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I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me

Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 1:12 am

ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead

We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.

ZDNet 30 Jul 2026 1:00 am

Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here's what I recommend

With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 11:55 pm

The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 11:50 pm

Yemen government says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

The narrow maritime artery has been a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude to the international market, after energy exports were largely choked off by fighting in the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 11:06 pm

Indonesia's economy set to maintain over five percent growth in Q2

Indonesias economy likely expanded by more than five percent in the second quarter, supported by strong ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 10:12 pm

Health Ministry proposes Bogor as integrated TB control model

The Ministry of Health has proposed Bogor City as a national pilot for an integrated tuberculosis (TB) control program ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:40 pm

Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war's afoot, and the stakes are existential

It started as China vs. the US, but it's become a face-off between two fundamentally different ways of building LLMs. And the safety of everything is on the line.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 8:30 pm

Indonesia urges textile industry to boost global competitiveness

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza has called on the national textile industry to strengthen its competitiveness ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:19 pm

Indonesia, China explore strategic housing cooperation in Jakarta

Indonesia and China have initiated talks to explore strategic cooperation in the housing sector, focusing on addressing ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:17 pm

Indonesia bolsters small business protection on digital marketplaces

Behind the glare of bustling digital transactions in Indonesia lies the story of millions of small merchants who build ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 7:16 pm

Indonesia schedules Spain futsal friendlies for 2028 World Cup

The Indonesian mens national futsal team is set to face two Spanish clubsPalma and Noiaand ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 7:16 pm

Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant

Indonesia's Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant in West Java Province is expected to create around 1,500 jobs during ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:57 pm

Indonesia, Morocco strengthen ties through cultural diplomacy

The Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco strengthened cultural diplomacy through the ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:48 pm

How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 6:31 pm

UK Export Finance ready to deploy 4 bln to assist Indonesian project

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Asia Pacific Martin Kent said UK Export Finance (UKEF) is prepared to ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:29 pm

Indonesia orders sugar processors to own local cane plantations

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed that all sugar processing companies operating in Indonesia are ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:22 pm

I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered

Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 5:55 pm

74% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences

A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 5:49 pm

Indonesia uses SEABEF to strengthen regional business events role

Indonesia is hosting the Southeast Asia Business Events Forum (SEABEF) 2026 with the aim of strengthening its position ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 5:47 pm

Indonesia drafts business and human rights regulation

Indonesia is drafting a regulation on business and human rights to strengthen legal certainty, attract investment, and ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 5:46 pm

Indonesia to kick off independence month with interfaith prayer

Indonesia will kick off Independence Month with an interfaith national prayer at the National Monument in Jakarta on ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 5:43 pm

West Java starts waste-to-energy project for Greater Bandung

Indonesia's West Java Province has begun construction of the Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant, a US$400 million ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 5:27 pm

Pakistan Defence Minister says PoK protesters enemies' like India, rules out dialogue

Death toll rises to 20; PM Adviser Rana Sanaullah said the JAAC held a meeting with him and presented 38 demands

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 5:11 pm

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery, hours after Zelenskyys meeting with Trump

The overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, which has a capacity of about 17 million tonnes of oil per year, producing gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel and other petroleum products, according to Ukraines General Staff

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 5:08 pm

U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill

Congress cannot continue to ignore millions of long-term residents who contribute to our economy and communities every day, said California Senator Alex Padilla

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 5:07 pm

Indonesian rice field eels enter Chinese market

Indonesian rice field eels from South Kalimantan have gained access to the Chinese market after Beijing recognized ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:57 pm

Indonesia sees US$251.34 mln export potential in traditional textiles

Indonesias rich traditional textile heritage holds an estimated $251.34 million in global export potential, ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:55 pm

Indonesia's INA targets more foreign capital with top GSR ranking

The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) expects its achievement of a 92 percent score on the Governance, ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:33 pm

BRIN proposes virtual power plant for Nusantara's 2045 NZE goal

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) proposed adopting the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) approach to power ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:32 pm

Indonesia sees strong Japanese investment growth in first half 2026

Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia gained stronger momentum in the first half of 2026, the ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:29 pm

Indonesia accelerates 15 dam projects to boost food security

Indonesia is accelerating the construction of 15 dams to irrigate more than 200,000 hectares of farmland, part of a ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:28 pm

Indonesia plans 200 fishermen's villages in Papua

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is preparing to develop 200 Red and White Fishermen's Villages ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:15 pm

Govt develops framework to deliver free meals program in risk zones

Indonesia is formulating a specialized distribution framework for its flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 4:12 pm

Govt urges sustainable infrastructure for inclusive growth

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized that ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 3:36 pm

Legok Nangka PSEL to boost waste management, clean energy: Ministry

The LegokNangka Waste-to-Electricity (PSEL) project in Bandung District, West Java, is expected to accelerate ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 2:47 pm

Garuda Bridge Program links 7,371 villages across Indonesia: Gov't

The Government Communications Agency (Bakom) announced that around 7,371 villages have gained improved connectivity ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 2:36 pm

'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

From delulu to FOMO, Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

BBC 29 Jul 2026 2:32 pm

Indonesia integrates government data to improve social aid targeting

Indonesia is accelerating the integration of data across ministries and government agencies through its Digital Social ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 1:19 pm

RI accelerates overhaul of 13,000 MBG service centers

Indonesian government will accelerate the restructuring of more than 13,000 service centers under its Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 1:09 pm

Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find

UN report findings provide details about the role the aircraft played in supporting the RSF, the paramilitary force UN investigators have accused of committing genocide in Sudans Darfur region

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 1:09 pm

Prabowo highlights meritocracy in IPDN admissions

President Prabowo Subianto said the selective admission process at the Institute of Public Administration (IPDN) ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 1:03 pm

East Kalimantan seafood exports reach 12 markets across Asia, Europe

East Kalimantan's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Agency announced that locally produced seafood has reached 12 export ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 12:45 pm

President Prabowo inaugurates 1,204 young civil servants from IPDN

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially inaugurated 1,204 young civil servants graduating from the State ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 12:03 pm

Prabowo urges young civil servants to prepare for Indonesia 2050

President Prabowo Subianto urged efforts to nurture high-quality civil servants capable of building an effective ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 11:54 am

How did memory chipmaker CXMT become Chinas most valuable stock? | Explained

ChangXin Memory Technologies explosive market debut has drawn intense scrutiny in Washington; investors are betting that China can successfully build a domestic semiconductor industry capable of powering advanced AI without depending on the West

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 11:14 am

Creative economy to power growth in transmigration areas: Minister

Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsyasaidthe creative economy is becoming a new ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 11:11 am

RI allocates Rp5.9 trillion for MagangHub and vocational training

The Indonesian government has allocated an additional budget of Rp5.9 trillion (US$317 million) in strengthening the ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 9:51 am

Bekraf-BRIN partner to drive research-based creative economy

Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) and the National Research and Innovation ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 9:17 am

Indonesia reaffirms sustainable forest management commitment in ASEAN

Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its leadership in sustainable forest management at the 21st ASEAN ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:48 am

Indonesia, Japan deepen labor cooperation to develop skilled workers

Indonesia and Japan agreed to strengthen bilateral labor cooperation by advancing key worker mobility agreements and ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:43 am

Indonesia, Morocco strengthen cultural ties through music

The Indonesian government and the Kingdom of Morocco have strengthened their cultural diplomacy through a musical ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 8:20 am

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered security agencies to investigate after the Saudis alleged a similar attack on Monday.

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 7:03 am

Purbaya says he will follow Prabowo's lead on next BI Governor post

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that he will abide by President Prabowo Subianto's directives ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:43 am

RI, Cambodia discuss human trafficking and public sector reform

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many on Tuesday to discuss a ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:16 am

Indonesia assures markets of stability amid Bank Indonesia transition

The Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK) reassured markets that national financial and monetary policies will ...

Antara News 29 Jul 2026 6:08 am

12 keychain gadgets worth carrying every day (and why they're worth it)

We test dozens of gadgets each year - these are some of our favorite keychain accessories we're still using.

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 12:57 am

You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math

Apple Upgrade allows customers to lease their devices ahead of a future upgrade -- but does it make sense for you?

ZDNet 29 Jul 2026 12:10 am

How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think

Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let's break it down.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 10:50 pm

Indonesia aims to pass new Cooperatives Law this year

Indonesia aims to pass a new Cooperatives Bill this year to replace a 1992 law thatis no longer adequate for the ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 10:36 pm

Microsoft's new AI model beats Mythos on security benchmark

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 10:29 pm

APEC Roundtable highlight importance of data to drive growth

Ministers and senior representatives from APEC member economies highlighted the increasingly important role of data in ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 9:40 pm

How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 9:28 pm

Indonesia's processed tuna export receives 0 pct tariff from Japan

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries confirmed that processed Indonesian tuna and skipjack tuna products will ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 9:22 pm

Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too

One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. Here's how to check if you're affected.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 9:07 pm

Bali prosecutors seek 10 years for British national in cocaine case

Prosecutors from the Denpasar District Attorney's Office in Bali have demanded a 10-year jail term for British ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 8:33 pm

Indonesia, China to discuss housing technology cooperation

Indonesias Housing MinisterMaruarar Sirait said he will meet Chinas housing minister on Wednesday ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 8:32 pm

Indonesia operates Ro-Ro ships in border area, cuts logistics cost

The Natuna Transportation Office in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province said the government's roll-on/roll-off ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 8:26 pm

AMMAN promotes school-based waste management in West Sumbawa

PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN) is promoting environmental education and waste management through its School ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 8:16 pm

Did ransomware attacks really decline? Here are your business' 4 best defenses

Did it look like the ransomware threat was receding last year? New research suggests it was more of a reshuffle - and recommends renewed vigilance.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 7:51 pm

I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect

Sonos's software comeback is nearly complete, with small but mighty fixes. Here's everything you need to know.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 7:30 pm

Why Apple's iOS 26.6 is worth installing (it's not just for the 91 security fixes)

The latest update preps your phone for the new and improved Siri AI set to debut with iOS 27.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 7:29 pm

Siloam expands oncology services through integrated care approach

Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village is strengthening oncology services through integrated care involving multidisciplinary ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 7:17 pm

Token-maxing is an AI cost sink - how to use agents without busting your budget

Professionals are burning through tokens, but smart business leaders are finding ways to balance costs and value creation.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesia steps up El Ninopreparations to protect food supply

Indonesia has stepped up measures to mitigate El Nino risks, drawing on previous experience as the government seeks to ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

Kadin seeks to deepen Indonesia-Switzerland business relations

Indonesias Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is exploring avenues to step up economic cooperation with ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Indonesia encourages job seekers to embrace career growth in MSMEs

Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor emphasized that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are now a key ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 6:24 pm

How much RAM does your phone really need in 2026?

Manufacturers keep putting more and more memory into new phones, and we're the ones paying for it.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 5:51 pm

Indonesia, Australia partner on modern irrigation in Kalimantan

Indonesia is strengthening agricultural cooperation with Australia to develop modern irrigation in the Dadahup ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:47 pm

AIO Launcher is one of the coolest minimal Android launchers I've used - and it's free

A minimal Android launcher can simplify your phone interactions, but simple doesn't have to mean boring.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 5:46 pm

My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far

Microsoft's Windows 11 insider builds let you preview and try upcoming new features and settings. Here are my five favorites this year so far and how you can check them out.

ZDNet 28 Jul 2026 5:44 pm

Seoul forum: Indonesia seeks more South Korean industrial capital

The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul is encouraging high-quality South Korean investment in Indonesia's priority sectors ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:33 pm

Indonesia plans incentives for green industrial estates

Ministry of Industry is preparing fiscal incentives and special facilities for industrial estates that transform into ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia imports Russian oil to bolster energy security: Bahlil

Indonesia is importing oil from Russia under a government-to-government (G2G) cooperation scheme in an effort to ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:31 pm

Indonesia backs Chelsea, AC Milan match in Jakarta

Indonesia will support the preseason match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Jakartas Gelora Bung Karno Main ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:29 pm

Japan earthquake LIVE updates: Govt. sets up task force to assess possible damage, prepare rescue operations, says PM Takaichi

A considerable number of people have died in a shopping mall damaged by a major earthquake on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) in southwestern Japan, broadcaster TBS said

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 5:17 pm

Manpower Ministry partners with Microsoft, GreatNusa on AI jobs

Indonesias Manpower Ministry is partnering with Microsoft, Binus University and GreatNusa to expand AI-based job ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 5:12 pm

Zelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Lindsey Grahams funeral

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet at the White House ahead of Sen. Lindsey Grahams funeral

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesia, US conduct bomb disposal training in Guam

Seven Indonesian Air Force personnel completed a four-day bomb disposal training program with USPacific Air ...

Antara News 28 Jul 2026 4:36 pm