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    These AI models reason better than their open-source peers – but still can’t rival humans

    Yaroslav Kushta/Getty Images Can artificial intelligence (AI) pass cognitive puzzles designed for human IQ tests? The results were mixed. Researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Information Sciences Institute (ISI) investigated whether multi-modal large language models (MLLMs) can solve abstract visual tests usually reserved for humans.  Also: The best AI chatbots: ChatGPT, Copilot, and […] More

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    Buy a Sam’s Club membership for $20 right now

    Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNETA Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $20 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 60% off. Your Sam’s Club membership will work at nearly 600 US Sam’s Club locations. This deal is only open to new Sam’s Club members in the US, or those whose membership lapsed more than six months ago. The membership will expire one year from the activation date, and will automatically renew at the full price of $50 per year after that unless you cancel it. To cancel, you can visit SamsClub.com or a club or call 1-888-746-7726. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll redeem your unique code through the link above, and then sign up for the membership. Once you purchase your code, you must redeem it within 30 days. The limit is one membership per person, but you can buy an additional membership as a gift.I signed up for a similar deal for a Costco membership through StackSocial, and can confirm the process was easy, and I’d vouch for the deal. Don’t miss out on 60% off a Sam’s Club membership right now.  More

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    Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $20 right now

    Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through Stack Social. A lifetime subscription for […] More

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    Learn a new language with Babbel and get 74% off

    Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — […] More

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    Passkeys take yet another big step towards killing off passwords

    Peach_iStock/Getty Images It’s been around two years since passkeys came onto the scene, and the technology has come a long way in making the world a passwordless place. Yet, one feature that’s been absent is the ability to import or export passkeys between devices. That is set to change, as the FIDO Alliance — the working group […] More

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    Android 15 is here, and you should update your phone ASAP. Here’s why

    Milamai/Getty Images A series of new features rolling out today will hopefully make your Android device less attractive to thieves.  Earlier this year, Google teased a new AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android phones. Google explained that the feature uses motion sensors to detect theft in progress and immediately locks the screen. That feature is […] More

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    Android 15 is here, and you should update your phone ASAP. Here’s why

    Milamai/Getty Images A series of new features rolling out today will hopefully make your Android device less attractive to thieves.  Earlier this year, Google teased a new AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android phones. Google explained that the feature uses motion sensors to detect theft in progress and immediately locks the screen. That feature is […] More