NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI” event series. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available for $459. It’s a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is on sale now, starting at $1,505. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. –> Whenever Lenovo isn’t pushing […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETBetter online security, privacy tools, and strong encryption protocols are just some of the promises made by today’s top virtual private network (VPN) providers — so how do you choose the right one?At the heart of the service, you need robust encryption, backed up by a server network that offers locations suitable for how you want to use your VPN — whether it is at home, while traveling, or to access particular streaming services. Also: The best VPN services: Expert tested and reviewedOver the years, the ZDNET team has whittled down our recommendations to a fraction of the branded commercial options available today. We lean upon our experience, testing, and research to advise you on what we consider to be the best VPNs in the market — but not all VPNs are created equal, or suitable for every use case. Consider ExpressVPN More
gremlin/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tools keep coming, but can they help freelancers navigate a competitive job market? On Wednesday, the freelancing platform Fiverr released Dynamic Matching, an AI-enhanced tool that it says “transforms how businesses can find and hire freelancers.” Both an AI writing aid and a talent search tool, the feature helps businesses perfect […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways At $10, the Lerobo Apple Watch band comes in 25 different colorways and four different sizes. The Apple Watch band actually fits my small wrist and makes me want to wear the smartwatch more. I have nothing bad to say about this watch band so far. –> My wrists are dainty […] More
Google Following OpenAI’s lead, Google released a slew of AI announcements ahead of the holiday season, focusing on agentic AI. The announcements included the highly anticipated Gemini 2.0, which is powering other advanced AI products, including Project Mariner. Project Mariner is a research prototype built on Gemini 2.0 that explores human-agent interactions. It can automate […] More
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