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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways PNY 1TB CS3150 M.2 storage drive, available for around $115. Overall, it’s a fast M.2 drive with active cooling to keep running temperatures below the maximum rated temperature. The heatsink makes the drive rather bulky, and you will need a 4-pin fan header on the motherboard to power the fans. more […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETOne of the biggest hassles of watching TV in a hotel is logging in to all your streaming services to find your favorite shows. That might soon be a thing of the past.Several years ago, LG unveiled the first hotel TV that lets you connect your Apple devices via AirPlay. This week, it’s announcing support for Google Cast too, creating the first hotel TV with both Apple and Android casting compatibility.Also: Your TV’s USB port is seriously underrated: 4 benefits you’re not taking advantage ofMany hotel TVs with AirPlay had support for Google Cast through attached HDMI dongles, but this will be the first with both built-in.With Google Cast and AirPlay, you can stream pictures, music, videos, and more from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Many streaming services are also supported.Where you can find themLG didn’t say which hotels the technology is coming to, but it does have a list of locations with Apple AirPlay.Also: I saw LG’s StanbyMe 2 TV, and it’s better than its viral successor in almost every wayAround 60 InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) hotels and resorts are Apple compatible, including selected Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, and avid Hotel locations. Given that LG’s press release mentions dual support for Android and Apple, it seems that Google Cast is coming to at least these locations, if not more. More

Vertigo3d/Getty Images Gaining a competitive advantage from generative AI (Gen AI) is about implementing technology at the right time. Go too early and you could implement a service that creates more challenges than solutions; go too late and your business could be left behind. Wendy Redshaw, chief digital information officer at NatWest Retail Bank, recognizes […] More

OpenAI On the last day of OpenAI’s 12 days of ‘shipmas,’ the company unveiled its latest models, o3 and o3-mini, which excel at reasoning and even outperform o1 on a series of benchmarks, including math and science. At launch, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said o3 was slated to drop at the end of January, and […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Boox Note Max comes bundled with the pen and case for $649. It’s thin and light, has a high-contrast display, and has a long list of features that make it a very versatile device. Theres no backlight, it’s monochromatic, and there’s a bit of a learning curve to use it […] More

ZDNETIf your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you’re noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you’re running the most updated version of Windows (you’d be surprised how many folks’ devices are several updates behind). But if you’re up-to-date, there are other things you can do to optimize.Also: How to clear the cache on your TV (and why you shouldn’t wait to do it)Windows has a few helpful utilities that can free up some space (and they’re already on your PC). These utilities aren’t intended for large-scale repairs but can help make things run faster by cutting excess weight.Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times. Clearing this cache and other temporary files can improve performance and keep things running optimally. Here’s how.  More

Bloomberg/Getty Images The next time you use Gemini, you might notice it’s a little faster.  Google announced that Gemini 2.0 Flash AI is now rolling out to all users in the Gemini app on both desktop and mobile. It appears to be rolling out on desktop more quickly, as I saw it on my laptop, […] More