Howard Geltzer, Who Helped Launch The Sony Walkman, Dies

Howard Geltzer, who, with his wife, led the boutique Geltzer & Company public relations agency that helped launch Sony’s Walkman and other breakthrough consumer technology products in the 1980s and 1990s, died January 7 at LA’s Cedars-Sinai after a long battle with cancer.

Read the rest of the obit I wrote for my friend Howard here at TWICE.com.

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CES 2025: Era of AI Is Here

Meta Chief Scientist: AI Will Develop Common Sense

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: CES recap, TikTok, Zoox, TSMC, Apple

Mark Vena’s SmartTechCheck podcast with myself, Rob Pegoraro, and John Quain, recapping recap of the highlights at CES 2025, Zoox hits the Las Vegas streets, TSMC and Apple, and (what else?) TikTok’s future on the line.

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Apple AI Badly Fumbles News Alerts, Critics Call for Urgent Action

To the surprise of no one, Apple’s new AI feature, Apple Intelligence, isn’t as smart or as informative as the company claims. Quite the opposite.

Apple is facing increasing criticism from several news organizations, most prominently the BBC, over how its AI system has falsely summarized the British broadcaster’s news stories.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.

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Why I Think the Soocas Neos II Redefines Oral Care

Even you’re a regular tooth flosser, it’s likely not your favorite chore. And if you don’t floss – well, as soon as you open your mouth, your dentist may discover a new means of funding their extravagant lifestyle.

To help alleviate the flossing chore, the folks at Soocas have created the MultiClean 2-in-1 Neos II ($169.99), a toothbrush with an integrated water flosser.

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.

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Accenture: Enterprise AI Requires Fewer People But New Skills and Value

My report on the CES 2025 keynote interview with Accenture CEO Julie Sweet from the official CES 2025 Show Daily Day 3, which you can read here.

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X CEO Yaccarino: ‘No Surrogate’ Reporting To Replace Legacy Media

My report on the CES 2025 interview with X (Twitter) CEO Yaccarino on the social media’s site new Community Notes fact checking from the official CES 2025 Show Daily Day 2, which you can read here.

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Spatial, Quantum Computing Key for Implementing Enterprise AI

My coverage of the CES 2025 Tech Trends “What’s New & Next in Emerging Technology” from the official CES 2025 Show Daily, Day 2 edition, which can be found here.

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New Near Field MEMS Micro Speaker Announced By xMEMS Labs

Company claims full range sound output for small mobile devices from all-silicon 1mm thin piezo MEMS micro speaker.

Read the rest of this news here at TWICE.com.

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AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids Review: Revolutionary, but Flawed

Apple has just proven what I’ve asserted for years: there is no reason why hearing aids, OTC or prescription, have to cost $1,000 or more. For just $250, AirPods Pro 2 now perform as self-fitting hearing aids that provide crystal clear amplified sound for both ambient sound as well as Bluetooth music listening and phone calls.

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.

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