<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Konsu Apple Watch band is made in NYC, and retails for $140. The leather band is flexible and comfortable, and the bold color and design options create a unique quiet-luxury accessory. The band might be considered too pricey for some Apple Watch wearers –> What’s the deal? Konsu is discounting […] More
Google Google’s latest innovation, Trillium, marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. As the company’s sixth-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), Trillium promises to redefine the economics and performance of large-scale AI infrastructure. Alongside Gemini 2.0, an advanced AI model designed for the “agentic era,” and Deep Research, a tool to streamline […] More
Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETWhen you think of Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology, you might only think of its chatbot Gemini. However, the company has many other generative AI experiments that can help you enhance your workflow, generate music, organize your documents, and more. Although Google hasn’t officially released many of these projects, you can try them out via Google Labs, the company’s platform for testing ideas and products, which just got a redesign. The redesigned Google Labs site, unveiled on Tuesday, makes it easier to find and then start new experiments. The release aligned with Google’s launch of several new AI experiments on Wednesday, including Project Mariner, Jules, Project Astra, Gemini in Colab, and more. Also: Gemini’s new Deep Research feature searches the web for you – like an assistantOne of the perks of trying the latest Google Labs experiments is that they are constantly updated to include new features, guaranteeing unique and helpful user experiences. Another major Labs perk is that users can provide feedback, ultimately impacting whether the experiments are deployed and what changes are made before they are released. Keep reading to learn about some of the experiments you can start today. More
Rena Lolivier/Getty Images Last month, Google announced its favorite Android apps of 2024. Now, the company has revealed its favorite Chrome extensions of the year for the desktop. The list is heavy on work-related tools, but several shopping and entertainment add-ons are included, plus a game if you need a distraction during the holidays. Also: […] More
the_burtons/Getty Images The perfect stocking stuffer is small, fun, and useful. And if you’ve got a gadget-obsessed techie on your holiday shopping list, you can’t go wrong by picking some USB Type-C accessories. Also: The 7 tech gadgets I couldn’t live without in 2024 It took a few years, but this universal connector is now […] More
Olly Curtis/Future via Getty Images If you’re a YouTube creator, your audience just got wider. If you’re a YouTube viewer, you’re about to get access to a lot more content. The video streaming site has unveiled a new audio dubbing tool that automatically creates alternative audio tracks in different languages. Also: This new YouTube tool adds AI […] More
All-in-one (AIO) computers can do it all without sacrificing valuable desk space. These often-stylish AIO systems build the processor, storage, and other components directly into the display, so you don’t need a separate desktop tower, and you have fewer cables cluttering up your work area. AIO computers are convenient but have a few drawbacks compared to traditional desktop PCs. Also: The best laptops you can buy: Expert testedThese systems often have less powerful components, few (or no) upgrade options, and reduced repairability. For this reason, it’s important that you buy the right AIO computer at the outset. An AIO computer is a great fit for households that need a space-efficient computer with a decent-sized screen and won’t miss a laptop’s portability.What is the best all-in-one computer you can buy right now? We went hands-on with several all-in-one computers across various categories, covering different price points, use cases, and operating systems. Our top pick is Apple’s 24-inch iMac More
Chesnot/Getty Images A debilitating service outage has hit several of Meta’s apps, with thousands of people across the United States having reported issues accessing their Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts. According to the monitoring website DownDetector, the outage appears to have started at around 12:36 p.m. EST, with Facebook being hit first before the outage […] More
