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    The 60+ best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

    ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

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    Apple TV+ may finally be coming to Android phones – its boldest move yet

    ZDNETLast fall, Apple TV+ came to Android and Google TV devices in a roundabout way when it became available as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video. However, according to Bloomberg, Apple may finally announce the official streaming support for Android phones as soon as today.Also: Apple is launching a giant new health study – here’s why and how to joinThe Apple TV app would likely be available in the Google Play Store for Android devices, letting users subscribe to either Apple TV+ or MLS Season Pass on their phones — and possibly their TVs, tablets, and other Google-operated devices.Before the Amazon add-on last year, you had to use either an Apple TV streaming box or a web browser to watch on your TV, neither of which were convenient options. If the reports are true, Apple TV+ will soon be available alongside the rest of your streaming services.  More

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    Is Perplexity’s Sonar really more ‘factual’ than its AI rivals? See for yourself

    Olemedia/Getty Images AI search engine Perplexity says its latest release goes above and beyond for user satisfaction — especially compared to OpenAI’s GPT-4o. On Tuesday, Perplexity announced a new version of Sonar, its proprietary model. Based on Meta’s open-source Llama 3.3 70B, the updated Sonar “is optimized for answer quality and user experience,” the company […] More

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    Don’t ignore Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday – it’s a big one for all Windows 11 users

    ZDNETMicrosoft’s Patch Tuesday rollout for February is a big one, not simply in size but in scope. Rolled out on February 11, the latest updates not only add a few new features but squash several bugs, including a few critical security vulnerabilities.Let’s start with the new features. The latest round of patches, available as KB5051987 for Windows 11 24H2 and KB5051989 for Windows 11 23H2, enhances built-in tools such as the Taskbar and File Explorer.Also: Windows 11’s bug-fixing update is making things worseAccording to its changelog, Microsoft says the update improves the previews and animations that appear when your cursor hovers over Taskbar icons. Next, a new icon appears in the System Tray when you use an app that supports Windows Studio Effects, which can display special effects through the front-facing camera on your PC or monitor. The update also adds a new simplified Chinese font called Simsun-ExtG.There’s one more. Windows can now automatically restart certain apps when you exit and then sign back in. To enable this option, go to Settings, select Accounts, and then click Sign in options. Turn on the switch for “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in.” More