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Maria Diaz/ZDNETNote-taking is a big part of my job. I have over 90 notes in the Apple Notes app that I switch between for different purposes, whether it’s a story idea, some quotes from a press briefing, interview transcriptions, or even my grocery and to-do lists. One of these notes includes snippets from a demo by a company that is using artificial intelligence (AI) to fix this problem: Plaud.Also: Why Claude’s Artifacts is the coolest feature I’ve seen in generative AI so farPlaud just announced its new NotePin More

NurPhoto/Getty Images Google is expanding Gemini 1.5, its most powerful family of AI models, with new variants.  On Tuesday, Google AI Studio product lead Logan Kilpatrick shared on X that the company had released three new experimental versions of Gemini: a smaller model, Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B; a “stronger” Gemini 1.5 Pro model; and the “significantly improved” Gemini […] More

Kostiantyn Filichkin/Getty Images I have several Linux machines on my network, each serving a different purpose. I frequently need to transfer files back and forth between them, and I’d rather not do so via a cloud service, email, or USB drive. Instead, I prefer to go the most efficient and reliable route, which often means […] More

Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office at a deep discount with this deal. Stack Social If you need access to Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay the yearly fee to access Office 365, you’re in luck: Stack Social is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting […] More

Parents are naturally hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars on a device that their kids will surely put to the test, but finding safe and affordable entertainment shouldn’t be hard to come by. That’s why tablets have become a viable asset to keep kids entertained during long car rides, when you need to get some work done, or when you need a break. Also: The best kids’ phonesIn a post-pandemic world, kids use tablets for schoolwork, socialization, and entertainment. Many of our top choices offer educational applications to supplement your child’s learning so you feel better about handing them a device. To make your selection easier, here are the best tablets for kids, parent-recommended. And the best news– some of them are on sale for Labor Day.What is the best kids’ tablet right now? The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a decent tablet for kids. You can find a device that offers plenty of educational content, entertainment options, and parental controls like limiting screen time so kids aren’t glued to their tech devices. ZDNET’s tested pick for the best kids’ tablet overall is Apple’s iPad More

HMD/Mattel When you think of Barbie, you likely think of pink, retro, fun patterns, and Y2K. Human Mobile Devices (HMD) partnered with Mattel to package all those sentiments into one flip phone — the new HMD Barbie Phone. On Wednesday, HMD unveiled its new Barbie Phone, which packs Barbie’s nostalgia into a sleek pink flip […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro More

You likely have more than one Home screen. For example, I have one screen with individual icons for the apps I frequently use, a second screen with folders for an assortment of other apps, and a third screen for apps I’m currently using but haven’t yet organized. With IOS 18, I can tweak the settings to display only certain screens and reorder the ones I want to see.Also: My 4 favorite iOS 18 features make the iPhone a lot better, and more funAgain, press down on any empty area of the Home screen, select Edit, and choose Edit Pages. Tap the circle to check any page you wish to see. Tap the checkmark for any page you don’t want to see. To reorder the pages, just drag and drop them to new positions. Tap Done, and your phone will reflect the new layout of pages. More