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Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems possess many skills but typically fall short when it comes to tackling complex math problems. That’s why Google is excited that two of its DeepMind AI systems were able to solve several challenging problems posed in a prestigious math competition. In a new post published […] More

If you’re shopping for a lightweight, low-profile silent mouse that gets the job done, try the Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s.The Pebble Mouse 2 M350s improves upon its predecessor by upping the battery life from 18 to 24 months on a single AA battery. Like the prior version, the Pebble Mouse 2 M350s has a slimline, flatter surface than most mice — which makes it ideal if you use a fingertip grip (only using your fingertips to move the mouse) or you find the typical mouse contour too extreme for your hand. Its practical and portable design features Logitech’s SilentTouch technology for quiet operation, even when scrolling. The mouse pairs with up to three Bluetooth devices and works with the extra-cost Logi Bolt USB receiver.ZDNET’s Kayla Solino said she loves using the similarly designed first-gen Pebble Mouse M350 in her everyday work-from-home setup. She said it’s easy to bring the mouse anywhere she wants to work in her house, from her standing desk to the kitchen table, and that the lightweight design makes it great for extended travels. “The Pebble M350 is a great option for traveling or for those without fancy features. It’s comfortable to use, quiet, and I love that I could pick from several colors to fit my office theme.” Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s Tech features: 24-month battery life | Lightweight and compact design | Silent scroll wheel  More

Ventris/Science Photo Library/Getty Images One week ago, OpenAI released GPT-4o mini. In that short time, it has already been updated and climbed the leaderboards of the Large Model Systems Organization (LMSYS) Chatbot Arena, ahead of giants such as Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini Advanced. The LMSYS Chatbot Arena is a crowdsourced platform where users can evaluate large language models […] More

da-kuk/Getty Images OpenAI transformed the artificial intelligence (AI) market by launching ChatGPT in November 2022, unleashing a generative AI era. Now, OpenAI wants to shake up the search engine market, too.  On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine, which is aware of current events and provides real-time information from the internet. Even though the search experience […] More

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Rainer Puster/Getty Images In a move that seems like a tilt back toward basic cable that everyone cut the cord on years ago, three major competing streaming services are joining forces and offering a combined bundle. Starting today, a new bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and Max is on sale. The trio costs $16.99 per month with […] More

EschCollection/Getty Images Business leaders recognize the value of intellectual property (IP) — they go to great lengths to ensure their organization’s best ideas don’t fall into the hands of competitors, using everything from tight data policies to strict access privileges and enforceable patent applications.  However, sometimes professionals benefit from working with people in organizations that might […] More