InfiRay NV2 automotive thermal camera. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways InfiRay NV2 automotive thermal camera is available from Amazon for $599. Great thermal camera, AI hazard detection works great, and the kit is easy to fit. No microSD card slot for recording. Modern cars are packed with high-tech features that have made them safer for… Continue reading How I gave my car AI-powered night vision superpowers (and why you should, too)
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Windows Update annoying? Here’s the fast fix
Oscar Wong/Getty Images One complaint about Windows is near the top of everyone’s list: updates. There are too many updates. They take too long to install. They sometimes fail in ways that cause additional problems. And they always pop up at the most inopportune time. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. You can… Continue reading Windows Update annoying? Here’s the fast fix
Best gadgets I saw at MWC 2024: Smart rings, concept phones, transparent laptops
Kerry Wan/ZDNET We’re at the final stretch of this year’s Mobile World Congress, with just about every briefing scheduled, keynote presented, and live demo delivered. (Obligatorily, tapas eaten.) Also: The best MWC products coming to the US this year Whether you’ve been keeping up with the week-long event or just catching up, see below my… Continue reading Best gadgets I saw at MWC 2024: Smart rings, concept phones, transparent laptops
Apple just killed its electric car project, shifting focus to generative AI
Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple is canceling one of its open secret projects — building an autonomous electric car, and shifting most of the 2,000 employees working on it to focus on generative AI efforts instead. The internal announcement was made by Apple COO Jeff Williams and an Apple vice president leading the electric car project, Kevin… Continue reading Apple just killed its electric car project, shifting focus to generative AI
Gemini Advanced failed these simple coding tests that ChatGPT aced. Here’s what it got wrong
shapecharge/Getty Images To the great sadness of Shakespeare punsters everywhere, Google has renamed Bard to Gemini. Google has also come out with a more capable, more advanced, more expensive version of Gemini called Gemini Advanced. Gemini and Gemini Advanced are roughly analogous to ChatGPT’s base model and the ChatGPT Plus service offered for an additional… Continue reading Gemini Advanced failed these simple coding tests that ChatGPT aced. Here’s what it got wrong
11 things you didn’t realize your Windows laptop’s Precision Touchpad can do
Oscar Wong/Getty Images The built-in pointing devices on Windows laptops were once a source of frustration. This 2011 article in ZDNET by James Kendrick made that point in colorful language: “Why do PC trackpads suck?” He wasn’t alone. Other reviewers of Windows laptops in that era had similar complaints. (In case you’re wondering: On a… Continue reading 11 things you didn’t realize your Windows laptop’s Precision Touchpad can do
7 exciting Android upgrades Google just announced at MWC 2024
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Tech companies often look to Mobile World Congress (MWC) as a launch point for their latest mobile innovations, hardware and software included. For Android users, Google is doing just that this week, announcing several new features to elevate its Android phones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and even Android Auto experience. Also: 3 reasons… Continue reading 7 exciting Android upgrades Google just announced at MWC 2024
Buy a Costco membership and get a free $20 gift card with this deal
Get a free $40 gift card with your new Costco membership now. StackSocial If you’re looking for ways to tighten up your budget without sacrificing the things you love, a Costco membership could be a game changer. A Costco Gold Star Membership can help you take quality and savings to a whole new level. Right… Continue reading Buy a Costco membership and get a free $20 gift card with this deal
Everything you need for smart home security
Your home should be your safe space, but sometimes, its safety is compromised. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, property crimes comprise over 85% of all crimes. And while that number is undoubtedly high, it’s important to note that homes that do not have any type of security system are 300% more likely to… Continue reading Everything you need for smart home security
Five reasons you should be using a MagSafe case
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET If you are an iPhone user who keeps hearing the term MagSafe, but you don’t know exactly how it would benefit you, don’t worry; not too long ago, I was in the same position. However, since converting to a MagSafe case, my entire phone experience has been optimized, and I am here to… Continue reading Five reasons you should be using a MagSafe case