Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you need to be connected to the internet but there’s no Wi-Fi or cellular signal nearby, and not even an Ethernet port in sight, then you have to look up to the skies — to the satellites whooshing 340 miles above your head at dizzying speeds.I’ve tried a number of systems, from basic messenger units like the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The power bank is very powerful It features three charging pads, along with USB-C, USB-A, and DC ports However, it is heavy and somewhat bulky. more buying choices Power banks have become much smarter over the years. While you can still pick up a plastic box with a few batteries inside […] More
JBL/ZDNETWhen I tried out the JBL Tour One M2 in 2023, I wrote that video gamers and desk job workers would reap the benefits of these headphones. Now, we can add frequent flyers to that list. The audio company just announced the newest generation, the Tour One M3, and, along with the regular upgrades, it’s also got a new travel-friendly feature. The JBL Tour One M3 headphones include the JBL Smart Tx, a touch screen, wireless audio transmitter that people can use to connect to inflight entertainment systems on airplanes – or any analog audio system that requires a cord connection. JBL says that the audio transmitter connection in the Smart Tx improves latency, stability, and call quality. Also: CES 2025: What to expect and how to watchThat means you don’t need to ask the flight attendant for those cheap earbuds that don’t stick in your ears to watch The Holdovers More
zhen li/Getty Images Officially, Wi-Fi 8 is known as IEEE 802.11bn or Ultra High Reliability (UHR) Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The key word in that mouthful of a name is reliability. Instead of chasing higher speeds, which is what Wi-Fi 7 was all about, Wi-Fi 8 is designed to deliver a more consistent and […] More
Circular/ZDNETFrench tech brand Circular is stepping up its smart ring game with the unveiling of its Circular Ring 2, the brand announced on Sunday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual trade show is where tech brands from across the world unveil the year’s new innovations.Also: CES 2025: What is it, what to expect, and how to tune inThe second-generation smart ring is all in on heart health monitoring and upgrades many of its features to keep up with the industry competition. There’s an FDA-cleared Atrial Fibrillation detection algorithm to monitor arrhythmia included within the ECG capability for “real-time heart health insights,” according to the press release, and improved sensors that reportedly boost the accuracy of data captured. More
Roborock/ZDNETRoborock just dropped the mic in the robot vacuum market at CES 2025 with the Saros Z70 robot vacuum launch, which features a mechanical arm to remove obstacles in its path. The company also launched two new robot vacuums, the Saros 10 and Saros 10R.The Saros Z70 features a foldable mechanical arm with OmniGrip technology that deploys itself to remove obstacles under 300 grams or about 8 oz. The five-axis arm will initially be limited to socks, small towels or cloths, tissue papers or napkins, and sandals. Also: This robot vacuum and mop performs as well as some flagship models – but at half the priceThe Roborock Saros Z70 cleans your floors and identifies objects it can lift in a first pass. Then, the robot returns to pick up the identified items, put them away, and clean the missed areas. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETArtificial intelligence (AI)-powered features can be found in most TVs these days, usually in the form of processors that upscale lower-resolution content. Also: Every Samsung TV announced at CES 2025: Best features coming to OLED, QLED, 8K modelsSamsung, though, is rolling out an entire suite of AI features for its upcoming TV lineup that takes things a step further. Collectively called “Vision AI,” Samsung says these features don’t just boost image quality, but offer insight as to what’s on screen and even improve security. Here’s a look at what Vision AI will bring to 2025 Samsung TVs.1. AI-boosted video and audioLike many TV makers these days, Samsung is taking advantage of AI upscaling to make older content look better. The company says this feature is even better for this year’s TV lineup, along with HDR Remastering, which uses AI to enhance standard dynamic range content to high dynamic range levels. New to 2025 sets is Color Booster Pro, which Samsung says uses AI to offer richer, more vibrant colors.2. Click to SearchWondering where you’ve seen an actor before? This feature will give you more information about people, places, or products on your screen. Click the new AI button on your remote, and you’ll see who the actors are in a given scene, where that scene is taking place, or even the clothing the characters are wearing (which sounds a lot like the Encore AI shopping search). More
By Ken KaplanMany enterprises are well down their path toward implementing artificial intelligence, whereas others are still unsure how they’ll use it to run their business. Either way, CIOs and IT teams have many choices to make as AI continues to evolve at lightning speed. Some feel that the train is leaving the station and they must get on board now, according to Sean Donahue, senior solutions manager at Nutanix.”AI is not an option,” he said. “It’s not a speculative market. Companies know they have to go AI; they just haven’t figured out what use cases they will tackle first.” Donahue said this is likely because many don’t fully grasp how their organizations could benefit from using AI. He likened it to when Thomas Edison introduced the light bulb in 1888.”It was amazing to see at first sight, and the demo struck awe, but people didn’t understand how to use electricity, especially since there was no infrastructure bringing electricity to their home.”Artificial intelligence adoption is a challenge many CIOs grapple with as they look to the future. Before jumping in, their teams must possess practical knowledge, skills, and resources to implement AI effectively. More
