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    I trust this smart lock to keep my home and family safe, and it’s on sale

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $160 . This smart lock is the most versatile I’ve tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and […] More

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    The premium Sony speaker that made me forget about my Bose SoundLink Max

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a mid-range powerhouse with great sound and ample bass. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can’t think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and […] More

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    Delayed OnePlus Watch 3 launches again – but with a shocking price increase

    Matthew Miller/ZDNETOne of the best new Android smart watches just launched, but its price tag has already significantly increased.The OnePlus Watch 3 technically debuted in February, but a typo on the back of the watch, proclaiming it “Meda in China” (instead of “Made in China”), forced the manufacturer to push back the launch.The original launch price was $330, but — without explanation — the new price is $499 More

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    This dumbphone made me rethink what I need from a phone – and it beats E Ink

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Light Phone 3 is available now with support from many major carriers for $599. It’s setting a new standard for simplified phones by combining a sleek, minimal product with a focused purpose. I wish the battery lasted longer, there are still some features in development, and it’s not exactly cheap. […] More

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    OpenAI is pushing for industry-specific AI benchmarks – why that matters

    Getty Images/NurPhoto/Contributor Benchmark performance results typically accompany the launch of every new AI model to showcase how well the models can perform on various tasks. However, these tasks are not catered to individual industries but are more general, such as grade school mathematics (GSM8K) or graduate-level reasoning (GPQA). Also: ChatGPT will remember everything you tell […] More