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    One of the best cheap earbuds I’ve tested isn’t made by Soundcore or Earfun

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundpeats Air 5 earbuds are available now on Amazon for $89. These earbuds deliver a remarkably clean sound and a good fit. I had to reboot my Pixel 9 Pro phone before the earbuds were recognized. –> I’ve been reviewing earbuds, headphones, and speakers for a long time. One thing […] More

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    How Amazon Haul aims to beat Temu and Shein with its $20-or-less store

    Artie Beaty/ZDNETIf you’ve seen all the hype about Temu and Shein (here’s our primer on Temu) but are a little leery about diving in, Amazon just made another alternative available.Also: How to use Bluesky: Everything to know about the popular X alternativeCalled “Amazon Haul More

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    We tested the iPhone 16 Pro camera system, and it’s highly underrated – with one tragic flaw

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETMore people around the world take photos with an iPhone than any other camera — 3 trillion per year, according to Apple’s internal data. And every time Apple announces the latest iPhone, the new camera features on the Pro model are one of the most anticipated parts of the whole spectacle — and one of the things Apple usually saves for the end of the event. The cameras in this year’s iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max More

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    I’ve tested a lot of AI tools for work. These are the four I use almost daily to get more done – faster

    Getty Images/nopparit The generative AI boom might have started with the launch of ChatGPT, but the technology has now been integrated into all kinds of productivity platforms designed to make our everyday workflows easier. A fear many people have when they hear about AI use in the workplace is that the technology will replace them. However, […] More

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    What is ChatGPT? How the world’s most popular AI chatbot can benefit you

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