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Getty Images/Rosa María Fernández Rz The generative AI boom might have started with the launch of ChatGPT, but the technology has now been integrated into all kinds of productivity platforms designed to make our everyday workflows easier. A fear many people have when they hear about AI use in the workplace is that the technology will […] More

A common mistake I often see is people purchasing the largest, bulkiest external hard drive they can find, under the impression that it’s the best solution for their needs. Later, they find themselves with a huge, noisy device that occupies too much desk space and is inconvenient to carry to the office or on the road.This is why I recommend the WD My Passport Ultra to those who need a compact, easy-to-use hard drive for a few critical files, or for moving data between systems, or for travel.Over the years, I’ve recommended this drive to dozens of people, ranging from home users in need of a backup solution to amateur photographers and videographers facing disk space limitations. Everyone who has purchased one has reported back that they’ve been satisfied with their choice.What sets this drive apart are two key features: It includes WD Backup software for PCs, which simplifies and optimizes the backup process, and it offers built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption, ensuring that data on the drive is secure.Given the solid reputation of the WD brand and the quality of their hard drives, I have little concerns about premature data loss.WD My Passport Ultra features: USB-C and USB 3.1 interface | 1TB to 5TB capacities | 256-bit AES hardware encryption | 2.5-inch form factor | 3-year limited warranty More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe Meta Quest 3 headset is getting a big feature before its more expensive counterpart, the Apple Vision Pro.Less than a month after Bloomberg reported that Apple was working on a version of Apple Intelligence for its Vision Pro headset, Meta has announced that its Quest 3 headset is getting Meta AI. Also: Meta Quest 3 review: The VR headset most people should buy in 2024Soon, Meta’s announcement says, “You’ll be able to get answers to a wide range of questions with real-time information thanks to Bing.” In addition, Meta AI with Vision will be part of the update. This means you’ll be able to ask questions about your surroundings while wearing the headset.With Meta AI, your Quest 3 headset can see people, objects, and more and — give more information about them, much like Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. You’ll be able to look at a sign and have it translated, get fashion tips, find info on a landmark or portrait, and more. More

Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images Two telcos in Singapore have been granted additional time to move their 3G customers to newer networks, a transition originally scheduled to be completed by this month.  A third carrier, M1, already has fully migrated all their mobile 3G subscribers, including enterprise customers, either to 4G or 5G services, the Infocomm […] More