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    The best lightweight laptops of 2025: Expert tested

    Recent advancements in processor technology have allowed laptops to be thinner and lighter than ever before — without sacrificing performance. Take the 2.1-pound Asus Zenbook A14, one of the lightest laptops we’ve ever tested, also with one of the best batteries. They don’t have to be tiny, either; LG’s Gram 17 has a large, brilliant display, but is only 0.74 inches thick and weighs 3.2 pounds.Our team of expert reviewers has gone hands-on with dozens of laptops over the past year to evaluate performance, design, and value — along with carrying them around town to measure how portable they actually are.What’s the best lightweight laptop right now?After putting several devices through the wringer, we found the best overall lightweight laptop to be the MacBook Air M4 More

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    100 leading AI scientists map route to more ‘trustworthy, reliable, secure’ AI

    NanoStockk / Getty Images The debate over the risks and harms of artificial intelligence often focuses on what governments can or should do. However, just as important are the choices that AI researchers themselves make.  This week, in Singapore, more than 100 scientists from around the world proposed guidelines for how researchers should approach making […] More

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    Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet? Why it (probably) should be and how to do it right

    Tom Kelley/Getty Images These days, I’m very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that’s what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft account: <!–> What these attackers don’t know is that every password is incorrect for this passwordless account.   Screenshot […] More

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    Reddit turns 20: Its incredible journey from scrappy startup to ‘the heart of the internet’

    Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images In 2005, if you were into social networks focused on links, you probably used Digg or Slashdot. However, two guys, Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, recent graduates from the University of Virginia, wanted to create a hub where users could find, share, and discuss the internet’s most interesting content. Little […] More

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    The death of spreadsheets: 6 reasons why AI will soon be the dominant business reporting tool

    matejmo/Getty Images As many as 83% of decision-makers expect to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) during the next year, according to research from Salesforce.  Services organizations are leaning into AI and automation, including assessing the current tools used to operate the business. Most services organizations are investing in AI. Eighty-three percent of decision-makers expect this investment to […] More

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    Why I recommend this cheap Motorola over phones that cost twice as much

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, […] More