<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Optimized virtual meetings for business professionals Great image quality at 30 frames per second, as well as HDR AI tracking for presentations isn’t perfect, but it’s available –> As much as there’s a push for remote work to move to hybrid, there’s no doubt that virtual meetings will always be the […] More
Source: Formula One Formula One (F1) has turned to data and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve higher operational efficiencies and, in turn, become a more sustainable sport despite being known for burning fuel. As it is, the motor-racing organization has reduced its carbon footprint by 13% from 2018 and is on track to meet its […] More
Kaspersky With the US ban of Kaspersky security software, customers were supposed to be informed that they would automatically be migrated to a different antivirus product. If so, some of them clearly didn’t get the memo. In a series of social media posts spotted by TechCrunch, several Kaspersky users said they were unaware that this […] More
Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNETA Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $15 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 70% off. But hurry, this deal will only last a couple of weeks before the price goes back up.Your Sam’s Club membership will work at nearly 600 US Sam’s Club locations. This deal is only open to new Sam’s Club members in the US, or those whose membership lapsed more than six months ago. The membership will expire one year from the activation date, and will automatically renew at the full price of $50 per year after that unless you cancel it. To cancel, you can visit SamsClub.com or a club or call 1-888-746-7726. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll redeem your unique code through the link above, and then sign up for the membership. Once you purchase your code, you must redeem it within 30 days. The limit is one membership per person, but you can buy an additional membership as a gift.I signed up for a similar deal for a Costco membership through StackSocial, and can confirm the process was easy, and I’d vouch for the deal. Don’t miss out on 70% off a Sam’s Club membership right now. Also: The best TV deals right now More
Vertigo3d/Getty Images Today’s average large enterprise is likely to have nearly 80,000 apps built out of copilots and low-code platforms. This is posing a potential security nightmare, as more than six out of ten, 62%, have security vulnerabilities, a recent study finds. The study released by Zenity finds that enterprise copilots and low-code development are seeing […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Open are the design-forward London tech brand’s first open earbuds that go for $150, and are exceptional The earbuds are amazing to exercise in, thanks to their comfortable build and wonderfully loud sound, but they also would work well for anyone who’s looking for an alternative to noise cancellation […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are available now for $179 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and booming, rich sound The app is a little clunky, the touch controls take some getting use to, and the voice commands can be finicky. more […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIt’s been a big year for advancements in processor technology, and it’s only continuing to ramp up. Intel just announced its next generation of high-efficiency, AI-powered chips with the Core Ultra Series 2, and one of the first laptops it’s loaded on is the Asus Zenbook S 14. Last month, ZDNET’s Cesar Cadenas went hands-on with the Zenbook S 14 running the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, praising the laptop’s performance, battery efficiency, and brilliant OLED display. The accessible hardware configuration of 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage kept the price down to an agreeable $800, while the processor’s NPU did the heavy lifting. The biggest drawback we noted was its tendency to run hot. More on that in a bit.Also: The best OLED laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedNow, a month later, we have yet another configuration of the Zenbook S 14 with the just-announced Intel Core Ultra 7 200V (Series 2) processor on a 32GB, 1TB loadout. Intel’s new chip comes with an enhanced NPU 4.0 AI Engine for 47 TOPs, aiming to bridge the gap with other AI-powered processors with upgraded x86 efficiency and redesigned architecture for powering thinner, lighter devices (that endeavor to run cooler). View at Asus More
