Why geographic diversity is critical to building effective and safe AI tools

cofotoismo/Getty Images Organizations cannot afford to choose sides in the global marketplace if they want to… artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence tools to offer you the capabilities you are looking for. Geographic diversity is key as organizations look to develop AI tools that can be adopted globally, according to Andrea Phua, senior director of the national … 더 읽기

If Intel can’t get a processor out soon that can take down Qualcomm, it’s game over for x86 PCs.

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET For as long as I can remember, Microsoft and Intel have been inseparable partners. Intel made the x86 chips that were the heart of a PC’s motherboard, and Microsoft made the Windows operating system that ran on those PCs. In fact, the two brands fit together so perfectly that industry analysts merged them … 더 읽기

Google Maps and Waze have 5 new features. Here’s how they can help you

Artie Beatty/ZDNET Whether you use them for a road trip or your daily commute, Google Maps and Waze make avoiding traffic a lot easier. Both apps got even better on Wednesday thanks to Five new featuresincluding one that alerts you to traffic that could affect you even if you are not in that location at … 더 읽기

I have tried many smart locks, but this is the one I have on my door.

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key findings He Aqara U100 smart lock Normally available for $190, it’s currently discounted to $150. This smart lock is the most versatile one I’ve tested. It offers a variety of unlocking options, an easy-to-use app, and simple integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains battery quickly and the app does … 더 읽기

5 MacOS Terminal Apps That Are Better Than the Default Ones

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I regularly use the terminal application both on my Macbook Pro and iMac. Sometimes it’s just for safe cover In one of my Linux Machines and other times to take care of a task. Either way, I prefer not to use the default MacOS terminal application. First, it’s pretty basic. Second, it doesn’t … 더 읽기

OpenAI Introduces Long-Awaited Advanced Voice Mode, But There’s a Catch

Open AI When OpenAI celebrated its Spring launch event In May, one of the highlights was their demonstration of the new Voice Mode in ChatGPTsupercharged with GPT-4o New video and audio capabilities. The long-awaited new Voice Mode is finally here (sort of). Also: Best AI Chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot, and Valuable Alternatives On Tuesday, … 더 읽기

Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled by the mind thanks to BCI integration

Sync up In great news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headphones. This means that people with limited physical mobility can now control the headphones using only their thoughts. Synchron conducted the initial trial on a 64-year-old man with ALS who played solitaire, … 더 읽기

The best budget gaming laptops: Expert tested

A solid gaming laptop doesn’t have to cost a fortune or even have the latest components and hardware. Whether upgrading or buying your first model, there are plenty of options for budget-minded gamers from top brands, such as Asus, Dell, MSI, HP, and more. Also: The best laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed  And if … 더 읽기

10 Things I Always Do Immediately After Installing Linux (And Why)

Snowdrop/Getty Images So you’ve finally installed Linux and are ready to make it your go-to operating system (or at least explore it to find out if it’s a worthy replacement). You might find the operating system fairly easy to use right out of the box. Depending on the desktop environment you’ve chosen (like GNOME, Plasma, … 더 읽기