neirfy/Getty Images Research suggests almost everyone wants an AI agent — they’re the coolest thing since sliced data. But what exactly are these agents doing within enterprises? In many cases, their job may be to help build even more agents. In most instances, agents help IT departments manage system performance, presumably including the technical underpinnings […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETThe MacBook Air with the M4 chip is only a few months old, but Apple has already dropped its pricing in hopes of keeping consumers’ attention on Apple products, especially with this latest dose of economic uncertainty. Apple’s MacBook line of laptops aren’t historically known for being the most cost-friendly options out there, but right now, that reputation might not apply. Case in point: the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 More
Jada Jones/ZDNETIf you want a pair of premium headphones that deliver impeccable sound, all-day comfort, and a sleek design, consider picking up the Sonos Ace, especially while they’re on sale. These headphones retail for $449 but are now $349 at Sonos More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenDots One are the company’s first clip-on earbuds, available in Black and Grey for $199. They sport a comfortable, nondescript design with Shokz’s industry-leading bone conduction audio technology. However, the earbuds’ touch controls are unreliable and awkward to use. –> I used to not be a Shokz believer; the […] More
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Maria Diaz/ZDNETIf you have an older Google Nest thermostat, it might be losing its smart capabilities later this year. In a post last week on the official support blog, Google announced that it would end support for three thermostat models: The original first-generation Nest Learning Thermostat from 2011, the second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat that followed a year later in 2012, and the second generation of the European version of the Nest Learning Thermostat from 2014. No more smart featuresNot only is Google stopping future software updates for those devices, it is pulling all smart features. The thermostats will still work, including existing schedules, and you can continue to control the temperature and set schedules directly on the device, Google says, but you will not be able to control anything with the Nest app or Google Assistant. Support ends on Oct. 25, 2025. No other devices are affected at this time. An olive branchTo lessen the blow a little, Google is making an offer to affected customers. If you are still using one of these thermostats, Google will send you a $130 off promo code to purchase the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat (which ZDNET’s Maria Diaz called “a beautiful piece of tech that works” and one that “you can count on working for years — or maybe even decades”). With an MSRP of $280, that cuts the price to $150. Google said it was making the change to “fully invest” in the latest generation of thermostats. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. It’s a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. –> […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) reliable robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. The Mammotion app is not very user-friendly and can get buggy after a firmware update. –> […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tuxedo Computers InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen 9 is available now on the official site. This laptop outperformed my expectations in every way, with a powerful CPU and a gorgeous display. Use caution when selecting your keyboard during the order process. –> I love a good laptop or desktop that comes […] More
