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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode was the first major AI-powered voice assistant to mimic a human conversation, addressing typical voice assistant shortcomings. The latest update makes the conversation experience even more seamless and natural. What’s new with Advanced Voice Mode? On Monday, OpenAI shared a video announcing the latest Advanced Voice Mode update, which enhances its human-like conversational capabilities, allowing it to interrupt you less when you are talking. This allows you to pause…

Otter.ai Do you ever need help organizing and running your live meetings? Otter.ai is introducing a trio of virtual assistants that could provide that helping hand. Announced on Tuesday, each of the three AI agents has a specific purpose. First up is the Otter Meeting Agent. This one is a voice-activated agent that can join your live meetings as a virtual participant. Once the meeting starts, the agent can answer questions based on accessible information…

HyperX During the Amazon Spring Sale, you can save $43 — that’s 28% — on the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset. It’s been about two years since I first got my hands on the HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless headset for testing here at ZDNET, and I’m very pleased to inform you dearest gentle readers that it’s still just as impressive now as it was then. Before, I’d been using hardwired models like the HyperX…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is available for $180 for the Wi-Fi version and $200 for the PoE version. This indoor/outdoor security camera doubles as a smart home hub, features 1520p resolution for crystal-clear images, RTSP support, and has a built-in NPU to process video with AI for visual recognition. The camera is wired, so placement is limited, and there is no expandable storage, so you need a subscription to access…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Spring Sale runs through March 31. This gives you almost an entire week to snag deep discounts on everything from SSDs and gaming laptops to digital game titles and headsets.  Are games, consoles, and gaming accessories really cheaper during Amazon sales?  They can be. While we usually see the best discounts on all things gaming during the winter holidays, Amazon’s Spring Sale and competing events at retailers like…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET OLED TVs are known for their unparalleled contrast and incredibly sharp and detailed images. LG’s OLED Evo C4 Series Smart TV, which we tested last year, is a perfect example. In some ways, it’s an even better value display than its more premium sibling, the LG G4 OLED. And right now, you can snag one for one of its lowest prices yet. The C4 series brings crisp 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160),…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Marshall Major V headphones are available now on Amazon for $150. These headphones deliver powerful sound, with bass and treble to spare and smooth, subtle mids, and can last for days on a single charge. Note that there’s no active noise cancellation, but you really won’t need it, especially if you crank your music to 11. Amazon is currently offering the Marshall Major V for $112 ($38 off) for a limited…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones are available now on Amazon for $119. They have outstanding sound, comfortable fit, and long battery life. I just wish the control buttons weren’t as tricky to manage. Amazon is currently selling the Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones at a $50 discount, bringing them near all-time lows. For years, bone-conducting headphones have been my go-to for running. The primary reason I opt for them is that I…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it’s well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. I’m a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ridge Bolt Pen’s starting price of $59 is less than when I bought it, but it’s still a fantastic gift for the writer in your life. It features a grippy design that makes handling a breeze, and the ink moves smoothly across paper. Of course, the one and only caveat with the pen is its price, but I’ve found it to be well worth it. For a limited time, various configurations…