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• The most critical job skill you need to thrive in the AI revolution

  21-02-2025 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  I have 78 million reasons why your career depends on what you do today. Here is everything you need to know.
  
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• 4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

  21-02-2025 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Pixel Call Assist doesn't just help block spam anymore. Google's added calling features to please everyone - even if you hate talking on the phone.
  
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• Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

  21-02-2025 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Each use of AI in Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 chews up a credit from a Microsoft 365 subscription.
  
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• QVC is selling a PS5 Slim digital bundle that includes everything you need to play for just $680

  21-02-2025 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you been waiting to pick up a PlayStation 5? QVC has a bundle that includes a Slim digital console, two DualSense controllers, and accessories (and it will save you $110).
  
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• Car owners are bullish on AI agents repairing the US auto industry - here's why

  21-02-2025 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  New research reveals that US car owners see agentic AI as a potential game-changer in the car buying and ownership experience.
  
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• This is the cheapest Android tablet I've ever tested - and it's surprisingly capable

  21-02-2025 18:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Blackview's Tab 90 is on sale for just $110, but the 11-inch display looks like a much more expensive device.
  
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• Grok 3 AI is now free to all X users – here's how it works

  21-02-2025 18:32 via zdnet.com
  
  But X Premium+ and SuperGrok users get increased access to Grok 3 as well as early access to advanced features like Voice Mode.
  
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• Turn your logo into Apple liquid metal

  21-02-2025 17:27 via webdesignernews.com
  A simple tool where you can play with dispersion, liquify, and other effects.
  
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• If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

  21-02-2025 17:26 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've gotten cash from an ATM, you've interacted with a COBOL-based system. Here's why this old programming language will probably outlive us all.
  
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• Samsung Illustration system

  21-02-2025 17:25 via webdesignernews.com
  We developed a figurative illustration language for Samsung Health, with its application on over 100 assets. We played with vibrant colors, gradients and dynamic layouts — but we also crafted some quirky tiny reactions motivating wellness audiences around the world.
  
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• A New Challenge for AI: Humanity’s Last Exam

  21-02-2025 17:25 via webdesignernews.com
  If you’re not familiar with benchmarks, they’re how we measure the capabilities of particular AI models like o1 or Claude Sonnet 3.5. Each one is a standardised test designed to check a specific skill set.
  
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• Optimizing Images for Web Performance

  21-02-2025 17:23 via webdesignernews.com
  Images make websites look great, but they’re also the biggest performance bottleneck. They add huge file sizes, delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), and can even mess with Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) if they aren’t handled properly. And while developers are quick to optimize JavaScript and CSS, images are often ignored—despite being the heaviest assets on most pages.
  
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• Build a Bootstrap light/dark toggle switch component

  21-02-2025 17:22 via webdesignernews.com
  In this tutorial, we’ll extend Bootstrap by building a custom color mode switcher that takes advantage of Bootstrap’s built-in dark mode styles.
  
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• UX Design Weekly

  21-02-2025 17:21 via webdesignernews.com
  A hand picked list of the best user experience design links every week. Curated by Kenny Chen & published every Monday.
  
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• Webflow vs. WordPress

  21-02-2025 17:19 via webdesignernews.com
  Webflow and WordPress are two popular options when choosing a platform for your website. Which is ideal for your project? This guide on WordPress vs Webflow provides a thorough analysis and comparison to assist you in making the best decision.
  
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• American Airlines now lets you track your luggage with AirTags - here's how

  21-02-2025 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  A mishandled bag might make its way back to you quicker than ever.
  
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• I finally found a smartwatch that captures the analog aesthetic, and it's feature-rich

  21-02-2025 16:40 via zdnet.com
  
  If you prefer the analog timepiece look, Withings' Scanwatch Nova combines extensive health and wellness tracking with a classic design.
  
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• Want to fight misinformation on Facebook? Join the Meta Community Notes editor waitlist

  21-02-2025 16:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to help curb misinformation on social media? Here's your chance.
  
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• Gemini's new free feature can save you hours of tedious PDF analysis

  21-02-2025 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Users on the free tier can now get summaries and ask questions of uploaded PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and Google docs.
  
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• Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you

  21-02-2025 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  IP ratings measure water and dust resistance, but what do the numbers mean, and how do they apply to real-world scenarios?
  
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• Design Handoff Pitfalls: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  21-02-2025 15:10 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  Design handoffs often fail due to misunderstandings over specs, missing assets, and poor communication between designers and developers. To avoid these pitfalls, designers should standardize documentation, provide clear context, and maintain ongoing collaboration throughout the development process.
  
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• Download your Kindle books right now - Amazon is killing this option in a few days

  21-02-2025 15:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Will this change how you buy and store digital books? Read on to find out.
  
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• Searching for your dream job? Google's new career AI tool can help - and it's free

  21-02-2025 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The 'Career Dreamer' AI experiment is easy, free, and, dare I say, fun to use. Here's how to get started.
  
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• Tech pioneer who accelerated internet speeds receives prestigious IEEE Medal

  21-02-2025 14:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Henry Samueli, co-founder of chip giant Broadcom, describes the current pace of disruption as unprecedented, a period that is 'exciting, but also scary.'
  
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• Finally, a Windows 11 tablet I'd recommend to both business and professional users

  21-02-2025 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  From brutal drops to icy cold and muddy messes, this rugged tablet shrugs off the elements and keeps going strong.
  
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• How to try DeepSeek R1 - without the censorship or security risk

  21-02-2025 12:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are two ways to try R1 without exposing your data to foreign servers. Perplexity even open-sourced an uncensored version of the model.
  
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• 5 products Apple silently scrapped while unveiling the iPhone 16e this week

  21-02-2025 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest iPhone seems like a solid entry-level option for consumers, but its launch also marked the end of these products and services.
  
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• iPhone inflation? Industry analyst predicts significant price bumps for iPhone 17 series

  21-02-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Should Tim Cook want Apple to stay in the green, he'll need to respond to the latest US tariffs in a calculated manner.
  
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• I tested Huawei's $3,600 tri-foldable, and it made me question why tablets still exist

  21-02-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate challenges the notion that tri-fold phones are just a novelty - showcasing their potential as the next evolution in mobile computing.
  
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• Microsoft's quantum chip Majarona 1 is a few qubits short

  21-02-2025 11:08 via zdnet.com
  
  There isn't yet a roadmap to show Microsoft can scale its chip to the million topological qubits required to make a working quantum computer.
  
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• Oppo's new foldable phone is one of the thinnest I've seen - and I hope OnePlus and Samsung follow suit

  21-02-2025 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Oppo Find N5 is the world's thinnest book-style foldable, bringing foldables closer than ever to a traditional slab phone. Here's what it's like to use.
  
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