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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is on sale for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects […] More

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Google Recently, my wife ran into that timeless issue where Android warned her she’d gobbled up most of the storage on her device. The majority of the files consuming the storage were photos. Also: 7 apps that helped me escape the cloud – and protect my data privacy My wife takes a lot of photos. When […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are available starting at $22. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. –> What’s the deal? Chipolo is offering an exclusive 10% off all tags to […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it’s only $13 at Amazon during Presidents’ Day thanks to an on-page coupon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. –> A hill I’m always willing […] More

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This Dreo wall-mounted heater is far more powerful than its size would indicate. Jack Wallen/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Dreo’s Smart Wall Heater More

ZDNETOpenAI’s reasoning models, o1 and o3-mini, are helpful tools for people who rely on ChatGPT for more complex prompts, including coding, math, and even multi-step text prompts, such as working through a problem or building an itinerary. To make the experience more helpful, OpenAI has deployed small but mighty updates. Also: 3 easy side hustles OpenAI’s Operator just made possible – plus how you can get startedOpenAI announced via an X post that OpenAI o1 and o3-mini now support file and image uploads in ChatGPT. The ability to upload images is one of the most powerful ChatGPT features because it allows the chatbot to assist as you work with everyday resources, whether a photo, document, graph, or PDF:Two updates you’ll like—📁 OpenAI o1 and o3-mini now support both file & image uploads in ChatGPT⬆️ We raised o3-mini-high limits by 7x for Plus users to up to 50 per day— OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 12, 2025

Combining the ability to upload files and the advanced reasoning of ChatGPT opens a new range of use cases. For example, when uploading a long research paper, ChatGPT can provide a more thorough and meaningful analysis than before. Another use case is a complex math problem you are trying to solve on paper. Now, you can upload a photo and get accurate assistance.  More