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• GPT-4 is getting significantly dumber over time, according to a study

  19-07-2023 23:04 via zdnet.com
  
  If you are using GPT-4 for all of your AI chatbot needs, you may want to shift to another LLM.
  
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• Ketchup or Mustard: Which Is the True Summer Condiment King? - CNET

  19-07-2023 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  We pitted mustard against ketchup in nine categories to crown the summer sauce supreme.
  
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• Netflix axes its cheapest ad-free plan. Here's how much you'll have to pay now

  19-07-2023 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The move happened in Canada in June, and now it's happening in the US and UK.
  
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• See If Your EV Qualifies for the $7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit - CNET

  19-07-2023 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  The list of models eligible for the full tax break has changed several times since the Treasury first announced it.
  
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• Microsoft and Activision Set New Deadline for $69B Deal: What It Means for Gamers - CNET

  19-07-2023 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  If the deal closes, it'll turn Xbox maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.
  
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• UK amends encrypted message scanning plans

  19-07-2023 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Extra oversight for powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images passed by peers.
  
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• Apple sneaks into the AI chatbot race with 'Apple GPT'

  19-07-2023 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker has begun prepping an AI chatbot to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard.
  
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• 1 in 5 Student Loan Borrowers Face Monthly Payments of Over $500 - CNET

  19-07-2023 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  "Payment shock" will be exacerbated by car loans, mortgages and other new debts taken on by many borrowers during the three-year pause, according to new findings by credit agency TransUnion.
  
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• The best laptops under $500 in 2023

  19-07-2023 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  In the market for a new laptop ahead of back-to-school season? Don't sacrifice quality for price with these top laptops under $500.
  
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• Nissan Follows Ford, GM and Adopts Tesla Charging - CNET

  19-07-2023 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Electric vehicles from Nissan will soon work with Tesla Superchargers.
  
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• Soft Pull vs. Hard Pull Credit Inquiry: Here’s the Difference - CNET

  19-07-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Soft credit checks won’t impact your credit score, but the same can’t be said of hard credit inquiries.
  
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• Asus RT-AXE7800 review: Wi-Fi 6E technology at a competitive price

  19-07-2023 20:45 via techradar.com
  
  Asus RT-AXE7800: Two-minute review
  Routers that use the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology are still pretty expensive - as we saw with Asus’ top-of-the-range Rapture RT-AXE11000 just recently. However, the Rapture routers are aimed at hard-core gamers who need super-fast response times, so the company has also released a more affordable option in the somewhat unusual, hexagonal shape of its new RT-AXE7800. The Asus RT-AXE7800 doesn’t carry the Rapture brand name, so it’s not speci
  
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• These mini SSD drives replaced my expensive memory cards for filmmaking

  19-07-2023 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a fast, reliable, cost-effective external drive with write speeds capable of 4K video edits, these from Samsung will do the trick.
  
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• Peacock Streaming Price Hike: Here's What It Now Costs You - CNET

  19-07-2023 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you can expect to pay if you're sticking with the service.
  
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• TikTok to offer an easier, more secure way for iPhone users to sign in

  19-07-2023 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The new passwordless option will roll out to some users this month, with wider availability to follow.
  
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• Google Meet lets you add AI-generated background images to meetings

  19-07-2023 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Ever wanted to add a background image to your meetings that was stuck in your mind's eye? Now you can generate it with the help of AI.
  
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• MedPerf aims to speed medical AI while keeping data private

  19-07-2023 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Compiled by the MLCommons group that benchmarks AI chips, MedPerf allows clinicians to keep patient information private while letting algorithm developers test their programs on real-world data.
  
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• Your next iPhone may feature Apple's biggest camera upgrade ever

  19-07-2023 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The 15 Pro Max hasn't been announced yet, but there are rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera system is the one to watch.
  
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• Get Your Child One of These Great Lunch Boxes and Backpacks to Take Back to School - CNET

  19-07-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new school year is fast approaching, and it's time to kit your child out with a new lunch box and backpack.
  
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• This AI-powered app makes identifying birds a breeze (with one tricky exception)

  19-07-2023 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Warble, trill, or chirp? The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID app can name that tune.
  
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• Samsung Hints at 'Slimmer and Lighter' Foldable Phones Ahead of Unpacked - CNET

  19-07-2023 19:32 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant may announce the next Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold at the July 26 event.
  
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• Pixabay review

  19-07-2023 19:28 via techradar.com
  
  Pixabay is an online royalty-free media library - now owned by design app Canva. The platform lets you download and use free stock photos, videos, vectors, and audio files for your next project. There is no cost to using these assets. Keeping things simple, all content is royalty-free and user-generated by photographers, artists, filmmakers, and so on. Attribution is optional. However, you will need to abide by the site’s content license if you use Pixabay assets. Acquired by pop
  
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• Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch the Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5 Reveal Event - CNET

  19-07-2023 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's next wave of foldable phones are expected to debut next week.
  
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• Razer Cobra Pro review: the little mouse that could

  19-07-2023 19:06 via techradar.com
  
  Razer Cobra Pro: Two-minute review
  The Razer Cobra Pro mouse is my new daily driver.  No one is more surprised about the fact it could be a contender for best gaming mouse, I promise. Still, It’s a well deserved win for the Cobra Pro, which combines all of the high-end gaming tech of Razer’s other mice and wrapping it in a cleanly designed shell that, improbably, weighs just 77g.It’s a mouse that does most things pretty well, but that sizzle is what Razer does best. Taking
  
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• Get 10TB of lifetime cloud backup for $100

  19-07-2023 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Enjoy high-speed transfers from a database that offers more storage space than Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive combined.
  
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• Google is cutting off internet access for some employees. Here's why

  19-07-2023 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Could you get your work done without the internet?
  
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• Read smarter, not harder with this Headway subscription that's 76% off right now

  19-07-2023 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  You don't have the time to read every nonfiction book. With a Headway subscription, you don't need to.
  
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• Manic Mechanics review: charmingly chaotic

  19-07-2023 18:29 via techradar.com
  
  Review informationPlatform reviewed: Nintendo SwitchAvailable on: Nintendo SwitchRelease date: 13 July 2023 
  At first glance, Manic Mechanics isn’t anything spectacular. The straightforward but chaotic couch co-op sends players driving through various garages full of vehicles in desperate need of parts. You and a team of up to four players must repair as many cars as possible in some of the most outrageous settings. Each garage has a unique layout that changes up team dynamics an
  
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• ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro review - recycled and recharged

  19-07-2023 18:17 via techradar.com
  
  True to its name, the ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro gaming desk is all about revival. That’s because this model focuses on recycling and preserving materials while producing entirely new products responsibly. The mission statement is 1,000 Limited Edition desks made out of 10 million chopsticks, producing one of the best gaming desks that I have ever used. The strictly limited nature of the desk combined with its high price tag means that it is difficult to wholly recommend to anyone
  
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• Every product we're expecting at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Watch 6, Tab S9, more

  19-07-2023 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  We're halfway into 2023, but if the rumors are true, the best from the Korean electronics maker is yet to come.
  
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• Purple Luxe Collection: Rejuvenate Mattress vs. Rejuvenate Plus video - CNET

  19-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, outlines the Purple Luxe mattress lineup. He gives quick reviews of two of the beds in this collection, the Rejuvenate and Rejuvenate Plus. Then he gets into why a buyer would choose one Purple bed over the other.
  
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• Private Mortgage Insurance: What PMI Is and How It Works - CNET

  19-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you can’t make a down payment of 20% on your home, you’ll likely need to budget for the cost of PMI.
  
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• Best Phone Deals: $800 Off Samsung Foldables, Free iPhone SE and More - CNET

  19-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've rounded up the best carrier and retailer offers out there on the latest Apple and Android phones.
  
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• Grab Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Lifetime Licenses With This $50 Bundle - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your computer with a new Operating System and a slew of Office productivity apps for a low-cost, one-time fee.
  
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• What is the new Enhanced Safe Browsing for Gmail (and should you enable it)?

  19-07-2023 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Google now offers additional protection for its Gmail service. What is it -- and is it worth enabling for your account?
  
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• What is the new Enhanced Safe Browing for Gmail (and should you enable it)?

  19-07-2023 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Google now offers additional protection for its Gmail service. What is it -- and is it worth enabling for your account?
  
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• Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: great wireless earbuds for the price

  19-07-2023 17:34 via techradar.com
  
  The Amazon Echo Buds (2023) are the kind of product about which the phrase “for the price” will get tossed around quite a lot. They’re not going to compete with many of the best wireless earbuds, which often cost significantly more, but they’re worthy of consideration as one of the best budget wireless earbuds, especially since they offer a lot of features and attempt to do something a little different in terms of design.Without the price consideration, these earbuds are
  
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• The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids to Try in 2023 - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:24 via cnet.com
  
  Over-the-counter hearing aids make it easier than ever to get treated for hearing loss. Here's what to know about price, performance and accessibility.
  
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• WormGPT: What you need to know about the cybercriminal's answer to ChatGPT

  19-07-2023 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Should we be concerned about a malicious cousin to ChatGPT? Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Llama 2: why is Meta releasing open-source AI model?

  19-07-2023 17:11 via theguardian.com
  
  Possible reasons for release of LLM include potential for diluting rivals’ competitive edgeMark Zuckerberg’s Meta has this week released an open-source version of an artificial intelligence model, Llama 2, for public use. The large language model (LLM), which can be used to create a ChatGPT-like chatbot, is available to startups, established businesses and lone operators. But why is Meta doing this and what are the potential risks involved? Continue reading...
  
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• Picking Secure Smart Devices May Get Easier With New FCC Label - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  A new logo may make it easier to spot smart TVs, speakers and other devices that meet cybersecurity standards.
  
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• Netflix Is No Longer Offering Its Basic Ad-Free Plan in the US and UK - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  That's a wrap for the cheapest ad-free option, unless you already have it.
  
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• This $30 'magic arm' is a game-changer for photos and videos

  19-07-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Forget tripods, this is a far more camera accessory.
  
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• No hands on deck: Uncrewed, autonomous 'boat' applies AI, solar power to explore the ocean

  19-07-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Saildrone's USVs can map the ocean, track hurricanes, and more -- using Nvidia technology.
  
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• Jillian Nguyen: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

  19-07-2023 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Barons and Hungry Ghosts actor shares what makes her laugh online, including Jennifer Coolidge, a cute baby and multiple ‘ethnic dads’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen I think of the internet, I think of nostalgia and escapism. The first things that come to mind: the Y2K bug that never was, the scary robot in 2001: A Space Odyssey, the birth and death of Myspace, Tom from Myspace’s cheesy smile, Trent Reznor’s sexy Social Network soundtrack, getting poke
  
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• American Express Gold Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The American Express Gold Card is best for foodies, whereas the Chase Sapphire Reserve is geared to frequent travelers.
  
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• UK set to amend encrypted message scanning plans

  19-07-2023 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Proposed new privacy safeguard for planned powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images.
  
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• $7,000 a day for five catchphrases: the TikTokers pretending to be ‘non-playable characters’

  19-07-2023 16:33 via theguardian.com
  
  There are anarchic, erotic undertones to ‘NPC streaming’, the trend in which ordinary people play video-game charactersIf you haven’t seen them yet, the videos are mesmerizing. A content creator with long, straight hair sits at her kitchen table, rapidly stringing together nonsense catchphrases, over and over with the same cheerful expression and tone. “Yes yes yes. Mmm, ice cream so good. Ooh, you got me feeling like a cowgirl. Gang gang. Mmm, ice cream so good. Yes yes
  
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• Meta's AI image generator says language may be all you need

  19-07-2023 16:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The CM3Leon program can generate high-resolution images with a fraction of the compute of approaches such as diffusion.
  
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• Tricks to Stay Cool When Exercising Outdoors - CNET

  19-07-2023 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  You won't want to skip these tips for exercising safely in the heat.
  
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