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undefined/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A survey found many users prefer Gemini for creating images. It dominates both personal and enterprise use. Use cases for AI images and video differ widely. By now, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve used Google Gemini, Midjourney, […] More
I’ve been working with AI for a very long time. I conducted one of the first-ever academic studies of AI ethics as a thesis project way back in the day. I created and launched an expert system development environment before the first link was connected on the World Wide Web.I did some of the first research on AI on RISC-based computing architectures (the chips in your phone) when RISC processors were the size of refrigerators.I also wrote and deployed the AI Editor, a generative AI tool that built news and content dynamically. That may not seem like much today, but I did it way back in 2010, when I had to create a generative AI engine from scratch. At that point, to work, it had to be distributed across five individual servers, each running one agent of a team of clustered AI agents.I just finished coding a free AI defense product available to all WordPress users that enables them to defend against AI training and scraping, plus an advanced version (which folks pay for) that enables active countermeasures against AI scraping for training.Also: Six skills you need to become an AI prompt engineerI also have a master’s degree in education, focusing on learning and technology. My specialty is adult online learning, so this kind of stuff is right up my alley.When it comes to the courses and programs I’m spotlighting here, there’s no way I could take all of them. But I have taken at least one course from each vendor to test them out and report back to you. And, given my long background in the world of AI, this is a topic that has fascinated and enthralled me for most of my academic and professional career.With all that, I will say that the absolute high point was when I could get an AI to talk like a pirate. More
EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/DigitalVision/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Spending on AI-powered wearables is expected to exceed $300 billion in 2033. Healthcare use cases are leading adoption. Wearables transform the way people approach health and wellness. The market for health wearables might already seem significant, but it’s only heating up. Recent […] More
WiiM Ultra music streamer <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The WiiM Amp Ultra is available on Amazon for $329. If your preferred method of listening to music is via streaming services, this is a great amp to own. To use a turntable, you’ll need a preamp. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I’m […] More
Baseus EnerGeek GX11 power bank with 4G hotspot <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus EnerGeek GX11 is a power bank and 4G hotspot in one for $129 on Amazon. Its built-in SIM-free hotspot works in over 150 countries, and is a no-fuss way to get online. The global data plans are pricey but the regional […] More
Jada Jones/ZDNETTo me, there’s no better way to spend several hours of my time than in a packed airplane, squished next to strangers, 30,000 feet in the air, traversing through time and space. I hate flying (in case you didn’t pick up the sarcasm) so a solid pair of headphones to watch hours of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” is a must to make it bearable.Also: Best headphones and earbuds of 2025There are plenty of headphones and earbuds that are great in their own right, but the real test is taking a pair through a major airport and on a flight. Over the past six weeks, I took five pairs of headphones through airports in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City — multiple times — and assessed each of their performance. Travling to New York from Atlanta twice, and to L.A. from Atlanta twice, I wore the Sonos Ace, Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), AirPods Pro 3, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Here’s how each pair excelled, as well as some areas where they fell short.Sonos Ace: ATL to LGA roundtrip More
Azure is down everywhere. Microsoft Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Microsoft Azure went down globally today. Microsoft customer-facing services were affected. Recovery is expected soon. Last week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, and many of us were miserable. This week, it’s Microsoft Azure’s turn to fall down and […] More
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