JBL Harman is adding three new speakers to its JBL Authentics series, the 200, 300, and 500 models. But even if the vintage aesthetics are sure to catch anyone’s eye, the inside is what matters: This is the first smart speaker to combine both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for users to access simultaneously. This… Continue reading The first smart speaker to combine Alexa and Google interchangeably is here
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These are the last light stands you’ll ever need
The Manfrotto tightening mechanism will never let you down. Jack Wallen/ZDNET I do a lot of film work. Most of that is in my basement studio, but every so often, I have to venture beyond that and film in different locations in the house or go beyond the confines of our humble abode. When a… Continue reading These are the last light stands you’ll ever need
Could you soon be running AI tasks right on your iPhone? MediaTek says yes
d3sign/Getty Images Generative AI, one of the hottest growing technologies, is used by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard for chat and by image generation systems such as Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. Still, it has certain limitations because these tools require the use of cloud-based data centers with hundreds of GPUs to perform the computing processes… Continue reading Could you soon be running AI tasks right on your iPhone? MediaTek says yes
The best Windows laptops of 2023: Expert reviewed
Panasonic Toughbook 40 tech Specs: Operating System: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro (downgrade option) | CPU: Intel Core i5-1145G7 vPro, Core i7-1185G7 vPro | GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics • AMD Radeon Pro W6300M | RAM: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | Camera: 5MP + IR + privacy cover | Battery: 6500mAh (18h, 36h with 2nd battery) | Dimensions: 354mm x 301mm x 54.4mm | Weight: from 7.4lbs If you need a laptop to brave all… Continue reading The best Windows laptops of 2023: Expert reviewed
What to do when your mousing wrist hurts
pukkato/Getty Images On Tuesday morning, I woke up to a tremendous amount of pain in my wrist. Technically, it was where the flexor carpi radialis muscle meets my wrist, but regardless of the medical terminology, it frickin’ hurt! This was not an entirely new sensation. If you use computers, you’re most likely familiar with the… Continue reading What to do when your mousing wrist hurts
I’ve tested hundreds of phone cases. Here’s why the Everyday Case is my favorite
Matthew MillerZDNET I previously evaluated several mobile accessories from Peak Design and since then the company has expanded its collection. The company’s Everyday case has been mounted on my iPhone 13 Pro Max for 20 months and Peak Design cases now secure a Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7. Also: The best Google Pixel 7a phone… Continue reading I’ve tested hundreds of phone cases. Here’s why the Everyday Case is my favorite
Google is reportedly working on a Continuity-like feature for Android
Getty Images/Tsikhan Kuprevich One big selling point for Apple in the “Android vs. Apple” debate is the ease with which Apple devices all link together. Whether it’s a feature like Sidecar, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, or even call continuity, it’s a pretty seamless ecosystem. Apple could be losing a little ground in the fight though, as… Continue reading Google is reportedly working on a Continuity-like feature for Android
Is a ‘water-resistant’ power station too good to be true? I tested one to find out
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Over the past few years, I’ve tested a lot of power stations. Big ones, small ones, some so big they need chunky wheels and big handles to move them. But one consistency has been that I’ve kept them away from water. The problem is, there’s quite a bit of water in the outdoors:… Continue reading Is a ‘water-resistant’ power station too good to be true? I tested one to find out
Samsung’s QN90C TV gets a lot right, but this hidden gaming feature sold me on it
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Since being introduced in 2021, Samsung’s Neo QLED series of televisions has ranked high in its class, setting the benchmark for display quality and features. And with this year’s offering, the QN90C, it may just be at the top. Also: I watched Avatar on Samsung’s S95C OLED and it spoiled every other TV for… Continue reading Samsung’s QN90C TV gets a lot right, but this hidden gaming feature sold me on it
Do you have a satellite communication device yet? It could save your life
Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 Jason Cipriani/ZDNET It’s something that’s drilled into us at a very early age. If there’s an emergency, we should pick up the phone and dial 911 (or whatever the emergency number is in our country) and where we’ll quickly be connected to the calm, comforting voice of… Continue reading Do you have a satellite communication device yet? It could save your life