bo feng/Getty Images As a freelance writer, filling out PDFs (such as contracts or government documents) is a constant part of my job. My old method for filling out those documents was to print them, fill them out, scan them, save them to my desktop, encrypt the files, and send them on their way. Eventually, […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETA human-like voice assistant that speaks to you sounds like something from a sci-fi movie. However, the technology is already here, with AI-powered voice assistants like Gemini Live easily accessible from your phone. So, how can these assistants help with your everyday life?Although talking to someone is a cathartic experience, chatting with AI doesn’t exactly accomplish the same goal, as you know you are talking with a robot. As a result, despite being fascinated at how good Gemini Live is at understanding what I say, I often wondered about its helpfulness. Also: This absurdly simple trick turns off AI in your Google Search resultsTo help, Google has released a list of five ways Gemini Live can make users’ lives easier, and I tested each one. Below, you can find their list, ranked by the ones I found the most to least helpful, as well as a recap of my experiences. More
wacomka/Getty Images Small organizations rejoice: Adobe is expanding its discounted Adobe for Nonprofits<!–> offering to include Acrobat. On Thursday, the company announced the addition of Acrobat Pro, which it said is “the product most requested by nonprofit organizations,” to its nonprofit subscription package for just $15 per user per year – which means 94% savings compared […] More
photoman/Getty Images When ChatGPT launched, the generative AI tool immediately faced concerns about atrophying children’s intelligence and education, with some school districts even blocking access. However, many schools soon decided to unblock the technology and began leveraging it within their classrooms. This new course is meant to help teachers make the most of ChatPGT. On Thursday, […] More
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joshblake/Getty Images When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to upgrade that PC to Windows 11. If you can, that is. Also: How to upgrade an ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETI’m a sucker for a good deal, and smart speakers are one of the devices I like buying during sales events. For a discounted price, you can get a speaker for your home that functions as a Bluetooth speaker and connection to your smart home. This $23 Echo Dot More
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