Meta Ever wish you had a massive screen for your gaming session or work project? If you have a Meta Quest headset, you’re in luck — you can now connect it to nearly any device. Meta’s new app for the Quest headset, HDMI Link, turns your headset into a giant screen for any HDMI output-compatible […] More
Constantine Johnny/Getty Images What’s the difference between software and shelfware? Often, it’s the user interface and user experience (UI/UX) associated with the solution. Do people dread a particular UI/UX, or do they find it a positive encounter? For too long, too many applications, particularly in enterprises, have had terrible UI/UX. Mobile interfaces have improved things, […] More
SerrNovik/Getty Images Kubernetes, the container-management orchestration system, has proven vital for modern computing, except for one area: artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The problem: AI/ML demands substantial CPU, memory, and GPU resources, which are not easy to manage on Kubernetes. Now, with the latest Kubernetes release — Kubernetes 1.31, Elli — the Cloud Native Computing Foundation […] More
Nikada/Getty Images I don’t really want to do the “I told you so” dance, but after a couple of my ZDNET colleagues complained recently about “ads” in Windows 11 … well, may I just say I tried to warn you. Also: Windows 11 FAQ: Upgrade guide and everything you need to know Last year, I […] More
Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office at a deep discount with this deal. Stack Social If you need access to Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay the yearly fee to access Office 365, you’re in luck: Stack Social is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting […] More
Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now. StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for just $140 […] More
The new Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are now available for preorder after Google unveiled the lineup during its annual Made by Google event on Aug. 13. Their predecessors, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, boasted high camera quality and exclusive Google features. The new line will feature better picture quality, new AI features, an improved design, and an XL version of the Pixel 9 Pro.Right now, you can trade in your Pixel 8 or adjacent smartphone and get the Pixel 9 More
A new Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance […] More
