MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly common in our day-to-day workflows, whether as copilot assistants, AI notetakers, or on the other end of customer support calls. Now, they’re becoming even more customizable. On Monday, AI notetaking platform Supernormal announced Voice Agents, a new platform through which anyone can create a custom AI voice […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The MW75 Neuro headphones are available to purchase for $699 They provide an interesting way for your headphones to add value to your everyday life In the technology’s early stages, there are only a few pockets of people that will find these useful. –> You’ll often hear me say that a […] More
Sony/ZDNETNow is the time to kickstart your home theater or give it a total refresh. Amazon is offering a great bundle deal where you’ll get a free Sony Bravia Bar 8 soundbar when you purchase a 55-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV More
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysHP’s latest Elitebook x360 More
Jack WallenZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysNixOS is an open-source operating system that is available to install and use for free.It offers several desktop environments to choose from, is as rock-solid as any OS on the market, and performs quite well.However, there’s a fairly steep learning curve for installing non-free software.What new Linux users need to knowBefore we get into this review, I want to offer some information for users who are new to Linux. If you’re uncomfortable using the command line or diving down rabbit holes to figure out how to do something that should “just work out of the box,” then NixOS is probably not for you. Also: Fedora 41 beta is blazing fast and a great reason to try a new Linux distroHowever, that’s not to say someone with minimal familiarity with the command line would fail with this distribution. For example, if you only need open-source software, NixOS could be a viable option. If, however, you need apps like Chrome, Slack, and Spotify, you might run into some frustration that will send you packing back to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, or (ugh) Windows.With that said, let’s get to what makes this distribution great. More
Lance Whitney/ZDNETThe new iPhone 16 can be pricey. The base model starts at $799 More
da-kuk/Getty Images Intel, once the undisputed computing titan, faces unprecedented challenges. In the last week, the industry was shaken by explosive news: Apollo reportedly has offered a multibillion-dollar equity investment in Intel, while Qualcomm is exploring a potential takeover of the semiconductor giant, valued at $90 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Intel’s woes are […] More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe latest Honor Magic V3 is the best-designed foldable phone I’ve tested so far. At just 9.2mm thick when folded, it builds on the success of the Magic V2 and extends its lead over the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Having used both Samsung and Honor foldables, I can confidently say the Honor is far ahead regarding hardware.Also: What to expect from Meta Connect 2024: Affordable Quest 3, AR glasses, and moreFor reference, the Honor Magic V3 measures 9.2mm when closed and 4.4mm when unfolded. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm folded and 5.6mm open, while Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 10.5mm and 5.1mm. Both Samsung and Google have reduced the weight of their foldables to 239g and 257g, respectively, but Honor went even further, bringing the Magic V3 to just 226g — lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. More
