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    Gemini is gaining fast on ChatGPT in one particular way, according to new data

    picture alliance / Contributor / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Visits to gemini.google.com have doubled over the past year. Web traffic to other chatbots has declined or remained steady. Users say Gemini excels in routine tasks and app integration. Visits to gemini.google.com – the web […] More

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    Your logins could be among 180M just added to Have I Been Pwned – how to check for free

    Charlie Osborne / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Two new Have I Been Pwned datasets added with millions of accounts.Emails and passwords exposed in recent data breaches.Check if your info was leaked and learn what to do next.Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt has added two new sets of compromised account records to the Have I Been Pwned database, including a massive dataset of 183 million accounts.What is Have I Been Pwned? Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is a data breach “search engine” that allows anyone to submit their email address to see if any links to a data breach are publicly known. Also: AT&T customer? Claim up to $7,500 from $177M data breach settlement — don’t miss the new deadlineHIBP is a free service that can give you an overview of whether or not it is likely your online accounts have been “pwned,” or compromised, in a data breach. Once you’ve submitted your email address for review, you are told how many data breaches, if any, your information has been leaked in. A timeline will show when the data breach occurred, along with a useful summary of the stolen or dumped data. Also: I’m ditching passwords for passkeys for one reason – and it’s not what you thinkYou can also use the HIBP side service, Pwned Passwords, to see if a password you commonly use is linked to exposed datasets. You can’t use the service to view stolen or leaked data. Instead, HIBP gives you an overview of compromised data. At the time of writing, 917 breaches have been added to the service, which now brings its count to 15.32 billion accounts. What information is included in these datasets?According to the Have I Been Pwned updates, the first set includes 183 million records. Data was uploaded to HIBP on Oct. 21 with the assistance of Synthient, a threat intelligence service that shared the data with Hunt. In total, 183 million unique email addresses, the websites they were used on, and the passwords they were associated with were included. Also: 7 password rules security experts live by in 2025 – the last one might surprise youThe second addition is smaller at 3.9 million accounts. Added to HIBP on Oct. 27, this data breach relates to MyVidster, a video-sharing website that closed earlier this year and was reportedly used to bookmark and share pornography. Email addresses, usernames, and profile pictures were leaked on a public hacking forum. More

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    I wore the Meta Ray-Bans’ successor for a month, and my buying verdict is two-fold

    Meta Ray-Ban 2 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest smart glasses are available for $379 in various styles and lens options. They feature 3K video recording and longer battery life. It’s the same design as the first-gen, with the same arsenal of Meta AI tools. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on […] More

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    I was not expecting these Dell wireless earbuds to be this good right out of the box

    Dell Pro Plus wireless earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dell Pro Plus earbuds are available now for $230. They’re meant primarily for professional users, with exceptional call clarity, reliable multi-device support, and a long battery life. The touch controls are finicky, and sound can creep in past the ANC. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as […] More

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    I’ve yet to find a pair of headphones that sound better than these – but there’s a catch

    Dali IO-8 headphones <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dali IO-8 headphones are available on Amazon for $1,250. They produce a clarity of sound and separation that will blow you away. The beige colorway isn’t the most attractive, and the designed excuses premium. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I’ve been a connoisseur […] More