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ZDNET In a recent test of ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature, the AI was asked to identify 20 jobs that OpenAI’s new o3 model was likely to replace. As ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz reported, “Right in time with tax return season, leading the table was the role of ‘tax preparer’ with a probability of 98% replacement, which ChatGPT deemed as ‘near-certain automation.’” There is no doubt that retail tax preparation services are using some level of AI to reduce…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank normally retails for $60. The MiniMag bank’s 0.3-inch thickness makes it uber-portable while supplying 5,000mAh via 18W USB-C charging or 7.5W wireless charging. However, if you’re looking for larger pack capacities or kickstands or grips, you’ll be better off looking elsewhere. What’s the deal? Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank has received a discount on Amazon, but the amount differs between individual colors. The MiniMag in Desert Gold has dropped…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I’ve been covering Macs for over a decade and my preferred Mac is the M3 MacBook Air. So I was thrilled to see that this year Best Buy is running a fantastic Presidents’ Day sale for the laptop. Right now, you can purchase the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air for $899, an $100 discount off the $999 retail price. If you want save even more money, the 15-inch model is instead seeing a $200 discount…

Leonardo Penuela Bernal/Getty Images What if I told you that the biggest winner in this AI arms race isn’t OpenAI, Meta, Google… or even DeepSeek? This company is quietly winning, and nobody’s talking about it. 🫣 Also: From zero to millions? How regular people are cashing in on AI And when I say winning, I don’t mean hype. “One day, a magical company will change the world and revolutionize AI blah blah blah…” Nah!!! This ain’t…

Amazon/ZDNET Amazon recently announced a new lineup of Kindles, including a new Kindle Paperwhite, my favorite Kindle model since it launched in 2012. The Kindle Paperwhite provides a crisp and contrasted reading experience that feels almost like reading a paper book, and the 2024 model offers a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns compared to the previous version. Now, you can get the new Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $135. Also: The 60+…

Jada Jones/ZDNET Just like any holiday, the week leading up to Presidents’ Day presents many opportunities to snag great deals on splurge items you’ve been waiting to buy. Luckily, there is no exception for Apple fanatics. The AirPods 4, released at Apple’s hardware event in September, are the company’s new and improved Bluetooth earbuds powered by an H2 chip. The AirPods 4 with ANC are available for $30 off the original price ahead of Amazon’s Presidents’…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300 It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it’s got a marathon battery life The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives, but end up falling short of their promise. Take the Oura Ring 4, for example, which claims to have an eight-day battery life, but…

Dyson/ZDNET If you’re constantly on the hunt for a low-heat, high-reward hairstyling tool, you probably know that the Dyson Airwrap is the styling tool to beat, and it has been for a while. The Airwrap uses air and Dyson’s top-of-the-line technology to style your hair flawlessly and with ease (if you’ve got a vendetta against heat tools, like me).  Also: The best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more Despite…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer clear and strong sound, powerful noise cancellation, and a battery life that will last you your entire work week. The earbuds come with many improvements, like a Smart-Charging Case compatibility that plugs into in-flight entertainment or laptops for instant Bluetooth connectivity, as well as spatial audio. The build quality of the Tour Pro 3 buds feels cheaper than their predecessors, and I had trouble connecting…