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ZDNETA new year means a fresh focus on IT investments. Tech analyst Gartner predicts worldwide IT spending will hit $5.74 trillion in 2025, an increase of 9.3% from 2024. The analyst says explorations into generative AI (Gen AI) will help drive this rise.How to use ChatGPT to write: Resumes | Excel formulas | Essays | Cover letters Most of us will have dabbled with Gen AI by now. Whether polishing text, creating photos, or generating code, the technology’s capabilities can feel like magic.You got to prove your hypothesisHowever, James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is one digital leader who isn’t letting his organization get carried away by the hype.He told ZDNET that using emerging technologies to power revolutionary scientific discoveries isn’t straightforward. This challenge means the rise of Gen AI has not led to a major shift in working methods at his world-leading research organization.Also: Your AI transformation depends on these 5 business tactics”Doing scientific AI, as opposed to creating publicly available large language models, is quite a different discipline. You’re operating in a tightly bounded scientific world where you’ve got to prove your hypothesis,” he said.”It’s not good enough to say that you’ve thrown a model out there that’s almost right. Most of the time, it’s got to be exactly right under certain conditions. And you’ve got to demonstrate that you’re basing your work on a fundamental understanding.” More

Reolink Home security cam company Reolink has announced the launch of its new 16-megapixel Wi-Fi camera at CES 2025 and a series of battery-powered models designed for 24/7 continuous recording on a single charge. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so far Elevating UHD surveillance to 16MP As the latest addition to Reolink’s 16MP series, the […] More

Believe it or not, that tiny little box below the display will be the world’s most powerful desktop computer.  Nvidia What’s making the headlines at CES 2025 are AI-powered TVs, new smart home gadgets, and fresh laptop releases. For my money, though, the big news from CES is Nvidia Project Digits. This revolutionary desktop AI supercomputer […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is in full swing in Las Vegas. Every year, hundreds of tech brands come to Las Vegas to promote or pitch their wild, impractical, or innovative tech products to the media. There’s plenty of intriguing tech, like a spoon that uses electrical currents to make your food saltier or a charger that fully replenishes your phone’s battery in seconds. However, for every 50 gimmicky products revealed at the show, one standout tech could change how we work and live. Also: The best tech we’ve seen at CES so far From earbuds that help you focus to software that automatically sends your heart health data to a cardiologist, I’m rounding up the most noteworthy wearable tech of CES so far. Keep reading for the full list, and check back for updates as the show continues during the week.1. Smart ring sizing goes digital  More

TCL unveiled the latest iteration of their flagship LED TV, the QM6K, which features an updated QD-Mini LED panel for sharper contrast, more lifelike colors, and a brighter picture overall. With both Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X audio, you’ll get room-filling virtual surround sound without having to set up extra equipment. And if you’re a console gamer, you’ll love the 144Hz refresh rate, auto low-latency mode, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR. More

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Public Wi-Fi networks are a nice commodity in the modern world, although they can often be frustrating. We’ve all experienced connections slowing down or even disconnecting while working on a laptop at a coffee shop. Over at CES 2025, both Asus and Acer previewed portable Wi-Fi adapters that can improve the user […] More

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETDell announced a handful of new laptops at CES 2025, and if you’re a little confused looking at their names, you’re not alone. The company rebranded its entire portfolio, consolidating the names of the models we’re familiar with into the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. The new naming convention might look strangely familiar (Mac or iPhone, anyone?), but Dell insists the original products themselves aren’t going anywhere — they’re just organized now. For example, the XPS line is now housed under the “Dell Premium” label, the Inspiron line is simply “Dell,” and the Latitude devices fall under “Dell Pro,” to name the big ones. Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so farAdditionally, the Dell Pro lineup occupies devices that previously would have fallen under the Latitude name, which have been further split up into the Dell Pro Plus and Dell Pro Premium products, aimed at the commercial consumer. Beyond its consumer side, Dell announced some sleek-looking new Alienware gaming devices with the Area-51 series: both a 16-inch and 18-inch laptop, as well as a desktop. The new laptops include some big hardware and design updates, so let’s break down what’s new. 1. Dell Pro 14 and Dell Pro 16 More