Google suddenly raised my monthly Workspace Enterprise fee by 38%

jokerpro/Getty Images It was a fairly quiet morning. Then, suddenly, an email came in, and I got a queasy feeling. It was from The Google Workspace Team. The subject was “IMPORTANT: Price change for zatz.com.” Zatz.com is the main domain on my Workspace Enterprise plan. Also: The other shoe finally dropped on my Google Enterprise… Continue reading Google suddenly raised my monthly Workspace Enterprise fee by 38%

Microsoft unveils a slew of Copilot updates, including Copilot Pro. Here’s what’s new

Microsoft Since Copilot’s initial launch, Microsoft’s chatbot has proven to be a worthy ChatGPT rival — and now a new wave of updates will close the gap between both chatbots even further.  Microsoft has announced the availability of Copilot Pro, a supercharged subscription version of Copilot, which is meant for power users who could benefit… Continue reading Microsoft unveils a slew of Copilot updates, including Copilot Pro. Here’s what’s new

Apple wants you to think wearing goggles is wonderful and I’m marveling

Harking back. Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET Oh, what’s $3,499 these days? Well, it’s not far off the average monthly wage in the US, so statisticians tell me. But let’s not quibble about the price right now. For we’re in the realm of the vast, important, deeply world-changing launch of the Apple Vision Pro. Also: The… Continue reading Apple wants you to think wearing goggles is wonderful and I’m marveling

5G is hot, but still getting a cool reception within enterprise walls

Remigiusz Gora/Getty Images 5G is now the standard choice for connecting mobile phones and devices around the globe. But it has been slow to catch on within the walls of enterprises that are working on connecting systems, devices, and machines. For the time being, 5G’s potential remains centered on connecting services and applications that cross… Continue reading 5G is hot, but still getting a cool reception within enterprise walls

Singapore’s guidelines to bolster mobile app security are optional – for now

Oscar Wong/Getty Images Singapore has released guidelines designed to help developers adopt the necessary security controls and best practices to better safeguard users against common malware and phishing attacks.  Called Safe App Standard, it offers a common benchmark that guides local developers on steps to take to enhance mobile app security, according to the Cyber… Continue reading Singapore’s guidelines to bolster mobile app security are optional – for now

The best extreme weather tech of 2024

With powerful storms wreaking havoc across the United States bringing with them severe thunderstorms, tornados, and torrential rain, authorities are warning people to prepare for power outages.  Winter is most definitely here.  Also: The brightest flashlights you can buy: Expert recommended Having the right gear can help you stay safe and stay in touch with the world… Continue reading The best extreme weather tech of 2024

Google Chrome is headed to your car, with more new Android Auto features riding shotgun

Google If you use Android Auto in your vehicle or you drive a vehicle with Android software built in, Google dropped some new features at CES 2024 that you’ll want to know about. Also: CES 2024: What’s Next in Tech First up, electric vehicle owners will soon have the ability to share their car’s battery information… Continue reading Google Chrome is headed to your car, with more new Android Auto features riding shotgun

Connected cars, powered by AI, will make up 95% of all vehicles on the road by 2030

Jackal Pan/Getty Images A survey of more than 2,000 car owners and lessors in the United States revealed that only a few drivers understand what a ‘connected car‘ is and what data is actually being collected, according to Salesforce research.  Also: LG goes gaga for AI and even unveils a product or two at CES… Continue reading Connected cars, powered by AI, will make up 95% of all vehicles on the road by 2030

I saw Samsung’s CES 2024 deluge of new TV tech and these 4 products impressed me

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The innovations happening in the TV space are making content more immersive to consume than ever and the world’s leading TV maker led the charge at CES 2024 with meaningful upgrades across its top devices, the launch of new product lines, and two first-in-the-world breakthroughs.   Also: CES 2024: What’s Next in Tech I… Continue reading I saw Samsung’s CES 2024 deluge of new TV tech and these 4 products impressed me