Jason marz/Getty Images The trust gap widens as artificial intelligence (AI) goes mainstream, according to research from Salesforce. Brands are turning to generative AI to boost efficiency while improving customer engagement. And customers — wary of the technology risks — demand a thoughtful approach built on trust. Eighty percent of customers say it’s important for… Continue reading Businesses need a new operating model to compete in an AI-powered economy
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Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?
Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re even a casual online-shopping fan, chances are you’ve placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you’re downright obsessive about online shopping, you’re likely familiar with Temu, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods. Also: Is Temu legit? What to know before you place an order If you’ve paid close attention, you’ve noticed that some… Continue reading Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?
3 new WhatsApp features businesses need to know about
Maria Diaz/ZDNET WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app worldwide. In a lot of countries, it’s already widely used to conduct business, where you can order deliveries, set up services, and get customer support. Now, Meta, the parent company behind WhatsApp, is embracing the app’s versatile applications and giving businesses even more ways to get… Continue reading 3 new WhatsApp features businesses need to know about
Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT right before our eyes
Maria Diaz/ZDNET During its Devices and Services event this week, Amazon announced plans to incorporate generative AI into its Alexa digital assistant. Alexa is arguably the most popular virtual assistant. Still, like Siri, it uses natural language processing (NLP), a branch of AI that helps systems understand and naturally respond to human speech. However, these… Continue reading Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT right before our eyes
Can Microsoft recover from the collapse of its Surface business?
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Forget Bose and Sony: These $180 headphones look good and sound better
Jada Jones/ZDNET If you’re hesitant to buy the headphones everyone seems to be talking about — Apple’s AirPods Max, Sony’s WH-1000XM5, or Bose’s QuietComfort 45 — because price is an obstacle, you’re not alone. There are plenty of people out there, me included, who want headphones of comparable quality but don’t cost upwards of $550. Also: The… Continue reading Forget Bose and Sony: These $180 headphones look good and sound better
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Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT
Amazon/ZDNET During a press event today, Amazon announced plans to incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its Alexa digital assistant. Alexa is arguably the most popular virtual assistant. Still, like Siri, it uses natural language processing (NLP), a branch of AI that helps systems understand and naturally respond to human speech. However, these assistants are limited… Continue reading Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT
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This rugged hard case is perfect for lugging your costly camera and other tech around
The Eylar case holds my Z Cam E2-F6 camera perfectly. Jack Wallen/ZDNET When you’ve invested a couple of thousand dollars into a camera, toting it around in a backpack or other soft case isn’t enough to give you confidence that it’ll make it to a shooting location without damage. But when you start thinking about… Continue reading This rugged hard case is perfect for lugging your costly camera and other tech around