David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Automakers like General Motors (GM) are sharing customers’ detailed driving behavior data with insurance companies, which can lead to higher premiums for some drivers. According to a March report from The New York Times, the practice fuels concerns over privacy and consent in the IoT world. After that report… Continue reading Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company
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The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,200 off
Kerry Wan/ZDNET What’s the deal? Amazon is currently discounting up to $2,200 off the QN90C Neo QLED model. The 55-inch model I tested can be had for just $1,498 ($500 off). ZDNET’s key takeaways While it’s no longer the latest QLED model from Samsung, the QN90C is still a formidable TV in 2024, with fantastic… Continue reading The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,200 off
What are virtual cards and when should you use them?
Getty Images/Oscar Wong Let’s be real, sometimes suspicious online websites have the best deals or the items we need. When you feel hesitant about entering your card information, you could benefit from using a virtual card — not to be confused with a digital wallet. Also: Is Temu legit? Everything to know before you place… Continue reading What are virtual cards and when should you use them?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the best portable power stations you can buy, and it’s on sale
Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery What’s the deal? Right now, you can save a huge $370 when you buy the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 on Amazon, bringing it down to just $629, a massive 37% off. Want a bundle that comes with a 200W solar panel? Now you can save even more and get… Continue reading The Jackery Explorer 1000 is one of the best portable power stations you can buy, and it’s on sale
Why you’ll need a VPN for the Vision Pro (and other XR headsets)
Screenshot by David Gewirtz/ZDNET Before you think I’m being weirdly paranoid, or one of those people who demands a VPN on everything, think again. There is a very compelling use case for VPNs on mixed-reality headsets. Also: 10 reasons the Apple Vision Pro is secretly brilliant In this article, I’ll talk about that use case —… Continue reading Why you’ll need a VPN for the Vision Pro (and other XR headsets)
Meta unveils second-gen AI training and inference chip
Meta’s MTIA v2 doubles the amount of on-chip memory to triple performance on AI tasks. Meta Meta has unveiled its second-generation “training and inference accelerator” chip, or “MTIA”, nearly a year after the first version, and the company says its new part brings substantial performance improvements. Meta — as with other tech giants, such as Microsoft, Google,… Continue reading Meta unveils second-gen AI training and inference chip
Your Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card with this deal
Get a free $40 gift card with your new Costco membership now. StackSocial If you’re looking for ways to tighten up your budget without sacrificing the things you love, a Costco membership could be a game changer. A Costco Gold Star Membership can help you take quality and savings to a whole new level. Right… Continue reading Your Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card with this deal
How to send and receive iMessages on Windows
Jason Cipriani/ZDNET If you’re an iPhone user with a Windows PC, Microsoft has a feature that allows you to send and receive iMessages directly from your PC. You can also view your phone’s notifications and place or receive calls. Also: Windows 11 FAQ: ZDNET’s upgrade guide and everything else you need to know Android users… Continue reading How to send and receive iMessages on Windows
United Airlines just gave tech companies a lesson in pleasing customers
Thierry Monasse / Getty Images Pleasing people isn’t always easy. It’s tempting to give them so much that they have to be moved by the sheer volume of your offering. Also: I tested the best Mint alternatives, and this is my new favorite money app The truth, though, is a little different. Finding one thing… Continue reading United Airlines just gave tech companies a lesson in pleasing customers
I tested the best Mint alternatives, and this is my new preferred money app
Richard Drury/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways I checked out Monarch Money, NerdWallet, Rocket Money, Quicken Simplifi, and YNAB, and Monarch Money, at $99 a year, is my top pick. Pros: Easy to set up, with powerful tools for analyzing your finances and building a budget. Cons: The most expensive personal financial program. I spent my… Continue reading I tested the best Mint alternatives, and this is my new preferred money app