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• Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

  20-09-2023 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.
  
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• Amazon will pay you in gift cards to recycle your old electronics. Here's the secret

  20-09-2023 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a frequent shopper, follow these steps to turn your unused gadgets and gizmos into Amazon gift cards.
  
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• OpenAI is building a red teaming network to tackle AI safety - and you can apply

  20-09-2023 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI's Red Teaming Network members will be compensated for their time and prior experience with language models is not required.
  
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• Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know

  20-09-2023 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Now is the perfect time to migrate to Linux. Here's why.
  
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• It's 2030, and digital wallets have replaced every card in our purses and pockets

  20-09-2023 20:12 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenWallet, now joined by Microsoft, looks to the near future when digital wallets replace traditional wallets in the same way debit cards replaced checkbooks.
  
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• My two favorite ChatGPT Plus plugins and the remarkable things I can do with them

  20-09-2023 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  For daily tasks, two plugins stand out, but there's a catch: they can't run simultaneously. So choose your tool with care.
  
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• Everything Amazon just announced: Alexa updates, new Echo Show, Fire tablets, and more

  20-09-2023 19:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is integrating generative artificial intelligence into Alexa and adding some new Echo and Fire TV products.
  
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• Amazon says new Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi device will let you download a 4K movie in seconds

  20-09-2023 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The router, range extender, and repeater promises up to a 10 gigabit Ethernet connection
  
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• The UK Is Burning Climate Pledges to Fuel a Culture War

  20-09-2023 19:19
  
  Faced with an election he is likely to lose, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking the unusual step of scrapping key climate policies.
  
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• Amazon unveils Echo Hub to help you better control your smart home

  20-09-2023 19:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The wall-mountable hub provides a dashboard from which you can work with your compatible smart home devices.
  
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• Battery bad after installing iOS 17? Try these 7 tips

  20-09-2023 18:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Some iPhone users are experiencing battery issues after the iOS 17 update. Here's what you can do if that includes you.
  
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• Every Amazon AI announcement today you'll want to know about

  20-09-2023 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  From a smarter Alexa to an AI art generator for your TV, lots of new AI is coming your way.
  
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• The September Android update rolls out for Pixel phones - with critical security patches

  20-09-2023 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a Pixel phone, it's time to apply the monthly update.
  
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• Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV products with generative AI features. Here's what's new

  20-09-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest announcement includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, a Fire TV Soundbar, and a slew of generative AI features to the software experience.
  
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• Amazon is turning Alexa into a hands-free ChatGPT

  20-09-2023 17:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's upgrade to America's favorite virtual assistant will roll out to Fire TV and other products and services.
  
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• Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial

  20-09-2023 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant.
  
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• It's official. This is the most rugged Android tablet I've ever tested

  20-09-2023 16:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Oukitel RT7 5G is built to last, with a rugged design that's military-tested and certified. And it's full of useful features.
  
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• Your data is at risk from prying eyes. This USB drive will help keep it safe

  20-09-2023 16:07 via zdnet.com
  
  From a rugged build to a complex passphrase mode, Kingston's IronKey is one of the most secure USBs you can buy.
  
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• iPhone envy? Five iOS 17 features that Android users already have

  20-09-2023 16:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPhone's latest iOS 17 update brings improvements to how you text, call, and use the ambient display -- much like what exists on Android.
  
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• I recommend this 4K portable monitor to just about every type of user (including gamers)

  20-09-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a portable monitor that can not only extend the display of your laptop but is also up to the task of gaming, this one is for you.
  
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• Everything we're expecting at Microsoft's Surface and AI event this week

  20-09-2023 15:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's momentous year may culminate in one of its biggest launch events this week. Here's what we're expecting.
  
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• Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases

  20-09-2023 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases.
  
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• Why you can still trust (other) password managers, even after that LastPass mess

  20-09-2023 15:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't let the terrible mistakes LassPass made scare you away from a good alternative.
  
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• This is the most responsive wireless security camera I've tested, but there's a catch

  20-09-2023 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The Arlo Pro 5S 2K captures outdoor movement near-instantly, but brand-exclusive features make it harder to recommend to everyone.
  
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• Read more with a lifetime Headway Premium subscription, on sale for $60 right now

  20-09-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Swap doomscrolling with micro-learning with a deal on Headway Premium.
  
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• Get a $50 aloSIM mobile data plan for $22 right now

  20-09-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Stay connected while you travel the world with this deal.
  
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• Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans

  20-09-2023 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages.
  
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• The best Linux distributions for beginners in 2023

  20-09-2023 10:53 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're new to Linux, you might feel intimidated to use it. Thankfully, with the best Linux distributs for beginners, you don't have to possess any coding or programming experience. And most are free to use.
  
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• TikTok creators will now need to disclose AI-generated content

  20-09-2023 09:47 via zdnet.com
  
  As AI-generated content continues to proliferate, social media platforms are adding guardrails.
  
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• Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy

  20-09-2023 01:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny.
  
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• Government row with Facebook over private messages

  20-09-2023 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages.
  
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