Innovative? Rob Melnychuk/Getty Images Airlines say they exist to transport you, pamper you and, yes, love you. And I exist to tell you this isn’t entirely true. These days, indeed, airlines exist to make money for senior executives — and hey, maybe pilots — as well as shareholders. And the way they do it is… Continue reading Southwest Airlines has a controversial new idea to make customers sing a different tune
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Dashlane: Pricing, features, and how to get started
Dashlane gives businesses and personal users peace of mind by storing their passwords securely Dashlane It seems almost everything needs a password. And in light of recent data breaches, keeping your passwords secure takes on paramount importance; this is where Dashlane comes in. It’s a password manager, focused first on security. What is Dashlane? Dashlane… Continue reading Dashlane: Pricing, features, and how to get started
General Motors unveils new semi-autonomous driving system with a $300K price tag
Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac General Motors’ latest addition to its lineup of semi-autonomous vehicles is here — and GM’s Ultra Cruise will first be employed in a Cadillac. GM has been working on the technology behind Ultra Cruise since 2021, and the tech aims to log zero crashes, emissions, and traffic jams. Ultra Cruise builds off… Continue reading General Motors unveils new semi-autonomous driving system with a $300K price tag
The best electric scooters of 2023
Tech specs: Maximum distance: 20 miles | Maximum speed: 17 mph | Tires: 12″ Pneumatic | Weight limit: 255 lbs If features are most important to you, then the Glion Balto is your pick. It is a dual-mode electric scooter, as it comes with an included seat attachment to change your electric scooter into a… Continue reading The best electric scooters of 2023
McDonald’s drive-thru robot made a mistake. Then it all got ridiculous
photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images It’s not been a wonderful few weeks for AI. Both Google and Microsoft presented their new AI-powered chatterboxes and both seemed to make fundamental mistakes. Yes, in the launch presentations. Then Microsoft’s Bing with ChatGPT took on less of a charming personality and more of a sociopathic… Continue reading McDonald’s drive-thru robot made a mistake. Then it all got ridiculous
Can this luxury cargo bike replace your car? The answer will surprise you
Yuba Mondo Lux 5 / 5 Excellent pros and cons Pros Massive hauling capacity Superb design Effortless shifting Cons Finicky getting into a bike rack more buying choices The best gear marries design and functionality into a seamless package, and the exemplars of any class do this in an iconic way. It has to look… Continue reading Can this luxury cargo bike replace your car? The answer will surprise you
Huawei spotlights healthcare, maritime in 5G use case
With their need for low network latency, healthcare and maritime are key sectors that can benefit from 5G connectivity. They will, however, also need to prepare for the higher security risks. Organisations across most verticals have been undergoing digital transformation in recent years and healthcare is no exception. In fact, most healthcare institutions have completed… Continue reading Huawei spotlights healthcare, maritime in 5G use case
I saw Sony’s 2023 TV lineup: The A95L is its crown jewel
It’s that time of the year when major companies are finally dropping their new TV lines, be it for purchase or just revealing what you can expect. This week, TV powerhouse Sony debuted its latest line of panels, including the A95L OLED smart TV. ZDNET Recommends The Google TVs feature improved specs including Black Equalizer,… Continue reading I saw Sony’s 2023 TV lineup: The A95L is its crown jewel
All-in-one PCs: Lenovo’s new Tiny-in-One monitors can now support more powerful workstations
Image: Lenovo All-in-One (AIO) computers are popular with remote and hybrid workers for their space efficiency, minimal cabling and transportability, but can come up short on repairability and upgradability. Lenovo’s solution is its Tiny-in-One (TIO) range, which comprises small form factor Tiny PCs that can slot into ThinkCentre TIO monitors, allowing both components to be… Continue reading All-in-one PCs: Lenovo’s new Tiny-in-One monitors can now support more powerful workstations
This tiny smartphone accessory gives you a fantastic superpower
InfiRay P2 Pro. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’m a big fan of Android smartphones that have built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome Ulefone Power Armor 18T. But I also understand that some people just don’t want to have to swap out their smartphone in order to get access to this useful superpower. Also: This handy Bluetooth… Continue reading This tiny smartphone accessory gives you a fantastic superpower