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Asus Vivobook 16 (2024) Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETLooking for a laptop for college but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — you’re not the first one to be overwhelmed by all the different kinds, and nonsensical computer jargon. The good thing is that depending on what you’re going to school for, you can narrow down your choices, and we can help make some suggestions along the way. Also: The best laptops for college you can buy: Expert testedWe’ve tested dozens of laptops this year alone at ZDNET, and have a pretty solid understanding of which laptops are good for college since, well, we were students once, too! Here are the big things to consider when picking out a laptop for college, and some recommended models that might help you narrow down your choices. Let’s run through it. More

Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images Matching the right talent to an open role can be challenging, both for recruiters and jobseekers. High volumes of applications make it difficult for recruiters to identify the best candidates, and equally difficult for candidates to stand out. That’s where AI can help — and talent software company Workday is capitalizing […] More

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has an impressive concave design and a unique wireless charging case.  Jason Hiner/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Samsung Galaxy Ring More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETWith the return of the school year fast approaching, you might be faced with having to purchase new laptops for those returning to class. Here’s why you should add the Chromebook to your back-to-school shopping list. Also: The best Chromebooks for students in 2024: Expert tested and reviewedYou might think ChromeOS is too simplistic, but what was originally scoffed at as nothing more than a laptop with a web browser has evolved into something much greater. Chromebooks have grown into user-friendly laptops that can be employed for both personal and business workflow. And given that most of the work we all do now happens within a browser, it’s a perfect marriage of simplicity and usability.The thing is, a lot of Windows and MacOS users still shrug off Chromebooks as not much more than a toy with a limiting operating system. Little do they know. I’ve been a tech journalist for 30 years and a tech aficionado for even longer. I’ve tried every OS and hardware platform, from the ones you’ve heard of to the many you haven’t. I added Chromebooks into the mix when the first device was released, so I’ve experienced ChromeOS in all of its iterations. Here’s why Chromebooks are the perfect laptops for most people, based on my experience.1. Chromebooks are cheapThe first reason cannot be disputed by anyone. And given how the economy has had a rather crushing effect on so many budgets across the globe, finding an inexpensive piece of hardware can be a real plus for anyone looking to remain productive. That’s not to say every Chromebook is cheap. I once paid a premium for a Chromebook Pixel, and that laptop is still one of the favorites I’ve ever owned (the display and keyboard were best in class at the time). And, of course, there’s also the HP Dragonfly More

cofotoisme/Getty Images Organizations cannot afford to pick sides in the global market if they want artificial intelligence (AI) tools to deliver the capabilities they seek.  Geographical diversity is critical as organizations look to develop AI tools that can be adopted worldwide, according to Andrea Phua, senior director of the national AI group and director of […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETBack when I was a product developer, there were always a few features that I was particularly proud of that customers, resellers, and reviewers tended not to notice. Usually, this was because bigger features provided a competitive advantage or garnered more attention. Even so, I always felt that some lesser-known and carefully crafted features deserved more love.Also: The best Alexa devices of 2024: Expert tested and recommendedThat’s why we have this article series. I’m pointing out some cooler features I’ve been looking at for each product spotlighted. I also spoke to the product designers and internal champions and asked them what features they wished were more well-known. This time, we’re looking at the Amazon Echo More