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• She didn’t get an apartment because of an AI-generated score – and sued to help others avoid the same fate

  14-12-2024 16:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Despite a stellar reference from a landlord of 17 years, Mary Louis was rejected after being screened by firm SafeRentThree hundred twenty-four. That was the score Mary Louis was given by an AI-powered tenant screening tool. The software, SafeRent, didn’t explain in its 11-page report how the score was calculated or how it weighed various factors. It didn’t say what the score actually signified. It just displayed Louis’s number and determined it was too low. In a box next to th
  
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• Chuwi LarkBox S mini PC review

  14-12-2024 15:02 via techradar.com
  
  Chuwi LarkBox S: 30-second review
  Picking up the LarkBox S, you can instantly tell that it’s a little different from your standard entry-level mini PC. Firstly, the build quality of this small machine is extremely high, with a mix of plastic and metal used for the outer casing, which instantly positions it at a much higher price level than it actually is.Looking over the casing, everything is nicely finished, with four rubber feet on the base, a good selection of ports on the front and bac
  
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• Private Internet Access review: Our favorite open-source VPN

  14-12-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Private Internet Access is a solid, lower-cost premium VPN service with flexible settings to customize your security.
  
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• Brompton Electric P Line Urban review: an addictive and enjoyable classic bike

  14-12-2024 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Brompton Electric P Line Urban - 4 Speed: One minute review
  A pioneer in folding bikes, Brompton has set the standard since 1976. The bike's ingenious three-part fold design excels in various settings, from train carriages to city streets. Brompton's lettering system can be a bit confusing but in the electric range, there are only C and P line options.The model for this review is the P Line Urban 4 Speed. It's made of titanium and steel, which makes it noticeably lighter than the entirely steel
  
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• ‘It’s game over for facts’: how vibes came to rule everything from pop to politics

  14-12-2024 13:29 via theguardian.com
  
  From voters picking up ‘bad vibes’ to the Brat girl summer, vague instincts now make the world go round. Does this represent a crisis of seriousness or has it always been feelings that make us human? Facts were cool for about 250 years. From the Enlightenment until this century, facts were where it was at. They had a good innings. But it is game over for facts, the end of the line for statistics. These days, what counts is what you feel. In other words, it’s all about the vibe.
  
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• Bitdefender Total Security review: One of the top antivirus options you can buy

  14-12-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Bitdefender bundles antivirus and anti-malware with other digital privacy tools to keep you safer. Here's how it works.
  
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• 5 ways AI is changing baseball - and big data is up at bat

  14-12-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How the Texas Rangers use artificial intelligence and big data to create a competitive advantage.
  
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• iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found

  14-12-2024 12:30 via techradar.com
  
  iFi GO Link Max: Two-minute review
  iFi has taken the proven GO Link formula and, by adding a balanced 4.4mm headphone output and deleting MQA compatibility (which is, let’s not pretend otherwise, no loss), produced the GO Link Max.It’s a little larger than its more affordable sibling – but that’s not the same as being large. And its relative bulk is mitigated no end by classy metal casework. Only the exposed braided cable that connects the main body of the DAC to the bloc
  
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• I tested the Kindle Scribe for two weeks, and its best feature isn't what I expected

  14-12-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's new Kindle Scribe combines all the functions you'd expect from the e-reader, with new note-taking features and a pen-and-paper experience.
  
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• Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum review

  14-12-2024 10:00 via techradar.com
  
  Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum: two-minute review
  The Levoit LVAC-200 is a lightweight cordless vacuum that won't break the bank. I tested one out to see how it compares to the rest of the best vacuum cleaners, as well as the best cordless vacuums specifically.This brand is better known for its air purifiers, but as an affordable alternative to high-end cordless vacuums, the LVAC-200 impresses. At only 6lbs, it's easy to maneuver no matter the configuration. There are three suction levels to ch
  
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