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Kerry Wan/ZDNETYour LG TV might soon keep tabs on your emotional state to show you more relevant ads.In a recent press release, marketing and data science company Zenapse announced a partnership with LG to bring “emotionally intelligent insights and targeting” to connected televisions — or ads targeted to your emotions.Also: You should probably clear your TV cache right now (and why it makes such a big difference)Here’s how this works.Zenapse will use a technology called “ZenVision” that watches content along with the viewer. That itself isn’t unique. It’s automatic content recognition, or a form of surveillance that understands what type of content you watch, and most smart TVs use it (ZDNET editor Chris Bayer recommends turning this off, by the way).Traditional automatic content recognition builds a demographic profile including information like your age and location, but ZenVision, which is coming to LG televisions (the company didn’t say which models specifically), takes that information and uses AI to build a psychological profile to show ads that will resonate with you. These ads aren’t just tailored to what kind of content you’re watching, but ones tied to your overall emotions, beliefs, and sentiments.Also: I discovered Netflix’s secret genre codes and my watchlist exploded – how they workAfter AI analyzes your profile, your TV will place you into categories. The Zenapse website lists a number of “master segments” viewers can fall into, including family-centric, money matters, wellness seekers, digital adopters, social experiences & connectors, positive impact and environment, convenience seekers, and knowledge-focused. More

EcoFlow EcoFlow makes sustainable, energy-conscious devices perfect for camping and, potentially, emergencies. The company just announced the launch of its third-generation portable air conditioner and heater, the Wave 3, and a Glacier Classic, a redesigned model of its portable refrigerator.  I’ve had the Wave 3 for only a full day, so I’m not ready to […] More

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images ChatGPT, Sora, Operator, and the new image generator are cool, but they’re not the most impressive things OpenAI has done. Before you have me committed, hear me out. 😩 These products are AMAZING. Personally, they’ve improved my workflow and unlocked efficiencies that ultimately led to more revenue. Also: AI has […] More

Image: Ocutrx A loupe is a small optical magnifying device that surgeons, jewelers, watchmakers, and anyone working with the fine details of small items can use to magnify and provide close-up views. Loupes can be handheld or mounted to eyeglass frames. They differ from traditional magnifying glasses because they have considerably greater magnifying capability and […] More

worawit chutrakunwanit/Getty Images The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been preoccupied with advancing generative AI beyond simple tests that AI models easily pass. The famed Turing Test has been “beaten” in some sense, and controversy rages over whether the newest models are being built to game the benchmark tests that measure performance. The […] More

John Taggart/Bloomberg via Getty Images Windows 10 is about to expire. In less than six months, Microsoft’s most successful operating system release ever will reach its end-of-support date. Like Monty Python’s Norwegian Blue, it will be pushing up the daisies. It will have shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain, and joined the bleedin’ […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETThis year, Samsung has been building the hype around its 2025 TVs and soundbar lineup, promising an upgraded watching and listening experience for your home theater. So far, the company announced four new TVs and two soundbars, including a mini-LED TV, the new Frame Pro TV, and a soundbar with an internal gyro sensor for flexible mounting.Also: Samsung just dropped its 2025 flagship OLED TV – and you’re going to like what you seeTo mobilize consumers, Samsung is offering a limited-time promotion. If you buy an eligible 2025 Samsung TV or soundbar, Samsung will include a free Music Frame. If you purchase an ineligible 2025 TV or soundbar, Samsung will give you a $100 credit. Both promotions run until May 4.Samsung’s new TVs are equipped with Vision AI, a feature that uses AI to enhance the TV’s picture and sound quality. Vision AI also encompasses AI-powered personalization features, like Live Translate, Generative Wallpapers, and Universal Gestures, which allows you to control your TV with your hand when wearing a Galaxy Watch.Also: I spent hours testing Samsung’s new flagship soundbar – it gave my Sonos a run for its moneySamsung’s soundbar lineup includes the HW-Q990F, its flagship home audio system comprising a soundbar, an external subwoofer, and two rear speakers. If you purchase a 2025 Neo QLED 4K TV More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways This ruggedized smartphone has a huge battery, a massive 800-lumen flashlight, and a night vision camera. The massive battery does make the handset weigh a hefty 2 pounds. The display can be a bit washed out in bright sunlight. –> At Amazon, the Blackview BV7300<!–> is on sale for $250, a […] More