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Svetlana Ivanova/Getty Images AI search engines combine the conversational capabilities of chatbots with the web, creating a new, optimized search experience. Despite their proficiency in research, AI search engines fall short in certain areas, such as online shopping. However, Perplexity hopes to change that with this new feature.  Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot, and worthy alternatives On Monday, Perplexity is rolling out what the company is calling a “first-of-its-kind AI commerce…

Svetlana Ivanova/Getty Images AI search engines combine the conversational capabilities of chatbots with the web, creating a new, optimized search experience. Despite their proficiency in research, AI search engines fall short in certain areas, such as online shopping. However, Perplexity hopes to change that with this new feature.  Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot, and worthy alternatives On Monday, Perplexity is rolling out what the company is calling a “first-of-its-kind AI commerce…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL QM8 (2024) features rich colors and searing brightness. It has enhanced audio over last year’s model, while still being easy to set up and navigate. I wish the viewing angles weren’t somewhat limited, and you’ll want to wait for a deal to buy one. more buying choices As this year’s top-of-the-line offering, TCL’s latest flagship TV, the QM8, promised to be a notable upgrade from the 2023 version. I spent…

The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? There’s currently a $340 coupon on Amazon for the DJI Power 1000 power station. ZDNET’s key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station is available on Amazon for $799 on Amazon.  It’s a powerful, premium quality power station that’s built to satisfy the needs of professional drone pilots. Unfortunately, there’s no storage compartment for the SDC accessory cables, nor is there a…

Up until now, the users were computational scientists exploring how these quantum circuits can be used for specific scientific domains, Mittal says. That’s starting to change. “At the 5,000-gate operations scale, we are also starting to see the emergence of quantum working in line with classical computing to calculate the properties of systems that are relevant to chemistry,” he says. Today, researchers, scientists, and quantum developers are beginning to leverage quantum computing to help solve…

Chalermphol Liawsutee/Getty Images Google’s NotebookLM is a popular AI-based note-taking service that can collect documents, URLs, audio files, and other content for any type of research. After you submit your source files, the AI is able to analyze, summarize, discuss, and answer questions about them. But one especially cool feature is the ability to take your source files and generate an audio overview in the form of a podcast. The audio features two AI-generated people…

A good password manager is a secure alternative to writing your logins on sticky notes, reusing the same easy-to-guess combinations, or having to constantly reset more complex passwords you forgot. Adding a password management tool to your Mac allows you to quickly access and use your data when browsing, shopping, banking, or working.  Also: The best password managers: Expert tested What is the best password manager for Mac right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested a…

June Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Proton VPN offers both a free and paid VPN service with advanced online security features to prevent cyberthreats, and a network of reliable servers for browsing and streaming. It’s averagely priced compared to other VPN providers, costing $107.76 ($4.49/month) for two years and $59.88 ($4.99/month) for the annual plan. Proton VPN is compatible with a relatively small range of devices, and the free app doesn’t support streaming. Proton VPN is…