Google’s AI mode agents can snag event tickets for you now – here’s how
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You can buy retail gift cards on Google Play now – here’s how
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Did your logins just get leaked? How to check online for free (and what to do next)
Sean Gladwell/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Two new Have I Been Pwned datasets added with millions of accounts. Emails and passwords exposed in recent data breaches. Check if your info was leaked and learn what to do next. Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt has added two […] More
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You can chat with Google Maps now, thanks to this big AI upgrade – how it works
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You can talk with Google Maps now, thanks to its big Gemini upgrade – how it works
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These Bluetooth trackers with loops replaced my AirTags (and they get loud)
Chipolo Loop finder tag <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo Loop is available now for $39. It’s rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about battery disposal, and the speaker is much louder than the Apple AirTag. It’s significantly more expensive than the AirTag, so could be a hard sell to iPhone user. –> Follow […] More
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Turn your old tech into Amazon gift cards and discounts before Black Friday – here’s how
After selecting your device, Amazon will ask a few qualifying questions about its condition to provide an accurate appraisal. It may ask whether the device powers on and holds a charge, if all accessories are included, and whether there are any cracks or defects. You’ll also need to confirm the overall condition of the device.Be as honest and accurate as possible, because Amazon’s inspectors will verify your answers. If the condition doesn’t match your description, Amazon will adjust the trade-in offer. Once you’ve answered everything and clicked the appraisal button, you’ll receive an offer to review and accept.Also: Your Amazon driver may start showing up with smart glasses on – why that’s a good thingWhen I tried this process with an old Fire TV Cube, Amazon offered me a $3 gift card and a 20% trade-in rebate toward my next Fire Tablet purchase. The offer applies if I send in the device by Jan. 18, 2026, and Amazon verifies its condition. I was also offered $20 for an Amazon Fire Kids Tablet, plus another 20% rebate. More
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7 Linux commands I can’t live without after 20 years in the terminal
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