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

This new flagship smartphone has a 1-inch camera sensor and charges in just 19 minutes

June Wan/ZDNET Another set of flagship phones to rival the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S23 have arrived as Xiaomi has unveiled its Xiaomi 13 smartphone, co-engineered with camera brand Leica and equipped with Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system on chip (SoC), with the Xiaomi 13 Pro battery taking just 19 minutes to… Continue reading This new flagship smartphone has a 1-inch camera sensor and charges in just 19 minutes

Soon, you can take your meetings in a Mercedes-Benz E Class

Image: Cisco Automakers are building cars that are designed for more than just driving. Thanks to hardware innovations, software integrations and advances in connectivity, your car is now a place for entertainment, conversations, and more. The debut of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows how it’s also now a secure hybrid work environment.  The 2024 E-Class… Continue reading Soon, you can take your meetings in a Mercedes-Benz E Class