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    New Google Labs experiments help you learn new languages in ‘bite-sized’ lessons

    Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETMy wife and I like to travel to other countries, but we always face a familiar obstacle — how to learn the language well enough to converse with people. We’ve tried taking language lessons, yet we invariably run into situations where we can’t find the right words to express ourselves. Now, Google has launched a trio of translation tools that could help overcome this obstacle. Also: Want a quick daily podcast based on your interests? Try Google’s latest AI experimentLaunched on Tuesday as Google Labs experiments, the “Little Language Lessons” are designed to assist you in specific situations, especially when you’re traveling in a foreign country. The three tools are powered by Google’s Gemini AI to provide the right words and phrases just when you need them. Tiny Lesson More

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    I tested the viral sleep earbuds made by ex-bose engineers, and they’re the real deal

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I’ve tested so far The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn’t hit the earbuds yet, […] More

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    The best proxy server services of 2025: Expert recommended

    Though both Proxy servers and virtual private networks (VPNs) can hide your IP address, they’re vastly different security tools. Many consumers might be best off with a VPN to protect their privacy, but a proxy server can be most effective in some business use cases.Proxy servers are gateways between devices and the Internet. They handle requests while creating a boundary between end users and online services, concealing IP addresses and potentially allowing access to geolocked content. If you want a simple proxy instead of the security a VPN offers, or you need a data scraping solution for business, you have plenty of choices, including MarsProxies More