Microsoft Microsoft’s 365 suite of productivity applications is the cornerstone of many businesses’ everyday operations. To empower the suite with data-led intelligence, the tech company has infused 365 with its Copilot AI assistant — and the latest release ups the ante on what Copilot can do for working professionals.  Also: 3 clever ChatGPT tricks that prove it’s still the AI to beat On Wednesday, the company launched its Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Spring release…

filo/Getty Images Bilt Rewards, a points program best known for its Mastercard backed by Wells Fargo, lets people earn rewards on rent payments, which are often their largest monthly expense. Now, the company is trying to help make a dent in their customers’ next largest expense: student debt.  On Wednesday, Bilt announced members can now use their points to pay off their student loans, with a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Bilt points….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo Pop Tracker tag is small, durable, water-resistant, and loud. User-replaceable battery lasts a year. Like all third-party tags, they do not support Apple’s own precision finding. For me, finder tags like the Apple AirTags have been a game changer. And that’s not a word of hyperbole. They have literally saved me countless hours of hassle, headaches, and heart-wrenching frustration trying to find out where I put something down.  Okay, I…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a 13.1-inch tablet for $649. It’s a good iPad Air alternative for Android users, with reliable performance, a larger display than the S10+, and an IP68 rating that the iPad lacks; it also includes the S Pen. The price increased by $50 for the base model compared to last year, and the tablet now has a single rear camera rather than the precious dual cameras….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Poseidon Pro is a full-feature power bank available now for $119. It’s incredibly robust, with water, dust and impact resistance. The accessories includes a lock knife which could be problematic in some jurisdictions. Power banks are a necessity, and while most are designed to withstand the rigors of being in your pocket during busy a commute, some are built to endure the actual harshest conditions. Meet the Dark Energy Poseidon Pro,…

SpiffyJ/Getty Images AI agents are changing how we work, but Salesforce’s latest research reveals that consumers are also looking to agentic AI to simplify their daily lives.  The survey of 2,552 U.S. consumers identified four personality types interested in AI agents: the Life-Hacker, the Tastemaker, the Minimalist, and the Smarty Pants. Also: Why neglecting AI ethics is such risky business – and how to do AI right The findings reveal that consumer personas are as varied…