Tavrius/Getty Images Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is paving the way for everyone to become their own software developers. But at the same time, AI may render many extraordinary skills unnecessary. That’s the word from Thomas Davenport of Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, in their latest book, All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered […] More
arturbo/Getty Images Last month, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final “click-to-cancel” rule requiring businesses to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for it in the first place. Whether it’s a magazine subscription, gym membership, or monthly payment for a streaming service, stopping an unwanted recurring subscription will become easier […] More
pornpimon Ainkaew/Getty Images Many readers have been pointing me to TikTok videos showing hot glue being used to clean iPhones, AirPods, and other devices. All the videos follow the same pattern — a filthy device and the ports are packed with detritus and schmoo, hot glue is then squirted into the ports, left to harden, […] More
The holiday shopping season is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to save big on gaming PCs, laptops, and accessories. Retailers like Amazon More
Getty Images/Westend61 Brands, newsrooms, and other content creators often turn to stock images to bring their projects to life. Despite the robust library of images on marketplaces like Getty Images, sometimes the perfect image just isn’t there –and that’s where AI can help bring your image to life. This week, Getty Images launched Product Placement […] More
Hisense/ZDNETWant to see wide-eyed joy on the face of a loved one by giving them a new, high-res smart TV this holiday season? Does your home entertainment center need an upgrade? Either way, Walmart has you covered with this deal.Also: The 50+ best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live nowWith a 4K UHD picture quality and HDR compatibility, the Hisense R6 More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is on sale now for $1,600. It’s a lightweight, convertible work laptop with a solid battery life and a booming speaker system. However, the model isn’t a powerhouse as some might find its performance a little disappointing more buying choices When I first tried the HP […] More
Websites have become flooded with ad-sponsored content and tracking scripts, making browsers a battleground for user privacy. Online advertising companies can use web browsing histories to fingerprint individual browsers over time, creating shadow user profiles spread across different online services to store information, including your interests, product searches, and more, leading to targeted advertising.You don’t have to consent to tracking or data collection — and this is why your browser choice is important. While Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, alternative browsers and ways to improve your security are available to help you stay anonymous online.Also: The best VPN services (and why you need one to protect your privacy)When you look for a privacy-focused browser, you should investigate how advertising trackers and cookies are managed, whether search histories are stored or shared, and whether the browser developer operates with a transparent privacy policy.What is the best secure browser for privacy in 2024?ZDNET experts have kept a finger on the pulse of the secure browser market for decades, and many of us have tried and tested different options over the years. Brave More
