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Microsoft announces new PCs with AI chips from Qualcomm

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Microsoft wants to deliver Windows PCs that can keep up with Apple's MacBooks on artificial intelligence performance and strong battery life.

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Samsung replaces chip boss amid concern over leadership position

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The AI boom has caused seismic changes to the memory supply chain. And Samsung wants to dominate again.

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With JPMorgan, Mastercard on board in biometric 'breakthrough' year, you may soon start paying with your face

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Biometric technology like Amazon's pay-by-palm is already in hundreds of stores. Facial recognition to buy things is next, and restaurants are already using it.

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This smart calendar organized my busy family and just hit an all time low price

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The 15-inch Skylight Calendar smart display made the biggest difference in my constant battle to get organized and getting it for just $199 is an absolute steal.

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Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI ripped off her voice after she told the company not to use it in software

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Scarlett Johansson's comments come after OpenAI paused the new ChatGPT AI voice "Sky."

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Google just launched a faster, more efficient Chrome browser for Windows, but there's a catch

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Recent updates to the Chrome browser are optimized for existing ARM-based Windows PCs and several new Copilot+ models, which were released today.

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Microsoft set to unveil its vision for AI PCs at Build developer conference

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Microsoft Build 2024 starts Tuesday, and the company is expected to talk about how Windows will power new "AI PCs."

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One of the best productivity laptops I've tested is not made by Dell or Apple

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HP's new Envy x360 2-in-1 (2024) has a gorgeous display, but its strong performance and flexible form factor truly set it apart.

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What is Veo? Meet Google's next-gen AI video creator

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OpenAI's Sora just got some serious competition. While Veo is still in preview, here's how to try the model for yourself.

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5 ways to ensure you spend time on the right tasks at work

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Successful professionals dedicate their talents to areas where they make a difference. Here's how you can add value, too, according to business leaders.

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I've used Google's $499 Pixel 8a for a week. Here's my buying advice for 2024

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The latest Pixel has proven to be just as good of an investment as any other Google phone. But buying it at the right time is the most important thing.

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Get Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 for over 90% off right now

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Microsoft's project management solutions feature timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're only $20 right now (the lowest we've seen).

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How to get quick access to Gemini AI on Linux with this GNOME desktop extension

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If you are a fan of Google's Gemini AI and want to gain quick access to the service from your GNOME desktop, there's a handy extension that makes this possible.

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As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California

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The latest wave of Tesla layoffs hit an array of departments, impacting factory workers, software developers and robotics engineers. Read the WARN filing here.

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OpenAI dissolves team focused on long-term AI risks, less than one year after announcing it

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OpenAI has dissolved its Superalignment team amid the high-profile departures of both team leaders, Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike.

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BlackRock funds are 'crushing shareholder rights,' says activist Boaz Weinstein

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Boaz Weinstein is fighting for control or reform at 10 BlackRock closed-end funds, which trade at a steep discount to their net asset value.

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Winamp is not going open source. Here's what it is doing - and why

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To refresh its once iconic Windows media player, Winamp is kind of, sort of opening up the source code. See what that means for users and developers.

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The best AI search engines of 2024: Google, Perplexity, and more

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AI can optimize your search experience, and getting started is free and easy.

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AT&T deal ushering in satellite calling and texting - no special phones needed

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Thanks to a partnership with AST SpaceMobile, AT&T customers can look forward to communicating from areas where they don't have a cellular connection.

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Reddit soars after announcing OpenAI deal that allows use of its data for training AI models

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OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership that will allow the ChatGPT maker to train its artificial intelligence models on Reddit content.

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Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law

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Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday was hit with a major investigation from the EU into risks of its platforms to minors.

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After Adobe collapse, Figma deal allows employees to sell shares at $12.5 billion valuation

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Figma on Thursday announced a tender offer that will allow current and former employees to sell shares at a valuation of $12.5 billion.

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Our favorite Nomad iPhone cases are buy one, get one free right now

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Don't miss out on a chance to snag top-tested Nomad iPhone cases for the lowest price you'll see all year.

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Microsoft Build is next week - here's why I'm excited (and you should be, too)

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Will Microsoft surpass OpenAI and Google's recent AI advances? Here's everything we're expecting and how you can watch the event unfold for yourself.

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Get a lifetime membership to Dollar Flight Club Premium for just $70 right now

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Dollar Flight Club is an acclaimed flight-deal alert service that can help travelers save on trips around the world.

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These wall-climbing, AI-powered robots are finding the flaws in 'D' grade U.S. infrastructure, from commuter bridges to military hardware

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Key pieces of infrastructure across the U.S. are crumbling, and Gecko Robotics is using robots and AI to help inspect and fix problems safely and efficiently.

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China is still an important market even if investors diversify from it now, says Peak XV

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China will still be an important market in the years to come, said Peak XV, despite firms diversifying away from the country amid geopolitical concerns.

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Where are floppy disks today? Planes, trains, and all these other places

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No, really! Floppy drives still live on in many surprising places, and not just the homes of die-hard techies.

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I demoed Google's Project Astra and it felt like the future of generative AI (until it didn't)

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The company's vision of multimodal AI looks promising, but it'll need to smooth out some wrinkles before officially launching.

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These earbuds sound way too good for their price point. And that's not even their best feature

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The new Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earbuds have audiophile-grade sound that sounds lush and premium, but at a mid-range price point. Plus, they're actually (no, seriously) comfortable to wear.

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Palo Alto Networks is buying security assets from IBM to expand customer base

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Palo Alto Networks is buying IBM's QRadar as part of a bigger partnership between the two companies.

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9 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Search, Project Astra, and more

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With 120 mentions of the phrase 'AI,' how could Google's 2024 developer conference not be jam-packed with news? We've rounded up the most pressing ones.

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever says he will leave the startup

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever said Tuesday that he's leaving the Microsoft-backed startup.

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Google CEO Pichai says company will 'sort it out' if OpenAI misused YouTube for AI training

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YouTube's videos have been used to help companies with AI model training.

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Google co-founder on the ideal form factor for AI hardware (and his Google Glass regrets)

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At Google I/O 2024, Sergey Brin shared his thoughts on Gemini, Project Astra, smart glasses, and more.

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5 useful AI features Google will soon add to your Android phone

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At I/O 2024, Google took the wraps off a number of features that integrate Gemini as more of an assistant on Android, and they're very intriguing.

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Google I/O wrap-up: Gemini AI updates, new search features and more

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Google talked about updates to Gemini, its AI models, its Tensor TPU and more during Google I/O 2024. Here's a recap.

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AI boom to keep supply of high-end memory chips tight this year, analysts warn

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SK Hynix and Micron - the world's largest memory chip suppliers - are out of high-bandwidth memory chips for 2024, while the stock for 2025 is also almost sold out.

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This $20 USB-C cable includes a surprisingly awesome feature

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This feature is super handy for seasoned technicians and hobbyists alike.

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This robot mower looks like a racecar, but it mows a gorgeous lawn

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The Mammotion Luba 2 is a breeze to set up and has sophisticated mapping technology to stay on course.

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How Red Hat is embracing AI to make sysadmin lives easier

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The open-source giant's AI work is all about integrating the entire Red Hat software family into a smart, easy-to-manage stack. Here's what each one does and how they fit together.

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Early Facebook investor Accel raises $650 million fund to back European and Israeli startups

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Accel said Tuesday it's raised $650 million for its eighth fund targeted at investing in European and Israeli early-stage startups.

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Amazon-backed Anthropic launches its Claude AI chatbot across Europe

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Anthropic says that, starting Tuesday, individuals and businesses in Europe will be able to access its Claude chatbot through the web and via an iOS mobile app.

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Buy Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundled for $70 right now: Last chance

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This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for over 80% off.

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SoftBank's Arm to reportedly launch AI chips by 2025 to capture explosive demand

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The U.K.-based chip designer, in which SoftBank has a 90% stake, will set up anAI chip unit to build a prototype byspring2025, according to the report.

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Get a Costco membership for $20: Last chance

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This Costco deal gives you a $40 gift card free, effectively lowering the price of an annual Gold Star Membership to just $20. (I even bought it myself.) Hurry -- it ends tonight.

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Latest iPad launch was marred by one big mistake. Here's how Apple can fix it

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When the unveiling of your new iPads distresses Hugh Grant, you have a problem. What if Apple actively, cleverly - even happily - sold us on the benefits of thin?

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The best rugged tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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We went hands-on with the best rugged tablets that were tested against US military standards to survive drops, shocks, dirt, and moisture.

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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $40 right now

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Windows 11 Pro can give you more productivity features that will help you get things done.

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Buy Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows for $60 right now

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Pay once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

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Elon Musk's X loses lawsuit against Bright Data over data scraping

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A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit filed byElon Musk'sX against Israel's Bright Data, and said X "wants it both ways."

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Sam Altman's nuclear energy company Oklo plunges 54% in NYSE debut

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Sam Altman, best known as the CEO of OpenAI, is also chairman of a nuclear power company called Oklo, which has just gone public through a SPAC.

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Climate protesters try to break into Tesla's Germany factory, multiple people arrested

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Police blocked protesters trying to get onto the Tesla grounds at its Berlin-Brandenburg factory, Brandenburg police told CNBC.

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I've used every iPad since the original. Here's my buying advice for the new 2024 models

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The high-end iPads pack a ton of upgrades that include Tandem OLED, M4 chips, and Apple Pencil Pro. But who should buy one?

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Apple nears deal with OpenAI to power upcoming iPhone features with ChatGPT, says Bloomberg

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After also talking to Google about AI tech for iOS 18, Apple has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI.

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Microsoft Visual Studio Pro is $45 with this deal

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Code faster and work smarter with a license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, which is currently 90% off.

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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro ad showing hydraulic press destroying guitars, piano

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Apple took on Thursday the unusual step of apologizing for a short advertising video promoting the company's new iPad Pro tablet.

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Tesla accused by NLRB of creating policies to chill workers' unionizing efforts in Buffalo

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The NLRB is accusing Tesla of taking steps to keep employees in Buffalo, New York, from unionizing, according to a complaint filed late Wednesday.

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TikTok begins automatically labeling AI-generated content

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With concerns over AI's threat to election integrity mounting, TikTok said it will automatically tag "content credentials" on images and videos on its app.

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The best humidifiers of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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We've gone hands-on with some of the best humidifiers on the market from brands like Levoit, Pure Enrichment, Dreo, and more to combat dryness.

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How to send and receive iMessages on Windows

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Working on your PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link and Intel's Unison apps support Apple's iMessage, though both require Windows 11.

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The best automatic pet feeders of 2024

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The best automatic pet feeders can feed your furry friends if you commute to work, are on vacation, or want to make your pet sitter's life easier.

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Shopify shares plunge 18% on weak guidance

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The Canadian e-commerce company beat on the top and bottom line, but it gave downbeat guidance for the second quarter.

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EU seeks information from X on content moderation amid first major probe under new tech rules

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The EU Commission is requested information from X under the Digital Services Act, a groundbreaking law that aims to crack down on illegal and harmful content.

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The best Android phones to buy in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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We've tested every major Android phone released over the last year and handpicked your best options from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and more.

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Uber reports first-quarter results that beat expectations for revenue, but posts net loss

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Uber beats expectations for revenue but falls short of estimates for gross bookings.

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OpenAI's new Model Spec reveals more about how it wants AI to behave

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The document gives users deeper insight into the startup's AI models. You have until May 22 to review and submit feedback.

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Best Buy will pay you $100 to buy the Google Pixel 8a right now

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Preordering the new Pixel 8a will notch you a $100 gift card, whether you buy it from Best Buy, Google, or Amazon.

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The best iPad Air cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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We went hands-on with the best iPad Air cases from brands like Logitech, Apple, Zugu, and more -- so you can protect your device while upgrading its functionality.

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U.S. revokes some export licenses to sell chips to Huawei in a bid to curb China's tech power

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Huawei's consumer business is seeing a resurgence after the launch of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in August.

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Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs

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ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is speeding up research and bringing humanoid robots closer to reality in China, home to many of the world's factories.

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Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pressing Tesla for answers about updates to the company's Autopilot driver assistance systems.

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The best iPad Pro keyboard cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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Protect your iPad Pro and level up its productivity with the best keyboard cases designed for style and function.

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Taser and police body cam maker Axon is acquiring air defense startup Dedrone

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Public safety company Axon, the Taser and policy body cam maker, is acquiring Dedrone, which provides air security to law enforcement, government and others.

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The Arlo Pro 5S is a 2K-resolution battery camera that won't miss a beat

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The Arlo Pro 5S 2K captures outdoor movement near-instantly, but brand-exclusive features make it harder to recommend to everyone.

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Apple honors 50 students as it expands coding beyond engineers heading into WWDC 2024

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Exclusive: ZDNET spoke with winners as well as Apple executive Susan Prescott about this year's Swift Student Challenge.

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I found the most customizable smart home accessory ever, and it's 30% off

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Govee's new Neon Rope Light 2 makes it easy to decorate your home, has quickly become a staple in my household, and is available for only $70 in time for Mother's Day.

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Palantir shares fall 7% on lower-than-expected guidance

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Defense-technology and AI firm Palantir reported earnings that beat analyst expectations on revenue, but also issued weaker-than-hoped-for full-year guidance.

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From 25 years in prison to just four months: Inside the final verdict on a crypto billionaire CEO archrivalry

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The criminal judgment of bitcoin billionaires Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried was completed this week, the final chapter in starkly different crypto sagas.

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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $30

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Windows 11 Pro can give you more productivity features that will help you get things done.

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Buy a Babbel subscription for 66% off

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Learn a new language with this lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning at a discount with this deal.

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Get Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows for $50 right now

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Pay once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

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Buy a Costco membership for just $20 with this deal

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This Costco deal gets you a free $40 gift card with your annual Costco Gold Star membership, effectively cutting down the price to just $20. (I even bought it myself.)

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5 great Android home screen launchers you should check out (and why)

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Android is a flexible mobile operating system that allows you to customize your device, including the home screen launcher.

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Hisense's new CanvasTV is cheaper than Samsung's Frame - but with similar specs

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CanvasTV starts under $1,000. Hisense hasn't revealed full specs, but from what we know, they're nearly identical to - or better than - Samsung's option.

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Apple remains Buffett's biggest public stock holding, but his thesis about its moat faces questions

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Berkshire Hathaway has been amassing a stake in Apple since 2016, and now owns about 6% of the iPhone maker.

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The best Amazon deals right now: May 2024

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We rounded up the best Amazon deals that you can shop right now, so you can save -- even well before Prime Day. Grab savings on tablets, TVs, and more top tech products now.

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AI engineers report burnout and rushed rollouts as 'rat race' to stay competitive hits tech industry

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AI workers across the tech industry told CNBC that the pressure to roll out features and products at breakneck speed has come to define their jobs.

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Apple stock has best day since 2022 after earnings beat, $110 billion stock buyback

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Apple shares popped on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and the largest-ever stock buyback program.

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Apple's falling iPhone sales don't bother Wall Street so long as margins, buybacks are increasing

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Apple shares jumped after the company's earnings report on Thursday even though iPhone sales dropped more than expected.

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LG TVs now support spatial audio via Apple Music - here's how to get the new feature

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LG updates its Apple Music app, bringing Dolby Atmos support to its OLED and QNED TVs. Here's everything you need to know.

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Block shares jump on better-than-expected first-quarter results

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Block's earnings report comes during a slide in the stock price tied to reports that U.S. prosecutors were probing the company's compliance practices.

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Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%

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Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that quarterly sales suffered from a difficult comparison to the year-earlier period.

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Apple giving the iPad Pro an OLED display has an unexpected 'smart' benefit

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Upgrading the display technology on the upcoming iPad may lend itself to a whole new use case.

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Your favorite songs will return to TikTok as Universal settles royalty dispute

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TikTok has agreed to improve royalties for UMG artists and to remove unauthorized AI copies.

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This ChatGPT update fixed one of my biggest productivity issues with the AI chatbot

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You no longer have to sacrifice this important feature to opt out of having your data used for model training.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor law with anti-union remarks

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A National Labor Relations Board judge, citing 2022 interviews with CNBC, Bloomberg and The New York Times, found Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke labor law.

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Masimo's billionaire CEO put shares on margin to get cash while keeping ownership ahead of proxy fight

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Masimo has allowed founder Joe Kiani to pledge more than half his $660 million stake in the company as collateral for personal loans.

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The Apple products you shouldn't buy this month: May 2024 edition

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Protect your hard-earned paycheck -- consult this list before you make a purchase. The iPad in particular is in desperate need of an update.

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UnitedHealth CEO estimates one-third of Americans could be impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack

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UnitedHealth CEO estimates that data from one-third of Americans could have been compromised in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

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Amazon cost cuts drive operating margin into double digits for first time

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Amazon's operating margin jumped past 10%, topping a prior high of 8.2% in 2021.

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How to use reading mode in every top web browser (and why you should)

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Too many ads - or poorly executed ads - can bring your web browser to a crawl. Turning on reading mode makes the content so much easier to read. Here's how to do that on every popular web browser.

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Hisense's U9N QLED is a new super-bright TV that gamers will want

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The latest addition to Hisense's TV lineup brings features from the ultra-premium ULED X line to the base ULED series.

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Amazon profit more than triples, topping Wall Street expectations

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Amazon surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings in the first quarter.

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Binance co-founder Zhao set to keep on growing his $33 billion fortune even as he heads to prison for four months

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao expected to see his $33 billion personal fortune continue to climb while he's in prison.

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I've tested hundreds of microphones, and this one is a podcaster's dream come true

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The Lewitt Ray Aura microphone has distance-sensing technology that is like autofocus, but for your voice.

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