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    29 gift ideas for your favorite open-source fan

    Amazon/ZDNETThe holiday season is upon us, and that means joy, cheer, a monologue from Linus (Peanuts, not Torvalds), and gifts.If you have an open-source fan on your list, what do you get them? Socks More

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    Don’t trust ChatGPT Search and definitely verify anything it tells you

    кирилл поляшенко/Getty Images In October, OpenAI integrated ChatGPT Search into ChatGPT, promising an experience in which users could browse the web and access the latest news from its news partners and sites that have not blocked OpenAI’s web crawler. A new review by Columbia’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism shows that the process may not […] More

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    Publish a ton of research? You’ll love Bluesky – here’s why

    Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images Social media platform Bluesky is relatively new, but it’s been growing exponentially as another platform experiences an X-odus. According to Altmetric, Bluesky may already favor a particular community: researchers.  Also: If you convert to a domain name on Bluesky, you MUST do this right away On Tuesday, the data company, which specializes […] More

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    Do your AirPods Pro fall out of your ears? This $20 fix changed my life

    David Gewirtz/ZDNETOf all the computer gear I own, my AirPods Pro have been the least portable. No, that’s not a typo. Let me explain. I loved my first set of AirPods Pro, even after I dropped them into a cup of coffee. They’ve continued working for more than a year since then. I recently bought a pair of 2nd generation AirPods Pro over Black Friday weekend. (You can still save $80 on them More

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    I tested Roomba’s most functional robot vacuum yet, and it’s worth every penny

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop is available for $1,400. This multifunctional Roomba vacuums exhaustively, barely leaving a crumb or strand of pet hair behind; it mops very well, and it keeps your carpets dry by lifting the mop pad completely above the robot. While iRobot is […] More

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    This thermal camera is my favorite smartphone accessory and it’s on sale at Amazon

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones –> What’s the deal? Amazon is offering a $50 coupon for the Thermal Master P2 camera, lowering its price to […] More