Issarawat Tattong/Getty Images Prudential is turning to generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to verify medical insurance claims in an effort to speed up processes. The insurance company announced, in a statement on Thursday that the move also aims to cut the risk of errors caused by manual data entry. Prudential will tap Google’s MedLM family […] More
Apple Think you can hack your way into an Apple server? If so, you could score as much as $1 million courtesy of a new bug bounty. On Thursday, Apple revealed a challenge to test the security of the servers that will play a major role in its Apple Intelligence service. As Apple preps for the […] More
Virtual private networks (VPNs) can be helpful for gamers. While most VPNs don’t promote themselves as gamer-first solutions, the best VPNs don’t impact your gaming sessions and offer a host of benefits for an affordable price, including rapid server speeds, location options, streaming support, and the ability to mask your IP address and improve your security.Also: The best VPNs for iPhone and iPad: Expert testedThe best gaming VPNs will offer enhanced security without lag or ping issues. As a bonus, you can use a VPN to hide your location from other players who might think it’s amusing to launch denial-of-service attacks or stream snipe you. What is the best gaming VPN right now?Our pick for the best gaming VPN overall is ExpressVPN More
Google Google Photos has added several artificial intelligence (AI)-powered editing features over the last few months, and now it’s making sure people use that power responsibly. In a blog post this week, Google announced it will add a note to photos people edited with AI tools such as Zoom Enhance, Magic Eraser, and Magic Editor. “As […] More
You may worry about your online security, but dread adding another subscription to your monthly budget with a virtual private network (VPN). Sure, there are free VPNs, but they often come with speed and bandwidth limitations. It can also be unclear how some free VPN vendors make their money and whether your data is being mined, which negates the whole purpose of using a VPN to improve your privacy.If you want the best protection, consider choosing an option from our tested list of the best VPNs. Or, if you want to keep things as affordable as possible, there are cheap VPN providers that can do the job for as little as a few bucks per month — and without requiring you to agree to shady data-sharing policies. These vendors already provide affordable services but occasionally offer deals to compete in the saturated VPN market.Also: The best VPN services: Expert testedWhat is the best cheap VPN right now?Our pick for the best cheap VPN overall is Surfshark More
Swimming is a fantastic low-impact activity that can help you improve your health and wellness while also helping you relax thanks to the natural effects of being in the water. Water provides buoyancy but adds resistance, so it is light on your joints and helps you stretch and improve your flexibility. One way to monitor your exercise activity in the water is with a waterproof smartwatch, and there are plenty of options available to buy today. At ZDNET, we’ve tested all of the best smartwatches on the market, evaluating factors like the ability to function while submerged in water, heart rate accuracy in the water, battery life, smart features, and more. Also: The best Apple Watches we’ve testedAll of the watches in this list have at least a certification for 5 ATM and/or an IPX8 rating. ATM stands for atmosphere, and to be 5 ATM means that the watch can withstand pressure equivalent to 50 meters/164 feet. Lower ratings can withstand some water exposure, but the pressure associated with swimming means a 5 ATM rating is the minimum recommended for this activity. What is the best waterproof smartwatch right now? Based on both our hands-on testing and insights from experts, we named the Apple Watch Ultra 2 More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100 The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn’t want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer Its user interface is much more streamlined than that of […] More
Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Jackery Power stations are like huge power banks for your home, allowing you to store energy — collected from the grid or captured from the sun — and use this to power your home appliances. Whether there’s a power outage — or you want to use the cheap power you’ve […] More
