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spfdigital/Getty Images There are currently many artificial intelligence (AI) tools on the market that can take users’ text and images and transform them into images and videos that match the initial prompt. A new patent reveals that audio may soon be an input option to bring your visions to real life.  As spotted by MSPowerUser, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted a 20-page document filed by Microsoft on April 5, 2023, and published on…

Get a discounted Echo Dot with clock and a free smart bulb for Prime Day. Amazon Those of you searching for an affordable but capable Amazon Echo device should check out one of today’s deals from Amazon. For just $30, the Echo Dot 5th Gen with clock and Sengled Bluetooth bulb delivers not just the latest generation Echo Dot but a Bluetooth color light bulb that you can turn on and off with your voice….

Matthew Miller/ZDNET It’s only been a couple of years since I started golfing for more than an annual outing with my brother. Most of the time, I have relied on a Garmin watch paired with golf club sensors. That has been quite useful in helping guide me with club selection as I learned more about the game of golf and my performance with my clubs. Apple introduced its high-frequency motion API with the Apple Watch Series…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s latest Elitebook x360 model is a solid 2-in-1 laptop for business and enterprise users constantly on the move. The device boasts an incredibly long battery, a 1440p webcam, and a booming audio system for excellent video calls. However, it runs rather warm during tough workloads and can demand a steep price. Say you’re a business professional and in the market for a laptop. What do you get? A MacBook?…

Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images If you’re a Gmail user (there are nearly 2 billion of us), you’ll want to be aware of a new “super realistic AI scam.” In a recent blog post, Microsoft solutions consultant Sam Mitrovic shared how he recently encountered a scam attempt that was surprisingly real. Also: Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is back up after data breach – with a catch The scam started when Mitrovic received a notification that he needed…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET What’s the deal? My favorite compact portable battery, the EcoFlow River 3, is currently $100 off, available for $159 following the end of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale.  ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow River 3 is a new compact portable battery available for $259, but currently discounted for October Prime Day. It’s portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry. It features fast charging, going from 0% to 100% in 55 minutes, and has…

Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C is a color e-ink tablet designed with productivity in mind for $500.  The device comes loaded with templates and helpful features while offering an impressive pen-to-paper experience.  However, it’s a little lacking in video or web browsing, and the library of e-books is not very extensive.   As a writer, it’s always a concern when you fall into a productivity or creativity slump….

Bluetti AC70 power station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti AC70 is a portable power station that won’t break your back (or the bank, as it’s on sale for $379. It’s a powerful unit, capable of 1,000W output for regular loads, increasing to 2,000W for resistive loads, such as heaters and hair dryers. You’ll need the companion app to access more advanced features. Portable battery packs have revolutionized power. Forget noisy, smelly gasoline generators…

Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you’ve been looking for a quality TV that won’t ruin the aesthetics of your living room, look no further: Samsung’s popular The Frame TV is still on sale following the end of October Prime Day.  Right now, find big discounts on every size Frame TV, ranging from 32 inches to 85 inches, at both Amazon and Samsung — saving you up to $700. The Frame is a QLED 4K TV, with an…

AntiX will be familiar to a wide swath of users. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET Can a Linux distribution shrug off nearly everything most distributions hold dear and still deliver a desktop operating system that is powerful, fast, and easy to use? That’s exactly what AntiX manages to do. Although this Ubuntu-based distribution is best suited for those who know their way around Linux, AntiX is not beyond the realm of new users. Why is this…