I tested LG’s entry-level QNED80 TV and was not prepared for it to be this good

LG/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysStarting at $599, the QNED series of TVs from LG packs some very impressive visuals in an affordable package.I was particularly impressed with the spatial audio, which mimics a full surround system without the need for a soundbar or subwoofer.If you’re looking for a relatively affordable TV that handles everything from gaming to … Read more

Cadillac Optiq: New entry-level EV crossover

2025 Cadillac Optiq Cadillac DETROIT – Cadillac’s new entry-level electric vehicle will be a compact-sized crossover called Optiq, the company said Friday. The General Motors brand said the vehicle, which will be its fourth EV, will slot below the current entry-level Lyriq midsize crossover EV, which starts around $59,000. Cadillac declined to disclose pricing and … Read more

Apple announces new M3 chips, cuts price of entry-level MacBook Pro

Apple announced new PC chips, MacBook Pro laptops, and a new iMac model at an unusual night-time launch event on Monday. Ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season, the new chips will refresh Apple’s Mac lineup, which saw sales fall 7% in the June quarter in the face of a global PC sales slowdown. The … Read more

Anthropic launches improved model of its entry-level LLM

Anthropic, the AI startup co-founded by ex-OpenAI execs, has launched an up to date model of its quicker, cheaper text-generating mannequin obtainable via an API, Claude Immediate. The up to date Claude Immediate, Claude Immediate 1.2, incorporates the strengths of Anthropic’s just lately introduced flagship mannequin, Claude 2, displaying “vital” good points in areas equivalent … Read more