AI has been rapidly finding industrial applications, such as the use of large language models to automate enterprise IT. Those applications may make the question of actual intelligence moot. Tiernan Ray/ZDNET The British mathematician Alan Turing wrote in 1950, “I propose to consider the question, ‘Can machines think?’” His inquiry framed the discussion for decades… Continue reading AI’s true goal may no longer be intelligence
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LG Electronics feels the brunt of weak consumer demand in third quarter earnings
LG Electronics recorded a profit increase for the third quarter this year but the company warned that it was an effective decline from the weak demand caused by the global economic slowdown. The South Korean electronics maker said its operating profit increased 25.1% year-on-year to 746.6 billion won. However, last year’s third quarter operating profit… Continue reading LG Electronics feels the brunt of weak consumer demand in third quarter earnings
Zectron e-bike first look: A week-long rider with a lot of potential
Pros Comfortable ride Minimal visible wires “Week-long” battery life Bright front and rear lights Cons Loud button sound Availablity remains limited It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which e-bike to purchase given how saturated the market is. Zectron’s new e-bike, launching first on Indiegogo, brings a unique folding frame design with an embedded… Continue reading Zectron e-bike first look: A week-long rider with a lot of potential
Your Android phone can notify you of an earthquake seconds before it happens. Here’s how
Image: Google If you live in an area prone to earthquakes, you’re probably used to feeling the earth shake without warning. But in recent years, technology has allowed governments and independent companies to create earthquake warning systems. These systems, like Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts System, can’t foresee an earthquake, as that technology doesn’t exist yet.… Continue reading Your Android phone can notify you of an earthquake seconds before it happens. Here’s how
You can buy ten pairs of these amazing earbuds for the price of Apple’s AirPods Pro
Soundcore by Anker Life P2 Mini earbuds Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like my AirPods Pro. I really do. They are the best earbuds that I’ve ever owned. But at $250, they are out of the reach of many people’s budgets. Not only that, but if you’re someone who’s prone to lose or break things, or maybe… Continue reading You can buy ten pairs of these amazing earbuds for the price of Apple’s AirPods Pro
Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon
The Bluetti AC200MAX. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Winter is coming. A time for storms and power outages. And it seems like blackouts are in the cards for us in the UK. What better time to invest in a battery power station, the modern answer to the noisy, smelly, dangerous gasoline generator. Think of a battery power station… Continue reading Winter is coming: This backup power station could come in handy soon
Remote work still has problems. Can Webex fix them?
Image: Getty Years after the pandemic forced knowledge workers to sign into their jobs from home, most CEOs are ready to bring people back into the office – even if their employees aren’t interested in returning. The result, said Cisco’s Jeetu Patel, is “there’s a lot of experimentation going on right now. Do you work… Continue reading Remote work still has problems. Can Webex fix them?
iOS 16.1 arrives: Here’s what new for your iPhone
Image: Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Apple has released iOS 16.1 for all iPhone owners and it brings a surprisingly large amount of changes and fixes to iOS 16, which only arrived in September. As Apple said last week, iOS 16.1 is available for all supported iPhone models. The update includes changes to iCloud Shared Photo Library, Live… Continue reading iOS 16.1 arrives: Here’s what new for your iPhone
How to negotiate: Five tips to help you work out a deal
Image: Yakobchuk Olena, Getty Images/iStockphoto Talented negotiators who can influence how decisions are made are more likely to be successful, says Harvard Business Review. For professionals looking to climb the career ladder, a strong set of negotiation skills will help ensure team members and businesses reach the right outcomes. Five experts suggest some great ways to boost… Continue reading How to negotiate: Five tips to help you work out a deal
The 5 best wireless car chargers of 2022
Your smartphone doesn’t just help you communicate via call and text — it also functions as a personal navigator and music player. But during road trips and long commute drives, you may quickly drain your phone’s battery, especially if you’re streaming audio, using maps, or chatting on the phone via Bluetooth. Keeping your phone charged… Continue reading The 5 best wireless car chargers of 2022