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• Roku is adding over 40 free channels, including local news

  16-08-2023 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  You may be in luck if you've missed your favorite news channels since cutting the cord.
  
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• The brightest flashlights of 2023: Picked by experts

  16-08-2023 22:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Ranging from 1,700 to 120,000 lumens, these are the brightest flashlights that experts and enthusiasts say illuminate just about anything.
  
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• X (aka Twitter) was caught throttling competitors and news services

  16-08-2023 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Elon Musk had been targeting rival social networks and news sites he dislikes with a five-second delay.
  
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• The best travel VPNs of August 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  16-08-2023 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET tested the best VPNs for travel that offer privacy and security for your laptop or mobile devices when you're on the road or working abroad.
  
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• The best tablets for kids in 2023: Recommended by parents

  16-08-2023 21:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether for education or entertainment, these are the best tablets for kids based on our hands-on testing, expert recommendations, durability, and more.
  
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• This Dell monitor doubles as a swiveling, tablet-like touchscreen

  16-08-2023 21:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The Dell 24 Touch USB-C Hub Monitor boasts 90W of power via its USB-C port, Ethernet, and an articulating stand that makes it easy to view, zoom in on and annotate documents.
  
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• Apple moved iPhone's 'End call' button again. Is this spot less weird?

  16-08-2023 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Get ready to ignore your muscle memory when you want to end a call on iOS 17.
  
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• My favorite AI chat apps for the iPhone

  16-08-2023 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  These apps let you chat with an AI directly from your iPhone. Here's what they offer and how they work.
  
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• Protect your Apple AirPods investment with this stylish $20 case

  16-08-2023 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're the sort who sells off your old Apple gear when new stuff is released, this Nomad Sports Case can pay for itself in AirPod resale value alone.
  
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• Opera adds AI chatbot to its iPhone browser

  16-08-2023 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Known as Aria, the AI will answer your questions, dig up information, and generate content.
  
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• AI-generated books are sneaking into online bookstores. Here's how to spot them

  16-08-2023 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Some AI-generated e-books have been fraudulently attributed to popular authors.
  
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• Generative AI tops Gartner's top 25 emerging technologies for 2023

  16-08-2023 18:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The research firm also identified developer experience, pervasive cloud, human-centric privacy, and security as four emerging technology trend themes.
  
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• Upgrade to both Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro for $50 right now

  16-08-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Improve your computer's security and work features with a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro, on sale now.
  
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• The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in August 2023

  16-08-2023 17:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The best VPNs keep your Apple devices secure and private, based on the number of connections, price, speed, security, and more.
  
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• Google Photos will offer AI assist for collaborating on your favorite memories

  16-08-2023 17:50 via zdnet.com
  
  With the updated Memories section, users can add or remove specific photos, start a group of their own, rename a group that Google makes, and see their photos in a scrapbook-like layout.
  
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• Here's a first: Broadcast and cable TV account for less than 50% of total viewing time

  16-08-2023 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  In July 2023, streaming set record highs while linear television set record lows.
  
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• Google is beefing up AI-powered search on Google Chrome for iOS and Android

  16-08-2023 15:38 via zdnet.com
  
  You can try out the three new features just added to Google's Search Generative Experience. Here's how.
  
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• What Verizon's 5G latest upgrade news actually means for users

  16-08-2023 15:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Verizon just announced an accelerated schedule for their 5G deployment efforts. Here's what's really happening, and why it matters to both Verizon and its customers.
  
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• Urbanista Malibu Solar Speaker: Battery Life, Specs, Price, Release Date

  16-08-2023 15:00
  
  After the success of its solar-charging headphones, Urbanista is back with a Bluetooth speaker that can play music for 45 hours. If you treat it right, it might never need to be plugged in at all.
  
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• Buy a Babbel subscription for 50% off to learn a new language

  16-08-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This back-to-school Babbel deal gets you lifetime access to lessons for 14 languages.
  
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• AI and data labelling: 'I felt like my life ended'

  16-08-2023 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Kenyan man has told the BBC how his AI-related job has affected his personal life.
  
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• What is the Guake top-down terminal in Linux? Everything to help you get started

  16-08-2023 11:26 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for the most efficient way to work with the command line on a Linux desktop, a top-down terminal is the way to go.
  
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• This school district used ChatGPT to ban 19 books

  16-08-2023 09:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The ban attempts to comply with new legislation that mandates books should not depict sex acts and must be age-appropriate.
  
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• China accuses U.S. intelligence agencies as source behind Wuhan cybersecurity attack

  16-08-2023 09:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese officials say the July attack on Wuhan Earthquake Monitoring Center targeted sensitive data and revealed a complex malware typically used by U.S. intelligence agencies.
  
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• VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

  16-08-2023 05:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn.
  
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• Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

  16-08-2023 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content.
  
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