Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in ...

During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world. President Trump arrived at the ...

MADISON, Wis. - A former two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten guard, a team captain, and a former professional, Sharif Chambliss has a lot of traits he can preach to his players and sell to his ...

Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people with chronic and hard-to-treat conditions. Virtual reality isn’t just for ...

It’s one win after another for writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson. At the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Anderson took home awards for Best Screenplay and Best Director after also taking both ...

Grocery chain Wegmans’ expanding use of facial recognition technology in New York City is reigniting debates over consumers’ privacy rights and retailers’ interest in safeguarding their stores. But ...

Ford is working on a new AI assistant for its vehicles that goes beyond basic tasks like adjusting the air conditioning or opening the sunroof. At CES, the company shared a few details, revealing that ...

If you’re a Wegmans shopper, Big Brother may be watching you. The supermarket chain said it’s starting to use facial recognition technology in some stores. Wegmans addressed its strategy after signs ...

Wegmans, a popular supermarket chain, is now scanning the faces of customers and storing data so its security system can recognize them. The company, which has more than 100 stores across 10 states ...

Making AI companions and assistants feel more real, more physically present, has become one of the defining themes of CES this year. Razer is leaning into the moment by showcasing a more tangible ...

Amazon’s AI-powered overhaul of its digital assistant, now known as Alexa+, is coming to the web. On Monday, at the start of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the company announced the official launch of a new ...