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    I found the ultimate toolkit for tinkerers – and yes, it’s actually practical

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways These Hoto kits are available individually for $80, or as a bundle for $215. They’re well-made, with a range of accessories and innovative carry case that clips together. If all three are overkill, you can buy them as individual kits. –> One of my all-time favorite electric screwdrivers is Hoto’s 12-in-1, […] More

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    This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

    Nextdoor The app notorious for serving as a bulletin board for neighborhood tattletales is getting an AI-centered redesign, and it’s bringing some pretty useful features. In a post this week, Nextdoor announced its biggest app redesign ever. At the core of the new app, Nextdoor says, are three components: Alerts, News, and Faves. Also: 5 reasons […] More

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    Claude Code’s new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization – how to try it

    Anthropic / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETAnthropic has distinguished itself from industry competitors for two major reasons: user privacy and coding capabilities. In particular, it’s Claude Code’s solution — which allows users to run the coding assistant directly in their workspace to write or manage code — that has attracted an exponential number of users. It’s now a highly requested feature.Also: Anthropic’s Claude dives into financial analysis. Here’s what’s newOn Tuesday, Anthropic launched a comprehensive analytics dashboard for Claude Code. This dashboard gives enterprise admins greater insight into how their teams are using the AI coding tools, including a breakdown of user activity and cost tracking per user. More

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    This OTC continuous glucose monitor helped me track my meals (without counting calories)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Abbott Lingo is a $49 continuous glucose monitor that tracks your blood sugar for two weeks It can help people understand how their diets impact their glucose levels and make changes accordingly The app’s suggestions and recommendations could be more insightful to promote daily use. –> There are plenty of […] More

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    Tired of restless nights? These sleep earbuds helped me doze off

    Soundcore Sleep A20 <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sleep A20 are Soundcore’s earbuds designed for sleep, retailing for $180 The specially designed sleep earbuds are comfortable enough to wear the whole night through and are perfect for listening to ambient noise before falling asleep The noise masking isn’t strong for dampening environmental sounds, so I […] More

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    I recommend these AirPods to most iOS users – here’s why

    Jada Jones/ZDNETApple unveiled new AirPods last year, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest earbuds, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Amazon currently has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2 More