Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET That photo you’d like to share on TikTok seems a bit blah. If only there were some way you could make it more exciting, dynamic, and visual. You can, thanks to a new AI-powered image-to-video feature known as AI Alive. Unveiled on Tuesday, AI Alive creates a brief video clip out of any still photo. Available within TikTok’s Story Camera, the AI tool taps into AI to…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Bosch Go is on sale for $100. It features USB-C charging, a vast improvement on the old microUSB port, plus there’s a bigger battery and a ring light on the front to illuminate the workspace. The screwdriver comes in a handy carry case with a selection of bits, so you have everything to do the job in hand. Two years ago, I got myself a Bosch Go electric screwdriver. The…

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I’ve used Trello for years now. Not only does it help keep my many projects running smoothly, but it’s also very easy to use. A few days ago, I opened the desktop app to take care of some things, and I was prompted to try the latest features. Naturally, I said yes and was shown a quick wizard outlining the new functionality. I was immediately impressed. Also: 4…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since.  Also: These smart glasses beat the Meta Ray-Bans in a few key ways Luckily, Amazon is offering a great bundle deal. For only $180, you can…

akinbostanci/Getty Images Since the release and viral success of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative AI has been integrated into an ever-expanding number of tech platforms and gadgets. As is often the case with powerful new technologies, generative AI’s growth has outpaced our ability to build frameworks for safe and responsible use. Also: How to use ChatGPT freely without giving up your privacy – with one simple trick Teachers, for example, must now contend with the…

Christian Grosso Photography/Getty Images In my many years of using Linux, I’ve worked with just about every desktop environment ever created for the open-source platform. Some of those desktops are highly customizable, while others are less feature-rich and locked down. For some users, too much flexibility could be a bad thing. Imagine someone new to XFCE accidentally deletes their panel and has to figure out how to re-add it. It can be like that. Also: How…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Dell’s Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 varies significantly depending on the configuration, but the Intel Core Ultra 7, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB, 1TB configuration is on sale for $1,199. It’s an incredibly well-rounded laptop that can swap between tasks with ease, and comes with a handful of different configurations to match its versatility. It’s on the heavy side, weighing nearly five pounds Dell’s Inspiron 16 Plus (7640) is on sale at Amazon…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways  The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is available for $190. Designed for older children aged six to 12, this kids’ tablet features a slimmer design, better performance, strong parental controls, and a free screen repair or replacement within two years of purchase. While it’s better than other Amazon Fire Kids tablets, the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet doesn’t outperform an iPad — but it’s also a fraction of…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET On the rare occasion I need to join a Zoom meeting, I must be in my office because my MacBook Pro M1 webcam doesn’t always cut it. However, thanks to a handy app, I can use my Pixel 9 Pro‘s webcam, which is far better and more flexible than the built-in camera. Believe it or not, it’s ridiculously easy to do this. In fact, the feature is built right into the latest releases…