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    This Lenovo 2-in-1 is the ultraportable work laptop I’ve been waiting for

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is available now, starting at $1,800. It’s an ultraportable, reliable workhorse with good connectivity and security features that professionals will love. It’s rather expensive, and its average display is overshadowed by flashy OLEDs on comparable devices. more buying choices The fifth generation of Lenovo’s […] More

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    You can still buy a 50-inch Hisense 4K TV for $138 at Walmart – here’s how the deal works

    Hisense/ZDNETWant to see wide-eyed joy on the face of a loved one by giving them a new, high-res smart TV this holiday season? Does your home entertainment center need an upgrade? Either way, Walmart has you covered with this deal.Also: The 50+ best Black Friday Walmart deals 2024: Early sales live nowWith a 4K UHD picture quality and HDR compatibility, the Hisense R6 More

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    Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?

    Jada Jones/ZDNETEven if you’re just a casual online shopping fan, chances are you’ve placed plenty of orders on Amazon. If you’re downright obsessive about online shopping, you’re likely familiar with Temu, a digital marketplace for low-priced goods.Also: Is Temu legit? What to know before you place an orderIf you’ve paid close attention, you may have noticed that some products on Amazon More

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    AI could alter data science as we know it – here’s why

    Tavrius/Getty Images Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is paving the way for everyone to become their own software developers. But at the same time, AI may render many extraordinary skills unnecessary. That’s the word from Thomas Davenport of Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, in their latest book, All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered […] More

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    Want generative AI LLMs integrated with your business data? You need RAG

    Serhii Prystupa/Getty Images In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, Google’s Gemma, Meta’s LLaMA 3, Mistral.AI, Falcon, and other AI tools are becoming indispensable business assets.  One of the most promising advancements in this domain is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). But what exactly […] More

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    ‘Click-to-cancel’ violators will face consequences, as US agency vows to enforce FTC ruling

    arturbo/Getty Images Last month, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final “click-to-cancel” rule requiring businesses to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for it in the first place. Whether it’s a magazine subscription, gym membership, or monthly payment for a streaming service, stopping an unwanted recurring subscription will become easier […] More

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    Stop squirting hot glue into your iPhone and AirPods! Why it can ruin your devices

    pornpimon Ainkaew/Getty Images Many readers have been pointing me to TikTok videos showing hot glue being used to clean iPhones, AirPods, and other devices. All the videos follow the same pattern — a filthy device and the ports are packed with detritus and schmoo, hot glue is then squirted into the ports, left to harden, […] More