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• Got ghosts? Ring might pay you $100,000 for spooky video captured on your doorbell

  24-09-2024 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a haunted house, this is your chance to capitalize on it. But even if you don't live amidst paranormal activity, you can still have some fun - and possibly make some money.
  
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• CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage

  24-09-2024 23:22 via bbc.com
  
  Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage, faced a grilling by US lawmakers.
  
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• Spotify's AI Playlist now available in US - here's how to get it

  24-09-2024 23:05 via zdnet.com
  
  With the help of generative AI, Spotify can create a detailed playlist through a simple text prompt. The beta feature is expanding to four more countries.
  
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• Wear OS 5 is coming to older Pixel Watches - here's everything included in Google's patch

  24-09-2024 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 gain a new grid layout and AI-powered Recorder tool. Here's when to expect the update and how to download it.
  
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• I tested the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - and they left me with no Pro-model envy at all

  24-09-2024 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Adding more utility, better cameras, and color may just be enough to cover the standard iPhone 16's shortcomings.
  
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• AI can now solve reCAPTCHA tests as accurately as you can

  24-09-2024 21:54 via zdnet.com
  
  AI doesn't get every test right, but it's good enough to look convincingly human. Security pros say AI's progress is no big deal. Here's why.
  
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• Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?

  24-09-2024 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
  
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• How Android Photo Reimagine can take your images to a whole other level

  24-09-2024 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Look! It's me at the Super Bowl - and on the Titanic! Google's Pixel 9 phones pack a remarkably powerful AI tool that does amazing things with your photos.
  
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• 88% of US parents see AI as essential to their children's education - survey

  24-09-2024 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  However, nearly as many parents say they don't know whether or not AI is even part of their children's curriculum.
  
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• Google Workspace users just got a big AI freebie - Gemini

  24-09-2024 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Business, Enterprise, and Frontline users will get access to Gemini for work with security protections at no extra cost. Here's how.
  
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• OpenAI's voice mode rolling out to all ChatGPT subscribers - here's who gets it first

  24-09-2024 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have been considering getting a ChatGPT Plus membership, now may be the time.
  
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• New Roku Ultra is faster with better Wi-Fi - how it compares with Google TV Streamer

  24-09-2024 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Roku's new streaming device goes on sale the same day - and for the same price - as Google's new tabletop streamer. Here's what's new.
  
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• Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows or Mac for just $25

  24-09-2024 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 89% off.
  
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• Google Photos adds one-tap video editing for faster clip sharing, thanks to AI

  24-09-2024 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Along with making tools easier to access, Google is introducing new editing tools to save you time and effort while you create 'stunning' clips.
  
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• Get Photoshop, Illustrator, and more Adobe Creative Cloud software for 58% off right now

  24-09-2024 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Get a 3-month subscription to all Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat Pro at a big discount with this deal.
  
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• The most immersive soundbar I've tested is not made by Klipsch or Sonos

  24-09-2024 17:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG S95TR soundbar delivers fantastic audio quality and has unique features that you'll actually want to use.
  
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• I found the best webcam for work, and it's got features business professionals will love

  24-09-2024 17:43 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to look and sound your best for virtual meetings, the new Insta360 Link 2 series ensures high-quality video and sound.
  
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• Formula 1 looks to AI to fuel efficiencies and improve sustainability scorecard

  24-09-2024 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The motor-racing organization wants to draw insights to further drive IT efficiencies and cut its carbon footprint.
  
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• Does your iPhone have enough space for Apple Intelligence? How to find out

  24-09-2024 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Storage requirements will grow as more of Apple's AI-powered features roll out. Here's how much space Apple Intelligence will require on your iPhone or iPad to start.
  
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• The most immersive speaker system I've ever tested is $100 off at Best Buy

  24-09-2024 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The SteelSeries Arena 9 can connect with up to three devices simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces. And you can save $100 on this gaming speaker system right now at Best Buy.
  
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• iOS 18 bug complaints abound online - here are the top glitches reported

  24-09-2024 16:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Show-stopping iOS 18 bugs, so far, have been thankfully rare. Here's what to do if you encounter one of these minor annoyances.
  
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• The Samsung phone I recommend to most people is not a flagship (and it's discounted)

  24-09-2024 16:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn't flawless, but with a two-day battery life and a vibrant OLED display, it's hard to ignore how good it is for the price.
  
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• US Kaspersky customers startled by forced switch to 'rando' AV software

  24-09-2024 16:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Though Kaspersky said it emailed people about the automated change to a new product, some customers say they were surprised by the move.
  
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• Join Sam's Club for just $15 - the lowest price ever. Here's how

  24-09-2024 15:51 via zdnet.com
  
  This deal gets you an annual Sam's Club membership for 70% off -- but hurry, it won't last long.
  
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• TSB says sorry for payment problems

  24-09-2024 15:26 via bbc.com
  
  The bank says the issue has been fixed and all customers who were due money have now received it.
  
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• Copilots and low-code apps are creating a new 'vast attack surface' - 4 ways to fix that

  24-09-2024 15:06 via zdnet.com
  
  A typical enterprise has 80,000 apps built outside of the traditional development lifecycle, and 62% have vulnerabilities, a new study finds. It doesn't have to be this way.
  
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• I tested Intel's new Series 2 chip, and it gave my Copilot+ PC a run for its money

  24-09-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Intel Core Ultra 7 200V (Series 2) processor promises next-gen AI experiences in some of the market's thinnest, lightest form factors. I tested it on the Asus Zenbook S 14.
  
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• I replaced my Bose with the Nothing Open - now I only want to run with them on

  24-09-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The $149 Nothing Open earbuds have quickly become my favorite for exercise, thanks to their lightweight fit and great sound.
  
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• I replaced my Bose with the Nothing Ear Open - now I only want to run with them on

  24-09-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The $149 Nothing Ear Open earbuds have quickly become my favorite for exercise, thanks to their lightweight fit and great sound.
  
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• How to build your own custom AI voice agent - for free

  24-09-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Supernormal's latest launch lets you create voice assistants. Here's how it works.
  
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• Forget AirPods - these wireless earbuds have some of the best ANC I've heard

  24-09-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Bose's newest QuietComfort earbuds have fantastic noise cancellation, improved battery life, and a resounding audio profile.
  
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• CrowdStrike: What was the impact of the global IT outage

  24-09-2024 14:09 via bbc.com
  
  Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.
  
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• The 2-in-1 laptop I recommend for the office is not a Dell or a Lenovo ThinkPad

  24-09-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  HP's EliteBook x360 1040 is a professional laptop/tablet combo with a feature set that enables one of the best video call environments for a work laptop.
  
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• I tried high-end headphones that could read my mind for two weeks. Here's how it went

  24-09-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Master & Dynamic MW-75 Neuro headphones sport brainwave monitors to measure attention and focus. Aside from their amazing sound, they're ushering in a new way to interact with headphones.
  
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• Get a free Sony Bar 8 when you buy a Sony Bravia 7 TV at Amazon. Here's how

  24-09-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've been waiting to upgrade your home theater, now is your chance to snag an awesome bundle deal from Sony.
  
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• This Linux distro poses its own challenges, but power-users will love it

  24-09-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  NixOS is a rock-solid OS with a unique approach and an array of functionalities -- despite a bit of a learning curve.
  
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• Why copilots and low-code apps portend a security nightmare

  24-09-2024 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  A typical enterprise has 80,000 apps built outside of the traditional development lifecycle, and 62% have vulnerabilities, a new study finds. Here's how to fix this.
  
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• Why my new iPhone 16 cost me way more than its retail price

  24-09-2024 12:23 via zdnet.com
  
  iPhone Pro 16 buyers, beware: Shelling out money for essential accessories can bring your sticker shock perilously close to $2,000.
  
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• The fall of Intel: How gen AI helped dethrone a giant and transform computing as we know it

  24-09-2024 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The once venerable x86 chip has been pushed aside by scalable, energy-efficient, AI-optimized architectures from Arm, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Here's what happens next.
  
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• I held the world's thinnest foldable phone, and it made my iPhone 16 Pro Max feel outdated

  24-09-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Honor Magic V3 is an engineering marvel in the foldable phone segment - and a sign of better things to come in the U.S.
  
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• Apple just added 9 Mac models to its 'obsolete' list - here's what that means

  24-09-2024 10:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech giant has deemed three MacBooks as vintage as well.
  
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• 5 Linux commands for managing external drives - and how I use them

  24-09-2024 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you need to attach external drives to your Linux system(s), you'll want to know these commands.
  
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• This Samsung T5 SSD is almost 50% off at Amazon well before October Prime Day

  24-09-2024 01:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung T5 Evo 4TB portable SSD is over $200 off at Amazon, letting you save nearly 50% on all the storage space you'll need for games, documents, photos, and videos.
  
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• Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

  24-09-2024 01:09 via bbc.com
  
  To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
  
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• Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities

  24-09-2024 00:32 via bbc.com
  
  CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.
  
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• Intel's Altera unit eyes 'audacious' goal to dominate programmable chips

  24-09-2024 00:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Slated to go public in 2026, Intel's programmable chip group found surprising successes but also setbacks in nine years inside the chip giant.
  
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