Artur Debat/Getty Images Organizations have to look at how artificial intelligence (AI) can enable them to do things differently, rather than at a lower cost, in order to stay relevant in the future. In fact, 21st-century companies will not be defined by the quality or the price of their products and services, but by their… Continue reading Why companies must use AI to think differently, and not simply to cut costs
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If Amazon wants me to buy the Echo Show 15, it needs to add this feature
Maria Diaz/ZDNET As someone who dreams in spreadsheets, it’s hard going through a chaotic life where things go out of my hands uncontrollably. There’s not much I can do when my car breaks down or my kid gets sick, so I like to take control of what I can — when and where to fix… Continue reading If Amazon wants me to buy the Echo Show 15, it needs to add this feature
The Samsung S95C OLED for $500 off is my pick for best Labor Day TV deal
June Wan/ZDNET Samsung makes a lot of TVs; there’s practically an offering for every display type, size, and visual preference. But the one that’s always stood out to me is its OLED model. See, OLED panels on TVs, much like the displays on high-end phones and tablets, are notorious for delivering inky blacks and high-contrast… Continue reading The Samsung S95C OLED for $500 off is my pick for best Labor Day TV deal
Upgrade your car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for just $105
Upgrade your car setup with a heads up car display, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. StackSocial Want to upgrade your car without breaking the bank? Grab a Carpuride 9-inch Wireless Heads Up Car Display, an easy-to-install touchscreen that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay, AirPlay, Android Auto, and phone mirroring, for just $105 from StackSocial… Continue reading Upgrade your car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for just $105
Do you need an anti-spy camera finder and bug detector? How they work
Three-in-one anti-spy camera finder and bug detector. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET As cameras and listening devices have become smaller and more affordable, there’s a growing fear that this technology could be used to spy on us and our families. This fear, stoked by high-profile news stories, has generated a market for anti-spy devices. More recently, I’ve noticed… Continue reading Do you need an anti-spy camera finder and bug detector? How they work
Baidu rolls out its GenAI chatbot Ernie to the general public in China
peshkov/Getty Images China’s autonomous vehicle maker Baidu has released its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model to the general public, in the hopes of gathering user feedback to improve the platform. Currently available only in its domestic market, Ernie Bot can be downloaded via local app stores or accessed via Baidu’s site. Also: A new role… Continue reading Baidu rolls out its GenAI chatbot Ernie to the general public in China
I needed a mechanic. Here’s how ChatGPT Plus helped me skip reading online reviews
Westend61/Getty Images A good car mechanic is hard to find. Could AI help me locate one? It was worth a shot. First, a note about the tool I used: There are a few differences between the publicly available free ChatGPT and the $20/month subscription service, ChatGPT Plus. In addition to ChatGPT Plus being based on… Continue reading I needed a mechanic. Here’s how ChatGPT Plus helped me skip reading online reviews
The first smart speaker to combine Alexa and Google interchangeably is here
JBL Harman is adding three new speakers to its JBL Authentics series, the 200, 300, and 500 models. But even if the vintage aesthetics are sure to catch anyone’s eye, the inside is what matters: This is the first smart speaker to combine both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for users to access simultaneously. This… Continue reading The first smart speaker to combine Alexa and Google interchangeably is here
These are the last light stands you’ll ever need
The Manfrotto tightening mechanism will never let you down. Jack Wallen/ZDNET I do a lot of film work. Most of that is in my basement studio, but every so often, I have to venture beyond that and film in different locations in the house or go beyond the confines of our humble abode. When a… Continue reading These are the last light stands you’ll ever need
Could you soon be running AI tasks right on your iPhone? MediaTek says yes
d3sign/Getty Images Generative AI, one of the hottest growing technologies, is used by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard for chat and by image generation systems such as Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. Still, it has certain limitations because these tools require the use of cloud-based data centers with hundreds of GPUs to perform the computing processes… Continue reading Could you soon be running AI tasks right on your iPhone? MediaTek says yes