monsitj/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be performing the essential tasks of software engineers — or so the experts say. Sarah Friar, chief financial officer for OpenAI, proclaimed AI-as-software-engineer’s emerging role at a recent Goldman Sachs conference. OpenAI’s pending AI agent, called A-SWE (Agentic Software Engineer), “is not just augmenting the current software engineers in your […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways A well-designed multitool with a range of quality tools that can handle a variety of tasks. At under $20, this is in a class of its own in terms of price, and it makes it a great tool for occasional use, or a tool that you don[t mind if it gets […] More
Just_Super/Getty Images An app that generates a custom to-do list is entirely different from an app for playing a first-person shooter. An app that lets you order a personal taxi or book a hotel room is vastly different from an app that lets you design 3D objects. Many apps are much more than just a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a flip-out preview screen. more buying choices It’s a great time to […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2025 LG Gram Pro 16 2-in-1 is on sale now for $1,399. This new generation performs better than last year’s model, while keeping its record-breaking thin design. However, the laptop has some of the same issues, namely a tendency to run hot. –> The LG gram Pro 2-in-1 made a […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184. It’s a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It’s expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. more buying choices HP reorganized its laptop lineup last year, […] More
I’m old enough to remember when PCs were huge, looming units. They had to be big to hold all the components that made up a PC. As gaming PCs became a thing, these were even bigger because the high-end components generated a lot of heat. In turn, the heat had to be dissipated with copious amounts of airflow. Thanks to Moore’s law, components have become smaller and more efficient, to the point where even a gaming PC can fit into a compact case.Also: The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert testedSmaller components have led the way for smaller PC cases. Mini-ITX PC cases have gained popularity in the computing world due to their compact size. This allows a PC to be powerful yet not occupy much space or compromise on features.What is the best Mini ITX PC case right now?There are a lot of PC cases out there, from cheap, poor-quality sludge to high-quality units packed with features and stylish exteriors. I’ve tested a lot of PC cases over the close to three decades that I’ve been building PCs, and one manufacturer has always delivered the goods, which is why I give the top spot to the Thermaltake Tower 200 Mini-ITX case More
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNETApple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September 2024, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. While it’s not packed with all the Series 9 or 10 features, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. Also: You can score 10% off a new Apple product if you recycle an old device (for a limited time)The Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the model I own, and it’s been the perfect smartwatch companion to my mostly low-key tech lifestyle. It’s proven great for tracking my workouts, steps, and more health metrics, and it has been a great introduction to sleep tracking. And right now you can grab my favorite watch model (and Apple’s most up-to-date base model) the Watch SE (2nd Gen) More
