I tried Google Photos' AI search and it was surprisingly bad – 3 ways to fix it

I tried Google Photos' AI search and it was surprisingly bad – 3 ways to fix it

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET One practical use case for AI natural language processing is being able to search your photos with the ease of a conversational prompt. As a result, Google unveiled a feature called Ask Photos last year and started rolling out early access to users via Google Labs in September. The feature finally rolled out to me — and the results were surprising.  I was excited to try it out for myself. Even though I…

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Switching to LED lightbulbs saved me hundreds of dollars – but there are 5 other reasons to do it

Switching to LED lightbulbs saved me hundreds of dollars – but there are 5 other reasons to do it

Vladimir Sukhachev/Getty Images As a kid, I was inspired by the decorative lighting in my grandparents’ finished basement. They had festooned the place with multicolored C9 string lights (aka old-school Christmas lights) from wall to wall, beneath the built-in wet bar, around hanging mirrors, and anywhere else they could add an ambient accent for the parties they hosted down there year-round. Since then, I’ve festooned every home I’ve lived in with decorative lighting, whether in…

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I tested Lenovo's new Windows handheld PC – now I'm wondering if I need any other device for travel

I tested Lenovo's new Windows handheld PC – now I'm wondering if I need any other device for travel

ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s Legion Go S is currently on sale for $730 at Best Buy This handheld supports AAA gaming thanks to its AMD processor and the front-facing speakers that envelop you in high-definition sound It is, however, bogged down by a low battery life and an expensive price tag. The Lenovo Legion Go S is the company’s second attempt at handheld gaming, following 2023’s Legion Go. It’s not a direct upgrade to the original…

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The best floodlights for outdoor security of 2025

The best floodlights for outdoor security of 2025

The Eufy Security E340 Floodlight won the top spot in our list thanks to its combination of brightness with camera versatility, smart capabilities, ease of installation, and durability; but the truth is some of these features may be more or less important to you than others. If you’re looking for small security lights for a backdoor of a townhome, for example, the Eufy E340 lights are probably overkill and may benefit from looking into Blink…

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5 products Apple quietly killed while it rolled out iPhone 16e this week

5 products Apple quietly killed while it rolled out iPhone 16e this week

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple this week launched one big thing and removed five smaller things in the process. With the unveiling of the new iPhone 16e, the company’s entry-level handset that brings modernized processing power and AI capabilities downmarket, Apple also did away with several familiar products and services — some more obvious than others. Also: What does the ‘e’ in iPhone 16e stand for? These five products weren’t sacrifices per se, but their removal was…

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Want to learn American Sign Language? AI will teach you now – here's how

Want to learn American Sign Language? AI will teach you now – here's how

NVIDIA Have you ever wanted to learn sign language to communicate with family members, friends, or other people who are deaf? If so, you might want to try a new interactive website that uses AI to train you on American Sign Language (ASL). Known as Signs, the site shows you how to sign and then uses the camera on your PC or mobile device to make sure you’re shaping your hand and fingers correctly. How…

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Final Participant List for Cyber Pilot Released

Final Participant List for Cyber Pilot Released

FCC Announcement on Cybersecurity Pilot Program On January 16, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public announcement revealing the schools, libraries, and consortia that have been chosen to take part in the Cybersecurity Pilot Program. A total of 707 applicants have been selected to proceed with the application process. Next Steps for Participants As participants in the Pilot Program, these applicants will need to provide more comprehensive details regarding their cybersecurity experiences through…

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9 ways to delete yourself from the internet (and hide your identity online)

9 ways to delete yourself from the internet (and hide your identity online)

ZDNET There is a very thin line between our physical and digital identities. A PC or mobile device with an internet connection lets us stay entertained, research, purchase items, study, and work. Friends and family can use social media to keep tabs on how your life is going, and we can use these profiles, personal websites, and email to communicate with others. Also: The best VPN services Benefits of having an online presence aside, some employers…

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AI everywhere: Looking back on Cisco Live 2025 in Amsterdam

AI everywhere: Looking back on Cisco Live 2025 in Amsterdam

Cisco Live in Amsterdam was incredible in many ways, including the energy and focus on AI and how to capture the opportunity. It was top of the agenda in every conversation and every session, including one that I had the great pleasure of delivering on center stage with Carlos Pereira, Fellow & Chief Architect, Customer Experience at Cisco. Focus on value One of my key takeaways is that we must not view AI as a…

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The Lenovo ThinkPad I recommend to hybrid workers isn't the newest model – but it's 50% off

The Lenovo ThinkPad I recommend to hybrid workers isn't the newest model – but it's 50% off

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? Lenovo has slashed the price of its 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon by nearly 50%. The model housing an Intel Core Ultra 5 135U processor is on sale at a discounted $1,377, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U configuration sits at almost $1,920. ZDNET’s key takeaways After making calculated adjustments to last year’s model, Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers a more user-friendly experience starting at $1,759 for the 32GB,…

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