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• What is Bing with ChatGPT? Here's everything we know

  06-03-2023 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's AI chatbot has been making headlines because of its advanced capabilities and its memorable outbursts. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

  20-08-2026 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
  
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• Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

  20-08-2026 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.
  
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• Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free

  20-08-2026 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
  
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• The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale

  20-08-2026 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.
  
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• Google will let you tailor your Discover feed using natural language now

  20-08-2026 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you can now tell Google what you want in your own words.
  
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• Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals

  20-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
  
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• The Pixel Watch 5 could help me lift heavy - and replace my top strength training app

  20-08-2026 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Google built a special exercise experience into the Pixel Watch 5 to make strength training a little less daunting.
  
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• The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data

  20-08-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.
  
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• Yes, you can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - but there's a catch

  20-08-2026 13:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
  
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• You can earn your Google Al Professional Certificate for free - and I highly recommend it

  20-08-2026 13:49 via zdnet.com
  
  From AI fundamentals to data analysis and app building, Google's certificate covers quite a lot. And there's a way to avoid paying anything to earn your credential.
  
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• The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing

  20-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.
  
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• 4 iPad accessories I swear by (including a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative)

  20-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.
  
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• These 2 WFH items are a splurge - but I'd highly recommend them

  20-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Eureka's Ark SD desk and the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair completely elevated my work-from-home experience.
  
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• ICO police facial recognition audits reveal ‘mixed’ bag

  20-08-2026 11:45 via computerweekly.com
  
  The use of facial recognition technologies by UK police forces requires ‘significant improvements’ to ensure accountability and public trust, says data regulator
  
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• How to use your TV as a PC monitor in 3 simple steps (and without buying anything)

  20-08-2026 11:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a PC monitor with gear you may already have around the house.
  
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• Chatbots with skills: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  20-08-2026 10:44 via computerweekly.com
  We speak to Starling Bank’s deputing CIO, Fred Laurent, about smart tools for the bank’s customer facing AI agent
  
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• Will Scottish datacentre ruling nudge spec builds into the open?

  20-08-2026 09:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  Scotland forces councils to flag 50MW-plus datacentre bids to ministers within seven days, as mooted gigawatt campuses prove to be vapour or stall on grid connections
  
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• Starling Bank adds AI-powered skills to customer-facing chatbot

  20-08-2026 09:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  The bank plans to introduce AI skills on a regular basis to build out the capabilities of the Starling Assistant
  
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• Number of girls choosing GCSE computing drops for second year in a row

  20-08-2026 08:00 via computerweekly.com
  
  For a few years, the number of girls choosing computing at GCSE was on the rise, but it has since seen a two-year drop
  
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• PoliceAI outlines plans to test and assure AI for policing

  20-08-2026 07:29 via computerweekly.com
  
  Computer Weekly speaks with PoliceAI – a national body set up to build, test and assure artificial intelligence models for policing contexts – about how it plans to approach the development and implementation of automated policing tools
  
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• Turn datacentre impact uncertainty into datacentre clarity

  20-08-2026 06:11 via computerweekly.com
  Driven by AI, soaring datacentre demands require a UK national community impact framework. It must balance growth with transparency, grid readiness, and ratepayer protection
  
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• Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple's Upgrade Program works and who it's for

  20-08-2026 03:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
  
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• Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out

  19-08-2026 19:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?
  
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• Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant

  19-08-2026 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
  
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• After testing the Pixel 11, I feel fine about skipping the Pro models - here's why

  19-08-2026 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The design is largely unchanged from last year, but the Pixel 11 base model has an improved camera, Tensor G6 chip, and new colors.
  
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• I've tested dozens of rugged smartwatches - this one's battery is on a different level

  19-08-2026 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Suunto Core 2 provides key outdoor metrics, storm alerts, and up to 15 months of battery life.
  
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• I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - a week later, I'm going back

  19-08-2026 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google's latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.
  
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• Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google's big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing

  19-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.
  
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• I tried the Fairphone 6+ and - hoo boy! - this repairable phone could be the one

  19-08-2026 17:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.
  
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