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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mobvoi TicNote is available now for $159.99, but monthly and annual subscription plans apply to most features. The TicNote’s AI features are impressive, the hardware is small and light, and recordings are accurate, even from across the room. The Pro subscription model appears overwhelming, but TicNote users get 300 credits free per month. If you read my coverage of smartwatches, then you’re likely familiar with past reviews of Mobvoi’s TicWatch models….

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Whenever I hear about consumer data tracking, my half-century-old brain dredges up that Hall and Oates hit called “Private Eyes” with the refrain “they’re watching you.”  I don’t mean to incite Big Brother paranoia; I know I’m not being spied on everywhere I go, especially not in the seclusion of my home. But while using streaming devices, you can almost guarantee that your entertainment and advertisement preferences are being tracked. Also: Your Roku…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hisense Canvas TV is a lifestyle set that delivers practical image quality and a trendy aesthetic. The matte-treated display, fairly punchy colors, and free collection of artwork are easy to appreciate. The QLED panel falls short in contrast and HDR brightness, and it’s on the bulkier side. more buying choices The 65-inch Hisense S7 Canvas TV is on sale at PC Richard & Son for $998, which is 23% off its original price….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is normally $279, but is on sale at Amazon. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. more buying choices The new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is discounted by $55 right now, making it $225 during Amazon’s Book Sale that lasts through April 28. …

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Microsoft is officially rolling out a trio of features designed to give Copilot+ PC’s new AI-powered capabilities. On Friday, the software giant introduced three new tools for most Copilot+ PCs: Recall, a new AI-powered Windows search, and Click to Do. Launched earlier in April to Windows Insiders, the three features have been in preview mode only. Now, Microsoft is gradually pushing them out to all qualifying consumer PCs through the April 2025 Windows…

Microsoft There’s been a ton of buzz about how AIs can help programming, but in the first year or two of generative AI, much of that was hype. Microsoft ran huge events celebrating how Copilot could help you code, but when I put it to the test in April 2024, it failed all four of my standardized tests. It completely struck out. Crashed and burned. Fell off the cliff. It performed the worst of any…