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AI scholar Gary Marcus makes a strong case for an AI regulatory agency

Alexander Sikov/Getty Images Scholar Gary Marcus has become a kind of Poet Laureate on the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI), chronicling in numerous books and articles how the technology often comes up short and is less impressive than the average individual believes.  When, five years ago, Marcus wrote about the technical shortcomings of AI, in Rebooting… Continue reading AI scholar Gary Marcus makes a strong case for an AI regulatory agency

OpenAI and Common Sense Media launch free AI training for educators

Zen Rial/Getty Images Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and other assistants have the potential to improve teachers’ workloads, especially when it comes to lesson planning, grading, and personalized learning materials. However, knowing best practices is crucial to get the most out of the tech — and this new free AI course is meant to teach just… Continue reading OpenAI and Common Sense Media launch free AI training for educators

Kirk and Spock reunite: AI gives us the Star Trek farewell we always wanted

Screenshot by Jason Perlow/ZDNET For decades, the friendship between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock symbolized Star Trek’s core message of unity and hope. But for fans like me, their story felt unfinished — until now. As a lifelong Star Trek fan, I have always cherished the bond between Kirk and Spock. Their friendship was the… Continue reading Kirk and Spock reunite: AI gives us the Star Trek farewell we always wanted

One of the most reliable power banks I’ve tested can even inflate car tires (and get 50% off in this Black Friday deal)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for $40, which is 50% off the regular price. ZDNET’s key takeaways The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for $80. It’s portable, has an excellent runtime, and is very powerful and easy to use. The supplied hose is a bit on the… Continue reading One of the most reliable power banks I’ve tested can even inflate car tires (and get 50% off in this Black Friday deal)

I recommend this $60 anti-spy camera finder and bug detector to anyone traveling (get 38% off in this Back Froday deal!)

Three-in-one anti-spy camera finder and bug detector. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Get 38% off the K18 Hidden Camera Detector at Amazon in this limited time deal.  As cameras and listening devices have become smaller and more affordable, there’s a growing fear that this technology could be used to spy on us and our families.… Continue reading I recommend this $60 anti-spy camera finder and bug detector to anyone traveling (get 38% off in this Back Froday deal!)

This thermal camera is my new favorite smartphone accessory (and it’s $50 off)

ZDNET’s key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of thermal cameras. They are cool and give you a view… Continue reading This thermal camera is my new favorite smartphone accessory (and it’s $50 off)

I can’t recommend this rugged power station enough to drone users — now with $340 off for Black Friday!

The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? There’s currently a $340 coupon on Amazon for the DJI Power 1000 power station. ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station is available on Amazon for $799 on Amazon.  It’s a powerful, premium quality power station that’s built to satisfy… Continue reading I can’t recommend this rugged power station enough to drone users — now with $340 off for Black Friday!

Give your iPhone 16 thermal camera superpowers with this gadget

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Grab the Topdon TC002C from Amazon for 23% off, bringing the price down to $229 in this limited time deal. ZDNET’s key takeaways Topdon TC002C available from Amazon for $299. Solid, accurate, reliable thermal camera for the iPhone 16 or iPhone 15m and USB-C equipped iPads. Does not work with Android.… Continue reading Give your iPhone 16 thermal camera superpowers with this gadget

I tested the new Eero Outdoor 7, and it’s a smart home system worth splurging for

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eero Outdoor 7 is an exterior Wi-Fi 7 router available for $400. This Eero is built for outdoor environments with an IP66 rating, up to 15,000 square feet of outdoor coverage, and Wi-Fi 7 support. Unlike the Eero Max 7, the Eero Outdoor 7 is dual-band, not tri-band; its Power over… Continue reading I tested the new Eero Outdoor 7, and it’s a smart home system worth splurging for