Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Looking for a text-to-speech reader that can add some personality and pizzazz to its voice? ElevenLabs is expanding its Reader app across the world with support for 32 different languages. Handling anything from a PDF to an article to a novel, the app can read aloud to you in hundreds of… Continue reading ElevenLabs’ Reader app can read anything aloud to you – now in 32 languages – for free
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Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank
Solar-powered power banks are common, but are they any good? In a word, no. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea — attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of… Continue reading Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank
California residents can add their driver’s license to Apple & Google Wallet. Here’s how
Artie Beaty/ZDNET If you’re a California resident, your digital wallet just got a little thicker. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that support for digital IDs will be rolling out in the coming weeks, meaning California residents can add their state IDs or California driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Also: Nvidia will train 100,000… Continue reading California residents can add their driver’s license to Apple & Google Wallet. Here’s how
Everything you need to prepare for hurricane season
Living close to the ocean has its many perks, but when summer transitions to fall, hurricane season threatens most homes. Beachfront properties are not the only ones at risk, as communities hundreds of miles away can be affected by the same storm. As someone who has lived in three major hurricane-risk cities, I’ve undergone my… Continue reading Everything you need to prepare for hurricane season
Apple expanding iPhone’s NFC to third-party apps – all the ways that benefits you
iOS 18 on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple is broadening the reach of NFC on the iPhone by opening the technology to third-party apps. Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer contactless transactions from their own apps separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, the company said today. Tapping into… Continue reading Apple expanding iPhone’s NFC to third-party apps – all the ways that benefits you
Google Wallet now lets you make digital passes for anything – here’s how to try it
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Your Google Wallet is about to get significantly bigger. Google, after announcing the “Everything Else” feature at its I/O developer conference in May, is now giving this Wallet option a wide rollout. Instead of limiting you to payment cards, transit passes, loyalty cards, and certain state driver’s licenses, Google Wallet now lets you… Continue reading Google Wallet now lets you make digital passes for anything – here’s how to try it
Welcome to the AI revolution: From horsepower to manpower to machine-power
gremlin/Getty images Before the invention of the internal combustion engine and the harnessing of electricity, humans weren’t the only members of the global workforce. Until the mid-20th century, horses were employed in the tens of millions across industries. In the USA alone their numbers reached 24 million, about as many as there are humans currently… Continue reading Welcome to the AI revolution: From horsepower to manpower to machine-power
This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks – and it’s 41% off right now
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus power station Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon right now, down from its usual price of $2,199 — that’s 41% off. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended If you see the sun on a regular basis, then solar generators are the… Continue reading This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks – and it’s 41% off right now
Nvidia will train 100,000 California residents on AI in a first-of-its-kind partnership
Rattankun Thongbun/Getty Images The state of California is pairing up with Nvidia for a first-of-its-kind AI training program. As a release from the office of Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday explained, the program is designed to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and access to advanced hardware. The initiative focuses on three things: Training students, educators, and workers … Continue reading Nvidia will train 100,000 California residents on AI in a first-of-its-kind partnership
This tiny accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers. Here’s how to use it
The InfiRay P2 Pro. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’m a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome Ulefone Power Armor 18T. I also understand that some people just don’t want to have to swap out their smartphones to get access to this useful superpower. Also: How I use this Android phone… Continue reading This tiny accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers. Here’s how to use it