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    11 hidden Windows touchpad tricks power users need to know

    Nicolas Ospina/Getty Images Every modern laptop has a smooth square beneath the keyboard designed to help you navigate without a mouse. On a MacBook, it’s called a trackpad; on a Windows PC, it’s called a touchpad. But regardless of what you call it, you can do much more than just move the pointer around and […] More

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    Searching through your Google Photos is about to get a lot easier, thanks to AI

    Google Google Photos users who have trouble finding specific photos just through simple keywords will appreciate a couple of new innovations hitting the service. On Thursday, Google announced an improvement to the classic search that lets you use descriptive queries to hunt down specific photos and videos and get better results. Also: Your Roku TV […] More

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    Businesses still ready to invest in Gen AI, with risk management a top priority

    Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images It’s a case of jumping in or losing to your competitors if you don’t, for organizations that are choosing to move ahead and invest in generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), despite the potential risks.  For 87% of C-suite executives in Singapore, AI technology remains one of the top three business priorities, according […] More

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    Apple enthusiasts will love Belkin’s new multi-gadget folding travel chargers

    Belkin Belkin has unveiled two new Qi2-certified BoostCharge Pro magnetic wireless travel chargers at IFA 2024 that are perfect for Apple enthusiasts who are deeply embedded in the ecosystem. And which one you choose depends on how many gadgets you have! Also: 5 most interesting Copilot+ laptops revealed at IFA 2024 (including one for gaming) For […] More

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    Firefox now lets you access your favorite AI chatbot without switching tabs – here’s how

    Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETFirefox users looking for a quick way to tap into generative AI can now do so without even leaving the current page. Included with Firefox version 130 released on Tuesday is a setting that allows you to add the chatbot of your choice to the sidebar.The AI capability is part of a new Firefox Labs page in the settings screen through which you can try experimental features designed by the minds at Mozilla. The AI Chatbot feature kicked off in the Firefox Nightly beta build back in June and is now making its official debut in the release version.Also: Google’s Gems are a gentle introduction to AI prompt engineeringTo try this out, ensure you’re running Firefox version 130 or higher. To do so, click the three-lined icon in the upper right, select Help, and then click About Firefox. The browser will automatically download and install the latest version.From there, click the three-lined icon, select Settings, and then click the new setting for Firefox Labs. Check the box for AI Chatbot. Click the drop-down menu to choose among Anthropic Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, HuggingChat, and Le Chat Mistral. More