Shutterstock NYU Professor Emeritus Gary Marcus, a frequent critic of the hype that surrounds artificial intelligence, recently sat down with ZDNET to offer a rebuttal to remarks by Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, in a ZDNET interview with LeCun in September. LeCun had cast doubt on Marcus’ argument in favor of symbol manipulation as a… Continue reading AI critic Gary Marcus: Meta’s LeCun is finally coming around to the things I said years ago
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Taco Bell just tried to excite customers with a new kind of drive-thru
Will this work? Rendering by ChargeNet/Diversified Restaurant Group If there are words in a press release that really, truly motivate, among them are words like “revolutionary,” “killer,” and “first.” more Technically Incorrect Each time I see those appear in my email inbox — or anywhere where finer press releases hang out — I leap to… Continue reading Taco Bell just tried to excite customers with a new kind of drive-thru
Don’t waste your money on these Apple products: October 2022 edition
Getty Images Apple has been busy updating most of its best-sellers — everything from the iPhone, to the AirPods Pro, to the Apple Watch, to the iPad and iPad Pro. So much new stuff to get excited over, ready to empty your wallet. That said, there are still Apple products that you should avoid, either… Continue reading Don’t waste your money on these Apple products: October 2022 edition
Fiido L3 e-bike review: Comfortable city commuting for a week on a single charge
Pros Solid, high-quality fit and finish Folds to fit in a trunk or closet Very long battery life Extremely comfortable saddle Lights, fenders, and a cargo rack Cons Heavy for a small bike Small, basic display When the folks at Fiido first reached out to me about reviewing the L3 e-bike, I chuckled and thought… Continue reading Fiido L3 e-bike review: Comfortable city commuting for a week on a single charge
The Huffy Oslo folding e-bike is 70% today only
As someone who uses an electric scooter to get around town, I can attest that an electric means of commuting makes my life much easier (and saves me cash on gas). However, if you’re looking for something more robust than an electric scooter, take a look at the Huffy Oslo folding electric bike. At a… Continue reading The Huffy Oslo folding e-bike is 70% today only
Southwest Airlines has a new idea for customers. Some are already angry about it
It has the love. But does it have the power? Southwest Airlines/Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk The horrid times are over. The torrid times, too. As we lurch toward the end of the year, everything looks brighter. Well, except for the threat of recession and complete social and political dissolution. But let’s not worry about that.… Continue reading Southwest Airlines has a new idea for customers. Some are already angry about it
Verizon, Razer unveil ‘world’s first 5G gaming device’
The Razer Edge handheld. Razer ZDNET Recommends Razer’s annual RazerCon event is a launch showcase for the latest products coming to the company’s gaming and streaming customers. This year’s event included the debut of its highly touted 5G gaming handheld, which it’s releasing in close collaboration with Verizon. It also showed off a slew of… Continue reading Verizon, Razer unveil ‘world’s first 5G gaming device’
The 4 best VPN services for Android in 2022
Android OS doesn’t just run on Android phones and tablets. It also functions inside newer Chromebooks, and now also — improbably, but in a fully-supported way — Windows 11 devices, and even Intel-based Windows 11 computers. ZDNET Recommends Because Android functions on a variety of devices, Android VPN implementations are particularly interesting. If you want… Continue reading The 4 best VPN services for Android in 2022
These $149 earbuds solved my biggest problem with Apple’s AirPods
Pros Earbuds are comfortable to wear Allows for seamless multi-device switching and connectivity Excellent microphone quality for the price Cons Heavily reliant on the app for listening and health insights Custom HearID is not the most reliable Stress insights can seem directionless With easy connectivity, a comfortable design, and heart rate tracking, the Liberty 4… Continue reading These $149 earbuds solved my biggest problem with Apple’s AirPods
How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course
Shutterstock A recent KMPG survey of 1,000 technology executives finds a growing emphasis on customer experience in their planning. Close to 46% of respondents indicate CX as the primary goal for investing in enterprise technology. This means a growing emphasis on direct involvement with CX for technology teams. Special Feature This growing role of tech… Continue reading How technology teams keep America’s largest bank on a digital course