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

After three years without a case, this is my iPhone now

From a distance, it looks pretty, no? Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET I admit it’s been something of a crusade. Over here are companies making gloriously gorgeous phones and over there is the majority of the world putting cases on them to cover up their essential pulchritude. Please, I understand why you use a case. You fear you… Continue reading After three years without a case, this is my iPhone now

Get a one-year Costco membership for just $40 right now

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 Get a one-year Costco membership for just $40 right now

Samsung plans to extend its smart home tech to your Kia or Hyundai vehicle

Samsung If you’re a Kia or Hyundai owner, your car may soon get a little smarter. Thanks to a new partnership between Hyundai (which owns a portion of Kia) and Samsung, SmartThings connectivity will soon be available for certain vehicles.  At present, SmartThings operates much like other smart home hubs. You can set routines for devices… Continue reading Samsung plans to extend its smart home tech to your Kia or Hyundai vehicle

How I more than doubled my Bitcoin investment in 2023 (and still lost money)

spawns/Getty Images On January 1, 2022 — two years ago now — I began my Bitcoin journey (and documented it for all to read). I invested a full fifty bucks (plus fees). The gimmick (as if the $50 amount itself wasn’t enough of a gimmick!) was that I used PayPal as my crypto bank of… Continue reading How I more than doubled my Bitcoin investment in 2023 (and still lost money)

You can still buy a one-year Costco membership for just $20

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 You can still buy a one-year Costco membership for just $20

This $500 Android phone can last you a full week, and its design is just as crazy

The Oukitel WP33 includes a hand strap that’ll keep you from dropping the phone (even though it can withstand those drops like a champ). Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel WP33 Pro is available now for $499. With one of the longest battery life I’ve ever experienced, a decent camera, and a case that… Continue reading This $500 Android phone can last you a full week, and its design is just as crazy