Apple is now marketing Vision Pro as the ‘ultimate entertainment device’

Apple Since its initial launch, Apple has remained generally quiet about what the Vision Pro will offer, with the primary selling point being experiencing spatial video. Now, Apple is unveiling new entertainment experiences and marketing the headset as a premiere entertainment device.  “Apple Vision Pro is the ultimate entertainment device,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior … Read more

The R1 Is An Adorable AI-Powered Device That Brings All Your Phone Apps In One Place

Rabbit says it’s about the size of a stack of Post-it notes. Image: Rabbit Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of Rabbit, was bothered by how we have to open a different app each time we wish to get something done on our phones. So, he came up with a device that will manage all your … Read more

Withings’ new multiscope device checks vitals for telehealth visits

Aside from a brief on-again-off-again thing with Nokia, Withings has been quietly establishing itself as a home health powerhouse in recent years. The French company might not have the big-name pull of an Apple or Samsung, but it has been making some expertly crafted devices designed to make vital readings accessible outside the doctor’s office. … Read more

How ValueAct may help boost margins at this Japanese medical device company

Dobrila Vignjevic | E+ | Getty Images Company: Nihon Kohden   Company: Nihon Kohden (6849.T-JP) Business: Nihon Kohden is a Japan-based company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and sale of medical electronic equipment, as well as the provision of maintenance and repair services. The company offers a wide array of devices to aid with … Read more

How to get Bluetooth headphones to automatically connect to your Android device

Jack Wallen/ZDNET After reviewing the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds, I found myself turning to them every time I wanted to use a pair of earbuds with my phone. But there was a slight problem. Every time I put them into my ears, they weren’t automatically connecting to my Pixel 8 Pro. The two earbuds … Read more

Protect Your Amazon Echo: Don’t Place Your Device in These High-Risk Areas

If you received an Amazon Alexa smart speaker or smart display during the holidays this year, you might be looking for a good spot to place it in your home. While your Alexa speaker could technically go anywhere in your house where there’s an outlet, that doesn’t always mean that it should. There are some … Read more

AI integration, device upgrades to drive a rebound in PC sales in 2024

Apple Inc. MacBook Pro and Air laptops at the new Apple Inc. store inside the Starfield mall during its opening in Hanam, South Korea, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images The slump in personal computer sales is likely to end next year as consumers appear set to buy newer … Read more

Finally, a 2-in-1 wireless charger that lets you use every Apple device feature

June Wan/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysTwelve South, the makers behind some of the most premium Apple accessories, is back with a 2-in-1 charging pad.The aptly named ButterFly expands so that you can charge two Qi/MagSafe-compatible devices at once, at up to 15W.For a MagSafe charging pad, the ButterFly’s $130 listing price ain’t cheap. But I still think … Read more

Apple introduces Stolen Device Protection mode to prevent iPhone theft

Apple’s Stolen Device Protection seen in a beta version of iOS. CNBC/Kif Leswing Apple will introduce a new security mode for iPhones that can protect users when thieves or other attackers learn their private passcode. The feature, Stolen Device Protection, creates a second layer of security, making it harder for thieves to use the passcode … Read more

Jeremy Renner Wears Leg Compression Device In NYC, Year After Snowplow Accident

Jeremy Renner plays Hawkeye, but ‘The Avengers’ star looked more like Iron Man while traveling through NYC’s JFK Airport … thanks to a compression device he has to wear nearly 1 year after his horrific snowplow accident. The actor wore 2 of the devices — used to improve blood flow and reduce pain and swelling … Read more