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• Digital Services Act goes into effect today to regulate Big Tech platforms

  25-08-2023 23:03 via webdesignernews.com
  From August 25, major tech platforms must comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Union’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) takes effect today, imposing stringent regulations on 19 of the largest digital service providers operating in the region. The new rules are aimed at tackling illegal content, disinformation, and giving users more control over social media algorithms.
  
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• Collected.li Gives New Web Design Inspo With Every Visit

  25-08-2023 23:00 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Collected.li is a web design gallery that shows eight inspirational sites on each visit. The sites shuffle each time you hit refresh.
  
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• Slideframe – Open External Links, Internally

  25-08-2023 22:32 via webdesignernews.com
  Enhance your website’s user experience and reduce its bounce rate by integrating external content into your site with a dynamic overlay.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C may be as slow as Lightning cable

  25-08-2023 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  But it's also rumored that iPhone 15 Pro models will come with a Thunderbolt cable.
  
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• This foldable drone fits in the palm of my hand and takes the best selfies

  25-08-2023 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The future is here, and you can now have your very own flying selfie camera.
  
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• ChatGPT-supported Bing Chat is being integrated into Microsoft Launcher

  25-08-2023 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  This update adds a handy generative AI shortcut to your Android home screen.
  
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• The best power banks of 2023: Anker, Apple, and more compared

  25-08-2023 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Need emergency power for your dying devices? The best power banks will keep your battery life topped up, so you never miss a beat.
  
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• Netflix's big password-sharing crackdown bet pays off, as new signups keep rolling in

  25-08-2023 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  It wasn't quite the record-setting numbers from June, but July data shows that Netflix's plan to recoup losses is working.
  
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• The EU’s war on behavioral advertising

  25-08-2023 20:30 via webdesignernews.com
  Meta recently conceded that in-app behavioral advertising in the EU can no longer be opt-in by default, marking the end of an era. The regulators won, at least for now.
  
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• WordPress Now Lets You Buy a Domain for One Hundred Years

  25-08-2023 20:00 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Ever wanted to launch a website that lives longer than you do? Well, now you can. WordPress’s new 100-year plan lets you purchase a domain for a century. Ready for your great-grandchildren to laugh at your outdated website in 2123?
  
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• Nearly 40% of workers think generative AI can help with workplace communication

  25-08-2023 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Instead of writing that email, Slack message, or employee review, you can have AI do it for you.
  
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• Bézier curves

  25-08-2023 19:31 via webdesignernews.com
  Bézier curves have been a recurring theme in my frontend engineering career. I have used them extensively in my work – in animations and SVG paths of illustrations and icons. However, I only recently took an interest in understanding the underlying logic that governs their behaviour.
  
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• YouTube Music rolls out real-time lyrics on Android and iOS to more users

  25-08-2023 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Both Apple Music and Spotify already have similar features, so it's nice to see YouTube Music keep pace with its competition.
  
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• WordPress: Introducing Twenty Twenty-Four

  25-08-2023 18:28 via webdesignernews.com
  A brand new default theme will be featured with the next WordPress 6.4 release: Twenty Twenty-Four. The idea behind Twenty Twenty-Four is to make a default theme that can be used on any type of site, with any topic. Because of that, and contrary to past years, it has no single topic. I
  
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• The best smartwatches of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  25-08-2023 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Based on hands-on testing and interviews with fitness experts, these are the best smartwatches you can buy right now.
  
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• AI is here to save the metaverse

  25-08-2023 18:25 via webdesignernews.com
  AI will inevitably play a huge role not only in the broader development of the nascent metaverse but also in regulating and democratizing it.
  
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• Improving The Double Diamond Design Process

  25-08-2023 18:21 via webdesignernews.com
  The so-called “Double Diamond” is a great way of visualizing an ideal design process, but it’s just not the way most companies deliver new projects or services. Andy Budd proposes a new “Double Diamond” idea that better aligns with the way work actually gets done and highlights the place where design has the most leverage.
  
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• Collective #779

  25-08-2023 18:20 via webdesignernews.com
  This website meticulously designed by exo ape boasts amazing micro interactions and a minimal, unique design with a perfect harmony. Our pick this week.
  
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• Every product we're expecting at Apple's September event (and what won't be unveiled)

  25-08-2023 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  From the iPhone 15 Pro to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, here's what's likely on this year's launch event docket.
  
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• How AI can improve cybersecurity by harnessing diversity, according to Microsoft Security's Vasu Jakkal

  25-08-2023 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The fusion of AI and diversity in cybersecurity represents a significant shift in the narrative of this field.
  
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• The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2023: Tested and reviewed

  25-08-2023 17:28 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET tested the best VPNs for your iPhone and iPad to find which can keep your Apple devices secure and private.
  
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• The best VPN routers of 2023: Top picks for fast speeds

  25-08-2023 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Install a VPN on one of these routers to combine safety, speed, and a reliable internet connection.
  
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• The best cheap gaming PCs of 2023: Compare HP, MSI, and more

  25-08-2023 16:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The best cheap gaming PCs are still packed with powerful components, so you can stay on budget and take on the hottest indie and triple-A titles.
  
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• Zoom CEO says Zoom meetings hinder innovation and debate, wants employees back in the office

  25-08-2023 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The irony is not lost on us.
  
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• AI's multi-view wave is coming, and it will be powerful

  25-08-2023 16:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The rise of multiple modalities of data will be united in a multi-sided view of the world, which could be an important step toward programs that perform "reasoning" and "planning".
  
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• Save on travel for life with Dollar Flight Club, now $100 for two Premium Plus subscriptions

  25-08-2023 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Tackle holiday travel plans with this flight finder service, and gift one to your favorite travel buddy.
  
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• Twelve nations urge social media giants to tackle illegal data scraping

  25-08-2023 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  A band of nations including Australia, the UK, and Canada say social media platforms and websites that hold personal data are required to protect their users against illegal data scraping.
  
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• Get Microsoft Office on sale for $35 for Labor Day

  25-08-2023 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Save on Microsoft Office for your Windows or Mac device during the Stack Social Labor Day Sale.
  
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• I tested SwitchBot's new Curtain 3 robot and it made me feel like royalty

  25-08-2023 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest model is virtually better than the last in every regard, and a new accessory can keep it running forever.
  
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• Gen Z is ditching iPhones for $100 'feature phones,' and the numbers don't lie

  25-08-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Gen Z and millennials have become the unlikely heroes to revive the slow-fading phone market in the US, according to Counterpoint Research.
  
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• Gen Z are ditching iPhones for $100 'feature phones,' and the numbers don't lie

  25-08-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Gen Z and millennials have become the unlikely heroes to revive the slow-fading phone market in the US, according to Counterpoint Research.
  
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• HeyPhoto AI Photo Editor Review

  25-08-2023 15:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  Advancements in generative AI technology have made it easier than ever to create beautiful artwork and enhance photos. Now, your creativity is the only limit, not your proficiency with complex design software like Photoshop. Thanks to the rapid progress in AI-powered tools, optimizing your images requires nothing more than the right tool.
  I’d like to introduce you to HeyPhoto, a user-friendly, free online tool designed for photo editing. This tool not only allows for basic enhancements but
  
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• These $35 wireless earbuds have no business being this good

  25-08-2023 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite their low price, Ugreen's HiTune T3 earbuds offer premium features as well as a better-than-expected battery life.
  
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• The Evolution of the iMac 1998–2023

  25-08-2023 14:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Twenty-five years ago this month, Apple fans began unboxing the first iMacs. At the time, computers were beige boxes wired to other beige boxes, toyed with by people in beige sweater vests. Amidst the mundanity, the iMac felt like a revolution. For many of us, that first experience of an iMac was transformative; it created a vision of a technological world that wasn’t all about work. Suddenly, tech was cool.
  
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• How to create animated, Cinematic photos with the Google Photos app

  25-08-2023 12:02 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to give your photos a bit of 'life', the Google Photos app has a fun feature that helps you create animated images.
  
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• How to create animated 'Cinematic' photos in Google Photos

  25-08-2023 12:02 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to give your photos a bit of 'life', the Google Photos app has a fun feature that helps you create animated images.
  
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• How to Use the ‘ripgrep’ Command in Linux

  25-08-2023 12:01 via hongkiat.com
  ripgrep, abbreviated as “rg,” is a powerful command-line search tool that stands out for its speed and efficiency. It’s designed to recursively search directories for a regex pattern, making it a go-to tool for developers, system admins, and anyone who needs to sift through large codebases or text files. Similar to commands like grep and ag (The Silver Searcher), ripgrep offers unique features like respecting your .gitignore and .ignore files, providing a more tailored search
  
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• Google boosts Gmail security with a new verification check

  25-08-2023 10:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Google added tighter security measures to Workspace last year, and now they're coming to personal Gmail accounts.
  
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• World's first AI safety summit to be held at Bletchley Park, home of WWII codebreakers

  25-08-2023 10:24 via zdnet.com
  
  With world governments and AI leaders in attendance, this November's summit could be a catalyst for the creation of momentous AI policy.
  
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• Slay Your Content With This ChatGPT WordPress Plugin

  25-08-2023 07:00 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Excited by the promise of AI but not sure how to get started? The look no further than this magical ChatGPT WordPress plugin.
  
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