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Qi Yang/Getty Images Research is one of the most critical and time-consuming challenges facing writers and academics. As a journalist engaging with complex and technical subjects, I find that staying properly informed can be a job in itself. Recently, Google has been developing new artificial intelligence-powered tools that transform writing and text materials and YouTube videos into audio or podcasts to assist researchers in their learning processes. Also: Google’s new AI course will teach you to write more effective prompts…

Portable power stations are incredibly versatile and useful tools for a variety of situations, making them a must-have for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities or needs backup power at home. These compact devices allow you to charge multiple electronics simultaneously, from smartphones and laptops to appliances, ensuring you stay connected and powered up wherever you are or whatever is happening. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness, hosting a backyard barbecue, or facing a sudden and…

The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. If you want to get a head start before Black Friday kicks off, there are already deals to be had across retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy on all things tech — including popular tablets. Also: Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know If you’re looking to buy or gift a tablet this year, those from big brands like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is on sale now for $1,600. It’s a decently-performing work laptop with a solid battery life and a booming speaker system. Unfortunately, the laptop comes with bloatware that does little unless coupled with specific third-party products. more buying choices When I first tried the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip Next Gen AI PC 14 (yes, that is its full name), I felt a sense of déjà vu. I…

Following Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims, we want to share information about open-source projects that can help enhance the security of your apps and organization and improve LLM security. Nuclei is a high-performance, open-source vulnerability scanner known for its flexibility and speed. Key features include: YAML-Based Templates: Customizable templates simulate real-world vulnerability detection, ensuring accuracy and low false positives. High-Speed Scanning: Parallel processing and request clustering for rapid scans. Wide Protocol Support: Supports HTTP, TCP, DNS,…

Amazon/ZDNET Apple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics,…

Amplify your dev work with this deal on Visual Studio Pro 2022 right now.  StackSocial Having in-house development is a massive advantage for many businesses. And having software on hand to help streamline workflows, amplify productivity, and keep projects on track is a must — especially when you can get it at a discount. Right now, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is on sale for only $30 (reg. $499), saving you 93%. Described…

The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching, and that means you’ll be able to find big discounts on expensive brands and products, including Apple devices. Apple’s iPad models are some of the best-performing tablets we’ve tested, and during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to find great deals if you’re looking for a new tablet for work or entertainment.  Also: Black Friday 2024: Everything you need to know There are already early Black Friday…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET I wrote this entire article on a Google Pixel Watch 3 and a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. I was inspired by ZDNET’s David Gewirtz, who recently wrote about Apple Watch’s transcribable voice notes. Google and Samsung offer similar capabilities with some elements that many may find even better. Also: How iOS 18 turned my Apple Watch into the productivity tool of my sci-fi dreams Voice recording applications have been available on a number of…

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Anthropic is expanding its Claude AI beyond the web. On Thursday, the company unveiled new desktop applications for its popular chatbot. Designed for Windows and MacOS, the new apps work similarly to the website and are available for free users and paid subscribers. To grab the apps, head to the Claude for Desktop site, where you’ll find versions for Windows, Windows on ARM, and MacOS. For now, the apps are tagged…