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AerialPerspective Images/Getty Images ZDNET explores immersive computing and a related but different technology called digital twins. Immersive computing has many different names and acronyms, including VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), MR (mixed reality), and XR (extended reality). Let’s break down what it all means. What are XR and spatial computing? When Apple introduced the […] More

Nigel Killeen/Getty Images NFS is a great service for sharing folders across your LAN. Although NFS isn’t quite as flexible as Samba (it doesn’t share printers or work with Active Directory), it’s considerably faster, which is great for working with larger files. Besides being a bit easier to use than Samba, NFS is also a […] More

EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images It’s a little later than expected, but Android 15 (codenamed Vanilla Ice Cream) is finally here. Sort of.  While it’s not quite ready for the public just yet, Google announced today that it has released the latest version of its operating system, and the source code is available at the Android Open Source Project. […] More

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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETChatGPT’s success prompted many companies to launch their own AI chatbots. Microsoft’s rendition, Copilot, became the most worthy competitor, even lapping ChatGPT’s capabilities in many use cases. However, recent updates to ChatGPT caused it to reclaim its throne, and it looks like Microsoft has plans to reestablish its competitive edge. Microsoft announced it will hold a live-streamed event titled “Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2,” which will focus on the next phase of “Copilot Innovation,” according to the event’s details.Also: You.com introduces ‘multiplayer AI’ so teams can collab on custom AI agentsThe live stream will be held on LinkedIn and be held on September 16, 11 AM ET/8 AM PT. The event speakers will be Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, and Jared Sparato, Microsoft CVP, AI at Work. If you want to attend the live stream, you can visit the LinkedIn posting to RSVP.  More

Foldable phones are all the rage within the smartphone industry, with companies like Google and Android releasing multiple models–like the recent Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Google Pixel 9 Pixel Pro Fold– and Apple possibly teasing one in a few years. If you hopped on the trend by purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, it may be wise to invest in a quality case to make your device last. Samsung makes official Galaxy cases More

Are you trying to build your own home security system or possibly a robot? Or, maybe you need a small computing system to build your own computer. In such cases, single-board computers (SBC) are incredibly useful. The most well-known SBC is undoubtedly the Raspberry Pi, which is renowned globally for its versatility, low power consumption, reliability, and user-friendliness. Also: Finding Raspberry Pi: Where to buy the latest model and its alternativesHowever, you can still explore alternatives to the Raspberry Pi, especially considering the current shortage and the recent surge in price. Alternative SBCs can be used to customize unique projects and provide improved performance alongside AI and VR support. Other alternatives are rated for industrial use, and some are suitable for programming and educational products or, perhaps, even for taking advantage of ChatGPT applications. What is the best Raspberry Pi alternative right now?We tested and researched the best Raspberry Pi alternatives available based on performance, connectivity and storage, ease of use, and price. Libre Computer Board More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling savings still live on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — just in time for back-to-school. Also: The best Amazon deals right now: August 2024Right now, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More