YaroslavKryuchka/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways AI-based coding tools won’t be able to compete with the LLM giants. Observability is one possible way to differentiate the tools. Some startups will get acquired, others will go out of business. Silicon Valley has spent billions of dollars funding startups… Continue reading Why AI coding tools like Cursor and Replit are doomed – and what comes next
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I wore 5 different headphones across 8 flights – here’s how each pair won (and lost)
Jada Jones/ZDNET To me, there’s no better way to spend several hours of my time than in a packed airplane, squished next to strangers, 30,000 feet in the air, traversing through time and space. I hate flying (in case you didn’t pick up the sarcasm) so a solid pair of headphones to watch hours of… Continue reading I wore 5 different headphones across 8 flights – here’s how each pair won (and lost)
Magic Leap and Google showcase what’s next for AI smart glasses
Magic Leap Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Magic Leap extended its partnership with Google. The companies showed a prototype of AR/AI smart glasses. The collaboration merges strong features from each company. Magic Leap plans to bring its over 15 years of experience in the AR space to the booming AI… Continue reading Magic Leap and Google showcase what’s next for AI smart glasses
I found 3 AI content detectors that identify AI text 100% of the time – and an even better option
Naron Purba/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Using an AI to do your writing is plagiarism. Services marketed as AI content detectors are a mixed bag. Our tests show chatbots perform as well as or better than standalone tools. How hard is… Continue reading I found 3 AI content detectors that identify AI text 100% of the time – and an even better option
This $25 USB-C cable might be the only one you’ll ever need – here’s why
Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Gone are the days of most new tech items coming with a complete charging setup. Apple stopped giving out wall adapters with its new products, and other brands, like Amazon, sneakily bundle them to make you feel like you’re really getting a bargain — like… Continue reading This $25 USB-C cable might be the only one you’ll ever need – here’s why
Finally, a pair of clip-on earbuds with enough bass to fuel my workouts
Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds are available on Aliexpress for just under $170 The XC1 earbuds are clip-ons that produce more bass than most earbuds in this form-factor The XC1 earbuds tend to sell out quickly, so grab a pair when you can. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a… Continue reading Finally, a pair of clip-on earbuds with enough bass to fuel my workouts
Try this new Linux security threat scanner to keep your system safe – you’ll thank me
Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways If you share files on Linux, you should consider an AV tool. If you happen upon questionable URLs, you can scan them first. Lenspect is a free Linux tool for both of those purposes. Linux, in and of itself, doesn’t require anti-virus or anti-malware.… Continue reading Try this new Linux security threat scanner to keep your system safe – you’ll thank me
I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week – and found 9 big problems
ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways Jack Wallen spends a week using Windows 11. During this experiment, he experienced a whole gamut of issues. In the end, it made him appreciate Linux all the more. “Why do people willingly use Windows?” Less than one hour into my… Continue reading I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week – and found 9 big problems
I stock my toolkit with these 10 DIY gadgets (and they’re all I need)
Show more (5 items) I’m definitely a hoarder, I mean, collector, of tools. Just this morning I was performing surgery on my 3D printer to allow it to print in four colors, and I had to think about which set — out of my 12 sets — of screwdrivers I was going to use. What… Continue reading I stock my toolkit with these 10 DIY gadgets (and they’re all I need)
Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen
Vertigo3d/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Most businesses expect AI will cause profound internal changes. Few of them, however, know how to get from A to B. Businesses continue to struggle with implementing AI. The growing use of AI in the workplace has been… Continue reading Everyone thinks AI will transform their business – but only 13% are making it happen