The Era 100 is Sonos’ first replacement speaker for the immensely popular Sonos One, considered by many to be the best smart speaker on the market. But the company isn’t positioning the Era 100 as just a replacement; the new speaker is a major upgrade in virtually all ways. Also: Best Sonos speakers: One, Arc, Beam, and more compared If you currently own a Sonos One and wondering if the Era 100 is worth the upgrade, or if you’re eyeing a new smart speaker and don’t know which of the two to buy, let this comparison guide you to making the best purchase decision....

Key improvements over the WH-1000XM4 include a simpler folding design, a better carrying case, more comfortable earpads, and Bluetooth 5.2 instead of 5.0. My ears like the WH-1000XM5 better with the ability to wear the headphones for hours on end without any discomfort. My recent flights have been heavenly as I escape into my music, podcasts, and movies with the WH-1000XM5 headset. Design and fit The retail package includes the Sony headphones, a carrying case, an airplane adapter, a 47-inch 3....

It’s unusual to find a high-end phone that’s comfortable in the hand, but that’s precisely what the 168g Xperia 5 III is. Measurements of just 68mm wide by 157 deep by 8.2mm thick mean that even I can reach right across the screen one-handed, although the smooth, shiny, reflective Gorilla Glass 6 back makes the phone somewhat slippery to hang onto. If you find the screen a stretch, Sony’s Side Sense add-on – a slide-out miniature menu – is there to help....

You might not have heard very much about these crashes, but there’s a good chance you will in the future. As the space economy takes off, our low-Earth orbit (LEO) highways are getting crowded. That raises the likelihood of collisions – and of crash landings on Earth. “Even though all of outer space might be infinite, where we put satellites are very specific regions,” astrodynamicist Moriba Jah tells ZDNET. “They’re becoming more congested....

“We are passionate about helping people overcome financial impediments through financially responsible behavior education,” Bruce McClary, NFCC senior vice president of communications, said in the press release. “We are excited to partner with StellarFi to reach more Americans who might be in financial distress, assist them to solve those problems, and ensure they can live their best lives.” The new partnership is the next step in StellarFi’s goal to make credit and financial literacy more easily accessible to the wider public....

There’s another side of the equation: picking your cloud computing footprint. Serverless is supposed to address that. You subscribe to the service, and the cloud (or service) provider will then autoscale the cluster based on the default instance types for the service. A startup that just won seed financing makes the case that serverless is more about convenience than efficiency. Sync Computing has just emerged from stealth with $6.1 million seed financing and is now offering a cloud-based Autotuner service that will introspect the logs of your Spark workload and will recommend the optimal instance footprint....

T-Mobile’s net income in Q3 came to $691 million, with diluted earnings per share of 55 cents. Total revenues increased 2% year-over-year to $19.6 billion. Analysts were expecting earnings of 52 cents per share on revenue of $20.18 billion. “Another quarter of amazing results shows that customers love T-Mobile’s unique combination of the best value, best network and best experience,” CEO Mike Sievert said in a statement. “With our Magenta business firing on all cylinders and our Sprint integration ahead of schedule, we are well positioned for the future — and poised to continue winning with assets and a formula for growth that is differentiated from the other wireless players....

The purchased firm supplies both the hardware and the underlying ad network that powers in-vehicle advertising, which it claims can reach 5 million riders per month. The carrier notes that this cross-section of rideshare customers encompasses several difficult demographics to reach through traditional channels. Among them are 18 to 49-year-olds, riders with household incomes over $130,000 per year, urban dwellers, and cord-cutters. Not only does T-Mobile gain access to what it apparently sees as high-value ad consumers, but it also gains an instant relationship with Octopus Interactive clients such as Audible, Fox Entertainment, Philo, and several others already running promotions across the company’s network of in-vehicle displays....

Take-Two is best known for its pair of major console and PC games publishing brands: 2K and Rockstar Games. 2K itself is most recognizable for its various sports game franchises such as NBA 2K, PGA Tour 2K, and WWE 2K, as well as AAA games like Bioshock, Borderlands, and X-Com. Meanwhile, Rockstar is one of the most successful developers in gaming today thanks to its Grand Theft Auto series and other popular titles like the Red Dead series, Midnight Club Racing, and Max Payne....

“Following the acquisitions, Telstra Purple will be able to offer professional and managed services capabilities to deliver industrial-grade wireless and fixed networks in remote and underground operations (Aqura Technologies), while expanding the potential for digital transformation services, industrial automation capabilities, digital twins, smart spaces, and operational technology cyber security (Alliance Automation),” the company said in a statement. Parting with AU$30 million for Aqura Technologies, Telstra said the company has over 90 staff in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne....

Retailers offering big savings for students These are just a few of the many discounts students can get with valid student credentials at retailers. But, the deals don’t stop there. Subscription services like Spotify, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Verizon offer discounts for college students as well. Here is a list of the six best subscription deals for students. Apple doesn’t stop with just the MacBooks; there are student discounts on iPads and iMacs so that productivity won’t stall this school year....

Many ergonomic keyboards feature a raised arc design and a semi-split key layout that works to improve your typing posture. Others have a split-body design that allows you to expand space between the keyboard halves in a custom configuration. Not all ergonomic keyboards are created equal, and what works for your co-worker or friend may not be comfortable or convenient for you. Some models have steep learning curves due to revamped designs that feature thumb-cluster keys or odd layouts designed for speed....

Netflix has the most subscribers out of any streaming service at 230.75 million subscribers in Q4 of 2022. But that doesn’t mean you have to buy into the hype. Its standard subscription price has increased by $1.50 in two years, and its premium subscription has increased by $2 in two years. Combined with this crackdown, people are looking for alternatives. In addition, you might want to leave Netflix if you’ve become frustrated with its ever-changing titles and what is added/removed from the platform monthly....

However, you can’t trust just any app to hold your most important notes and to-do lists. So instead, it is crucial to find exactly the right app that is both trustworthy and reliable, so you never have to worry again about losing your most important papers. To help you make the best notes and create streamlined to-do lists, we’ve rounded up the best note-taking apps for iPad based on pricing, reviews, features, and compatibility so you can be a master notetaker....

Also: Want to gift someone a tablet? Here are 12 great options, starting at $89 Many ruggedized tablets are tested against MIL-STD-810 standards (U.S. military standards) for resisting moisture, dirt and debris, extreme temperatures, and drops and shocks. This means that you can rest assured that the delicate components inside your new tablet will be protected against damage, corrosion, and electrical shorts from water infiltration. We’ve rounded up the best rugged tablets that can be used anywhere from an outdoor work site to your kid’s bedroom (because we know tablets need to be durable when it comes to kids)....

If you shop around a little, you can get a stylish and functional device for under $100. We’ve shopped around for you and found the best deals on Android phones. If you’re prepared to compromise a bit, the bargain phones on our list will likely pack most or all the features you really need. Any of these great cheap smartphones – many from familiar brands – can be yours for under $100....

HARMAN and SBD Automotive, together with industry partners and stakeholders, is transforming the industry and media dialogue through the recently formed Experiences Per Mile Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to align automakers, Tier-one suppliers, third-party providers, and other industry leaders, and to encourage collaboration regarding the changing value chains in the automotive industry that are being driven by the connected movement. The most recent focus for the EPM advisory council was the future of experience in EVs with two fundamental assumptions: Adoption of EVs will proliferate The charging infrastructure will catch up and meet the level of demand....

The best careers you can land with an IT degree include jobs in data science, cybersecurity, and software development — fast-growing fields where you can make a competitive entry-level salary. All these jobs, and this umbrella major, call for analytical, adaptable, creative-minded problem solvers. Read on to learn more about what to expect from an IT degree and what career paths earning one may open for you. 11 best jobs for IT majors While many jobs for IT majors have a positive outlook and substantial salary, some roles stand out....

“Whether it is about providing insights to our travelers, driving better personalized experiences for both our traveler needs as well as partner needs, everything – from our search, sort, our abilities to drive fraud and risk protection – is powered by AI and ML across the board,” says Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy. It turns out an AI-driven algorithm knows more about your travel preferences than a human ever could....

Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now And though this is all fascinating to see and makes for catchy headlines, it’s the real-world innovations that we use every day that do it for me – and the most innovative televisions fall squarely in that category. Tried-and-true brands like LG and Roku made huge announcements during CES 2023, but there are up-and-coming brands squeezing their way into the cool crowd as well, like Displace with its wireless television....