AI
AI upgrade for Alexa
Nobody puts Alexa+ in the corner.
The new AI-infused upgrade to Amazon’s pervasive Alexa voice assistant can do far
Consumer Tech
Consumer Tech
AI or no, Samsung S25 is worthy upgrade
The new S25-series has the hardware chops to make for a compelling upgrade. The on-board AI could make it so
Consumer Tech
Rise of the "MacBook Air for Windows"
Earlier this month, I made my way through CES — 14-hour days of press conferences, meetings, receptions — with what I call
Intellectual Property
Qualcomm Prevails in Arm Lawsuit
Qualcomm mostly prevailed in Arm’s lawsuit in federal court, winning two of the three issues. The jury deadlocked on the third issue. Despite the ruling, […]
Consumer Tech
New robot vacs use self-driving tech to navigate homes
Robot vacuums like the new Roborock Qrevo Curv are now impressively automated. They vacuum and mop. They clean up after themselves. And they navigate your […]
Digital Health
2024 Smartwatch Roundup
The latest Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches are now available, and they’ve all got a little something new in store for anyone who’s in the […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung’s new smart ring has something others don’t
Samsung became the first big-brand electronics maker to introduce a smart ring, and the only one with both smart rings and smart watches. Find out […]
Battery Power
Could Copilot+ PCs Turn out to be Mac Killers?
The new Microsoft Copilot+ AI laptops – all built around Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X-Series processors – are sleek and light, snappy and responsive. And they […]
Consumer Tech
Is Apple Intelligence the Superpowered Assistant We Always Wanted?
Apple’s overdue answer to generative AI finally came this week in the form of Apple Intelligence, an elegantly packaged collection of features that will come […]
Consumer Tech
Intel highlights system TOPS for AI during Computex
Yes, Intel has more than enough performance from the super-efficient AI processor inside its new PC offering, codenamed Lunar Lake. The built-in graphics accelerator also […]
Consumer Tech
PC makers line up to offer Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Series Processors
For his first-ever keynote at Computex, the big PC show held each June in Taipei, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon brought reinforcements: a parade of executives […]
Consumer Tech
Generative AI Spring: This time it’s personal
Digital packrats, rejoice! Generative AI is here to help. This week, Microsoft unveiled Copilot+, one of the first GenAI apps built to help us get […]
Consumer Tech
Feed the need for screen
Laptop makers are offering innovative new ways to pack desktop-sized displays into portable form factors. Find out why – and how. Read my latest column […]
Enterprise
Esports: game-changer for higher ed
It’s not just about whether you win or lose. It’s not even just about how you play the game. For a growing number of educational […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung rings in year of AI smartphone
It’s clear that 2024 will become the year of the AI smartphone, and Samsung kicked it off with the unveiling of the Galaxy S24-series devices. […]
Consumer Tech
Wi-Fi 7 router: my fast broadband finally feels fast
If you have a fast broadband connection that doesn’t feel fast, then take a moment to read my latest column in the Tech section of […]
Consumer Tech
Meet the New Watch — Same as the Old Watch?
The new Google Pixel Watch 2 with Fitbit is available today. I’ve been evaluating it since it was announced a week ago in New York […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung still leads in foldables, but competition heats up
The latest foldable smartphones from market leader Samsung are now available – and they’re better than ever. But are they good enough to keep the […]