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IBM expands Nvidia GPU options for cloud customers October 1, 2024: IBM expanded access to Nvidia GPUs on IBM Cloud to help enterprise customers advance their AI implementations, including large language model (LLM) training. IBM Cloud users can now access Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPU instances in virtual private cloud and managed Red Hat OpenShift environments. Why is the DOJ investigating Nvidia? September 11, 2024: After a stock sell-off following its quarterly earnings report, Nvidia’s…

Beth Mauder/ZDNET What’s the deal?  Amazon is offering the Eufy X8 Pro for over $300 off its regular price, dropping the robot vacuum to $347. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this robot vacuum.  ZDNET’s key takeaways  The Eufy X8 Pro is a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop in the mid-range market that retails for $650. It’s the industry’s first vacuum to feature dual TurboCyclone Suction units to clean different surface types…

Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — that’s 74% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

Peach_iStock/Getty Images It’s been around two years since passkeys came onto the scene, and the technology has come a long way in making the world a passwordless place. Yet, one feature that’s been absent is the ability to import or export passkeys between devices. That is set to change, as the FIDO Alliance — the working group behind the technology — has published a draft specification for Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) formats…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Available now for $200, Soundcore’s new Space One Pro headphones improve on the original cans in almost every way The new pair have powerful ANC, solid audio output, and a stylish yet comfortable design They still don’t have a proper carrying case and certain features can ruin the listening experience. Anker’s Soundcore sub-brand specializes in low-cost audio products, but the company decided to do something different for its latest release. Instead of…

Milamai/Getty Images A series of new features rolling out today will hopefully make your Android device less attractive to thieves.  Earlier this year, Google teased a new AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android phones. Google explained that the feature uses motion sensors to detect theft in progress and immediately locks the screen. That feature is now here. It’s rolling out gradually starting today, and will soon cover 90% of active users worldwide. Also: I changed…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Nuio’s Flow Keyboard is available for pre-order today for $399. The keyboard is well-designed and premium, and successfully innovates on the traditional keyboard with an ergonomic design. There’s a learning curve that comes with adjusting to the Flow Keyboard, and the price point might be too steep for some. Often the most innovative products have the simplest visions. The QWERTY keyboard is a baked into devices we use everyday, yet its design…

Max Buondonno/ZDNET October’s Pixel feature drop has arrived, and it’s a pretty big one for Pixel phone users. Along with a sleek new OS — Android 15 —Google phone users are getting 10 new phone features, including a suite of theft detection tools, private spaces to keep your sensitive info and photos safe, Audio Magic Eraser, upgrades to the temperature sensor, adaptive vibration, and more.   Google says these new features should start rolling out Oct. 15,…

Don’t forget credit/ZDNET Amazon’s October Prime Day, may be over, but if you just can’t wait until Black Friday to upgrade your gaming PC, I’ve got a killer deal for you. Right now at Walmart, you can pick up a Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7800 XT GPU for just $510. That’s an almost 60% discount on a high-end graphics card tailor-made for premium gaming and content creation. Also: The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert…

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED pros and cons Pros Great picture and sound Dedicated game mode Alexa features are optional Easy to set up Great for gaming Cons A bit overpriced No easy way to access app library Somewhat invasive ads on home screen Lots of cool features locked behind Alexa functions No Dolby Atmos support What’s the deal? Right now, you can save $150 on the 55-inchAmazon Fire TV Omni QLED. Other sizes…