2023-09-23 09:00:26 www.zdnet.com Maria Diaz/ZDNET At its devices event in Arlington, Virginia this week, Amazon dropped the details on its latest Wi-Fi device, the Eero Max 7 – a router, repeater, and range extender in one. With …
How to turn on 80% charging limit on the iPhone 15 to save battery health
2023-09-22 13:03:00 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET The iPhone 15 series is officially available, and whether you already have a device in hand or are anxiously waiting for one, a recent feature discovery should be at the top …
5 new creator tools YouTube just unveiled, including an AI video generator
2023-09-22 14:44:43 www.zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Many social media platforms like TikTok are taking precautions to limit the proliferation of AI-generated content. YouTube, however, is facilitating the creation of AI content on its platform by adding a …
GitHub’s AI-powered coding assistant moves to public beta. How to access it
2023-09-22 13:16:43 www.zdnet.com GitHub Although generative AI tools can perform many tasks well, there has been a significant interest in their coding abilities since they can perform tasks that take people years to learn within seconds. …
Cisco to buy Splunk in $28B bid to secure enterprises in AI era
2023-09-21 16:24:00 www.zdnet.com Bloomberg/Contributor/Getty Images Cisco has announced plans to acquire data analytics vendor, Splunk, as it looks to offer enterprises deeper visibility and threat detection capabilities amid the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Estimated …
I went hands-on with Microsoft’s new AI features, and these 5 are the most useful
2023-09-21 17:30:45 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET At Microsoft’s annual fall event, the company unveiled major AI products such as Copilot, an updated Windows 11, and Microsoft 365 Chat that are all capable of doing many different tasks, …
Ecovacs announced a new robot vacuum that squares up to the competition
2023-09-21 11:20:00 www.zdnet.com Ecovacs Ecovacs just announced the launch of the Deebot X2 Omni, a powerful all-in-one robot vacuum and mop that features a self-emptying dustbin, self-washing mops, AI-powered object avoidance, 8,000Pa of suction, and a …
OpenAI beefs up its image generating AI tool with DALL-E 3
2023-09-21 10:55:38 www.zdnet.com OpenAI OpenAI has unveiled the next generation of its image creation tool. Known as DALL-E 3, the new version is designed to better understand your text descriptions to create more precise and faithful …
The September Android update rolls out for Pixel phones – with critical security patches
2023-09-20 12:45:47 www.zdnet.com Pixel phone users (of which I have been one since the Pixel 1) are lucky because they receive Android security patches before anyone else. These security patches are released monthly and although they …
Amazon unveils Echo Hub to help you better control your smart home
2023-09-20 13:03:00 www.zdnet.com Maria Diaz/ZDNET The more smart home devices you add to your house, the more challenging it becomes to manage them all. Now, Amazon is introducing its own hub designed as a central way …
Amazon says new Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi device will let you download a 4K movie in seconds
2023-09-20 13:24:37 www.zdnet.com Amazon/ZDNET At its devices event in Arlington, Virginia today, Amazon dropped the details on its latest Wi-Fi device, the Eero Max 7 – a router, repeater, and range extender in one. With wireless speeds …
My two favorite ChatGPT Plus plugins and the remarkable things I can do with them
2023-09-20 14:02:52 www.zdnet.com JannHuizenga/Getty Images When I checked this morning, the ChatGPT Plus plugin store had 119 pages of plugins. With eight plugins per page, that brings us to 952 plugins. Clearly, folks have extended ChatGPT …
OpenAI is building a red teaming network to tackle AI safety – and you can apply
2023-09-20 16:21:17 www.zdnet.com OpenAI OpenAI’s ChatGPT has accumulated over 100 million users globally, highlighting both the positive use cases for AI and the need for more regulation. OpenAI is now putting together a team to help …
Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know
2023-09-20 14:12:00 www.zdnet.com The Workspaces overview on the Pop!_OS Linux desktop gives you a good idea of how fantastic the Linux workflow can be. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Linux might not be on the mind of …
Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV products with generative AI features. Here’s what’s new
2023-09-20 12:00:00 www.zdnet.com Amazon Amazon’s Devices and Services event is in full swing at the company’s newest headquarters in Virginia, and some of the biggest updates went straight to the company’s Fire TV line. Today, the …
I recommend this 4K portable monitor to just about every type of user (including gamers)
2023-09-20 10:02:00 www.zdnet.com This 14.5-inch monitor makes for a great external display attached to my Nintendo Switch. Jack Wallen/ZDNET I’ve reviewed a lot of monitors over the years. Most often the review consists of me connecting …
Get a $50 aloSIM mobile data plan for $22 right now
2023-09-20 07:00:25 www.zdnet.com Get a $50 aloSIM Mobile Data Traveler lifetime eSIM plan for only $22 right now. StackSocial Traveling can be costly, especially when it comes to figuring out how to stay connected with a …
Purism’s new 11-inch Linux tablet runs a full desktop version of PureOS
2023-09-19 16:12:47 www.zdnet.com Purism Purism has become quite a force in creating Linux phones, laptops, desktops, servers, and now tablets. With the release of the Librem 11, consumers can now purchase a tablet with a full-blown …
This rugged hard case is perfect for lugging your costly camera and other tech around
2023-09-19 16:41:25 www.zdnet.com The Eylar case holds my Z Cam E2-F6 camera perfectly. Jack Wallen/ZDNET When you’ve invested a couple of thousand dollars into a camera, toting it around in a backpack or other soft case …
Microsoft adds two huge photo editing features to MS Paint
2023-09-19 11:37:27 www.zdnet.com Anadolu Agency/Contributor/Getty Images In what’s sure to bring a wave of nostalgia, everyone’s favorite image editor from the 1990s is back in the news. As part of an update for Windows Insiders, Microsoft …
Less typing, fewer mistakes: How Gmail Snippets can save you time and effort
2023-09-19 11:57:56 www.zdnet.com sdominick/Getty Images Do you regularly have to type emails that include the same content over and over? You might have steps for a process, legalese, different email signatures, or other bits of boilerplate …
WatchOS 10 changes how you find your iPhone with Apple Watch, and I don’t like it
2023-09-19 10:41:11 www.zdnet.com The WatchOS Control Center is home to some of my favorite features Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET If you’ve woken up to find WatchOS 10 installed on your Apple Watch, get ready for some changes. One …
ChatGPT-supported Bing Chat is now available in Microsoft Launcher
2023-09-18 10:50:00 www.zdnet.com Maria Diaz/ZDNET Microsoft unveiled its Launcher application in 2017 to enable users to bring the Microsoft interface to their Android phones’ home screen experience. Now, Launcher is getting an update that will incorporate …
How to update every Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, more)
2023-09-18 12:07:00 www.zdnet.com Jason Hiner/ZDNET After months of beta testing, Apple today is rolling out the latest software versions to the public, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, TvOS 17, and WatchOS 10. MacOS Sonoma will be …
Your Apple device may be eligible for a major software update. How to check and download
2023-09-18 14:31:00 www.zdnet.com Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple has officially kicked off this year’s new OS versions for its core products. As of today at 10 am PT and 1 pm ET, the company has released iOS 17, …
This Samsung T5 SSD camera mount is a must-have accessory for content creators
2023-09-18 15:11:00 www.zdnet.com The Smallrig T5 mount fits my Z Cam E2-F6 cage perfectly. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Anyone who’s ever done anything with film knows the Smallrig name. The company makes gadgets for just about anything you …
Dell’s 16-inch Inspiron is a big-screen laptop done well, and it’s cheaper than you think
2023-09-18 15:48:00 www.zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Let me ask you a question: When you shop for a new laptop, which feature is the most important to you? What do you look for above everything else? I wager …
Worried about iPhone 12 radiation? Here’s what you need to know
2023-09-18 14:43:49 www.zdnet.com Patrick Holland/CNET You might have heard the news about how the iPhone 12 has been banned in France because of “radiation” concerns. Before we go any further, let’s clarify the word radiation. Here, …
Want the fastest iPhone? Choose this model on this network
2023-09-18 12:41:51 www.zdnet.com The iPhone 15 Pro Max is shown in Titanium White. Jason Hiner/ZDNET The new iPhone 15 Pro is barely ready to ship to customers, yet one firm has already compared speed test results …
iOS 17: The most impactful new iPhone features are also the ones you’ll notice the least
2023-09-18 09:46:58 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET For Apple users, this month is all about the iPhone, whether you’re buying a new iPhone 15 or upgrading an older model with iOS 17, which officially rolls out today. Also: One …
Mastering the iPhone 15 Pro camera: Here’s what Apple’s marketing terms actually mean
2023-09-17 07:30:25 www.zdnet.com Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple put a lot of its focus on the professional camera features in the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max during this week’s launch event. In fact, Apple dropped so many concepts, …
One subtle (but important) reason to buy the iPhone 15 Pro instead of the iPhone 14 Pro
2023-09-16 08:00:36 www.zdnet.com Jason Hiner/ZDNET There’s no quicker way for your iPhone fun to come to an end than for it to fall out of a pocket and take a big bite of the dirt sandwich …
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership for just $25
2023-09-16 06:00:26 www.zdnet.com Get 50% off a Sam’s Club membership with this deal. StackSocial It’s back to school season, which means one thing: shopping. Whether it’s snacks, clothing, electronics, or school and cleaning supplies, finding it …
Last chance: Get Windows 11 Pro on three devices for just $30
2023-09-15 15:47:48 www.zdnet.com Upgrade up to three computers with Windows 11 Pro for just $30 right now. StackSocial You’re likely familiar with the age-old tricks for getting your PC to run quicker, like deleting old programs …
These 5 new Amazon features make finding the products you need even easier
2023-09-15 10:09:01 www.zdnet.com Amazon Amazon is a one-stop shop for all your shopping needs. Listing over 12 million products, the website can sometimes be challenging to find exactly what you need. Amazon added new features to help …
OpenSUSE seeks a Leap replacement, but will distro community rise to the challenge?
2023-09-14 12:33:05 www.zdnet.com SrdjanPav/Getty Images OpenSUSE, SUSE‘s community Linux distribution family, is at a crossroads. With SUSE transitioning from its traditional enterprise distribution to its Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP) container approach, openSUSE Leap‘s stable base is …
Stability AI just unveiled a text-to-music generator, and you can try it. Here’s how
2023-09-14 13:55:59 www.zdnet.com fotografstockholm/Getty Images AI chatbots and image generators are all the craze, and soon, AI audio generators may join that list. On Wednesday, Stability AI released Stable Audio, which uses generative AI techniques to …
The real-time revolution is here, but it’s unevenly distributed
2023-09-14 14:16:31 www.zdnet.com Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images If you listen to enough conference talks, vendor pitches, and analyst pronouncements, you can be forgiven for assuming every organization on the planet now can sense and respond, in real …
How to use the iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action Button to do just about anything
2023-09-14 12:40:11 www.zdnet.com June Wan/ZDNET Apple’s Wonderlust event saw the unveiling of many things, but a new iPhone feature received all the applause when it was introduced to members of the press in Steve Jobs Theater. No, I’m …