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    Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function better than AirTags (and they’re on sale)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point retail for $25 and $35, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices Chipolo’s popular Card Point Bluetooth Tracker–> is currently on sale at […] More

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    My favorite wireless iPhone charger isn’t from Apple (and it’s on sale)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker MagGo Qi2 magnetic wireless charger pad is available for only $25. It’s a cheap high-speed Qi2 compatible wireless charger, but well-built and features a long cord. There is no charger included with the standard option (this kit costs an additional $9). –> As part of Amazon’s Spring Sale event, […] More

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    The hidden cost of AI video generators that no one warns you about

    welcomia/Getty Images Recently, a company asked me to test its service and see if it was worth reviewing on ZDNET. The service in question was an AI video generation platform. I won’t mention the specific company’s name because what I discovered applies to every AI video-gen platform that follows a similar model. Also: How to use […] More

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    Anthropic adds web search to its Claude chatbot – here’s how to try it

    SOPA Images/Getty Images With AI chatbots gaining ground as search tools, their ability to scour the internet will become a key factor in determining their success. Finally, Anthropic’s Claude has joined its competitors.  On Thursday, the company announced that its chatbot can now search the web. This makes Claude one of the last AI chatbots to […] More

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    60% of C-suite execs are actively seeking new roles at AI-forward companies

    Agdekon Media Visuals/Getty Images Companies are striving to take advantage of AI to improve their workflows and stay competitive. But many are struggling to figure out exactly how to integrate AI into their business. That challenge is leading to tension with employees who are eager to use AI to make their work faster and easier. […] More

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    Why KFC and Taco Bell may be most Americans’ first taste of AI agents

    Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Last fall, Yum! Brands said it was bringing AI ordering to hundreds of Taco Bell locations. After that rollout was a success, it is expanding that technology to even more restaurants and incorporating AI in even more ways. Also: AI agents aren’t just assistants: How they’re changing the future of work today In […] More

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    The 40+ best early Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and more

    You can order an iPhone 15 directly from Apple, which is an excellent option if you don’t want a carrier lock. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are thinner than their legacy counterparts. They come equipped with a USB-C port, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and the Dynamic Island camera design. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple’s new A17 Pro CPU, a faster neural engine, and camera improvements, including a 5X telephoto lens on the Pro Max. You can receive up to $630 in credit when you trade in an older device and purchase through Apple. Apple Card cashback is also available. If your device doesn’t meet trade-in standards, Apple will do the legwork to ensure you can recycle your device for free. More