The TVs feature HDR 10+ adaptive technology and adaptive brightness. Coupled with the Dolby Vision IQ and 96 specialized dimming zones to add contrast to your picture screen, the picture was also upgraded with ambient technology features. They also use smart technology to feature 1,500 artworks from famous artists to display on the screen when not in use. You will also be able to feature your own family photos. Finally, the upgraded TV version will also offer the use of widgets, calendar notifications, and all the other features users love about their Echo Show models....

Layoffs abound, with even the biggest names affected. This, you see, is the company’s annual holiday ad, which sometimes embraces humor and this year bathes in a veritable hothouse of, oh, joy. Here we have a little girl who adores her snow globe. Who knows why? People have all sorts of predilections and why shouldn’t she love her snow globe? This little girl does take it to extremes, however. She wants to take her snow globe to school....

This is a story about the intersection of automation and customization, previously considered incompatible. Miso Robotics makes fast food fry cook robots named Flippy 2 and Flippy Lite. But to compete in the hyper-competitive quick-serve space where major brands have signature styles and offerings, the company needs to ensure its robots can adapt to very specific cooking and preparation outputs. Miso has already teamed up with big chains like White Castle and Chipotle, but the prototyping process is very time-consuming....

Cloud WAN “actually builds it for you in minutes using the big AWS backbone for you, to give you a highly reliable, highly available, software-defined wide area network running over AWS infrastructure,” Vogels said. Customers also segment pieces of their SDN, creating one network, for example, for manufacturing sites and one for offices. These segments would not be able to communicate with each other unless explicitly allowed. The service includes a dashboard for monitoring network health, security, and performance....

According to the SIA, 2021 saw the highest ever annual total for the industry. Even so, it failed to keep up with demand, leaving computer manufacturers and the auto industry, in particular, short of components. Despite the shortages felt by these sectors, the industry shipped a record 1.15 trillion semiconductor units in 2021. The SIA notes that it represents 99% of the US semiconductor industry by revenue and about two-thirds of non-US chip firms....

In documentation [PDF] prepared for the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA), ANAO said it was clear that auditing and reporting alone has not driven improvement in compliance with the government’s cybersecurity policy. “Non-corporate Commonwealth entities have not been held to account for not meeting the mandatory cybersecurity requirements under PSPF Policy 10,” it wrote, in reference to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Policy 10, which is centred on safeguarding information from cyber threats....

After installing the Windows Subsystem for Android on several test PCs, I can confirm that it works as advertised. But as with Windows 11 itself, system requirements (and geographical restrictions) mean that many users are unable to test the new feature for themselves. If you’re among those who can install and run the necessary bits, be prepared to be underwhelmed by the extremely limited selection of apps. There’s good reason for the scarcity, though; the Android-on-Windows feature (which is still officially in Preview) doesn’t use Google’s version of Android, nor does it allow access to the enormous collection of apps in the Google Play Store....

As calls have been growing in Congress and in the European Union for Apple to allow third-party app stores for its iPhone and iPad, company executives such as CEO Tim Cook have been speaking out, arguing that such a change would “destroy the security” of Apple’s products. In a report released on Wednesday, June 23, Apple argued that 3rd-party app sideloading would subject users of the company’s platforms to increased risks, create l app and OS instability – and potentially allow malware to install itself....

Artemis I is the first step in NASA’s effort to restart human lunar exploration. This first SLS launch will send an unmanned Orion capsule around the moon to test systems before sending a crew to the moon in 2025 or 2026. Since standing down the SLS launch on September 3, engineers have been working to replace two leaky seals in lines connecting fuel tanks to the SLS’s core stage. SEE: What is Artemis?...

The company, best known for its Jira workflow tools, reported fourth quarter revenue of $559.5 million with a net loss of $213.1 million, or 85 cents a share. The net loss was due to a charge relating to exchangeable senior notes and related cap calls. Adjusted earnings were 24 cents a share in the first quarter. Atlassian launches Forge, a new cloud app development platformAtlassian claims it’s a step closer to achieving ’nirvana’ with its dataAtlassian broadens Jira’s reach beyond tech teams with Jira Work Management...

The original AirSelfie drone has also clearly attracted the attention of “camera company” Snap, Inc., whose device market path has included a series of camera-enabled Spectacles. These have seen limited distribution and, more recently, a more limited audience as the social sharing company has pushed into augmented reality with the Spectacles 3. But unless you’re one of the greenlit “creators looking to push the limits of immersive AR experiences,” they’re not for sale....

The service “leads you to a solution in minutes,” Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI and ML for AWS, said in a keynote address at the re:Invent conference. Meanwhile, AWS also introduced database tools to ease the migration process. The new AWS Database Fleet Advisor, launching in preview, automates migration for an entire fleet of databases. “Building a migration plan for an entire fleet of databases is a challenging thing to do,” Sivasubramanian said, noting that it entails conducting an inventory of databases, creating the right migration path for each and determining the right AWS target service....

The overall goal of the update is to create a more agile channel through which customers can utilize cloud-based services to cost-effectively fulfill service obligations at scale, Selipsky noted. Lastly, MSK Serverless is designed to be a new type of cluster that makes it easier for developers to run Apache Kafka without manually handling capacity management, AWS said. Instead, these needs are handled via automation of provisioning and scaling compute and storage resources to more accurately control the data that is streamed and retained....

The US vendor is offering discounts on a huge range of Apple products, including the Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, AirPods, Apple TV 4K, the mini M1 chip, and iPads. The sale has deals ranging from under $150 to over $1,000. Premium products like the MacBook Pro still fetch a high price, but you can expect several hundred dollars off these high-ticket items – as well as discounts on cheaper products....

The Beats Studio3 headphones – available in white, red, or black-red at the best discount – are wireless and contain Apple’s W1 chip for stable connectivity. You can use Bluetooth to link your headphones to either iOS or Android devices. While you’re on the move, you can enable active noise-cancelling technology to block environmental noise and distractions. Furthermore, the over-ear headphones are lightweight, with on-device controls for controlling volume levels....

Business credit cards can help you keep track of your expenses and make essential purchases to help your company become more successful. The best cards offer 0% APR, but it is possible to find ones that offer even more. Whether it’s cash back, fraud protection, automatic expense reports, or bookkeeping integration, you want a card that goes beyond 0% APR. However, if 0% APR is the only thing you’re after, then you want the card that will give you the most amount of time so you can pay down your debts faster....

At some point during the pandemic, I decided to take control back, and put my health and fitness at the top of the list once again. Here’s how you can do the same. Need more gift ideas? Check out our ZDNet Recommends directory or Holiday Gifts hub for some more inspiration. I’ve tried dozens of other smartwatches, and while many were good, none came close to the breadth of offerings that the Apple Watch brought to the table (or, more accurately, my wrist!...

According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the state’s key industries include business and finance, energy, food processing and manufacturing, and information technology. From campuses based in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coast, online colleges in North Carolina offer the degrees you need to succeed. Our rankings can help you find your best choice. Top 5 online schools in North Carolina: Quick facts The 10 best online colleges in North Carolina ZDNet’s ranking methodology assesses colleges and universities for their academic quality, affordability, reputation, and the number of available bachelor’s and master’s degree programs....

One area where the internet is enabling and empowering is education. Previously, we showed some of the best learning management systems that allow universities, colleges, businesses, and organizations to manage the process of learning, from attendance to grading to interacting with students. That was essentially about how to manage the process of learning. This article is about the learning itself. Below, we spotlight a baker’s dozen of online learning platforms....

To form a strong company vision, leaders benefit from the strong communication skills and organizational behavior knowledge taught in a master’s in organizational leadership degree. Organizational leadership deals with organizational behavior, psychology, and business fundamentals. Students majoring in organizational leadership develop communication and leadership skills that can lead to jobs at the executive level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that training and development managers earn $115,640 annually, on average....