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• Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

  20-12-2024 23:35 via bbc.com
  
  It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
  
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• This LG Bluetooth speaker impressed me with a design feature I've yet to see on competitors

  20-12-2024 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG XBoom 360 XO2 features booming sound in a portable form factor, but one unique aspect sets it apart from the competition.
  
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• Amazon's AI Shopping Guides helps you research less and shop more. Here's how it works

  20-12-2024 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The sheer abundance of deals during the holiday season can get overwhelming. Amazon's guides help US customers navigate more than 100 product types.
  
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• This Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's on sale right now

  20-12-2024 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a fast, reliable streaming device that's easy to use with any smartphone? The Roku Ultra is as good as these gadgets get.
  
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• ZDNET's product of the year: Oura Ring 4 bested Samsung, Apple, and others in 2024

  20-12-2024 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Blending precision health tracking with elegant design, the Oura Ring 4 underscores the growing importance of health tech in our daily lives.
  
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• OpenAI unveils its most advanced o3 reasoning model on its last day of 'shipmas'

  20-12-2024 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  For 12 days straight, OpenAI unveiled 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today and a full round-up of all the announcements.
  
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• The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here

  20-12-2024 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Home Assistant just announced the launch of a new open-source voice assistant with hardware that works without an internet connection.
  
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• 7 Android widgets to make your phone or tablet more useful

  20-12-2024 18:32 via zdnet.com
  
  If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, you should consider adding a small collection of widgets.
  
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• The last day of '12 days of OpenAI' is expected to bring biggest drop yet

  20-12-2024 18:04 via zdnet.com
  
  If you thought the o1 reasoning models were impressive, you may be in for a treat.
  
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• This retro amp delivers booming depths and sparkling highs - and I highly recommend it

  20-12-2024 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Outlaw Audio's RR 2160 Mk 11 stereo receiver delivers audiophile-grade sound without breaking the bank.
  
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• This ultra-tough Android tablet can handle drop, bumps, and long hours on the job

  20-12-2024 17:27 via zdnet.com
  
  If battery life is a top priority for your mobile devices, the Oukitel RT8 blows away the competition.
  
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• How to delete your X/Twitter account for good (and protect your data)

  20-12-2024 16:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Leaving X isn't as simple as logging off. Here's what to do before joining the exodus.
  
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• Finally, a luxury soundbar that's compact and delivers immersive audio (and it's $500 off)

  20-12-2024 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  If you don't have much room but still want a rich, elegant look and sound, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is for you.
  
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• This affordable Lenovo gaming PC is the one I recommend to most people. Here's why

  20-12-2024 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 is a solid little machine capable of easily handling most workloads. And the best part: it's relatively affordable.
  
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• My favorite Android shortcut is a productivity cheat code - and works on older phones

  20-12-2024 15:48 via zdnet.com
  
  On Google Pixel phones and other devices running stock Android, a swipe and tap is all it takes to revisit your notification history.
  
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• TP-Link routers may be banned in the US next year - what that means for you

  20-12-2024 15:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of the world's most popular router and modem models have been connected to several high-profile hacking incidents. (Also, they're made in China.)
  
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• This free AI training from IBM could boost your resume in 10 hours

  20-12-2024 15:08 via zdnet.com
  
  I spent a weekend earning my digital credential in AI from IBM. The last session was my favorite.
  
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• Want to save your old computer? Try these 6 Linux distros

  20-12-2024 14:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how to save money, reduce e-waste, and extend the life of your old hardware at the same time.
  
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• Intel Arc B580 review: A spectacular success for Intel and a gateway to 1440p for gamers on a budget

  20-12-2024 11:43 via techradar.com
  
  Intel Arc B580: Two-minute review
  When I reviewed the Arc A770 and A750, I said that these Alchemist GPUs were impressive first efforts for Intel's Arc range, but not yet at the level that they needed to be to compete with the likes of Nvidia and AMD in discrete graphics.Well, with the release of the new Intel Arc B580 (2nd-gen Battlemage), there's no doubt that Intel has produced one of the best graphics cards of this generation, and given gamers on a budget an absolute gift just in time for th
  
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• ‘We are not a retro company’: Sega prepares to go back to the future

  20-12-2024 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Sega started as a rock’n’roll breath of fresh air in a Nintendo-dominated world – and America and Europe CEO Shuji Utsumi wants to shake things up once againFor more than a decade, between the late 80s and the dawn of the 21st century, Sega was one of the coolest video game companies on the planet. Its arcade games, from Golden Axe to Virtua Fighter, were blockbuster successes; the Mega Drive brought a punk rock attitude to the home console scene, challenging Nintendo’s f
  
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• 4 ways to be a great digital leader during 2025's tech revolution

  20-12-2024 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  AI is just one of the challenges you're facing. Focus on these areas to help your team and the rest of your business excel next year.
  
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• Less admin, more time with people: how an HR professional’s job has been transformed by AI

  20-12-2024 10:35 via theguardian.com
  
  Tasks such as payroll and scheduling have long been a drain on human resources. But one practitioner explains how AI has helped her devote more time, energy and focus to helping others to thrive in the workplaceLike many HR professionals, Grace Orr always dreaded the end of the month. It would be time to sort out the company payroll – one of the most time-consuming and admin-heavy responsibilities of her department.As director of people at audio and media company Communicorp UK, the monthl
  
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• Esports are booming in Africa – but can its infrastructure keep pace?

  20-12-2024 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Esports teams, leagues and competitions are flourishing, but poor connectivity and rarity of Africa-based servers are hampering expansionOn a recent Sunday afternoon in an upmarket neighbourhood of Nairobi, Daniel Badu was rapidly pressing the screen of his mobile phone, headphones wrapped around his head, his elbows resting on a pillow.Badu and his four teammates in the Aura 233 team, all decked in black-and-yellow kits and representing Ghana, were taking on Kenya’s Delta eSports in the f
  
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• N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

  20-12-2024 05:26 via bbc.com
  
  Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
  
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• AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

  20-12-2024 01:05 via bbc.com
  
  AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
  
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