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If you’re a fan of Apple products, there’s no doubt you’ve seen colleagues, strangers, and friends sporting AirPods over the years — even if you don’t own a pair yourself. Maybe you’re a fan of over-ear headphones, or have been enjoying the resurgence of wired earbuds. But if you haven’t yet taken the AirPod plunge and are curious, we’ve compiled a list of our top-tested AirPods that pair seamlessly with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. AirPods offer iOS-specific software…

adventtr/Getty Images Aiming for a successful AI transformation is great, but if you can’t lead the initiative effectively, you won’t deliver the results the business demands. With experts suggesting increasing numbers of companies are turning their attention from digital to AI transformation, here are five ways to ensure your organization reaps the rewards from emerging technology.   Also: 4 ways to turn generative AI experiments into real business value 1. Partner with your peers Gabriela Vogel,…

Surasak Suwanmake/Getty Images Enterprise use of AI agents is on the rise, with 25% of enterprises using generative AI forecast to deploy AI agents in 2025, growing to 50% by 2027, according to Deloitte’s Global 2025 Predictions Report. Focusing on the impact of Gen AI on technology, media, and telecommunications industries, Deloitte’s report defines autonomous generative AI agents — aka, agentic AI — as software solutions that can complete complex tasks and meet objectives with little or…

Chris Rogers/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are no strangers to embellishing their products’ capabilities — and when it comes to public safety, the consequences can be deadly.  Evolv Technologies claimed its AI-powered security scanners would improve public safety by detecting weapons in a variety of places, including in schools. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found otherwise.  Also: ‘Click-to-cancel’ violators will face consequences, as US agency vows to enforce FTC ruling Last week, the FTC proposed…

Evgeny Ostroushko/Getty Images In 2013, I warned about an alarming trend: consumer electronics becoming unrepairable. Back then, ultrabooks and tablets dazzled with their sleek, lightweight designs, but the trade-offs were hard to ignore. RAM and SSDs were soldered to motherboards. Batteries were glued in place. Proprietary screws and tools locked users out of their own devices. The writing was on the wall for repairability. Also: Your Windows 10 PC can’t be upgraded? You have 5…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Woburn 3 is the most expensive home audio speaker from Marshall. It has fantastic sound quality, strong bass, and clear mids. However, the system only supports the SBC codec. What’s the deal? The Marshall Woburn 3 is still on sale at Amazon for $499 after Cyber Monday, saving you $80. It might not be a massive discount, but this is its lowest price yet. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still live…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If past Samsung trends hold true, we should see a new set of Galaxy smartphones — likely the S25 series — this January. But the most interesting product during the company’s early-year Unpacked event might not be its phones. Instead, a new report from Korean outlet Yonhap News suggests that Samsung will also be unveiling the company’s first smart glasses. Also: Qualcomm’s secret project with Samsung and Google is mixed reality smart glasses,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The most expensive home audio speaker from Marshall in the lineup that consists of Woburn, Stanmore, and Acton speakers. The Marshall Woburn 3 is one of the most expensive Bluetooth home audio speakers on the market right now. But thanks to a Cyber Monday sale, the latest model in the Woburn series is down to just under $500. The speaker has the looks and sound going for it, despite the limited functionality…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is currently selling for $450 (retails at $649), with 128GB of storage and AI features included. Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an enduring 4,700mAh battery are the top two strengths. At its price, the S24 FE faces stiff competition from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung itself. more buying choices What’s the deal? As part of a new post-Cyber Monday deal, both versions of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE…