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If you're looking to grab yourself an Apple Watch, these offers can save you some cash on select models.
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Google will bring Gemini, the company's new large language model, to Pixel 8 smartphones after all. The phone will incorporate Gemini Nano, a version of the model built to run locally on personal devices. This follows a successful rollout to the Pixel 8 Pro late last year and the Samsung Galaxy S24 in January.
The Pixel 8 features the same proprietary Tensor G3 chip as the Pro, which was designed to speed up AI performance. So the overall experience should be similar with both gadgets. It'll be coming in the next Pixel Feature Drop, but only as a developer preview for now. Google wants to collect feedback and make sure everything is running smoothly on the slightly lower-specced phone.
This is a fairly sudden change for Google. The company originally said that the Pixel 8 couldn't handle on-device Gemini because of "hardware limitations", despite having the same chip as the Pro model. The main difference between the two phones is the RAM allotment, which doesn't seem like a deal-breaker when it comes to running an on-device AI. It looks like Google also came around to that line of thinking.
So what can you do with this thing? The company's expanding two features that make use of the LLM, and both of these tools have been available for Pro users. The Reco
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Google's Circle to Search is arguably one of the best new features for Android devices in a long time. It's also one of the first to roll out with a major Samsung flagship launch.
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iOS 17.4 brings support for 15W wireless charging with Qi2 to the iPhone 12, according to Macworld.
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Amazon has announced it is investing $2.75 billion in OpenAI-rival Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the AI startup to $4 billion, as initially announced. In September last year, Amazon had invested an initial tranche of $1.25 billion.
As part of this partnership, Anthropic will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its main cloud provider for key operations, including safety research and the development of foundational models. Anthropic will also use AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips for building, training, and deploying future models.
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Apple today plans to release an Apple Immersive Video that features the best of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. It is the first-ever sports film captured in Apple Immersive Video, and it will be available on the Vision Pro headset.
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Say goodbye to early termination fees and hello to commitment-free internet. CNET details the best no-contract broadband options that don't lock you down.
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A US judge has sentenced Sam Bankman-Fried, one-time crypto wunderkind, to 25 years behind bars.
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This guide was updated on March 28, 2024, at 2:40 p.m. ET to reflect the latest information from Bloomberg and other sources.
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Need a new laptop for work? Check out our favorite Windows laptops and MacBooks for business users, tested and reviewed by CNET's laptop experts.
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A new report found Meta and Google are restricting reproductive health information in Asia, Africa and Latin America. MSI Reproductive Choices and the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which partnered on the report, claim that the companies have restricted local abortion providers' ads and allowed misinformation to fester, among other misdoings.
Take Mexico, which decriminalized abortion in 2023 but where services are not yet legal in all 32 of its states. Meta won't allow MSI to share abortion-related ad content in the country due to remaining bans. However, the local team reported that other sexual and reproductive health content has also received blocks. MSI's teams in Nepal and Vietnam echoed this issue, with Meta allegedly removing ads promoting cervical cancer screenings and information on IUDs and contraceptive pills, respectively. MSI now has a "blanket advertising ban" from Meta in the two countries and claims the company provided no clear justification. Ghana's team reported Google blocked their ads with the phrase "pregnancy options."
"Women and girls are being neglected by these major tech platforms who are putting their bottom lines above the public good," Whitney Chinogwenya, marketing specialist at MSI Reproductive Choices, said in a statement. "Accurate online information is a lifeline for those seeking timely care and facts about their reproductive options. Yet anti-choice groups are able to spread disinformation and toxic narratives online with impunity. And what is worse, platform
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What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.
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Why you should trust us: It's in our name, PCWorld. We've been reviewing laptops for decades, with exacting standards applied to all facets of the user experience, from performance benchmarks to features to the rigors of daily use. Our experts know their stuff and have curated a comprehensive list of the best laptops for college students, with their particular needs in mind.
After you finish looking over our recommendations, be sure to hit our daily updated roundup of the best laptop deals to try and score your favorite laptops on sale. Or check out our roundup of the best laptops for even more recommendations. We've also got a great article about the five laptop features that matter most.
Updated March 28, 2024: We replaced our top pick choice with the Dell Inspiron Plus 14 because of its fantastic performance, reasonable price point, and exceptional battery life. We also updated the list of recent laptop reviews, so be sure to check that out near the bottom of the page.
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Memory (or RAM) is the perfect example of this. Your PC uses RAM to hold data temporarily: When you're opening applications, working on large files in Photoshop, or even juggling dozens and dozens of browser tabs, that data is being stored in the system memory, not on your SSD or HDD. The more memory-intensive tasks you do, the more RAM you should have. It'll keep your computer feeling fast and responsive.
Many laptop shoppers know this, but not exactly how much to get. So we've broken down what to expect from common RAM configurations, plus some tips at the end for purchase strategies.
Is 2GB of RAM good for a laptop?
For modern Windows computers, 2GB of RAM will feel slow. You won't be able to run many programs simultaneously, much less have more than a few browser tabs open at one time. These days, most Windows laptops come with 4GB as the baseline configuration, and for good reason.
(As for Apple laptops, they've long left even 4GB RAM behind as a baseline.)
If for some reason you encounter a laptop with only 2GB RAM—perhaps an older budget model being sold secondhand—it's only worthwhile if you can immediately upgrade it to 4GB RAM or more. That means the laptop should have user-accessibl
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Welcome back to Gizmodo's March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time!
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At just $18 this Baseus portable charger might be so cheap you can't afford not to buy one.
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Side sleepers need a bed that maximizes pressure relief without compromising support. Here are the top hybrid mattresses for side sleepers, tested and ranked by our sleep experts.
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Easter weekend mattress deals are springing up. Hop on your chance to save hundreds on beds from top brands like DreamCloud, Brooklyn Bedding and Nectar.
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There are many perks to a cordless vacuum, but they can be pricey. Snag this one from Shark for only $119.
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Apple's M3 Ultra chip may be designed as its own, standalone chip, rather than be made up of two M3 Max dies, according to a plausible new theory.
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Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson breaks down whether the government is watching citizens and what they can do to protect online privacy.
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The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is still high, but any dip in rate movement is a good thing.
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The Massachusetts State Police claim one of the members of its bomb squad has gone above and beyond in the line of duty and taken bullets for the team. However, the officer in question is not a human or even a canine, but rather "Roscoe," the police's specialized robot dog created by Boston Dynamics.
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Quite a few major mortgage rates are falling. It's still expensive to buy a house, but there's more good news in the housing market.
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The digital assistant can read you messages in Spanish, Mandarin and more.
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The Tour moves to the Memorial Park Golf Course in Texas, where there's a $9.1 million purse up for grabs.
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Rest plays a huge role in your workouts. Here's why better sleep equals better exercise.
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The latest Wells Fargo card earns impressive rewards but falls short - for now -- in terms of point-transfer partners
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Artificial intelligence is spurring a new type of identity theft, altering people's social media posts to sell erectile dysfunction pills or praise Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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Score 12 months of the premium service for free and earn 5x points on PlayStation purchases with this credit card.
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Have you ever had an unexpected direct phone call from Apple support? I have not, and if you do ever receive one, you probably aren't talking to Apple. The company says you should immediately hang up.
"If you get an unsolicited or suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from Apple or Apple Support, just hang up," the company support website states.
Don't fall for it
Other things it warns against are suspicious calendar invitations in Mail or Calendar, annoying pop-ups in the browser, unexpected software download prompts, and fraudulent emails.
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Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $74.99 today on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal brings the AirTag 4-Pack back down to its all-time low price, which is a price that we haven't tracked since the holiday season.
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A four-pack of Apple's AirTags can be yours for just $75, the lowest price we've ever seen.
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Google today announced several changes that it is making to the Google Maps platform, including an AI update. Google Maps now provides better at-a-glance information on locations, with the details powered by Google AI.
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If you don't use the Journal app on iOS 17, you can put a stop to all those suggestion notifications.
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Samsung makes some of the best Android phones you can get right now and the latest models have dropped to all-time-low prices. If you've been waiting for a good deal on the high-end Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, you're in luck — the handset with 256GB of storage is $150 off and down to $1,150. The
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In a recent study parents reported they feel alone in their fears and struggles with their children's tech habits. Read more for tips on how to talk to other parents about tech worries.
The post How to Talk to Other Parents About Our Tech Worries appeared first on ConnectSafely.
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If you're owed a refund from 2021, it won't hang around for long.
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NEW RESOURCES Because Of Them We Can: Because Of Them We Can Launches Free And Accessible Learning Hub For Teaching Black History Year-Round. "In a significant stride towards preserving and promoting Black […]
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Portable speakers can come in handy in all kinds of situations, from camping trips to simply keeping one with you as you move throughout your home (just don't use one on public transit unless you like being hated with the fire of a thousand suns). JBL makes some of our top picks for portable Bluetooth speakers, and several models are currently on sale for up to 34 percent off. The JBL Charge 5 has dropped by $50 (or 28 percent) to $130, just $10 more than the lowest price we've seen for it to date.
This is one of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers. It has a battery life of up to 20 hours and, handily, you can use it to charge other devices via USB-C. The Charge 5 is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance too.
There are less expensive and still-capable options out there, but the Charge 5 delivers bigger audio than many rivals. The sound quality is good too, thanks to i
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While it may be incredibly tempting to have a "go with the flow" mindset like the rest of your vacation, your technology definitely should not be compromised while traveling.
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NEW RESOURCES Government Technology: New Washington, D.C., Tool Uses Generative AI to Make Data Accessible. "DC Compass, a new GenAI-based tool launched by the district in partnership with Esri, offers users answers […]
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Leaked images of dummy units could provide clues to how the iPhone 16 will change from previous models.
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Closing the city's seaport will send shockwaves across global shipping. Supersize container ships pose a growing risk to bridges and other infrastructure when things go wrong.
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At least some Apple software engineers continue to believe that iOS 18 will be the "biggest" update in the iPhone's history, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Below, we recap rumored features and changes for the iPhone.
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Popular accessory brand Mophie today announced the launch of new iPhone charging products that use the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. Qi2 is similar to MagSafe in that it is able to charge compatible ?iPhone? models at up to 15W rather than being limited to 7.5W.
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Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a "black swan event," and blaming everything from Israel to DEI to Covid vaccines.
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TikTok, already fighting a proposed law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States, may soon also find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is close to wrapping up a multiyear investigation into the company, which could result in a lawsuit or major fine, Politico reports.
The investigation is reportedly centered around the app's privacy and security practices, including its handling of children's user data. According to Politico, the FTC is looking into potential violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as well as "allegations that the company misled its users by stating falsely that individuals in China do not have access to U.S. user data." TikTok could also be penalized for violating the terms of its 2019 settlement with regulators over data privacy.
While it's not clear if the FTC's investigation will result in a lawsuit or other action, the investigation is yet another source of pressure for the company as it tries to secure its future in its largest market.. After a quick passage in the House, the Senate is
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A police department in California that started obscuring its suspects' faces with Lego heads will cease the practice after the toy company reportedly reached out and told it to please stop.
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NEW RESOURCES University of Southampton: Online tool for Long Covid support. "A website to support people living with Long Covid is launched today, Long Covid Awareness Day, by a research team led […]
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Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, is thriving financially, according to its 2023 fourth quarter earning results.
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Photo credit: Gadgets Now Apple has confirmed that iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro do not cancel noise during phone calls, including iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple included the feature in the iPhone 12 series and earlier models to improve call quality in noise environment.
No reason was given to remove this feature from the iPhone 13 series noise cancellation during phone calls. By reference, by iPhone 13 series, we mean iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. On previous iPhones, the feature was available in Settings under Audio/Visual, which is found in Accessibility.
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