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

LG goes gaga for AI and even unveils a product or two at CES 2024

LG/ZDNET LG kicked off the first media day of CES 2024 with a presentation focused on the company’s shift from a consumer electronics vendor to what CEO William Cho called a “Smart Life Solution” company. In other words, LG will be focusing more on AI integration for its appliances, mobile devices, and EV software.  Also:… Continue reading LG goes gaga for AI and even unveils a product or two at CES 2024

Agile Intelligence: AI gives tech and business collaboration a much-needed boost

pixdeluxe/Getty Images The Agile movement — which encourages close, iterative work between technology and business teams — is taking an intriguing turn. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the promise to step in, help keep everyone in sync, and free up developers and IT professionals, so they can spend more time running the business.  The impact of… Continue reading Agile Intelligence: AI gives tech and business collaboration a much-needed boost