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    How this ‘FinOps for AI’ certification can help you tackle surging AI costs

    zhengshun tang/Getty Images SAN DIEGO — At its annual FinOps X meeting, the FinOps Foundation announced the launch of “FinOps Certified: FinOps for AI.” The new training and certification program is designed to equip FinOps practitioners with the skills needed to manage and optimize the rapidly growing costs associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in cloud environments. This […] More

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    Get our favorite Nomad tech accessories for less thanks to open box and overstock sales – here’s how

    Nomad always has an overstock sale option to help offload various products and models. The open box sale is live while supplies last, and plenty of popular products, like limited edition Apple Watch bands are flying off the shelves. However, deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, although ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We’re sorry if you’ve missed out on this deal, but don’t fret — we’re constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com. More

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    This is my favorite entry-level portable power station – and it’s on sale

    Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery Amazon is offering 31% off the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2<!–> and an extra $50 with an on-page coupon, bringing the price down to $499. Jackery is one of the best brands on the market, and I’ve tested – and relied on for several weeks – many of the company’s units, ranging from […] More

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    Google hits pause on AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ after user complaints

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlmost a year after teasing an AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature for its Photos app, Google says the feature still isn’t quite ready.An official rollout has been going on since October, but Google says it’s pausing the current rollout at least two weeks while it works out some bugs.Also: This new Google app lets you use AI on your phone without the internet – here’s howIf you’re not familiar, the feature helps you find certain photos or bits of information by asking Gemini. For example, you might ask, “Where did we camp the last time we went to Yosemite?” or “Find selfies I took in museums on my trip to New York.” The feature wasn’t exactly reliable, though, often missing photos that were in the folder and running painfully slow at times. Responding to complaints on X, Jamie Aspinall, product manager for Google Photos, said, “Ask Photos isn’t where it needs to be, in terms of latency, quality and ux. Rollout has been paused at very small numbers while we address these issues. In ~2 weeks we’ll ship an improved version that brings back the speed and recall of the original search.” Aspinall didn’t explain specifically how Google was addressing these problems.  More

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    Miss out on Nintendo Switch 2 preorders? Here’s how to buy one

    Nintendo The Nintendo Switch 2<!–> is finally almost here. And if you missed out on the chance to preorder the console, don’t fret: Plenty of retailers including Best Buy–> and GameStop<!–> have officially partnered with Nintendo to ensure that stores have at least some physical stock available for customers on launch day June 5. To […] More