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• Look! Up in the sky! Walmart just expanded its drone delivery program again

  24-08-2023 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Walmart's drone delivery program is still fairly small right now, but the end goal is much, much bigger.
  
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• Google TV announces more free live TV channels and NFL Sunday Ticket integration

  24-08-2023 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is adding even more free channels to Google TV users, showing the increasing popularity of free TV in exchange for watching a few ads.
  
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• Meta's Threads website is now live for everyone

  24-08-2023 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  People can now sign in, respond to posts, and create their own posts directly from their desktop browsers.
  
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• Fine-tuning OpenAI's GPT-3.5 Turbo can make it as capable as GPT-4 (if not more)

  24-08-2023 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The much anticipated feature will cut costs, improve speeds, and create more tailored use cases.
  
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• This $130 portable monitor made my $1,000 Dell look ancient

  24-08-2023 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  As someone who often switches up their desktop setup, this portable monitor makes for an ideal second display that doesn't break the bank.
  
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• Pornhub vs Döner Haus: The Logo Battle of the Year

  24-08-2023 22:00 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Pornhub just started a logo feud. And this time, it’s serious. The opponent? A kebab shop in Lower Manhattan. No, seriously.
  
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• ChatGPT-assisted bots are spreading on social media

  24-08-2023 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Influencer or bot? Here are a few ways to tell.
  
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• The best massage guns of 2023: Theragun, Renpho, and more compared

  24-08-2023 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Sore muscles? The best massage guns have accompanying apps, high stall force ratings, and long battery lives to help you recover.
  
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• Maybe Bing isn't trying to compete with Google after all

  24-08-2023 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Earlier this year, Bing Chat was set to change the search game for good. Six months later, pundits are using statistics to write off Microsoft's big AI initiative. But look more closely and those numbers tell a different story.
  
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• The best robot vacuum deals in August 2023

  24-08-2023 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  These robot vacuums clean your floors so you don't have to -- and they're on sale right now.
  
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• Apple does a 180 and endorses California's right-to-repair law

  24-08-2023 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Where Apple goes, the tech firms will follow.
  
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• The Myth of ‘Open Source’ AI

  24-08-2023 21:15 via webdesignernews.com
  A new analysis shows that “open source” AI tools like Llama 2 are still controlled by big tech companies in a number of ways.
  
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• TikTok forces creators to use TikTok Shop by removing all competition on the app

  24-08-2023 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to buy or sell products on the app, TikTok Shop will soon be your only option.
  
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• This new Samsung Galaxy feature lets you clone your own voice (sort of)

  24-08-2023 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The most practical way to use your new AI-generated voice on a Galaxy phone is probably Bixby Text Calling - but is it the most fun?
  
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• The best earbuds of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  24-08-2023 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The best earbuds make music listening more fun with active noise cancellation, superior audio quality, and hours of battery life.
  
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• Review Card — How to Design it

  24-08-2023 19:13 via webdesignernews.com
  Review card is a design element that appears on websites and applications to highlight feedback about a product, service or experience. A review card displays user feedback in a compact, visual format on digital platforms. It’s a familiar UI pattern that presents a user’s evaluation—often accompanied by a rating, comments, and sometimes user-related information.
  
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• Midjourney adds new ‘vary (region)’ feature to rival Photoshop Generative Fill

  24-08-2023 18:23 via webdesignernews.com
  Midjourney, one of the startups at the bleeding edge of generative AI imagery, debuted a generative infill feature that users have already dubbed a potential game-changer, putting it in more direct competition with Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill.
  
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• AWS unveils local cloud zones for exclusive customer use

  24-08-2023 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The US cloud vendor's Dedicated Local Zones are set up in a customer-specified location to comply with regulatory needs, and Singapore is its first global customer.
  
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• Is WordPress Dying? The State of WordPress 2023 Edition

  24-08-2023 18:15 via webdesignernews.com
  Have you seen claims and rumors that WordPress is dying or about to be replaced by some newer website builder or software? You may be wondering if the rumors are true. Maybe you are even questioning whether it’s worth using WordPress at all.
  
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• Are We Losing Color? All Logos Are Starting To Look The Same.

  24-08-2023 18:12 via webdesignernews.com
  Yes, it took the melodramatic change of one app for me to clock the pervasiveness of this trend, but now I can’t unsee it: we’re in a colorless era. I’ve always been interested in the theoretical design pendulum of trends shifting from one extreme to another, but I never thought that black and white design would displace color.
  
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• Meta: Introducing Code Llama, an AI Tool for Coding

  24-08-2023 18:10 via webdesignernews.com
  Code Llama is state-of-the-art for publicly available LLMs on coding tasks. It has the potential to make workflows faster and more efficient for developers and lower the barrier to entry for people who are learning to code.
  
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• Now you can run any Windows app on your Chromebook, thanks to this partnership

  24-08-2023 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  This is not a virtual desktop play.
  
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• A simple idea that could make Android more secure

  24-08-2023 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  As far as mobile platforms are concerned, Android is just as secure as either of the major players. But there are things Google could do to help make it even better.
  
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• Blink launches new version of Outdoor cam with improved image quality

  24-08-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Blink Outdoor 4 is the perfect 'anywhere' security camera, which can be installed in almost any location.
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro labs are leaving developers at an 'audible gasp,' says company

  24-08-2023 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's from Apple's own press release, but it's a promising message nonetheless.
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro labs are drawing audible gasps from developers, says company

  24-08-2023 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's from Apple's own press release, but it's a promising message nonetheless.
  
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• Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (August 2023)

  24-08-2023 15:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  Web development continues to evolve, particularly in PHP and JavaScript. Both of these programming languages have shaped the web for a long time. Today, we will focus on some of the resources associated with these two languages.In this edition, we offer tools to help you manage monorepos, a PHP library for internationalization, several UI libraries, and much more. So without further ado, let’s delve into the full list. Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (July 2023)Fresh Resou
  
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• Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $40 right now

  24-08-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Save $160 on a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro lifetime license to take your PC's security and work features to the next level.
  
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• How to Generate Unlimited Email Addresses from a Single Gmail Account

  24-08-2023 12:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  Did you know that if you have one Gmail account, you actually have an infinite number of Gmail addresses? What you can do with this is actually pretty useful.
  You can achieve this with a technique called “plus addressing.”Plus addressing
  “Plus addressing” is a method offered by certain email services, like Gmail, allowing users to add a + followed by any sequence of characters to their email prefix, right before the @ symbol. This technique enables users to sort and categ
  
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• How to theme your Android keyboard for a more enjoyable experience

  24-08-2023 09:04 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking to add more personality to your Android device, one easy way is to theme your keyboard. It's a small change with a big effect.
  
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• Microsoft Contemplates Adding AI to MS Paint

  24-08-2023 00:00 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  The tech giant is reportedly considering incorporating generative AI functionality into the much-beloved drawing program. No, God. Please no!
  
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