Non mobile technology

Energizer Coin batteries don’t make headlines all that often, but today shifts that trend with a smart new development. Energizer has released a new Ultimate Child Shield version of its 20mm coin lithium batteries. As the name implies, the tech is aimed at reducing the number of […]

Iryna Tolmachova/Shutterstock Philippe Dufresne, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, has found OpenAI was “not compliant with” Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws in the training of its AI models. Following an investigation, Dufresne and his counterparts in Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia say OpenAI’s approach to things

Google’s DeepMind employees are demanding union recognition amid concerns over their AI technology’s use by the US and Israeli militaries. Workers seek a commitment against developing AI weapons and surveillance tools, urging management to voluntarily recognize their unions or face legal action. The move highlights growing anxieties about AI’s ethical implications and its potential for

Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways I tested 5G on country roads and farmland for three days. Verizon led in overall network levels, followed by AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile was the only network to pull in a 5G signal. My quest to test 5G has taken

A Bloomberg report last week claimed that Disney intends to make Disney+ into a “super app” that features much more than just a streaming service. And today on Disney’s earnings call, that direction was strongly signaled by company leadership. Disney signals plans for ‘super app’ in earnings call following Bloomberg report The idea of “super

We’re starting to build a clear picture of Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra, and it seems to represent a fundamentally different approach. Well known YouTuber Unboxed Therapy recently showcased an iPhone Ultra dummy unit, offering an early insight into the look and feel of Apple’s forthcoming foldable smartphone debut. For those who haven’t

The still image is incredibly powerful; photographers know this better than anyone. And even in AI, it is the picture side of the product that is turbo-charging their gigantic businesses, according to a new report. Per Android Authority, the fastest growth for apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini comes when there is an AI image

On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs stood on stage at Macworld and introduced three products. An iPod with a bigger screen and touch controls, a mobile phone, and something he described as a breakthrough internet communications device. He repeated the list three times so that all three product announcements could sink in. Then he revealed

A woman uses her smartphone. (123rf) South Koreans living overseas will be able to use local mobile numbers and electronic passports to verify their identities on Korean public websites, easing a long-running inconvenience for millions of nationals abroad. The Overseas Koreans Agency and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Wednesday they have improved

The measure builds on a law passed last year that prohibited student access to personal electronic devices “bell to bell” in kindergarten through eighth grade. ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation on Tuesday expanding Georgia’s ban on cell phones in public schools — extending restrictions to include high school students. The measure, known as

Flint launches on the Apple App Store during Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a calmer starting point for brains that don’t think in straight lines. NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ – James R.C. Smith, a marketing professional and father living with ADHD, has launched Flint ADHD Daily Planner on the Apple App Store.

Chesnot/Getty Images We learned earlier this month that Google and Anthropic had inked a deal that would grant the creator of the Claude AI models access to cloud servers and chips. Today, The Information reported that Anthropic has agreed to pay a staggering $200 billion to Google

Wally Skalij/Getty Images Meta’s AI endeavors have drawn another legal challenge. The social media company and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg are facing a class action lawsuit from five book publishers and one author on claims that it illegally used copyrighted works to train its Llama generative AI

Prime members have access to unlimited photo back, and Amazon just redesigned its Photos app for iPhone users. Amazon Photos app redesign highlights curated memories and more natural search Amazon highlights two key upgrades with its redesigned Photos app for iPhone. First, Amazon Photos now launches right into a curated carousel of memories and not

High Performance NdFeB Material Market According to a newly published report by QY Research, the global High Performance NdFeB Material Market 2026 delivers a comprehensive and data-driven analysis designed to enhance business decision-making and unlock high-growth opportunities across industries. This study provides deep insights into market dynamics, competitive landscape, and future growth potential, helping organizations

Bose Bose may be more known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the company also has an expansive lineup of speakers. Today, the company announced the Lifestyle Collection, a new set of home audio devices that includes a speaker, soundbar and subwoofer. The Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Lifestyle Ultra

The UK new car market grew by 24% to reach 149,247 registrations last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase reflects a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers pulled purchases forward to March to beat incoming vehicle tax increases, including