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• The ChatGPT app is finally available to Windows users, but there's a catch

  17-10-2024 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Downloading the Windows ChatGPT app can make using the chatbot much easier - for a cost.
  
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• The best Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases of 2024: Expert tested

  17-10-2024 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's latest Pixel smartphones are here, and we tested the best cases to protect your new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro XL.
  
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• The top 5 iPhone 16 Pro features power users will love

  17-10-2024 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 16 series ushers in significant updates to both software and hardware. Here are the features that pro users will care about the most.
  
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• One of the most portable power stations I've tested is $200 off right now

  17-10-2024 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Transport extra power almost anywhere: The ultra-slim Bluetti Handsfree 2 fits into its own backpack.
  
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• These bone-conducting headphones deliver the best sound - and a cool trick for swimmers

  17-10-2024 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The H20 Tri headphones are perfect for outdoor activities - and they deliver actual bass! Plus: You can leave your phone at home and still listen to your music on the go.
  
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• I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with Google's $1,800 foldable for a week - and now I'm hooked

  17-10-2024 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has bright displays, a slimmer form factor, and AI features meant for the big screen, but it doesn't come cheap.
  
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• Grab a Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card for over 50% off at Walmart

  17-10-2024 19:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Need up upgrade your gaming PC? You can pick up the Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT for just $510 at Walmart -- that's a 55% discount.
  
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• The best home EV chargers of 2024: Expert tested

  17-10-2024 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  We tested the best home EV chargers for your electric vehicle based on amperage, durability, and smart features, to help you choose the right one.
  
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• The 4TB Samsung T5 SSD is back in stock and almost 50% off at Amazon

  17-10-2024 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung T5 Evo 4TB portable SSD is almost $200 off at Amazon, saving you 46% on all the storage space you'll need for games, documents, photos, and videos. But you'll have to hurry, you might not see an SSD deal this good again until Black Friday.
  
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• Own a business? Apple will let you display your logo icon in iPhone calls

  17-10-2024 18:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The new feature is available to virtual, online, and physical business owners - and works across multiple Apple apps. Here's how to register for it.
  
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• Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can fix that

  17-10-2024 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  A new version of the popular Rufus utility once again bypasses the strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 upgrades. Your move, Microsoft.
  
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• Apple's M2 MacBook Air is still on sale for $899 after Amazon's October Prime Day

  17-10-2024 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's ultraportable M2 MacBook Air set the standard for portability, and right now, it's down to $899 on Amazon - 10% off the regular price.
  
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• Google's stunning AI podcast tool gets new features that make it even better

  17-10-2024 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With NotebookLM's Audio Overviews updates, you can now direct your trusty AI podcast hosts. And it's still free to use.
  
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• Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air M3 is $150 off on Amazon right now

  17-10-2024 17:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The industry-leading 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip and 16GB of RAM is on sale for $1,349, which is 10% off the regular price.
  
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• This stereo amp delivers impressively accurate sound for any style of music

  17-10-2024 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Outlaw Audio's RR 2160 Mk 11 retro stereo receiver delivers audiophile-grade sound without breaking the bank.
  
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• One of the best foldable phones I've tested is not made by Google or Motorola

  17-10-2024 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Flip 6 features notable upgrades across the board. After weeks of testing, here's my buying advice.
  
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• I tested Meta's limited edition Ray-Ban smart glasses, and they're a near-perfect wearable for me

  17-10-2024 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta released 7,500 pairs of transparent glasses, and I secured a pair that impressed me with its camera, Meta AI responses, and audio playback performance.
  
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• NASA has a problem, and it's offering up to $3 million if you have a solution

  17-10-2024 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The global competition has implications for Earth as well. Here's how to enter.
  
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• AI is a $9-trillion market, and enterprises have barely begun to touch it

  17-10-2024 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI and Nvidia are leading the AI craze, but with so much untapped potential in this booming market, who knows what the future will hold? A new 'State of AI' report makes some predictions.
  
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• Finally, a portable SSD for iPhone content creators that I truly recommend

  17-10-2024 15:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD is compact, easy to use, and reliably fast.
  
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• I tested Acer's new business-friendly Chromebook and it nails all the essentials for pro users

  17-10-2024 15:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Acer's Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 performs well in most use cases and its deep integration with Google software makes it highly flexible.
  
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• This Android smartwatch with '100-hour battery life' is one of my favorite Amazon deals right now

  17-10-2024 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  OnePlus launched one of the worst smartwatches ever in 2021, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the OnePlus Watch 2 beats Google in almost every respect. It's currently $50 off on Amazon.
  
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• Get a Microsoft Visual Studio Pro license for $30 - the lowest price we've seen

  17-10-2024 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Code faster and work smarter with a Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 license, now on sale for 93% off.
  
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• The Sandisk Extreme Pro 2TB Portable SSD is still on sale at Amazon

  17-10-2024 15:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon still has some sweet storage deals after October Prime Day: Get the Sandisk Extreme Pro 2TB SSD for $30 off or the Sandisk Extreme 2TB SSD for $45 off.
  
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• ZDNET's pick for the best robot vacuum and mop is still at its lowest price ever

  17-10-2024 15:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Dreame X40 Ultra is a high-end robot vacuum priced for the stars, but is it worth its hefty price tag? At $500 off, the answer is a definite yes.
  
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• Canceling a subscription is about to get a lot easier, thanks to new FTC rule

  17-10-2024 14:45 via zdnet.com
  
  No more jumping through hoops to cancel a subscription or recurring membership. Here's how it'll work now.
  
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• 8 reasons to avoid the latest Windows 11 update (hint: they're all bugs)

  17-10-2024 14:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 is saddled with a bunch of annoying and disruptive bugs. Here's what you may encounter if you jump to the new version right now.
  
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• Learn a new language with Babbel and get 74% off with this deal

  17-10-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Save $449 on a Babbel Language Learning subscription and learn 14 new languages with this deal.
  
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• Better than Ring? This video doorbell has none of the monthly fees and many similar features

  17-10-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system, and I tested it to see if it was worth the money.
  
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• The AirPods Pro 2 are better than ever, and they're still available for $50 off

  17-10-2024 11:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's AirPods Pro 2 consistently rank among the most premium earbuds on the market thanks to their H2 chip and pioneering features. Right now, you can save $50 off these earbuds and get them for $200
  
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• The OnePlus 12R is one of the best Android phones and it's on sale on Amazon right now

  17-10-2024 10:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus 12R nails all the smartphone essentials with faster charging, longer battery life, and a brighter display. It's available on Amazon for $70 off.
  
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• I'm a ChatGPT power user - and this new feature instantly made me more productive

  17-10-2024 09:45 via zdnet.com
  
  If you use OpenAI's generative AI tool to co-edit code or text, you will never again use ChatGPT without the Canvas tool. Here's why.
  
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• 14 audio terms every music lover should know to level up their listening experience

  17-10-2024 09:44 via zdnet.com
  
  If you are a music lover and frequently look at ways to improve the sound you hear, you'll probably run into some terms you don't know. Here's a glossary to help you.
  
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• Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

  17-10-2024 07:00 via bbc.com
  
  Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
  
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• US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

  17-10-2024 05:34 via bbc.com
  
  New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
  
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• Anthropic flags AI's potential to 'automate sophisticated destructive cyber attacks'

  17-10-2024 01:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The maker of Claude LLMs revises its safety guidelines to manage escalating risks.
  
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• How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

  17-10-2024 01:10 via bbc.com
  
  We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
  
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