywhere in the world.
If your proposal is accepted and you wish to present in person, you’ll be issued an on-site ticket free of charge, no purchase necessary.
If you select “Don’t record this session” when submitting your proposal, your presentation will not be livestreamed or recorded. Online attendees will not be able to view it.
Conference schedule
We’re still reviewing proposals from prospective presenters, so the list of talks has not been decided yet. We’ll publish a detailed conference schedule after the speaker lineup has been finalized.
Become a sponsor
https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/07/23/qubes-os-summit-2026-tickets-for-sale-and-speaker-proposals-now-open/
Qubes OS Summit 2026 (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/) is a three-day gathering of security enthusiasts, open-source developers, and digital privacy experts.
When and where
Friday, October 30 @ 9:30 AM — Sunday, November 1 @ 3:00 PM (GMT+1)
(A more specific schedule will be published after the speaker lineup is finalized.)
Refugio Berlin (https://refugio.berlin/)
Lenaustraße 3-4
12047 Berlin
View on OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/263350430)
Attend in person or online
There are three ways to attend the Summit:
In person at Refugio Berlin (https://refugio.berlin/)
Requires a paid on-site ticket (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/)
Grants access to the hackathon (including interactive workshops) and any design sessions (depending on conference schedule)
Provides the opportunity to socialize, network, and mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Grants exclusive access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Grants access to attend presentations and participate as a live audience member
Actively participate online
Requires a free virtual ticket (https://pretix.eu/qubes/summit2026/)
For those who are presenting remotely
For those who are attending presentations remotely and wish to ask questions or engage in active discussion in a live chat during the presentations
Does not grant access to the hackathon or any design sessions
Does not provide the opportunity to socialize, network, or mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Does not grant access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Does not grant access to attend presentations as a live audience member
Passively view online
No ticket or registration required
For those who simply wish to watch the presentations via the public livestream and recorded videos
Does not provide the ability to ask questions or engage in active discussion during the presentations
Does not grant access to the hackathon or any design sessions
Does not provide the opportunity to socialize, network, or mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about secure computing
Does not grant access to any non-livestreamed, non-recorded presentations (see below)
Does not grant access to attend presentations as a live audience member
Note: Presenters have the option to request that their presentations not be recorded. If a presenter opts out of recording, there will be a “no recording” icon next to that presentation in the conference schedule. Only on-site attendees will be able to view that presentation. It will not be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing.
Become a presenter
If you’d like to present at the Summit, please submit your proposal (https://pretalx.com/qubes-os-summit-2026/cfp) by 2026-08-31.
You may present either on site or virtually from anywhere in the world.
If your proposal is accepted and you wish to present in person, you’ll be issued an on-site ticket free of charge, no purchase necessary.
If you select “Don’t record this session” when submitting your proposal, your presentation will not be livestreamed or recorded. Online attendees will not be able to view it.
Conference schedule
We’re still reviewing proposals from prospective presenters, so the list of talks has not been decided yet. We’ll publish a detailed conference schedule after the speaker lineup has been finalized.
Become a sponsor
If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring Qubes OS Summit 2026 or becoming a Qubes Partner (https://www.qubes-os.org/partners/), please contact us at funding@qubes-os.org (mailto:funding@qubes-os.org).
Code of conduct
This event is covered by the Qubes OS Project’s code of conduct (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/introduction/code-of-conduct.html).
Code of conduct
This event is covered by the Qubes OS Project’s code of conduct (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/introduction/code-of-conduct.html).
Fedora 44 templates available
https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/07/23/fedora-44-templates-available/
The following new Fedora 44 templates (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html) are now available for Qubes OS 4.3:
fedora-44-xfce — default Fedora template with the Xfce (https://xfce.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-gnome — alternative Fedora template with the GNOME (https://www.gnome.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-minimal — minimal template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/minimal-templates.html) for advanced users
There are two ways to upgrade a template to a new Fedora release:
Recommended: Install a fresh template to replace an existing one. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html#installing) This option is simpler for less experienced users, but it won’t preserve any modifications you’ve made to your template. After you install the new template, you’ll have to redo your desired template modifications (if any) and switch everything that was set to the old template to the new template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/templates.html#switching). If you choose to modify your template, you may wish to write those modifications down so that you remember what to redo on each fresh install. To see a log of package manager actions, open a terminal in the template and use the dnf history command.
Advanced: Perform an in-place upgrade of an existing Fedora template. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora-upgrade.html) This option will preserve any modifications you’ve made to the template, but it may be more complicated for less experienced users.
Note: No user action is required regarding the OS version in dom0 (see our note on dom0 and EOL (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/supported-releases.html#note-on-dom0-and-eol)).
https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/07/23/fedora-44-templates-available/
The following new Fedora 44 templates (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html) are now available for Qubes OS 4.3:
fedora-44-xfce — default Fedora template with the Xfce (https://xfce.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-gnome — alternative Fedora template with the GNOME (https://www.gnome.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-minimal — minimal template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/minimal-templates.html) for advanced users
There are two ways to upgrade a template to a new Fedora release:
Recommended: Install a fresh template to replace an existing one. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html#installing) This option is simpler for less experienced users, but it won’t preserve any modifications you’ve made to your template. After you install the new template, you’ll have to redo your desired template modifications (if any) and switch everything that was set to the old template to the new template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/templates.html#switching). If you choose to modify your template, you may wish to write those modifications down so that you remember what to redo on each fresh install. To see a log of package manager actions, open a terminal in the template and use the dnf history command.
Advanced: Perform an in-place upgrade of an existing Fedora template. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora-upgrade.html) This option will preserve any modifications you’ve made to the template, but it may be more complicated for less experienced users.
Note: No user action is required regarding the OS version in dom0 (see our note on dom0 and EOL (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/supported-releases.html#note-on-dom0-and-eol)).
These College Towns Have the Best (and Worst) Drinking Water
https://www.cnet.com/health/these-college-towns-have-the-best-and-worst-drinking-water/
Before sending your college kid back to school, see how their tap water fares in this national ranking.
https://www.cnet.com/health/these-college-towns-have-the-best-and-worst-drinking-water/
Before sending your college kid back to school, see how their tap water fares in this national ranking.
The Real Winner at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked? Qualcomm and Its Snapdragon Chips
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-qualcomm-snapdragon-chips/
With Snapdragon chips in every device Samsung just announced, what does this mean for its own Exynos CPUs?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-qualcomm-snapdragon-chips/
With Snapdragon chips in every device Samsung just announced, what does this mean for its own Exynos CPUs?
Walmart Deals of the Day: 50% Off a 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum to Shorten Your Summer To-Do List
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-july-23-2/
Plus, $80 off a top-rated Anker speaker and a budget-friendly Samsung tablet for less than $250.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-july-23-2/
Plus, $80 off a top-rated Anker speaker and a budget-friendly Samsung tablet for less than $250.
Save Up to $1,200 Off Samsung’s Brand-New Galaxy Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 Phones
https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-flip-8-deals-2026-07-23/
Preorder your new foldable phone and save big when you trade in your old one.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-flip-8-deals-2026-07-23/
Preorder your new foldable phone and save big when you trade in your old one.
45 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copy-of-45-of-the-best-movies-on-netflix-you-should-stream-now/
Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copy-of-45-of-the-best-movies-on-netflix-you-should-stream-now/
Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.
Amazon Deals of the Day: Keep the Kids Entertained with the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tab Under $100
https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-deals-of-the-day-keep-the-kids-entertained-with-the-amazon-fire-7-kids-tab-under-100/
Plus, score 44% off the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and 55% off the three-pack of Blink 2K Plus cams.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-deals-of-the-day-keep-the-kids-entertained-with-the-amazon-fire-7-kids-tab-under-100/
Plus, score 44% off the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and 55% off the three-pack of Blink 2K Plus cams.
Clean Up and Save $290 With This Dyson V8 Absolute Vac Deal
https://www.cnet.com/deals/dyson-v8-absolute-vac-deal-2026-7-23/
Pay just $300 for this cordless stick vacuum.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/dyson-v8-absolute-vac-deal-2026-7-23/
Pay just $300 for this cordless stick vacuum.
My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/my-galaxy-z-fold-8-ongoing-review-as-i-live-with-the-samsungs-passport-foldable/
Samsung’s new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I’m still testing how it holds up in everyday use.
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/my-galaxy-z-fold-8-ongoing-review-as-i-live-with-the-samsungs-passport-foldable/
Samsung’s new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I’m still testing how it holds up in everyday use.
This Instant Pot Air Fryer Makes Weeknight Dinners a Breeze, and It’s $40 Off at Amazon
https://www.cnet.com/deals/instant-pot-vortex-xl-air-fryer-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got a 6-quart basket, four different cooking functions and is on sale for just $100 right now.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/instant-pot-vortex-xl-air-fryer-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got a 6-quart basket, four different cooking functions and is on sale for just $100 right now.
Save Over $300 on This Eskute E-Trike for an Easy and Affordable Way to Zip Around Town
https://www.cnet.com/deals/eskute-t300-e-trike-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got a 55-mile range, fat tires for a stable ride and it’s down to less than $700 right now at Walmart.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/eskute-t300-e-trike-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got a 55-mile range, fat tires for a stable ride and it’s down to less than $700 right now at Walmart.
I Tried Samsung’s Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Watch Ultra 2: Come Along
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tried-samsungs-z-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-z-flip-8-and-watch-ultra-2-come-along/
Samsung set up a gym, a kitchen and a darkened test room to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Watch Ultra 2. Here’s everything we got our hands on.
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tried-samsungs-z-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-z-flip-8-and-watch-ultra-2-come-along/
Samsung set up a gym, a kitchen and a darkened test room to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Watch Ultra 2. Here’s everything we got our hands on.
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9: Should You Upgrade? My First Week of Testing
https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-watch-9-should-you-upgrade-my-first-week-of-testing/
Samsung’s newest Galaxy Watches look almost identical to last year’s models, but the biggest upgrades are under the hood. Are they worth the price hike?
https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-watch-9-should-you-upgrade-my-first-week-of-testing/
Samsung’s newest Galaxy Watches look almost identical to last year’s models, but the biggest upgrades are under the hood. Are they worth the price hike?
ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-health-available-usability-medical-records-privacy-hands-on/
After a tumultuous summer for my health, I put ChatGPT Health to the test.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-health-available-usability-medical-records-privacy-hands-on/
After a tumultuous summer for my health, I put ChatGPT Health to the test.
Cavalcade of New Macs Is Coming, Report Says, Starting With M6 MacBook Pro This Fall
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/new-macs-coming-m6-macbook-pro-fall/
We could also see the first new iMac in two years, followed by redesigned MacBooks and iMacs with OLED displays next year.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/new-macs-coming-m6-macbook-pro-fall/
We could also see the first new iMac in two years, followed by redesigned MacBooks and iMacs with OLED displays next year.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 23
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-23/
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 23.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-23/
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 23.
This Pixel-Prioritizing Google Charger Just Hit an All-Time Low Price at Amazon
https://www.cnet.com/deals/google-pixel-charger-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got two USB-C ports, but always puts your Pixel first and you can pick it up for just $33 right now.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/google-pixel-charger-deal-2026-07-23/
It’s got two USB-C ports, but always puts your Pixel first and you can pick it up for just $33 right now.