ZDNET As an iPhone user, I’ve been waiting years for Siri to improve. But if anything, Apple’s beleaguered voice assistant has gotten worse. Whether I’m chatting with Siri when I’m at home, out and about, or behind the wheel via CarPlay, it still often fails to respond correctly. I’ve tried using other assistants, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Those are helpful when I need in-depth information or analysis. But since Siri is built into…

Sigma BF camera in silver. Sigma Corp. Cameras were long ago overtaken by smartphones, but one class of camera, the “mirrorless,” has seen a surge of interest in the past five years. Since 2019, unit sales of mirrorless cameras have grown by 150%, overtaking their predecessor, the DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera.  An amazing 5.6 million mirrorless cameras were sold last year, two-thirds of the total digital camera market, according to data gathered by the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nitecore NB10000 has a lightweight construction that’s ideal for travelers and storage. Robust charger with all the essentials you’d need. It’s rated IPX5 to handle splashes of water I don’t usually worry too much about the weight of power banks, but a multi-day adventure I am planning has got me thinking about every gram I’ll be carrying for the 10 days or so of hiking. I’ll definitely need a power bank,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 is a solid machine for graphic design and creative work that won’t break the bank. Its Nvidia GeForce GPU, OLED display, and full-sized keyboard can handle even the toughest of tasks. However, the short battery life and placement of the heat vents may pose some usability issues. I have to be honest: when I first heard about the Asus Vivobook Pro 15, I didn’t think much of it….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Cuktech 30 is a compact yet powerful power bank that can output a maximum of 300W. It can recharge in under 2.5 hours thanks to 140W USB-C charging At 40,000mAh/144Wh, it’s too big to take on an airplane. Power banks come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small enough to attach to your phone, while others are so big and bulky they come with a handle. Occasionally, you’ll find one…