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cofotoisme/Getty Images Southeast Asian digital economies are projected to expand to $263 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year — and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fuel further growth, if greater business value is extracted from the technology. According to the latest iteration of the e-Conomy SEA report, the region’s digital economy will also […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are now available for $999 and $799, respectively. The Arc Ultra’s new sound technology delivers an impressive spatial audio listening experience, turning any room into a home theater. The Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are quite large and sound best at loud volumes, making […] More
PM Images/Getty Images While working on a master’s degree not long ago, I found one of the greatest challenges was getting used to learning complex topics outside my comfort zone. Even today, as a tech journalist, getting up to speed quickly on unfamiliar topics is an essential skill in my line of work. Also: Google’s […] More
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images I’ve been using Google Drive for decades, but over the past couple of years, I’ve decided that some of my content (especially my novels) has no business on a service that may or may not decide to train its LLMs with my work. To that end, I went looking for an alternative […] More
Proton Most everyone uses a cloud service. While some of us use those services daily, others use them sporadically, and others don’t even realize they’re using one. In the end, it’s about keeping your files safe and accessible from anywhere. Also: Proton VPN review (2024): A very solid VPN with robust leak protection One cloud storage […] More
While Black Friday doesn’t officially begin until later this month, the biggest retailers and carriers have already begun discounting the latest phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more. Among the carriers is Verizon More
Black Friday isn’t here yet, but deals are already starting to pop up. Chromebooks see some of the best prices during Black Friday because $100 or $200 off an already-low cost makes for some really great price points. Now is a great time to spring for a Chromebook or Chromebook Plus device, as we’ve seen lots of upgrades and new features in ChromeOS this year. Also: The best Black Friday deals so farWith manufacturers rushing to adopt AI-powered features, Chromebooks have the upper hand with their lean and snappy operating system. Our top five devices listed here represent some of the best bang for your buck on the market today. If you’re looking for a new light-and-lean Chromebook, we pulled together the best sales from HP, Acer, Lenovo, Asus, and more. Our favorite early Chromebook deals for Black Friday 2024Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The iMac M4 is available for preorder now, starting at $1,299, and shipping from November 8. The base model comes with 16GB of memory for the same price, and the hardware makes for a fast, powerful desktop flexible enough to handle virtually any use case. The base model M4 might not […] More
