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The 1976 Apple-1 advertisement promised 8KB RAM and a video terminal for $666.66 - a radical departure from teletype-dependent systems. While collectors chase auction records, the real story is how eliminating switches and lights opened computing beyond hobbyists, a lesson worth revisiting as enterprise tech complexities spiral.
ZDNET's "under $1,000" headline for Dell's Alienware 16 Aurora doesn't align with current retail pricing, which shows base configurations starting at $1,149.99 across Dell and third-party retailers. The gaming laptop targets consumers, not enterprise workloads - CTOs evaluating mobile workstations should look elsewhere.
After years of skipping Google's earbuds due to poor fit, ZDNET's test confirms the Pro 2's redesign solves the seal problem. For enterprise users managing hybrid teams, the integration with Pixel phones and call-handling gestures matter more than the sound improvements.
After months of real-world use, the $430 Sony WH-1000XM6 wins on customization and battery life (30h ANC), while the $400 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 prioritizes comfort for extended wear. The choice comes down to whether your team values granular EQ control or plug-and-play simplicity.
The 1976 Apple-1 advertisement promised 8KB RAM and a video terminal for $666.66 - a radical departure from teletype-dependent systems. While collectors chase auction records, the real story is how eliminating switches and lights opened computing beyond hobbyists, a lesson worth revisiting as enterprise tech complexities spiral.
ZDNET's "under $1,000" headline for Dell's Alienware 16 Aurora doesn't align with current retail pricing, which shows base configurations starting at $1,149.99 across Dell and third-party retailers. The gaming laptop targets consumers, not enterprise workloads - CTOs evaluating mobile workstations should look elsewhere.
After years of skipping Google's earbuds due to poor fit, ZDNET's test confirms the Pro 2's redesign solves the seal problem. For enterprise users managing hybrid teams, the integration with Pixel phones and call-handling gestures matter more than the sound improvements.
After months of real-world use, the $430 Sony WH-1000XM6 wins on customization and battery life (30h ANC), while the $400 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 prioritizes comfort for extended wear. The choice comes down to whether your team values granular EQ control or plug-and-play simplicity.
LG is bundling a free 27-inch LED monitor ($300 value) with preorders of its new 540Hz OLED gaming display. The $999 package might interest enterprise buyers needing low-latency multi-monitor setups, but the gaming-focused specs raise questions about broader productivity use.
Treblab's HD 360 Pro delivers room-filling sound at $159, but its consumer focus and EQ-switching requirements raise questions about workplace deployment. Worth noting: this is consumer audio hardware being positioned for business contexts.
Amazon owns both Ring and Blink security cameras, which confuses buyers. Ring offers comprehensive features and professional monitoring for $50-$280. Blink targets budget users with simpler cameras at $30-$100 and no pro monitoring option.
The Pulse Cinema challenges the assumption that premium soundbars need separate subwoofers. It's not cheap, and you'll need an app for everything, but the integrated bass performance lands somewhere between 'surprisingly capable' and 'makes you question your existing setup.'
Both premium earbuds ship with strong features - AirPods Pro 3 block 90% of noise and run 8 hours, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer high-res audio and interpreter mode. The real decision: which devices your workforce already uses.
Microsoft's Windows 11 comes in two flavours that matter to IT: Home at $139 and Pro at $199. The price gap is modest, but the feature differences are significant for anyone managing business endpoints, compliance requirements, or remote workers.
Apple's second-gen tracker ships with improved UWB precision and louder alerts at the same $29 price point. The real question for enterprise IT: does marginally better asset tracking justify replacing working gen 1 units, especially when discounts make the older model more cost-effective for bulk deployments?
Nissan Financial Services Australia and New Zealand is replacing legacy systems with an API-first platform and AI tooling in a $35 million transformation. The company won't name vendors but says its AI modules integrate directly with the new core - suggesting a single-vendor stack rather than best-of-breed.