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• Just installed iOS 18.2? You should try these 4 iPhone settings first

  19-12-2024 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Overshadowed by the shiny AI features, the latest iPhone update brought multiple QOL improvements, such as the new Home Screen controls.
  
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• This midrange Yamaha soundbar holds its own against systems that are twice its price

  19-12-2024 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  For its price point, the Yamaha True X Bar is as good a sound system can get. And it's on sale now for 30% off.
  
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• Your Instagram videos will never be the same after these AI editing tools roll out

  19-12-2024 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  With a simple text prompt, creators will be able to change outfits, backgrounds, and more. (Meta's Mosseri turned himself into a puppet.)
  
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• Traveling soon? You can share your luggage's location with these airlines now, thanks to Apple AirTags

  19-12-2024 21:35 via zdnet.com
  
  With the latest OS versions, you can generate an AirTag link to help airline personnel track down your missing luggage. Apple says privacy safeguards are built in.
  
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• Elon Musk showcases grip on Washington by impeding spending bill

  19-12-2024 21:33 via theguardian.com
  
  The world’s richest man flexed his muscles to tank lawmakers’ first pass at a spending bill – will they fare better in round two?What is the debt ceiling?Using the power of the social media platform he owns and the threat of spending millions against Republicans in primaries, Elon Musk effectively tanked a bipartisan congressional spending bill that would have kept the government running.After their initial failure at Musk’s hands, House Republicans on Thursday scrambled
  
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• Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus disobeyed its creators - but not for the reasons you're thinking

  19-12-2024 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Anthropic found its model can take 'anti-Anthropic' action and trick training processes - a 'serious question' for safety.
  
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• How to cast just one app from your Pixel phone to a larger screen (for better privacy)

  19-12-2024 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking to share videos with family and friends this holiday? Android has a handy trick that helps you avoid sharing your entire screen.
  
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• ChatGPT's MacOS desktop just got a whole lot better on the 11th day of OpenAI

  19-12-2024 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  For 12 days straight, OpenAI is unveiling 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today.
  
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• 5 non-Google productivity apps on Android I can't live (or work) without

  19-12-2024 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Away from my desk? It's never a problem! With these five essential Android apps, I'm always productive, connected, and organized on the go.
  
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• 3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safe

  19-12-2024 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of the messages in your Gmail inbox this season are not very nice. Google provides guidance on protecting yourself from the naughty ones.
  
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• Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers

  19-12-2024 19:12 via theguardian.com
  
  Craig Wright given one-year suspended sentence for breaching court order to stop suing bitcoin developersAn Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the creator of bitcoin has been given a one-year suspended prison sentence after the high court in London ruled he was in contempt because he would not stop suing people.Mr Justice Mellor had already found that Craig Wright, 54, repeatedly lied about his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym used by the person or people who laun
  
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• The best unique products and gadgets we tested in 2024

  19-12-2024 18:23 via zdnet.com
  
  These not-so-obvious gadgets that we've tested this year never got their chance to shine; here's what we recommend.
  
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• Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around it

  19-12-2024 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's what it does and how you can work around that requirement if your old PC doesn't have one.
  
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• The window to apply for Perplexity's 2025 college AI program is closing - how to sign up

  19-12-2024 17:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The Perplexity Campus Strategist program provides a unique opportunity for students interested in AI, but you need to apply quickly.
  
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• This useful Android shortcut is my productivity life saver - and it's hidden in plain sight

  19-12-2024 17:54 via zdnet.com
  
  On Google Pixel phones and other devices running stock Android, your notification history is just a swipe and tap away.
  
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• This Android shortcut is my productivity life saver - and it's hidden in plain sight

  19-12-2024 17:54 via zdnet.com
  
  On Google Pixel phones and other devices running stock Android, your notification history is just a swipe and tap away.
  
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• Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

  19-12-2024 17:47 via bbc.com
  
  Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
  
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• You can access the latest DALL-E 3 model for free, just not through ChatGPT

  19-12-2024 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Access OpenAI's most advanced image-generating model on Bing Image Creator for free.
  
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• How I optimized this 98-inch TV to feel like a movie theater (and it's on sale)

  19-12-2024 17:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Some fine-tuning and adjustments turned the TCL S55 TV into a monster home entertainment set - and it is $1,500 off going into 2025.
  
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• Agents are the 'third wave' of the AI revolution

  19-12-2024 17:24 via zdnet.com
  
  How agentic AI is similar - and different - from its predecessor, generative AI.
  
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• The 5 stages of digital twin development

  19-12-2024 17:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Digital twins are like flight simulators for business, but they're not as quick and easy to implement as you might think.
  
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• 5 to-do list apps on Android I recommend for staying on track

  19-12-2024 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  With a new year fast approaching, you could probably use a to-do list to keep your life running smoothly. If you're an Android user, here are my five favorite apps for keeping your day on track.
  
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• The 2024 TCL QLED TV I recommend to most buyers is on sale for up to $3,000 off

  19-12-2024 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2024 TCL QM8 might be one of the best TVs for the money on the market. Right now, you can get the 98-inch model for $3,000 off.
  
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• AI learns to distinguish between aromas of US and Scottish whiskies

  19-12-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  One algorithm identified the five strongest notes in each drink more accurately than any one of a panel of expertsNotch up another win for artificial intelligence. Researchers have used the technology to predict the notes that waft off whisky and determine whether a dram was made in the US or Scotland.The work is a step towards automated systems that can predict the complex aroma of whisky from its molecular makeup. Expert panels usually assess woody, smoky, buttery or caramel aromas, which can
  
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• No one wants another chatbot. This is the AI we actually need

  19-12-2024 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Fundamental advancements are still needed to turn today's chatbots into something more -- something that can sense when we're stressed or overwhelmed, not just when we need another PDF summarized.
  
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• The best Wi-Fi routers of 2024

  19-12-2024 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The best Wi-Fi routers provide a strong internet connection, rapid speeds, and plenty of coverage for working, streaming, gaming, and more.
  
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• Chrome crashed and you lost all of your tabs? Here's how to get them back

  19-12-2024 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Stuck in a Chrome crash nightmare? Here's how to recover your precious tabs using a little-known keyboard hack that feels like time travel for your browser.
  
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• I switched to a $100 Motorola phone for two weeks, and it impressed me in several ways

  19-12-2024 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Motorola's Moto G Play 2024 has a design that punches above its weight, and the software provides an enjoyable experience for most people's needs.
  
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• This E Ink reader that almost replaced my Android phone is at an all-time low price

  19-12-2024 16:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Onyx Boox Palma, a phone-sized e-reader that runs on Android, is my new favorite travel companion. It's discounted by $35 going into the holidays.
  
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• These Beyerdynamic headphones deliver premium and rich sound while undercutting the competition

  19-12-2024 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  In the world of headphones, the name Beyerdynamic is synonymous with rich, elegant sound, and the DT 1770 Pro live up to the name and reputation.
  
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• UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material

  19-12-2024 15:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respectedWriters, publishers, musicians, photographers, movie producers and newspapers have rejected the Labour government’s plan to create a copyright exemption to help artificial intelligence companies train their algorithms.In a joint statement, bodies representing thousands of creatives dismissed the proposal made by ministers on Tuesday that would allow companies such as Open AI, Goo
  
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• Windows 11 not running smoothly? 4 things I always check first

  19-12-2024 15:05 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're having trouble with Windows 11, consult this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.
  
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• IBM's new enterprise AI models are more powerful than anything from OpenAI or Google

  19-12-2024 14:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Bigger, better, and all open-source AI for enterprises: IBM releases its Granite 3.1 Large Language Models.
  
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• A hidden Google Maps feature is making people emotional - here's why

  19-12-2024 13:45 via zdnet.com
  
  This viral TikTok trend has people spotting lost loved ones through Street View.
  
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• UK data regulator criticises Google for ‘irresponsible’ ad tracking change

  19-12-2024 13:10 via theguardian.com
  
  ICO says allowing advertisers to track digital ‘fingerprints’ will undermine consumers’ control over informationBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s data protection regulator has labelled Google as “irresponsible” for allowing advertisers to track customers’ digital “fingerprints”, amid fears even privacy-conscious users will find the online monitoring technique difficult to block.The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
  
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• Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline

  19-12-2024 11:38 via bbc.com
  
  Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.
  
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• Fire TV just got three new accessibility features for people with disabilities

  19-12-2024 11:02 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time, Fire TV users who wear hearing aids can now listen to content along with everyone else in the room.
  
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• 6 ways to deal with mental fatigue at work

  19-12-2024 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Burnout, especially at this time of year, can leave people exhausted, unproductive, and more likely to be aggressive. Here's how to stay fresh and alert when the pressure is mounting.
  
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• More time, less tedium: how AI is helping SMEs to innovate and compete

  19-12-2024 10:40 via theguardian.com
  Using artificial intelligence to handle repetitive tasks and large data sets is no longer just the preserve of big corporate players. With AI now available as an affordable service, SMEs are freeing up their people to focus on more rewarding work“Admin is important,” says Kevin Fitzgerald, UK managing director of Employment Hero, a global employment management platform that uses AI to make life easier for SMEs. “But technology has progressed so far, especially in the last 10 ye
  
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• Less bias, better hires: why AI could transform recruitment for SMEs

  19-12-2024 10:40 via theguardian.com
  No system, human or digital, is perfect. But by using artificial intelligence to do a lot of the legwork, SMEs can limit the effects of unconscious bias and free up their people to find the ideal candidate for the jobArtificial intelligence is trained on real intelligence – in other words, content created by humans. Theoretically, if you want AI to spit out fiction, you train it on novels and if you want AI to write job specs, you train it on job descriptions written by people. But there&r
  
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• Future perfect: the AI tools helping startups to predict and plan their recruitment

  19-12-2024 10:39 via theguardian.com
  For startups and SMEs it can be notoriously difficult to anticipate how many people and in what roles they need to take on as they grow – but a new AI-powered HR platform is helping businesses forecast their needs and find the right candidates at the right timeImagine the future of HR. You get a message on your phone. It says that, as a result of a recent organisational reshuffle, you’re going to need to hire someone new. The message suggests a shortlist of half a dozen candidates, a
  
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• The 20 best video games of 2024

  19-12-2024 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ingenious puzzle games, a psychedelic take on poker, an action-packed take on Buddhist legend and a compilation of 50 faux-retro titles – our critics pick the year’s finest• More on the best culture of 2024PCIt starts with a single machine: a landing pod on an untouched planet. Then a drill, built with iron mined by your own hand. Hours later, the planet is covered in neat (or not) arrays of extractors and conveyor belts, machines whirring comfortingly as they create their infin
  
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• US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

  19-12-2024 05:44 via bbc.com
  
  The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
  
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• World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

  19-12-2024 04:55 via bbc.com
  
  El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
  
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