gerenme / Getty Images Many people rarely touch their smart TV after setting it up. With various wireless connectivity options, phone apps, and remote controls, there’s little need to. Positioned right next to the essential HDMI ports, you might have even forgotten that your TV has at least one USB 2.0 port on the back […] More
Mensent Photography/Getty Images OpenAI recently announced Operator, an AI agent designed to perform tasks on the web. After testing it (yes, I paid the $200 bucks, but, more importantly, I kept the subscription🤯), this is a game-changer, but not for the reason you think. This article will probably get me in trouble with my business […] More
Marco Bertorello, Getty Images/ZDNETEarlier this week, Elon Musk made waves by offering Sam Altman $97.4 billion for OpenAI — which Altman swiftly rejected, countering with a taunt about buying Twitter for a fraction of that. As ZDNET’s Tiernan Ray explained, Musk’s offer appeared to be a stunt to force Altman’s hand in what has become a bromance-gone-sour between the two tech CEOs. Regardless, it got us thinking: Who should run what is arguably the most powerful AI company in the world? Also: 3 ways AI can unlock new (and better) changes for your businessWe asked, you answered: here’s who ZDNET readers think should run OpenAI.ZDNET’s LinkedIn poll offered voters three options: Altman, Musk, or another candidate. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Altman won by a landslide with 50% of the total votes, compared to Musk’s 23%. While no third-party contenders materialized in the comments, several voters noted that they’d prefer “anybody BUT Musk,” full stop. That sentiment likely stems from how much power Musk already has in the AI space, especially now that he’s serving as an adviser to President Trump. Given the Trump administration’s recent reductions around AI safety and regulation — which were already nascent to begin with — a Musk-controlled OpenAI could further concentrate one of AI’s largest players under a small umbrella of interests. More
Maciej Frolow/Getty Images What’s better than an AI chatbot that can perform tasks for you when prompted? AI that can do tasks for you on its own. AI agents are the newest frontier in the AI space. AI companies are racing to build their own models, and offerings are constantly rolling out to enterprises. But […] More
ZDNETPresidents’ Day 2025 is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to shop seasonal savings on home, tech, apparel, and more. With the holiday incoming, nearly every major retailer is slashing prices to celebrate. Perhaps one of the easiest retailers you can skim deals at? Amazon More
High-end gaming PCs are known for their top-tier components, using the latest processors and graphics cards to deliver all of the power and performance you need to tackle intensive triple-A titles in your library. But if you’re a casual gamer or looking for something for your kid or teen, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a decent gaming computer. There are plenty of budget gaming PC options available that use older or lower-end components, giving you plenty of power for popular games (as long as you don’t mind turning down your graphics settings). Intrepid PC gamers may choose to even build their own PC for gaming, painstakingly choosing parts to squeeze the most performance out of their budget.What is the best gaming PC right now?I am an avid gamer and went hands-on with many of the best gaming PCs available, from budget-conscious selections to premium options with price tags to match. My tested pick for the best gaming PC overall is the Alienware Aurora R16 More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETSay you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, “This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it’s going to look amazing no matter what.” So you plug it in and don’t take one look at the default settings. Big mistake.Also: Looking for Netflix shows? I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalogI’ve been guilty of it. And I’m okay with that because it’s widely accepted that the majority of consumers neglect to alter the most basic settings when setting up their TVs. Even if your TV is a few years old, you may have never modified its defaults. For Samsung TVs, in particular, you can change a few settings to improve your viewing experience and make a dystopian survival thriller look that much more appealing. Following are six tips for doing just that. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s Legion Go S is currently on sale for $730 at Best Buy This handheld supports AAA gaming thanks to its AMD processor and the front-facing speakers that envelop you in high-definition sound It is, however, bogged down by a low battery life and an expensive price tag. –> The Lenovo […] More
