No, generative AI isn’t going to take over your PC games

No, generative AI isn’t going to take over your PC games

Surprise — the internet is upset. This time, it’s about a recent article from PC Gamer on the future of generative AI in video games. It’s a topic I’ve written about previously, and something that game companies have been experimenting with for more than a year, but this particular story struck a nerve. Redditors used strong language … Read more

Apple TV vs. Roku: Which streaming device should you buy?

Apple TV vs. Roku: Which streaming device should you buy?

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Choosing the right streaming device between Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Fire TV streaming devices and televisions can be challenging. These devices do the same thing in different packages and on different platforms. While they can all make dumb TVs smart and give users access to streaming services and smart home features, they … Read more

Amazon using tech from Khosla-backed Fulfil in Whole Foods pilot

Amazon using tech from Khosla-backed Fulfil in Whole Foods pilot

Customers shop for produce at a Whole Foods Market 365 location in Santa Monica, California. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images As Amazon looks to add more automation into its supermarkets, the retailing giant is partnering with a Khosla-backed startup that just came out of stealth last year, CNBC has learned. Last week, … Read more

Tesla Optimus robots at Cybercab showcase were remotely controlled by humans

Tesla Optimus robots at Cybercab showcase were remotely controlled by humans

Tesla used humans to remotely control some capabilities of its Optimus robot prototypes at a recent event designed to generate investor enthusiasm for forthcoming products, according to people familiar with the matter. Employees stationed elsewhere oversaw many of the interactions between the humanoid machines and attendees of last week’s “We, Robot” showcase near Los Angeles, … Read more

M4 MacBook Pro: Here’s everything we know so far

M4 MacBook Pro: Here’s everything we know so far

Rumors are heating up that the M4 MacBook Pro is due to launch in the next few weeks. But what exactly can you expect to see in Apple’s upgraded laptop? Will it be worth your hard-earned cash, or should you stick with an older model? We’ve scoured the rumor mill to find the answers, and … Read more

This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good

This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good

The storage industry has been undergoing a significant change, with PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs gradually being phased out as manufacturers focus on newer and faster standards like PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 5. The transition has been slow, however. According to a report by ServeTheHome, though, SSD manufacturers are finally discontinuing production of these … Read more

Bose’s new compact soundbar delivers same audio tricks as rivals for hundreds less

Bose’s new compact soundbar delivers same audio tricks as rivals for hundreds less

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Bose Smart Soundbar is available for $499 This soundbar offers premium features like AirPlay, Dolby Atmos, and unique integration with Bose earbuds Its standout software features can be hit-or-miss. These days, a soundbar is a vital component of your home TV setup. If your TV speakers aren’t doing the job, … Read more

Trump’s crypto coin on sale with Election Day just three weeks out

Trump’s crypto coin on sale with Election Day just three weeks out

Collect Trump Cards Source: Collecttrumpcards.com With shares of his nascent social media business in the midst of a sharp rebound and with just three weeks until the presidential election, Donald Trump is bringing his latest proposed money-making endeavor to market, this time in crypto. On Tuesday, the former president and current Republican nominee aims to … Read more

Vivo launches premium X200 smartphone weeks after Apple, Huawei release new handsets

Vivo launches premium X200 smartphone weeks after Apple, Huawei release new handsets

Priced from 4,299 yuan (US$608) to 6,799 yuan, the X200 series marks the latest effort by Vivo to crack the industry’s lucrative high-end segment in the world’s largest smartphone market and across the globe. Vivo said it will start shipping the X200 series from October 19. Initially known for its low-budget handsets, Vivo has risen … Read more