LG LG Electronics’s home appliance business unit recorded its highest operating profit to date for the first quarter this year despite the global economic downturn. The South Korean electronics maker said on Thursday that it recorded 20.41 trillion won in revenue and 1.49 trillion won in operating profit for the first quarter of 2023. Its… Continue reading LG’s home appliance business hits record profit in first quarter despite economic downturn
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Car battery flat? This batteryless jump starter can get you out of a jam
A batteryless jump starter is maintenance-free and needs no charging prior to use. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Car troubles strike when you least expect them, and the three most common reasons to call a tow truck or roadside assistance are a flat battery, a flat tire, or no fuel. When it comes to a flat battery, numerous… Continue reading Car battery flat? This batteryless jump starter can get you out of a jam
Is this the ultimate wireless car charger? My iPhone tells me yes
ESR HaloLock with CryoBoost wireless in-car charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Sometimes I test a product that I think I’m not going to like, but then it surprises me and even becomes a favorite gadget of mine. This is what happened with the ESR HaloLock with CryoBoost wireless car charger. I had a couple of concerns about… Continue reading Is this the ultimate wireless car charger? My iPhone tells me yes
My iPhone’s battery doesn’t stay at 100% for as long as it used to. Is there a problem?
Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images I fear that we in the tech media shoulder some responsibility for making people worry — sometimes to the point of obsession — about their smartphone’s battery life. It amazes me how close of an eye some smartphone owners keep on their devices. We’re constantly monitoring our phone’s… Continue reading My iPhone’s battery doesn’t stay at 100% for as long as it used to. Is there a problem?
5 ways to be a better manager: Best practices every leader should know
Getty Images/Tom Werner Whether you were just promoted to a management position or you’ve been a manager for a while, if you want the people you lead to deliver great results on your behalf time and again, you’ll need to find ways to keep them happy, motivated, and successful. Five business leaders give us their best-practice… Continue reading 5 ways to be a better manager: Best practices every leader should know
This machine learning project could help jumpstart self-driving cars again
Liu’s team has dramatically cut down the time needed for autonomous vehicles to become seasoned drivers in complex road situations by using machine learning and real-world data. Image: Brenda Ahearn, U of Michigan Based on all the hype around autonomous vehicles (AVs) in recent years, you would imagine that our roads would be crisscrossed by… Continue reading This machine learning project could help jumpstart self-driving cars again
The best external hard drives of 2023
Seagate Backup Plus tech specs: Capacity: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 5TB | Connectivity: USB | Type: Portable | Hard disk form factor: 3.5 inches For our pick, the Seagate Backup Plus wins the best external hard drive overall. The device is ultra portable for easy carry, and it offers a straightforward design that works with both… Continue reading The best external hard drives of 2023
iPhone users, this smart lock was literally made for you
The Level Lock+ discreetly conceals its smart module in a sleek deadbolt. Maria Diaz/ZDNET I’ve had the fortune of testing several smart lock brands and models and, through all the ups and downs of that process, have finally found the one for me. Also: Is your iPhone overheating since the latest update? Here’s what to do… Continue reading iPhone users, this smart lock was literally made for you
This $19 iPhone accessory is my secret to taking the best photos
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Smartphones have horned aside the big names in digital cameras such as Nikon, Canon, and Sony, and the iPhone is now without dispute the most popular camera in use. Also: How to take better iPhone photos And given how many iPhones are out there right now, there’s a massive market in accessories —… Continue reading This $19 iPhone accessory is my secret to taking the best photos
Track your carbon emissions with this new app
Zerofy collects several details about your lifestyle to pinpoint where and how you can decrease your carbon footprint. When you sign up for the app, it will ask you what your carbon emission goals are, what country, state, and zip code you reside in, your home type, your electricity type, and whether your house has… Continue reading Track your carbon emissions with this new app