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• OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

  14-03-2023 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text.
  
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• How to turn on Pixel Watch's new Fall Detection feature (and why you should)

  14-03-2023 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's Pixel Watch just got an important new safety feature that everyone should turn on.
  
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• The best VPN trials of 2023: Top VPNs to test for free

  14-03-2023 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  VPN trials are a great way to test a VPN's speed and reliability before you commit. Here are my picks for the best VPN trials you should take advantage of in 2023.
  
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• Bing Chat is now available in the Microsoft Edge sidebar. Here's why this is a big deal

  14-03-2023 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  With this update, you will be able to access Bing Chat's assistance everywhere on the web.
  
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• Gmail, Docs are getting generative AI tools, too: What they can do for you

  14-03-2023 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Advancements in generative AI can mean lots of improvements to how we work and communicate. Here's how Google is applying the technology in Google Workspace.
  
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• GPT-4 unveiled: ChatGPT's next big upgrade is here

  14-03-2023 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are the main differences to expect.
  
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• The best standing desk chairs and wobble stools of 2023

  14-03-2023 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The best standing desk chairs and wobble stools feature generous seat depth and adjustable height, they promote active sitting, and they can improve blood circulation as you work. Here are my top picks.
  
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• How to get and use Spatial Audio on the Pixel Buds Pro

  14-03-2023 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Spatial Audio is finally here for the Pixel Buds Pro. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Just how bad is your phone for the planet -- and what can you do about it?

  14-03-2023 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Tracing the eco footprint of a single smartphone means following a long and winding path.
  
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• How to use ChatGPT to build your resume

  14-03-2023 16:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Professionally piecing together the different parts of your career to build your resume can be a difficult puzzle. ChatGPT is here to help.
  
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• This stuff is better than super glue

  14-03-2023 16:14 via zdnet.com
  
  It's better, stronger, easier to use, and a whole lot safer.
  
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• Meta lay-offs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff

  14-03-2023 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In addition to the culling of 10,000 jobs, 5,000 vacancies at the company will be left unfilled.
  
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• NatWest limits cryptocurrency transfers over scam fears

  14-03-2023 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Customers will be able to transfer a maximum of £1,000 a day and up to £5,000 per month.
  
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• Facebook-owner Meta to cut 10,000 staff

  14-03-2023 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled.
  
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• 5 ways ChatGPT can help you write an essay

  14-03-2023 14:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Using ChatGPT can improve your writing process. Here's how.
  
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• It's time for open-source users to open their wallets

  14-03-2023 14:16 via zdnet.com
  
  History has shown that open-source users prefer their software free of charge but that's a problem for a lot of companies trying to keep the lights on.
  
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• USB port problems? This handy kit helps you troubleshoot for under $25

  14-03-2023 13:56 via zdnet.com
  
  USB ports are everywhere, and while they are usually durable and reliable, things can go wrong. When they do, these tools will help you troubleshoot.
  
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• The tech behind ChatGPT could power your next car's AI driving assistant

  14-03-2023 13:48 via zdnet.com
  
  General Motors, in partnership with Microsoft, is developing a car-specific AI assistant based on the technology found in Dall-E, ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing
  
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• Low and no-code software may soon test the limits of IT hand-holding

  14-03-2023 13:22 via zdnet.com
  
  IT departments may need to continually intervene to clean up messes, while business users may become hopelessly entangled in managing their software.
  
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• TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’

  14-03-2023 12:00
  
  As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the app runs rampant.
  
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• The Movie That Changed How People Understand Pi

  14-03-2023 12:00
  
  Darren Aronofsky’s film, which turns 25 this year, injected the mathematical constant into pop culture's consciousness in a whole new way.
  
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• Scams Are Ruining Pakistan’s Digital Economy

  14-03-2023 12:00
  
  Ecommerce is booming, but as one gaming group found out, there are few protections for buyers.
  
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• Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought

  14-03-2023 12:00
  
  After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage.
  
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• Candela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies

  14-03-2023 12:00
  
  WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane.
  
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• The best March Madness apps for your bracket in 2023

  14-03-2023 10:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Ready for March Madness? Here are the best apps to for you keep track of the tournament and your bracket.
  
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• Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

  14-03-2023 06:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US authorities have stepped in to protect customers after the collapse of two American banks.
  
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• US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

  14-03-2023 04:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.
  
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• Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool

  14-03-2023 03:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time.
  
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• Shark Tank India: How a start-up in Kashmir is inspiring thousands

  14-03-2023 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  FastBeetle's success on Shark Tank India is motivating youngsters in the region to dream big.
  
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• Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?

  14-03-2023 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A process that turns waste plastic and CO2 into fuel has been developed at Cambridge University.
  
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