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ZDNET OpenAI’s reasoning models, o1 and o3-mini, are helpful tools for people who rely on ChatGPT for more complex prompts, including coding, math, and even multi-step text prompts, such as working through a problem or building an itinerary. To make the experience more helpful, OpenAI has deployed small but mighty updates.  Also: 3 easy side hustles OpenAI’s Operator just made possible – plus how you can get started OpenAI announced via an X post that…

ZDNET Presidents’ Day 2025 is here and it’s the perfect time to shop seasonal savings on home, tech, apparel, and more. With the holiday’s arrival, nearly every major retailer is slashing prices. Perhaps one of the easiest retailers you can skim deals at? Amazon — where you can shop for savings any time. Also: The best Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more From headphones to robot vacuums to TVs, now’s…

TCL/ZDNET The holidays are almost here, and it’s a great time to take advantage of deals on big-screen TVs. The 75-inch TCL Q65 is currently $200 off at Amazon — which means you can snag a brand-new, cinema-sized TV for just $550.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now An updated version of TCL’s mid-range TV, the Q65 offers support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for improved picture quality and virtual surround sound…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is on sale for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. What’s the deal? The subscription-free Lorex 2K battery-powered video doorbell is still on sale at $30 off, available for…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini 2 works with Alexa but not Google Home, Matter, or other smart home systems. What’s…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? My favorite compact portable battery, the EcoFlow River 3, is currently $100 off, available for only $159. Also: The 55+ best Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow River 3 is a new compact portable battery. It is available for $259, but it is currently discounted. It’s portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry. It features fast charging, going from 0% to 100%…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Owlet Dream Sock is a sleep-tracking baby sock available for $239 through Presidents’ Day, a 20% discount (and it’s FSA/HSA eligible). Additionally, the Owlet Dream Cam 2 baby monitor is 35% off at $103, and the Owlet Dream Duo bundle is $80 off at $319. Also: The 55+ best Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now ZDNET’s key takeaways The Owlet Dream Sock is an FDA-cleared baby sleep…

Allison Murray/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Nixplay Touch 10 Smart Frame is 33% off at Amazon, making it cost just $120.  Also: The best Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $179 and comes in classic black or black.  It’s easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don’t own…

Allison Murray/ZDNET If you are a pet owner, you know the struggle of breathing in pet dander and hair when your furry friend sheds their winter coat. On Black Friday two years ago, my husband and I purchased this Blueair air purifier, and it has made life as cat parents much easier since we aren’t breathing in as much of our cat Norbert’s hair.  Also: The best Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live now It’s also…