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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…

@Tyra__Lynn (TikTok)/ZDNET A viral trend is currently sweeping TikTok, where people are revisiting the past by looking up old versions of their homes through Google Street View. As they do, many are spotting long-gone family members on front porches or mowing the lawn, catching glimpses of their younger selves riding a bike in the driveway, or seeing beloved trees that were cut down years ago.  Also: Google Maps adds more incident reports to your drive, thanks…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Fire TV users with impairments that limit their hearing or vision might soon find life easier thanks to some new features from Amazon. Amazon has introduced three new features to make Fire TVs more accessible for people with disabilities. Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids: Testing and tracking hearing health First up is an expansion of Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA). Amazon Fire devices already support ASHA, which lets…

10’000 Hours/Getty Images The holiday season is an opportunity to unwind and relax with family and friends. Everyone should step away from the daily grind and forget about work sometimes. However, mental fatigue remains a big issue — especially at this time of year. What’s more, research suggests it has a measurable effect on behavior, leaving people exhausted, unproductive, and more likely to be aggressive. Also: 5 ways to tell people what to do at…