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• ChatGPT Can Now Respond to Your Voice and Analyze Your Photos - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Like Google Lens, ChatGPT can also answer related questions about your images.
  
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• In iOS 17, Apple Adds Ability to Change Search Engine in Safari Private Browsing - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature comes as Google's antitrust lawsuit with the Depart of Justice is under way.
  
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• How to Watch 'The Voice 2023': Stream Season 24 From Anywhere - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The vocal talent show is back, with country legend Reba McEntire joining the mentors.
  
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• Getty Images launches its own 'commercially safe' AI image generator

  25-09-2023 23:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Using Getty Images' expansive image library, customers will soon be able to create their own images.
  
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• This VR headset gave me productivity bliss when I had no furniture at home

  25-09-2023 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  When paired with my MacBook, the HTC Vive XR Elite made working from a new home a lot easier.
  
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• Student Loan Payments Resuming Soon, Nonpayment Can Lead to Penalties - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  With student loan payments starting up again on Sunday, many borrowers are facing tough financial decisions this fall.
  
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• How to Determine if Your Internet Provider Is Limiting Your Speeds - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Slow internet speeds? Your broadband provider might be responsible. Learn how to identify if it's throttling your bandwidth -- and what to do about it.
  
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• ChatGPT update will give it a voice and allow users to interact using images

  25-09-2023 22:51
  
  The move will bring the artificial intelligence chatbot closer to popular voice assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s AlexaOpenAI’s ChatGPT is getting a major update that will enable the viral chatbot to have voice conversations with users and interact using images, moving it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like Apple’s Siri.The voice feature “opens doors to many creative and accessibility-focused applications”, OpenAI said in
  
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• Kick off a career in IT with this cybersecurity training bundle

  25-09-2023 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  This $46 course gives you 114 hours of ethical hacking, penetration testing, and more.
  
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• Alexa's new Emergency Assist could save your life and protect your peace of mind

  25-09-2023 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  With Amazon's new service, all you have to do to summon first responders in an emergency is say 'Alexa, call for help'.
  
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• USB-C charger for your iPhone 15? Anker's $30 power bank is just the thing

  25-09-2023 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  No bigger than a lipstick case, the Nano 22.5W Power Bank delivers an emergency charge whenever your phone battery needs it.
  
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• This $250 Motorola is my sleeper pick for best budget phone of 2023

  25-09-2023 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Moto G Power 5G provides multiple days of battery life, an improved display, and 5G support at a price many can afford.
  
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• I challenge you to find a better-looking laptop for under $1,000 than this

  25-09-2023 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED has one of the nicest screens I've seen on a laptop, and there's more to love underneath the hood.
  
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• Gmail's basic HTML view will disappear in January 2024

  25-09-2023 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Google hasn't made any public announcement of this change, instead quietly adding a disclaimer on its support page.
  
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• How to run Firefox in Ubuntu's Wayland mode (and why you should)

  25-09-2023 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With the soon-to-be-released Ubuntu 23.10, Firefox will default to Wayland mode. Here's how you can gain the benefits of Wayland mode on Ubuntu and other distributions.
  
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• Philips Hue Smart Button review

  25-09-2023 21:24 via techradar.com
  
  One-minute review
  The Philips Hue Smart Button is a wireless controller for the Philips Hue smart lighting system. It works in a similar way to the Hue Wireless Dimmer but is smaller, offers two different mounting options, and is intended to be a quick and simple way to control a bulb, a room, or an entire home with a press.The button can be programmed to control Hue lights in several different ways. There’s a brief tap and a longer press-and-hold, each of which can be set to do different
  
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• The AirPods Pro 2 got a huge upgrade, and they're on sale right now

  25-09-2023 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple and Sony are consistently neck-and-neck in the earbuds and over-ear headphones race. But Apple's new software update (and lower price) is closing on Sony's lead. Here's why.
  
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• Best Compression Socks for 2023 - CNET

  25-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Compression socks aren't just for nurses and athletes -- they're helpful for anyone who sits or stands for a long time. We tested over 15 brands to find the best picks.
  
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• These $350 headphones allowed me to hear things I'd never heard before

  25-09-2023 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Sennheiser's Momentum 4 may be the best headphones for people who want to hear the finest details in their music.
  
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• How to See the Full Harvest Supermoon Rise This Week - CNET

  25-09-2023 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The last supermoon of 2023 is one of the best-known full moons of the year, helping anyone in the Northern Hemisphere say goodbye to summer.
  
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• Go Inside the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: See How the New iPhones Look and Work - CNET

  25-09-2023 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Peruse pictures of the new iPhone 15 models to see exactly what they can do.
  
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• Amazon Bets Big (Up to $4 Billion Big) on Generative AI in Deal With Anthropic - CNET

  25-09-2023 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The partnership is the latest way the retail giant is investing in AI.
  
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• The TikTok mouth-taping trend may not be as beneficial as you’re told

  25-09-2023 19:48
  
  The social media fad championed by Gwyneth Paltrow is said to have multiple health benefits – but experts aren’t convincedIt’s a TikTok trend, has been championed by Gwyneth Paltrow, and was recently revealed as a habit of the former Countryfile presenter, Julia Bradbury. But is taping your mouth shut at night actually good for you?According to the Kent Community Health NHS foundation trust, breathing through the nose has benefits. Continue reading...
  
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• Why iPhone 15 isn't as repairable as Apple wants you to believe

  25-09-2023 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple wants you to repair your iPhone, right? Well, iFixit took a look at the iPhone 15 and discovered a few problems with the new device's design.
  
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• Are Your Expired COVID Tests OK to Use? Find Out Here - CNET

  25-09-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Even if your COVID-19 test kits show they've expired, their shelf life could've been extended.
  
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• Amazon takes on Microsoft as it invests billions in Anthropic

  25-09-2023 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company is in a race among big tech firms to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence.
  
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• The Booking.com Decision Shows the True Scope of the EU’s Big Tech Crackdown

  25-09-2023 19:00
  
  European competition authorities have blocked an acquisition by Dutch travel company Booking as scrutiny on Big Tech companies heats up.
  
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• Booking.com Shows the True Scope of the EU’s Big Tech Crackdown

  25-09-2023 19:00
  
  European competition authorities have blocked an acquisition by Dutch travel company Booking as scrutiny on Big Tech companies heats up.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Nebraska - CNET

  25-09-2023 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Your options for home internet service in Nebraska will depend on where you live. Here’s a look at the best internet providers to serve the Cornhusker State.
  
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• Crypto king or conman: is Sam Bankman-Fried about to be sent down for a century?

  25-09-2023 18:34
  
  His company managed billions in assets and made him one of the world’s richest people. Then, almost overnight, it collapsed. With a fraud trial beginning next week, a documentary asks how he bewitched so manySunil Kavuri is not a novice investor. Sure, he hasn’t always been involved in finance: 20 years ago, he was a model. He and his identical twin brother were the stuff of local newspaper human-interest stories, straight-A lads from Rugby in Warwickshire who got firsts in economics
  
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• Google Pixel 8 leaks reveal AI-powered camera features and major software update policy

  25-09-2023 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  A series of Pixel 8 leaks over the weekend is leaving little to the imagination ahead of Google's hardware event next week.
  
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• A&W's $15M Misleading Advertising Settlement: There's 3 Weeks Left to Claim Your Money - CNET

  25-09-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  If eligible, you could receive up to $25 from the soda maker.
  
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• Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard brings more AI-infused superpowers to iOS and Android

  25-09-2023 18:17 via zdnet.com
  
  With the latest update, SwiftKey will help you generate images with Bing AI, use AI-based camera lenses, and create stickers from your photos.
  
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• Roku's soundbar sounded better than expected, and it fixed a big problem I have

  25-09-2023 18:16 via zdnet.com
  
  I was impressed with the Roku TV Wireless SoundBar, but this affordable option only works with a certain type of TV.
  
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• You can have voice chats with ChatGPT now. Here's how

  25-09-2023 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI says 'ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak'. What could go wrong?
  
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• Keurig's K-Slim Coffee Maker Is Down to Just $70 at Best Buy (Save $60) - CNET

  25-09-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Making coffee doesn't always have to be a big drawn-out affair and the Keurig K-Slim proves it -- now with $60 off.
  
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• Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?

  25-09-2023 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on.
  
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• EA Sports FC 24 review – the football is excellent, and that’s enough

  25-09-2023 17:57 via techradar.com
  
  Review info:Platform reviewed: PS5Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, Xbox OneRelease date: Early access: Sept 22, regular release: Sept 29 
  EA Sports FC 24 is the football video game phoenix that has risen from the ashes of the FIFA series. It feels very akin to its predecessor and introduces some bold new features, but first, it’s worth remembering how we got here. In brief, EA cut ties with FIFA in 2022 after the latter demanded a reported $1 billion (One. Billion. Do
  
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• Pronoun support comes to iOS 17 Contacts app. Here's how to use it

  25-09-2023 17:38 via zdnet.com
  
  iPhone's Contacts app just got a much-requested addition, and it comes with its own privacy policy.
  
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• 48,000 Costco Mattresses Recalled by FXI for Risk of Mold Exposure - CNET

  25-09-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bought a mattress from Costco recently? Check the law tag to ensure you aren't sleeping on a recalled mattress.
  
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• Is it TikTok or global crisis? How the world lost its trust in scientists like me | Giorgio Parisi

  25-09-2023 16:58
  
  I was attacked online for presenting evidence on Covid –it made me reflect on how we can rebuild public faith in scienceLast year, as the number of Italians getting a fourth booster dose of the Covid vaccine waned, the country’s ministry of health asked me, as a scientist, to appear on a 50-second TV spot, explaining why vulnerable people should get another jab. It was aired hundreds of times on television. As a result, I received a lot of emails attacking me; on Twitter and Facebook
  
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• Roku's first-ever TV is shockingly capable for the price you pay

  25-09-2023 16:57 via zdnet.com
  
  You won't find some of the features you see on more expensive sets, but the Plus Series is a very solid mid-range television.
  
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• How to leave a FaceTime voice or video message when your call goes unanswered

  25-09-2023 16:42 via zdnet.com
  
  You can now leave someone a message if they don't pick up your FaceTime call. Here's how.
  
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• Why IT growth is only leading to more burnout, and what should be done about it

  25-09-2023 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Nine in ten IT managers agree that companies with a high degree of automation have the most effective incident response.
  
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• COVID Testing for All: You Can Order Free At-Home Test Kits Starting Today - CNET

  25-09-2023 16:21 via cnet.com
  
  After halting the program in May, the USPS is again taking orders today for more COVID tests to send to households.
  
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• DJI gives its smallest drone a big upgrade

  25-09-2023 16:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Omni-directional sensors come to the sub-250g DJI Mini 4 Pro. Here's why that's a big deal.
  
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• Fedora 39 beta offers the best-performing Linux distribution I've seen in a long time

  25-09-2023 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Even in beta, Fedora 39 is buttery smooth and lightning quick.
  
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• Fedora 39 beta offers one of the best-performing Linux distributions I've seen in a long time

  25-09-2023 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Even in beta, Fedora 39 is buttery smooth and lightning quick.
  
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• Here's How to Use iOS 17's New Live Voicemail Feature - CNET

  25-09-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature turns voicemails into a kind of text-based answering machine you can read in real time.
  
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• Amazon ups generative AI ante with $4B investment in Anthropic

  25-09-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The AI race is heating up again, as Amazon assumes minority ownership of Anthropic.
  
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