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Perplexity If you’re a college student looking to get hands-on experience in the world of AI, collaborate with other students around the world, and learn from industry leaders passionate about AI, you’ll want to be aware of Perplexity’s Campus Strategist program.  Perplexity is a leading name in AI these days, and the company says this free program provides not only real-world experience but also mentorship from top minds. Also: Two free ways to get a…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET It’s probably happened to you before: Your phone has received too many notifications, and as you instinctively tap on the “Clear all” button, you realize one or two of those alerts were actually very important.  If you have a good memory, you’ll know exactly which apps and pathways to dig into to interact with those now-gone notifications. But if you’re like me, you’ll accept defeat, take a breather, and then remember that notification history…

There is nothing more terrifying than the thought of losing track of a child, and this fear can be even more worrisome during the holiday season in crowded department stores, groceries, and airports. Thankfully, expert-tested and parent-reviewed GPS trackers can ensure you know where your child is at all times, no matter how frequently they wander off.  I would balance the need for safety with respecting [my child’s] privacy and autonomy, using the tracker as…

ZDNET One of the most fun applications of AI is using it to generate images because it can bring anything you can think of to life visually. OpenAI kicked off the image generation craze with the release of DALL-E 2, but since then, it has paywalled unlimited access to its latest model, DALL-E 3. Now, Microsoft is offering a workaround. On Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled several upgrades to its Bing Image Generator. The biggest standout is…

ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size, and it’s currently on sale for $1,500 off. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a large TV, setting it up can be a struggle, especially if you don’t have a big enough console or wall space more…

Floriana/Getty Images Agentic AI may be moving artificial intelligence (AI) to a new level beyond generative AI, with the same characteristics and challenges — but also with some notable distinctions. Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, calls agentic AI the “third wave” in the rapid evolution of the field. “In just a few years, we’ve already witnessed three generations of AI,” he observed in a recent piece in the New York Times. “First came predictive models that…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The 2024 Moto G Play retails for $150, but you can pick one up for just $110 right now. The phone is affordable, attractive, and feels good in the hand, with useful Motorola software features and long battery life. Performance and camera quality will be limited at this price point, and I wish it had 5G support. I use my smartphone regularly to complete work and stay connected with my loved ones….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Palma is a $279 e-reader that’s designed like a smartphone It’s $35 off for a limited time. It runs on a stripped-down version of Android 11, allowing users to download any app or game from the Google Play Store. Lack of cellular connectivity and water and dust resistance are notable drawbacks but ones most people can shoulder. When I first discovered the Onyx Boox Palma, I was equal parts…

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Windows 11 has been around for a few years now, and if you were an early adopter like I was, there’s a good chance your computer has slowed down significantly since then. There are several reasons why a device’s performance may plummet.  It could be the result of too many apps taking up resources, unoptimized settings, or even a virus infecting the hardware. The easiest thing you can do in the short term…

ZDNET IBM is zooming along with new open-source Granite Large Language Models (LLM) releases every few months. Granite 3.1  is the latest generation model, building upon the success of Granite 3.0. The model offers enhanced capabilities and performance optimized for business applications. Also: Gemini Advanced users can now access Google’s most experimental model The family of Granite 3.1 models boasts an impressive 128K token context window, a substantial increase from their predecessors. This expansion allows the models…