<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tessan 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter retails for $42. It’s the perfect size, weight, and power output for traveling. It doesn’t convert mains AC voltage, and the USB ports on the bottom can be tricky to use. –> Gone are the days of packing multiple chargers with different connectors when […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nitecore NB Air is is available now for $37. Weighing just 3.14 ounces, it’s the lightest power bank I’ve tested. There’s no USB-C cable or pouch included with the power bank. –> For hikers and runners, every ounce you’re carrying counts. Power banks can be a big challenge because you […] More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETMost people know that the famous Turing Test, a thought experiment conceived by computer pioneer Alan Turing, is a popular measure of progress in artificial intelligence.Many mistakenly assume, however, that it is proof that machines are actually thinking. The latest research on the Turing Test from scholars at the University of California at San Diego shows that OpenAI’s latest large language model, GPT-4.5, can fool humans into thinking that the AI model is a person in text chats, even more than a human can convince another person that they are human. Also: How to use ChatGPT: A beginner’s guide to the most popular AI chatbotThat’s a breakthrough in the ability of gen AI to produce compelling output in response to a prompt. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 2R is available now for $170 (with coupon code ‘LUCKY25’) in Green or Black. It has pretty much everything you look for in a smartwatch: multi-day battery life, fitness tracking features, and a vivid display. However, the device is missing important key fitness metrics, it isn’t as durable […] More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETThe latest series of trade tariffs announced by the current US administration on “Liberation Day” against trade partners has people worried that their money will be spread even more thinly.Let’s remind ourselves of the tariffs as outlined on the oversized poster board prop used during the event. More
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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The AirFly Pro 2 allows users to listen wirelessly to traditionally wired-only systems like in-flight entertainment systems. You can use your favorite headphones with the AirFly Pro 2 and enable their special audio features like noise cancellation and spatial audio. If you don’t fly regularly or don’t need a Bluetooth dongle […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s fifth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now for $2,119. It’s a particularly hardy laptop and boasts solid battery life. However, the Intel chipset delivers puts a cap on high-end performance. more buying choices Lenovo has seven distinct ThinkPad categories on its website, each with a unique style. The T Series, for […] More
