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• Finally, an iPhone MagSafe car mount that charges fast while keeping things cool

  22-10-2024 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  ESR's latest Qi2 car mount can wirelessly charge your iPhone at 15W while keeping temperatures stabilized, thanks to its CryoBoost feature.
  
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• Anthropic's latest AI model can use a computer just like you - mistakes and all

  22-10-2024 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Claude 3.5 Sonnet is available as a beta for developers to try out now. It can view a screen, move a cursor, click buttons, and even input text. It's not perfect, but neither are you!
  
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• Looking for an affordable Roomba that's better than basic? Check out iRobot's new Essential robot vacuums

  22-10-2024 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  iRobot's Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential take the previous generation several steps above your typical entry-level robot vacuum.
  
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• iRobot's new Essential robot vacuums are affordable Roombas with more utility

  22-10-2024 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  iRobot's Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential take the previous generation several steps above your typical entry-level robot vacuum.
  
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• Need to recover your Facebook or Instagram account? Meta has a new trick for that

  22-10-2024 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Being locked out of your social media accounts can be frustrating. Now, thanks to Meta's new tool, you can regain access nearly instantly.
  
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• This Qualcomm-Google partnership may give us the in-car voice assistants we've been waiting for

  22-10-2024 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  By standardizing a framework that leverages AI, expect automakers to get a little more creative with their digital cockpit experiences.
  
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• IBM doubles down on open source AI with new Granite 3.0 models

  22-10-2024 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Big Blue's Granite LLMs are built for business and now they're available under the good old Apache 2.0 license.
  
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• The Samsung phone I'm recommending to most people this Black Friday isn't a flagship model

  22-10-2024 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  It won't flip, fold, or have a built-in S Pen stylus, but the Galaxy S24 FE offers all the essentials at a relatively affordable price.
  
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• One of the best ultraportable laptops I've tested isn't a MacBook Air or LG Gram

  22-10-2024 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  MSI'a ultra-lightweight Prestige 13 AI Plus Evo can last an entire workday on one charge and delivers next-gen performance courtesy of its Lunar Lake processor.
  
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• Android Auto is getting a free gen AI upgrade, thanks to this Qualcomm-Google partnership

  22-10-2024 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  An AI assistant that can predict your needs may be in the cards for Android Auto's future.
  
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• Ecobee is partnering with Yale and August to expand its home security system

  22-10-2024 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ecobee is adding extra security measures to its system to create smarter integrations in a single-user experience.
  
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• Wiping your Windows laptop? Here's the simplest way to erase all personal data

  22-10-2024 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Before you get rid of an old laptop, ensure your personal files are fully deleted and unrecoverable. Here's how.
  
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• The Google Pixel phone I recommend to most people is not a flagship (and it's $200 off right now)

  22-10-2024 17:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Although last year's Pixel 8 might not get the same attention as the Pixel 9, it still has some impressive specs. This $200 discount makes it even better.
  
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• One of the most innovative Android phones I've tested isn't made by Samsung or Google

  22-10-2024 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The Qi2 magnetic charging support is only the tip of the iceberg for the HMD Skyline. Its X factor should keep it in working condition for years to come.
  
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• My favorite Garmin sports watch ever just got a new version, and it's $200 cheaper

  22-10-2024 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  When it first launched, the Garmin Enduro 2 was the battery champ. The new Enduro 3 takes its title while launching for hundreds of dollars less than its predecessor.
  
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• Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update for some PCs following bug onslaught

  22-10-2024 17:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest Windows update glitch affects certain Asus PCs. Here's why you should avoid the update even if you don't have an affected model - and how to roll it back if you need to.
  
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• AT&T and T-Mobile argue unlocked phones are bad for their customers - here's why

  22-10-2024 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The carriers claim that locked phones are more affordable and less prone to fraud and theft.
  
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• Generative AI doesn't have to be a power hog after all

  22-10-2024 16:46 via zdnet.com
  
  New research indicates that businesses are no longer prioritizing computing power over efficiency when it comes to AI. Here's why that matters.
  
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• The smartwatch with the best battery I've tested is also one of the cheapest

  22-10-2024 16:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 brings a new level of accessibility to fitness tracking with a well-designed app and a large selection of features for less than $60.
  
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• Generate Video (beta) on Firefly Web App

  22-10-2024 16:44 via webdesignernews.com
  Whether you’re a professional video editor, motion graphic designer, working in an agency, or running your own company, you’re constantly trying to tap into new ways to explore your vision — faster, better, and more efficiently.
  
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• Designing with Purpose: The Psychological Keys to Effective UI/UX

  22-10-2024 16:42 via webdesignernews.com
  In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, design is more than just aesthetics — it’s about understanding human behavior. The most successful apps and websites are not only visually appealing but also intuitively functional. So, what makes some designs stick in our minds while others get discarded? The answer lies in psychology. Let’s dive into how psychological principles shape effective UI/UX design.
  
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• Top iPhone 16 Mockups for Designers

  22-10-2024 16:40 via webdesignernews.com
  Let’s dive into the world of iPhone 16 mockups, breaking down exactly how they can boost your workflow, help you create polished designs, and why these mockups matter—especially for designers like you.
  
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• How do you design an app for 431 diverse national parks and monuments?

  22-10-2024 16:39 via webdesignernews.com
  When we think of national parks in the U.S., we think of natural grandeur: the granite cliffs of Yosemite, perhaps, or the twisting canyons of Zion. The National Park Service (NPS), however, manages 431 units of staggering diversity—some as small as the one-room Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Pennsylvania. Helping people discover and navigate its wide ranging locales has been a foundational goal and challenge since the early 1900s, when the NPS began printing park brochures as vi
  
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• I tested sleep earbuds made by ex-Bose engineers, and they're more useful than expected

  22-10-2024 16:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ozlo Sleepbuds, with their calming audio output and comforting fit, are the best sleep earbuds I've tested.
  
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• I performed Quick UX Audit & Experience improvement for “Noon”

  22-10-2024 16:38 via webdesignernews.com
   This is a project I have worked on my own and while working on it I was not associated with “noon” in any way. Solution being provided here lack business, tech, product & design context in which existing solution has been designed.
  
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• MacOS offers built-in window snapping now - but there's a better option for power users

  22-10-2024 15:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Experience the life-changing magic of window snapping in MacOS Sequoia. Here's how - including my favorite app that's given me even better window snapping in MacOS for years.
  
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• 4 ways Android cameras are about to get better, thanks to Qualcomm - even for dogs

  22-10-2024 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Photobombers and videobombers, goodbye. Tell your dogs we said hi, though.
  
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• Join Costco and get a $20 gift card - here's how

  22-10-2024 15:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't miss this deal to buy your own Costco membership and get a $20 gift card, effectively cutting the price to $45 for the year. (I bought one and highly recommend it.)
  
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• One of the best lightweight laptops I've tested this year isn't made by Apple or LG

  22-10-2024 15:08 via zdnet.com
  
  MSI'a ultra-lightweight Prestige 13 AI Plus Evo can last an entire workday on one charge and delivers next-gen performance courtesy of its Lunar Lake processor.
  
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• I actually want to put these $300 sleep earbuds in my ears every night

  22-10-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ozlo Sleep earbuds, developed by three ex-Bose engineers, are the best sleep earbuds I've tested.
  
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• How to Render Templates in Flask

  22-10-2024 15:00 via hongkiat.com
  
  p>Flask is a lightweight web framework for Python that makes it easy to build web applications. In our previous article, we’ve seen how to set up a simple page.
  But, it’s just a simple text like “Hello Flask!”. In real applications, you’ll want to render more than just simple text. You’ll want to render HTML templates.
  In Flask, we can do so with Jinja.
  Jinja
  One of its powerful features is the ability to render HTML templates using the Jinja templating eng
  
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• Canva introduces new Dream Lab featuring Leonardo.ai image generation

  22-10-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the best AI image generators is now available in Canva.
  
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• Asana launches a no-code tool for designing AI agents - aka your new 'teammates'

  22-10-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Another AI agent builder joins the workforce. Here's how Asana's AI Studio works.
  
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• 12 iPhone 16 Camera Control secrets for better photos and videos - faster

  22-10-2024 14:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The new physical Camera Control on Apple's iPhone 16 can be tough to master. Here's how to tweak it to make it work for you.
  
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• The secret to successful digital initiatives is pretty simple, according to Gartner

  22-10-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Only 48% of digital initiatives meet or exceed their business outcome targets, but the successful ones seem to have one big thing in common.
  
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• The best stylus phones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

  22-10-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  We tested the best stylus phones that add functionality, precision, and ease of use. These are our favorites.
  
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• Get 69% off a Babbel subscription to learn a new language now

  22-10-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Save $419 on a Babbel Language Learning subscription and learn 14 new languages with this deal.
  
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• The Samsung phone I recommend to most people is not a flagship model (and it's still on sale)

  22-10-2024 12:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn't perfect, but with a two-day battery life and a vibrant OLED display, it's hard to ignore how good it is -- especially at its new low price.
  
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• The Samsung tablet I most recommend is not a flagship - and it's still available for sale

  22-10-2024 11:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ are excellent large-screen tablets for work and play. At the moment, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is currently going for $585, which is over $100 off the original price.
  
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• Today's AI ecosystem is unsustainable for most everyone but Nvidia, warns top scholar

  22-10-2024 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Calling the economics of artificial intelligence 'incredibly unhealthy,' Kai-Fu Lee suggests taking a lesson from Steve Jobs and the iPhone.
  
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• MacOS now offers a built-in window snapping tool - but is it enough for power users?

  22-10-2024 10:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Experience the life-changing magic of window snapping in MacOS Sequoia. Here's how - including my favorite app that's given me efficient window snapping in MacOS for years.
  
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• 12 ways to use your iPhone 16's Camera Control button for better photos - faster

  22-10-2024 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new physical Camera Control can be tough to master. Here's how to tweak it to make it work for you.
  
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• Qualcomm's new chipset that will power flagship Android phones makes the iPhone seem outdated

  22-10-2024 03:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite will bring faster and more secure on-device processing of generative AI applications to your favorite Android flagship phones.
  
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• One of the best Android Auto wireless adapters is still on sale at Amazon - and it's my go-to gift

  22-10-2024 02:58 via zdnet.com
  
  AAWireless is regarded by many as the most reliable Android Auto wireless adapter. Its current discount (the lowest price its been in 30 days) makes it even more attractive.
  
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