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• I went hands-on with Microsoft's new AI features, and these 5 are the most useful

  21-09-2023 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are the new Microsoft AI features that will likely make it into my own daily workflows.
  
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• Why open source is the cradle of artificial intelligence

  21-09-2023 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  In the wildly competitive business of AI, is open source doomed to be always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Think again.
  
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• Cisco to buy Splunk in $28B bid to secure enterprises in AI era

  21-09-2023 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Estimated to be worth $28 billion, Cisco's planned acquisition of Splunk will form one of the world's largest software vendors that will look to help enterprises better safeguard themselves as AI becomes pervasive.
  
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• Microsoft quietly announced two products today that business users will love

  21-09-2023 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  A new version of the company's collaboration device and an upgraded two-in-one are the secret stars of Microsoft's new lineup.
  
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• I demoed Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 and was left all kinds of jealous

  21-09-2023 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The second coming of Microsoft's do-it-all laptop is more functional than ever, but I have questions.
  
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• The best smart speakers of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  21-09-2023 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET tested the top smart speakers to help you decide which option is best for your home's sound and smart systems.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 hands-on: Making my MacBook jealous

  21-09-2023 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The second coming of Microsoft's do-it-all laptop is more functional than ever, but I have questions.
  
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• How Opera's search pop-up can save you time and clicks

  21-09-2023 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's another reason you should check out Opera, one of the most efficient browsers on the market.
  
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• This $200 stick vacuum is just as good as a Dyson - and it has a mop

  21-09-2023 19:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a single device to both mop and vacuum your floors, but can't afford a robot model? The Proscenic P11 vacuum might be the best value on the market today.
  
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• How to use Opera's built-in AI chatbot (and why you should)

  21-09-2023 19:04 via zdnet.com
  
  If you need to lean on AI for your work or to empower your searches, Opera is here to help with Aria.
  
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• How to better organize text messages on your iPhone, thanks to iOS 17

  21-09-2023 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Text messages on your iPhone - and iPad - can easily become a crowded and chaotic mess. Here's how to make sense of them.
  
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• The best security cameras of 2023: Expert researched and reviewed

  21-09-2023 17:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The top home security cameras are easy to set up and equipped with motion detection, sirens, night vision and more to make for a safer and smarter home.
  
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• Ecovacs announced a new robot vacuum that squares up to the competition

  21-09-2023 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Deebot X2 Omni is set to be Ecovacs' flagship robot vacuum and mop -- and it's $300 off for preorders.
  
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• Every product Microsoft unveiled at its Surface and AI event today

  21-09-2023 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is launching new Surface hardware and all the AI services today. ZDNET's got the live scoop.
  
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• OpenAI beefs up its image generating AI tool with DALL-E 3

  21-09-2023 16:55 via zdnet.com
  
  DALL-E 3 promises to generate more accurate images by grasping the details and nuances in your descriptions. See for yourself!
  
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• Executives need better tech skills. Here are six ways to educate upward

  21-09-2023 16:44 via zdnet.com
  
  There is plenty of concern about reskilling workers for the tech-driven, AI-infused economy ahead. Executive leaders need training as well.
  
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• What are passkeys? The life-changing magic of going passwordless

  21-09-2023 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how to take the first steps toward ditching passwords for good.
  
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• The 55 Best Films on Disney+ Right Now

  21-09-2023 16:00
  
  From The Little Mermaid to The Nightmare Before Christmas, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
  
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• The best mobile VPNs of 2023

  21-09-2023 15:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The best mobile VPNs protect your information, especially as more people use mobile apps for financial transactions, emails, and social networking.
  
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• Tech salaries are dropping. Here's who's getting hit the hardest

  21-09-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The impact of the pandemic, the aftermath of inflation, and the rise of generative AI are all evident in the salary decline.
  
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• Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

  21-09-2023 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws.
  
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• Save big on hotels, car rentals, and theme park tickets with this Travel Buyers Club deal

  21-09-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Travel Buyers Club gets you exclusive rates and perks, and a one-year membership is just $40 right now.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your Genome Sequenced

  21-09-2023 13:00
  
  DNA sequencing can assess your risk of developing certain diseases. It could even help provide medicines personalized to your genes one day. Governments want you to get involved.
  
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• Palantir’s Reputation Stalks Its Bid for the UK’s National Health Data

  21-09-2023 12:00
  
  US-based Palantir is favored to win a $595 million NHS contract, but activists and doctors worry about its controversial ties to cofounder Peter Thiel, the military, and US border control.
  
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• 5 reasons to skip iPhone 15 Pro Max and wait for iPhone 16 Ultra

  21-09-2023 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I've tried the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and there's plenty to like. But there are also missing features that will have to wait until next year.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

  21-09-2023 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.
  
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• How to customize the formatting of LibreOffice comments for easier collaboration

  21-09-2023 09:22 via zdnet.com
  
  This is the way to make your comments stand out from others.
  
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• Does Using AI Make Me Lazy?

  21-09-2023 08:00
  
  Amid heightened surveillance and fears of layoffs, many UK workers are embarrassed to admit they're using generative AI tools in the office.
  
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• Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

  21-09-2023 05:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death.
  
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• Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

  21-09-2023 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work.
  
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