Key Takeaways Webcomics combine indie creativity with online reach, yielding excellent and daring content. Reading webcomics beats social media for enytertainment and offers a vast collection of engaging stories. The webcomics world is massive, easily accessible, and continuously evolving, with options in various genres for all preferences. I love reading comics of all kinds, but … Read more
Happy IEEE Day! IEEE Day commemorates the first gathering of IEEE members to share their technical ideas in 1884. First celebrated in 2010, IEEE Day marks its 15th anniversary this year. Worldwide celebrations demonstrate the ways thousands of IEEE members in local communities join together to collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants with “really good long-term memory” are about a year away, according to Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman. Products which can recall conversations, projects and problems will encourage users to invest more time and share more of their personal history with them, he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC. … Read more
GamesBeat Next is almost here! GB Next is the premier event for product leaders and leadership in the gaming industry. Coming up October 28th and 29th, join fellow leaders and amazing speakers like Matthew Bromberg (CEO Unity), Amy Hennig (Co-President of New Media Skydance Games), Laura Naviaux Sturr (GM Operations Amazon Games), Amir Satvat (Business … Read more
Adam Breeden/ZDNET Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event is returning in a just a week on Oct. 8, and it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping. The retail giant promises savings on top brands and products across major categories like home, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: October Prime Day … Read more
Now that we’re a few years into Microsoft’s obsession with AI and its Copilot assistant, it’s clearer than ever that Windows 11’s role is to show off the company’s artificial intelligence prowess. At least, that’s the message I took away from today’s announcement that the Windows 11 2024 (version 24H2) update is now beginning to … Read more
It’s been a minute since Samsung released a new premium Chromebook. The electronics giant was one of the first to make Chromebooks since ChromeOS came into existence (I first reviewed one back in 2011). Now it’s back with its first Chromebook Plus model launching alongside an updated Lenovo Duet Chromebook tablet and new AI tools available as part … Read more
September was officially Apple month. We saw the release of four models of the highly anticipated iPhone 16, among a handful of other Apple refreshes. We also checked out some weird and cool gadgets at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Kyle spent a day jetskiing with the GoPro Hero 13 Black and found it overflowing with … Read more
Speaking of, regardless of the video call app you use, Chromebook Plus laptops now have a studio-style mic option to better isolate your voice and cut the background chatter, and there are appearance enhancements to brighten up the face or adjust the lighting. Those features outside of Quick Insert are exclusive to Chromebook Plus machines. … Read more
Sex in cinema is back, baby. 2024 has been a banging year at the movies thanks to steamy fare like Rose Glass’s neo-noir thriller Love Lies Bleeding, Luca Guadagnino’s love-triangle drama Challengers, Sean Baker’s sex-worker-centered comedy Anora, and last, but certainly not least Halina Reijn’s May-December drama Babygirl. Written and directed by Bodies Bodies Bodies … Read more