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JuSun/Getty Images AI tools — like people — cannot read minds. As a result, they need effective communication to carry out tasks. When using AI models, that communication is called a prompt, which humans input into a chatbot to get a certain outcome. Productive prompting is a key to successful interaction with AI, and Google’s new course is designed to foster that.  On Monday, Google launched Prompting Essentials —  a course developed by the AI experts at…

Apple Let’s address the mini-elephant in the room first. The new Mac Mini is adorable. It’s as if my Mac Studio and one of my Mac Minis got together and had a kid. It’s just so cute! But I don’t buy my computers for their cute factor. I buy computers for their properly balanced price/performance. Also: The 13 Mac Studio peripherals I can’t live without – and why Don’t get me wrong. A $599 Mac…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE is available for $250 in three colors. The watch is small, supports a host of health and wellness features, and lets you use it for communications even if you leave your phone at home. The small watch body means the display is also small, the processor is previous-generation, and there are no AI health features. more buying choices I feel like Samsung made the Galaxy Watch…

Although they feel like plastic, these earbuds will send premium sound into your ears to delight your every sense. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 headphones are available now for $89 ($60 off) on Amazon. These earbuds are game-changing and sound better than any pair I’ve ever tried. The only con is that it took me a while to get them to connect with my Pixel 9 Pro. (Turns out the…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET In what could be argued is an unsurprising turn of events, Apple is finding itself on the backfoot with AI developments this year, choosing to take its time and roll out features as they’re polished and refined. While the company first unveiled its advances during WWDC in June, it took to its recent “It’s Glowtime” product launch to truly highlight how Apple Intelligence will significantly upgrade the iPhone experience. Also: iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is here….

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Treblab Z7 Pro headphones are available now on Amazon for $150. They offer a surprising amount of clarity and an impressive soundstage for their price. Unfortunately, the Treblab Z7 Pros don’t look as good as they sound. Back in the day, cheap headphones delivered cheap sound, midrange headphones delivered midrange sound, and high-quality sound was limited to products with sky-high prices.  Also: These headphones solved my biggest issue with…

The latest iPad Pro is more expensive than some MacBooks, with a price tag of over $1,000. You will definitely want to protect such an expensive item from falls and accidents, especially as the cold weather approaches and everything becomes icy. However, you don’t want to sacrifice style. Plus, a keyboard case makes a great gift for the holiday season. Also: The best iPad screen protectors to guard your screen from damage That’s why we…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Bose Smart Soundbar is available for $499 This soundbar offers premium features like AirPlay, Dolby Atmos, and unique integration with Bose earbuds Its standout software features can be hit-or-miss. more buying choices These days, a soundbar is a vital component of your home TV setup. If your TV speakers aren’t doing the job, but investing in a sound system is too much of an expense or commitment, you’re probably in…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The InCharge XS is a 4-in-1 charging cable that fits securely to a keyring. It’s compact and well-designed, and has no problem handling up to 240W of power. It falls a little short on charging larger devices like laptops. Finding yourself carrying a bunch of cables with you when you go traveling? Or you never have the right cable with you when you need it? You could roll up a cable and…

Hill Street Studios/Getty Images The US presidential race is in full swing, but not everyone has equal access to the ballot box. With Election Day fast approaching, Lyft is trying to help. Last week, Lyft announced the launch of its Voting Access Program, the company’s “largest voting initiative,” to help millions of Americans get to the polls this coming Election Day, Nov. 5. The program aims to “make sure every single American has the opportunity to have…