FCC restores net neutrality - here's what it means for the internet: The FCC voted 3-2 to reinstate rules ensuring equal treatment for all internet traffic ...
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Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Reddit wants to put more ads into your feed, a tricky balancing act that could backfire
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Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
Google yet again delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome. Here's what you need to know
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Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
Facebook's Meta AI is lying when it says you can disable it - but here's what you can do
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Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Google Meet now lets you transfer between Android, iOS, and the web 'without hanging up'
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Threads tests letting you hide your public posts, as monthly users jump to over 150 million
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The work laptop I recommend to most people is not made by Apple or Lenovo: The 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 delivers great performance, a hi-res display ...
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This is the most versatile, easy-to-use camera I've tested as a professional content creator
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Why I travel with Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headphones instead of the Sony XM5
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These AI avatars now come with human-like expressions: Synthesia's new Expressive Avatars prove digital actors are getting more and more convincing.
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Microsoft is now showing ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to block them
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How to use AI in the Windows Photos app to change the background of an image: Want to remove or replace the background in an otherwise great photo? The Windows ...
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These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help: Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain ...
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My cat Norbert gives this automatic wet food feeder two paws up: The Petlibro Polar wet food automatic feeder helps keep your pet's eating schedule on time ...
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7 reasons I use Copilot instead of ChatGPT: I reach for Copilot every day, and here's why you should too.
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Rabbit R1 unboxing: My first impressions of the $199 AI gadget: Rabbit just released its first batch of R1 devices to consumers. Here's what comes in the ...
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Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
LG's TV business return to profitability from Europe demand recovery, streaming
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Tesla cuts its 'full self-driving' subscription in half, also cuts one time price
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I tested Marshall's $100 on-ear headphones and the audio blew me away: The Marshall Major IV are relatively affordable, and every rocker should give them a ...
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Memory maker SK Hynix's profit jump shows AI demand is going strong: The memory maker's strong performance reflects the high demand for AI chips such ...
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Quick Glance: SK Hynix Anticipates Full Chip Recovery Post Q1 Profit Surprising AI Boom
- SK Hynix anticipates a complete recovery in memory chips due to AI demand, achieving its highest profit in nearly two years by selling advanced DRAM chips with High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for generative AI chipsets.
- The company surpassed expectations for an operating profit of 1.88 trillion won by LSEG SmartEstimate, stating that the memory market is entering a full recovery cycle.
- SK Hynix is the biggest beneficiary of the explosive increase in AI adoption, serving as the main supplier of HBM chips for Nvidia's graphic processing units training AI systems.
- To outpace competition, SK Hynix announced a $3.87 billion investment to construct an advanced chip packaging plant in Indiana with an HBM chip line and research and development for AI products.
Do employers want AI skills or AI-enhanced skills? That could depend on you: New types of jobs are emerging: The modern skillset that employers are recruiting ...
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Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
The Coros Vertex 2S is the most accurate, longest-lasting sports watch I've seen yet
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Need a news app? Here are my top 5 across Android, Linux, and iOS: If keeping up with the news is high on your list of daily tasks, you might want to consider ...
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Facebook's Meta AI is lying when it says you can disable it - but here's what you can do
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I found Apple Vision Pro unusable at first - but then I fixed it. Here's how
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This robot vacuum with the strongest suction power should not be as cheap as it is
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My 5 must-have Firefox extensions and what I use them for: Firefox tends to be one of the more 'bare bones' web browsers but extensions enable you to ...
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Snowflake says its new LLM outperforms Meta's Llama 3 on half the training: Called Arctic, the open-source AI model boasts better enterprise metrics than ...
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Could Windows finally get ARM right and outperform Apple silicon?: Microsoft and its OEM partners are poised to announce a crop of new Arm-based laptops ...
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Finally, a MagSafe battery pack that doesn't look like a brick (and it charges quick, too)
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How an unlocked phone and MobileX can save you money: Available at Walmart, MobileX helps you maximize the flexibility and savings that come with an unlocked ...
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses get hands-free Apple Music integration and more: The newest update for Meta's smart glasses adds the ability to share your view ...
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This $150 microphone beats out more expensive mics I've tested with this brilliant feature
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Apple confirms next iPad event for May 7: Here's what to expect: Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple sent out virtual invitations for "a special Apple ...
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Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
I love my Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, and you can buy one for $900 off right now
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How to use Microsoft's AI-powered Clipchamp to create a video montage - for free
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OpenAI rolls out new features to entice companies to build AI solutions: Better cost management and improved security are coming to OpenAI's API.
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This BirdBike eBike is on sale for $700: This electric-boost bicycle comes with a built-in throttle, battery, LED display, and more.
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Fedora 40 is now available and includes more spins than ever before: If you're looking for serious speed and you don't want to go with a lightweight ...
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If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?: Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main ...
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Sonos app overhaul will deliver a customizable home screen, universal search, and more
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After 14 years, the iPad will finally get a built-in Calculator app, sources say: At Apple's WWDC in June, iPadOS 18 is expected to include a built-in ...
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How AI hallucinations could help create life-saving antibiotics: The tendency of AI models to make stuff up is helping medical researchers explore new molecules.
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6 features I'd like to see Linux borrow from MacOS: If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable.
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This magnetic powerbank is so light you'll forget it's there - and right now it's just $20
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One feature makes this the best Apple Watch titanium band available: Withit's interpretation of the Titanium band is just as luxurious as Apple's but ...
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Save 88% on this lifetime license bundle for Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro
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Quick Glance: Microsoft Annoys Users Again: A Better Approach
- Microsoft is testing displaying ads for recommended apps in the Windows 11 Start menu, causing annoyance among users.
- Rather than forcefully implementing new ideas, Microsoft could use charm and humor to engage users in a more appealing manner.
- It's crucial to introduce changes that customers will genuinely appreciate, instead of solely focusing on profit-making.
- Microsoft has recognized the value of human warmth, which should be reflected in all communications, even the most potentially irritating ones.
Microsoft launches Phi-3 Mini, an AI model that is smaller but still rivals GPT-3.5
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Nomad's glow-in-the-dark iPhone case just sold out, but its alternatives are just as good
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This engineering bootcamp teaches you about sustainable energy, and it's on sale for $40
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The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,200 off: The 2023 Neo QLED TV is no longer the latest from Samsung, but it still delivers ...
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The new Adobe Photoshop gets an in-app image generator, major Generative Fill upgrades
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You can now buy an Oura Ring at Target - and get it sized right in the store: Once available mostly online, the wearable makes its way to yet another retail ...
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Vyond's video generator adds AI that businesses will love. Try it for yourself
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Not into the Tesla Powerwall? You can now buy the Anker Solix X1: The whole-home power backup system, now available in North America, can store solar energy.
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Create your own e-book using AI for just $25: Using ChatGPT, My AI eBook Creation Pro helps you write an entire e-book with just three clicks -- no writing or ...
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Block ads on your phone with AdGuard, on sale now: AdGuard blocks ads, hides your data, and helps you avoid malicious content. Get it at a discount now.
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Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT - it wasn't even close
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A Costco Executive Gold Star membership comes with a free $40 gift card right now
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My favorite USB-C cable is unbelievably flexible and delivers 240W of power: I'm tired of all my cables turning into a bird's nest. This HyperJuice ...
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How a new law protects your thoughts from tech companies – and why it matters: Welcome to the new data privacy frontier, where unregulated neurotech wearables ...
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My 9 must-have gadgets for creating quality YouTube videos: Want to learn how to create YouTube videos? You'll need a few tools for stable shooting and high ...
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Narwal launches a new midrange robot vacuum with flagship features: The new Narwal Freo X Plus features some of the strongest suction power on the market and a ...
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Meta opens its Quest OS to third-party headsets including Asus and Lenovo: Meet Horizon OS. Dominant in mixed-reality hardware, Meta is now flexing its VR ...
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Samsung begins mass production of 9th-gen NAND with 50% upped bit density: Expect the new NAND to power blazing-fast and high-capacity SSDs to launch this year.
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This tiny USB meter shows if your chargers actually have the power they claim: The ChargerLab Power-Z C240 is a handy $30 device that plugs into any USB port to ...
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Tinder's 'Share My Date' feature will let you share date plans with friends and family
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Meet your new IT superhero: Citizen developers flex their AI muscles: Here's one way to handle the tech skills shortage: IT functions are increasingly being ...
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This handheld power bank is powerful enough to jump-start your car: The Topdon JS1500 can alleviate one of the biggest worries all drivers share ...
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Google rolls out a second Pixel April 2024 update to fix phone call glitches: Aimed at the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro ...
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I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 on Amazon
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I tested the Asus Zenbook 14, and it's a solid work laptop with a secret weapon
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Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home
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This Jabra videobar solved my team's meeting room issues with a genius feature
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review: The most powerful robot vacuum I've tested: The new flagship robot vacuum brings all the suction power and smart features ...
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The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is at an all-time low price at $600 off: If you've had your eye on the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, it's $600 off (an all-time-low ...
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The impressive Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is down to $200 as an Amazon deal: The discounted battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro has a wide field of view and HDR ...
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Google releases two new free resources to help you optimize your AI prompts: This AI prompt formula should ease your AI prompting woes.
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AlmaLinux 9.4 beta is out: 4 reasons to consider it for your desktop: The server-centric, open-source Linux distribution's latest beta is available with ...
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Want to become a successful data professional? Do these 5 things: This data engineer explains how she got started in data engineering and how she's ...
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