<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi is certified for streaming DRM HD content. I found the battery life of the tablet to be decent enough for content consumption. The battery charging, however, is notably slow. more buying choices It’s that time of year when I get a lot of questions about tablets. […] More
in-future/Getty Images Every year, Deloitte releases its Tech Trends report, which takes a deep dive into the past year’s technological landscape and identifies macro industry trends that will play a pivotal role in digital transformation in the upcoming 18 to 24 months. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) was a key area in this year’s edition, released […] More
Jason Hiner In May, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, the company’s take on artificial intelligence (AI). However, with the release of iOS 18.1, users didn’t get to see many of the AI features Apple touted at WWDC. Now, iOS 18.2 is finally delivering some of the most exciting features. Also: Stop paying full price for PCs […] More
Marco_Piunti/Getty Images ChatGPT offers Advanced Data Analysis, a powerful tool that helps users crunch data and search for insights. Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to use it to quite good effect. Other AIs are starting to offer similar tools, but so far, they don’t seem to have the power of ChatGPT’s Advanced Data […] More
DJI DJI is a name synonymous with drones and action cameras, but this year the company launched its first set of power stations — the DJI Power 500<!–> and Power 1000–>. These power stations were the first to be aimed specifically at drone pilots, offering them a way to charge their drone’s batteries much faster […] More
Hisense/ZDNETIf you’re looking to upgrade your home entertainment system this holiday season (or shopping for someone who is) and you have a tight budget, this $89 Hisense 5.1 Ch 510W soundbar and subwoofer combo More
Cheng Xin/Getty Images Two screens. Two worlds. On one screen, an urban professional in Oslo taps through ultra-secure banking apps, relies on an AI-powered personal assistant, and streams media seamlessly over high-speed 5G using their iPhone. On the other screen, a farmer in Malawi scrolls through a modest Android phone — likely costing less than […] More
Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETOne of the many wonderful things about Linux is that you can make it look how you want. If you want to go crazy and create a desktop that looks and feels unlike any other, you can. But there are also distributions for people who’d rather have a user-friendly and instantly familiar desktop environment.Wubuntu is one such distribution, and I’m sure you can figure out what operating system it mimics. Yes, the correct response is Windows 11. Also: System76 just took everything that was good in Pop!_OS and made it even betterI’ve tested plenty of Linux distributions that attempt to copy the look and feel of Microsoft’s OS, and none of them get nearly as close as Wubuntu. Upon installing Wubuntu, I was surprised at how much it resembled Windows 11 — down to the inclusion of Microsoft’s AI, Copilot, and Microsoft Edge.The only thing Wubuntu is missing is those pesky ads in the menu.As you probably expect, Wubuntu is based on Ubuntu and uses the KDE Plasma desktop to achieve a strong appropriation of Windows 11. On the panel, you’ll find a weather app, a sidebar, a desktop menu, a run command launcher, favorites, a system tray, and Copilot. Upon first login, you’ll be greeted with the Settings window, where you can select your theme and adjust a few other aesthetics. More
