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• Learn a new language with Babbel for 74% off

  01-10-2024 23:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Save $449 on a Babbel Language Learning subscription and learn 14 new languages with this deal.
  
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• Microsoft abandons HoloLens 2, issues a final call for purchases

  01-10-2024 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The mixed reality headset never did catch on - and no successor product is planned.
  
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• Get Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows for $25 right now

  01-10-2024 22:30 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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• I tested the new Copilot Voice, Microsoft's AI voice assistant. You can, too - for free

  01-10-2024 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's AI-powered voice assistant beats Gemini Live and ChatGPT Voice Mode in one big way.
  
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• I tested Apple's new AirPods for a week - their 3 best features made me a non-Pro believer

  01-10-2024 22:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The AirPods 4 lineup offers staple features for a low-risk/high-reward product. And that's what makes them great.
  
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• Top Best Buy deals ahead of Prime Day 2024

  01-10-2024 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Save big ahead of Best Buy's 48-hour Flash Sale coming up Oct. 8-9: The retailer is already offering great deals on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more rivaling Prime Day deals.
  
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• Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations

  01-10-2024 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
  
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• Buy a Sam's Club membership for $15 - the lowest price we've seen

  01-10-2024 21:30 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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• 5 nearly hidden Android features you should already be using

  01-10-2024 20:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Not all Android phone owners will use these lesser-known options every day. But when you do need them, you'll be grateful to have them at your fingertips.
  
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• AirPods 4 review: A safe and reliable option, but certainly better than its predecessors

  01-10-2024 20:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The Airpods 4 lineup offers staple but commonplace features for a low-risk/high-reward product. And that's what makes them great.
  
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• The $13 Amazon Smart Plug is the best smart home deal before October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Imagine turning your Christmas lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house. This smart plug is typically $25, but it's 48% off going into Amazon Big Deal Days.
  
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• Get the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for 58% off right now

  01-10-2024 20:24 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 right now.
  
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• This $349 Motorola phone has a built-in stylus and twice the storage of flagships

  01-10-2024 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If you enjoy using a stylus to jot down notes, create GIFs, and even solve handwritten calculations, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is on sale this October Prime Day.
  
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• Best early Prime Day Nintendo deals to shop in October 2024

  01-10-2024 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, accessories, and games are scarce, so Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is a great opportunity to save big on everything from controllers to digital games.
  
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• New Pixel 9a to drop camera island for sleeker look, leaked images suggest

  01-10-2024 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  New renders show Google's Pixel 9a with a streamlined design, although much of the phone remains similar to older Pixel 9 models. Here's what we're seeing.
  
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• The $199 Rabbit R1 is finally getting the AI feature that likely sold you on it in the first place

  01-10-2024 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The Santa Monica startup is rolling out 'LAM playground' today, which lets you teach and store web-based procedures to its AI agents.
  
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• This $60 pair of headphones changed my mind about the open-ear design (for the better)

  01-10-2024 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The headphone market has accepted a new form factor over the past few years that has become more and more popular, and Soundpeats offers a cost-effective option that sounds great and has lasting comfort.
  
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• Best early Prime Day security camera deals to shop in October 2024

  01-10-2024 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Save big bucks ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale with these security camera deals from popular brands like Ring, Blink, and Arlo.
  
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• Above the storms: How satellite tech can be a lifesaver during natural disasters

  01-10-2024 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Hurricane Helene's devastation highlights a need for more people to have easier access to satellite messaging. Here are your options right now.
  
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• Get an Amazon Fire Kids Tablet for $75 with this limited-time October Prime Day deal

  01-10-2024 18:26 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a sturdy kids' tablet that'll withstand small hands, you can't go wrong with Amazon Fire options, several of which are currently on sale for up to 50% off.
  
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• Ring's flagship battery doorbell is only $150 for October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the top-performing, most feature-loaded battery-powered Ring doorbell and is currently down to $150 with a limited-time Prime Big Deal Days deal.
  
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• One of the best video doorbells I've tested is not a Blink or Arlo (and it's 33% off)

  01-10-2024 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a Ring user looking to upgrade to a battery-powered video doorbell, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the perfect choice with this limited-time October Prime Day deal.
  
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• UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

  01-10-2024 18:12 via bbc.com
  
  The NCA has taken action against what it says are some the most harmful cyber-criminals of all time.
  
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• This battery floodlight camera just hit its lowest price ever ahead of October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 18:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The Blink Outdoor 4 with a Floodlight mount is the perfect security camera for the unlit side of my yard and you can get it for only $65 with this deal.
  
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• Sony's new mid-range earbuds tap on software to give AirPods a run for their money

  01-10-2024 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony has unveiled two new LinkBuds models with unique designs, helpful software features, and a redesigned app.
  
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• Can synthetic data solve AI's privacy concerns? This company is betting on it

  01-10-2024 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Mostly AI has launched a synthetic text fabricator to protect customer information. How it works, and whether to be worried about model collapse.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Show 8 is only $85 before October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's latest Echo Show 8 features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience at a discount.
  
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• This is probably the only indoor security camera you'll need and it's 38% off

  01-10-2024 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam does everything you need from an indoor camera, especially at only $50.
  
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• NordVPN announces its first app with post-quantum encryption support

  01-10-2024 17:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a VPN app with the highest level of encryption? NordVPN says its updated Linux app can now withstand extremely capable quantum computing decryption.
  
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• I tried a blood-pressure monitoring watch, and it was surprisingly accurate (when it worked)

  01-10-2024 17:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Regular measurement is one way to accurately gauge your level of hypertension. Wrist-based blood pressure monitoring remains elusive, but YHE offers a method that appears better than the rest.
  
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• Get a waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera for only $20 before October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The newest version of the Blink Mini features key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers, but it's especially attractive with this October Prime Day deal at 50% off.
  
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• One of the best tablets I've tested for watching movies is not an iPad or Samsung Galaxy

  01-10-2024 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus Pad 2 has everything you'd want in a solid entertainment tablet: good hardware, long battery life, and most importantly, a gorgeous display.
  
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• Google's AI podcast tool transforms your text into stunningly lifelike audio - for free

  01-10-2024 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  I've been studying AI for years, and Google's new and oddly hidden AI podcast tool still astonishes me. Seriously, you have to hear this to believe it. But humans will beat the machines in the end. Here's why.
  
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• Upgrade your home audio with this JBL soundbar that's $200 off ahead of October Prime Day

  01-10-2024 17:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The JBL Bar 700 is an excellent home entertainment sound system, and it's currently 22% off as an early October Prime Day deal.
  
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• Every new Microsoft Copilot feature and AI upgrade coming soon to your Windows PC

  01-10-2024 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is doubling down on AI with new Copilot features and other AI tools. Here's who gets them first and when you can expect to see them.
  
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• Lucid Software gives your teams the agility to keep up with today's pace of innovation

  01-10-2024 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  By embracing Agile principles of adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Lucid helps teams adapt to modern forms of work and navigate change.
  
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• My favorite Garmin sports watch ever just got a new version, and it costs $200 less

  01-10-2024 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The Enduro 2 was the battery champ a couple of years ago. The Enduro 3 now takes the title while launching for $200 less than its predecessor.
  
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• Gemini Live is finally available for all Android phones - how to access it for free

  01-10-2024 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Want a voice assistant you can have natural conversations with? You may not need to pay for ChatGPT's Voice Mode.
  
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• What's new in Windows 11 24H2, and when will your PC get it?

  01-10-2024 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft is about to release a new version of Windows 11. Should you rush to update or hold off?
  
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• The 50+ best early October Prime Day 2024 deals to shop now

  01-10-2024 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Big Deal Days returns in just a week, but you don't have to wait for savings. Here are the best deals we've found on top tech, from Amazon devices to smart security gear and beyond
  
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• Microsoft doubles down on AI with new Copilot features - here's who gets them first

  01-10-2024 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What's new in Windows 11 24H2? Lots and lots of AI features, that's what. Most will be limited to the latest hardware, but a few are coming to a PC or mobile device near you soon.
  
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• Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming

  01-10-2024 15:59 via bbc.com
  
  The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.
  
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• One of the best earbuds I've ever listened to are not by Bose or Sony

  01-10-2024 15:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The Denon PerL earbuds retain the same ultra-high-quality sound as their Pro sibling but are nearly half the price, at $179 on Amazon.
  
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• Google's new Chromebook Plus AI features could give Windows Copilot a run for its money

  01-10-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google just announced a handful of new multimodal AI features for Chromebook Plus devices: live translations, text and audio summaries, and a new Quick Insert feature.
  
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• I've weathered a lot of hurricanes - these are my must-have storm tracking tools

  01-10-2024 13:39 via zdnet.com
  
  As a South Florida resident and technology pro, I closely monitor every model and update as a system develops and strengthens, starting 7-10 days ahead of landfall. Here are the apps and websites I depend on.
  
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• I replaced my Apple Watch Ultra with the 47mm Series 10 for a week, and it's surprisingly capable

  01-10-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In the age of big, chunky watches, the Apple Watch Series 10 fits seamlessly into the market with larger displays in its thinnest design.
  
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• The best old-school Linux window managers that still hold up

  01-10-2024 12:58 via zdnet.com
  
  If you long for the early days of Linux, you can still install and use some of your favorite interfaces.
  
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• Windows 11 users, beware: A recent update has been causing constant reboots

  01-10-2024 12:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Patch KB5043145 can cause Windows 11 devices to restart over and over.
  
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• Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

  01-10-2024 12:07 via bbc.com
  
  The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.
  
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• Sick of ads on Android? Change these 5 settings for more privacy - fast

  01-10-2024 09:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you care about your phone privacy, consider tweaking these settings to prevent Android from targeting you with ads. Here's how.
  
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