I spent hours testing ChatGPT Tasks – and its refusal to follow directions was mildly terrifying

I spent hours testing ChatGPT Tasks – and its refusal to follow directions was mildly terrifying

ZDNET Tasks is a new beta feature for the paid-for versions of ChatGPT. This feature allows you to schedule a prompt to run at a certain time. In this article, I’ll explain that feature. Then I’ll take you through the incredibly frustrating process of trying to get ChatGPT to do what you want it to do using Tasks. Also: The five biggest mistakes people make when prompting an AI I hesitate to anthropomorphize the AI,…

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The most exciting Samsung Galaxy S25 model likely won't be announced at Unpacked

The most exciting Samsung Galaxy S25 model likely won't be announced at Unpacked

Kerry Wan/ZDNET We’re just a weekend away from Samsung’s big Unpacked event, where the company is expected to unveil the new Galaxy S25 series of smartphones — and possibly more.  If last year’s January product launch was any indication of what we can expect from Samsung moving forward, the company may just squeeze in a teaser or two of future devices toward the end of the Wednesday keynote. It might be a new XR headset….

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Lenovo to acquire Infinidat to expand its storage folio

Lenovo to acquire Infinidat to expand its storage folio

The company, which CEO Phil Bullinger currently leads, was founded by Moshe Yanai in 2011. It also has an office in Waltham, Massachusetts. Lenovo eyes high-end enterprise storage market The acquisition is part of Lenovo’s growth strategy to meet the evolving needs of modern data centers that are expected to handle AI and generative AI workloads, the company said, adding that Infinidat’s offering will find synergy with its Infrastructure Solutions Group and jointly will target…

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Exploring the Vishing Threat Landscape

Exploring the Vishing Threat Landscape

Voice phishing, also known as vishing, represents a growing threat to organizations worldwide. Keepnet’s 2024 Vishing Response Report illuminates the alarming statistic that 70% of companies are prone to voice phishing incidents, particularly in the Manufacturing & Engineering sectors. These sectors often encounter substantial financial repercussions, with organizations facing potential losses averaging $14 million annually due to vishing attacks. Keepnet’s report underscores the urgent need for companies to bolster their defenses with targeted training and…

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This tiny power bank is one of my everyday essentials (and it's on sale for $20)

This tiny power bank is one of my everyday essentials (and it's on sale for )

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Nano Power Bank is $10 off at Amazon, bringing the cost down to $20. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended I was able to get my hands on Anker’s Nano 22.5W Power Bank over a year ago, and I still regularly use it to this day. For Android or iPhone users looking to add a USB-C charger to their daily carry, I’m happy to share that this device is one of…

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Qué deberían saber los directores de Recursos Humanos este 2025

Qué deberían saber los directores de Recursos Humanos este 2025

Las organizaciones que dan prioridad a la IA están realizando cambios organizativos y estratégicos basados en el potencial a corto plazo de la IA generativa para el próximo trimestre, sin tener en cuenta las consideraciones a largo plazo. Estos efectos a largo plazo desatendidos pueden incluir un aumento de la fricción en el trabajo, la necesidad de un nuevo diseño de roles y flujos de trabajo, barreras para la adopción, etc. Este año, las organizaciones…

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Star Blizzard Targets WhatsApp in New Campaign

Star Blizzard Targets WhatsApp in New Campaign

Russian nation-state group Star Blizzard has been targeting WhatsApp accounts, with the group shifting its focus following a law enforcement takedown of its infrastructure. Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed Star Blizzard undertake a social engineering campaign in mid-November 2024. This new campaign aimed to compromise the WhatsApp accounts of individuals working in government and other policy-related positions, particularly those related to international relations and Russia. This is the first time a shift has been identified in…

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I tested an ink pen that digitizes your handwriting, but the app makes it truly useful

I tested an ink pen that digitizes your handwriting, but the app makes it truly useful

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Some of the most interesting products we saw this year and last take an analog product and digitize it: the ReMarkable Paper Pro, which is as close to a perfect copy of pen and paper as I’ve seen, or Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe, which aims to duplicate the simple process of reading a book and scribbling notes in the margins. Also: Five CES 2025 products I’d buy as soon as they’d take my…

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I tried Lenovo's infamous “rollable” laptop at CES. It's more practical than I thought

I tried Lenovo's infamous “rollable” laptop at CES. It's more practical than I thought

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Lenovo unveiled an unexpected new laptop alongside its fleet of new devices at CES 2025: a 14-inch laptop with a “rollable” display that extends upwards over 16 inches, and it works better than I initially assumed.  The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 looks like a normal 14-inch device on the surface but hit a button on the keyboard, and the display starts growing upward. Once it’s fully extended, the screen measures 16.7 inches, which…

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La IA conquista el sector de la energía y los servicios públicos

La IA conquista el sector de la energía y los servicios públicos

Para 2027, el 40% de las empresas eléctricas y de servicios públicos desplegarán operadores controlados por inteligencia artificial (IA) en las salas de control, lo que reducirá los riesgos de error humano, pero aumentará las vulnerabilidades de seguridad de los sistemas ciberfísicos. Así lo ha afirmado Gartner. La encuesta a directores de Información y ejecutivos de Tecnología de 2025 indicó que el 94% de los directores de información (CIO) de empresas eléctricas y de servicios…

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