tolgart / Getty Images Half of global technology leaders believe their organization has an AI skills shortage, and the capability gap has almost doubled in a year. The newly released Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report found that almost twice as many technology leaders (51%), compared with last year (28%), said their business has an AI skills shortage — an 82% jump. Also: The great AI skills disconnect – and how to fix it The…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won’t have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. more buying choices I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-changer for me, saving me endless amounts of…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni originally launched for $799, but is on sale at $400 This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testing The downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn’t boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object….

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Think that Apple’s Siri snooped on your private conversations in the past? If so, you may be able to snag a slice of the $95 million that Apple is paying out to settle a class action lawsuit. Also: Apple’s big, next-gen CarPlay Ultra upgrade is here – if you drive these cars A settlement page published Friday in the case of Lopez v. Apple Inc. explains the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Ecovacs’ Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum is currently available for $1,200. It features 11,000 Pa of suction power, retractable mop pads to tackle corners and edges, a new V-shaped brush to prevent tangles, and more The Deebot T30S’s object avoidance left something to be desired, and the mopping pads don’t lift high enough for medium-pile rugs. The Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo is 38% off right now. For…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet. Also: CNET survey shows Americans spend over $1,000 a year on subscriptions, and they’re sick of it Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Ahead of this Tuesday’s Google I/O developer conference, where AI is expected to be the star of the show, Google unveiled a massive Gemini update on its Android Show event, further expanding the AI assistant’s availability across the Google ecosystem of devices. Here’s a rundown of the most notable features coming to various products, from smartwatches to cars. 1. WearOS Max Buondonno/ZDNET For starters, Google announced that Gemini will be coming to WearOS smartwatches…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony WH-1000XM6 are available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for $450. These headphones provide exceptional noise cancellation, practical software features, and an enjoyable sound. A tight fit and non-adjustable noise cancellation are noticeable pitfalls for premium headphones. more buying choices may / 2025 It’s been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn’t be bigger shoes to fill. The WH-1000XM5 are…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET The 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is back on sale. Over at Lenovo’s website, you can purchase the laptop for as low as $1,404, a nearly 50% discount. ZDNET’s key takeaways After making calculated adjustments to last year’s model, Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers a more user-friendly experience starting at $1,759 for the 32GB, 1TB configuration. It sports an 8MP webcam that allows for 4K video, a stunning 2.8K display, and a slightly…