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    What Amazon says about Kindle Colorsoft’s screen discoloration issues

    Allison Murray/ZDNETImagine investing nearly $300 in the first full-color Kindle, only to notice a subtle yellow tint at the bottom of the screen that doesn’t seem to go away. This has been a common observation shared by some new Kindle Colorsoft users on social media, with responses ranging from mild annoyance to refund requests.  Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft More

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    Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for $28

    Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional […] More

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    The 10+ best Black Friday security camera deals of 2024: Early sales available now

    Black Friday and Cyber Monday are only a few weeks away, and ZDNET’s team of tech experts are already scouting the web for the best tech deals so you don’t have to. Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowNew smart technologies continue to revolutionize the home security industry, ranging from smart locks to security cameras and whole home security systems. Some cameras on this list are indoor or outdoor, some are wireless versions powered by a battery, some are plug-in, and some make great pet camera options and baby monitors. One of the most effective and affordable security measures you can add to your home is a video doorbell, as it provides insight into who — or what — is at the front door before they ever come in. Amazon More

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    Why the new Kindle Paperwhite is my favorite E Ink reader yet (and I’ve tested tablets for 12 years)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12 weeks of battery life; alternatively, the 16 GB Kindle Paperwhite is available for $160. Remember that Amazon’s promise of up to 12 weeks of […] More

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    The best open-source AI models: All your free-to-use options explained

    Jackie Niam/Getty Images Generative AI (Gen AI) has advanced significantly since its public launch two years ago. The technology has led to transformative applications that can create text, images, and other media with impressive accuracy and creativity.  Also: We have an official open-source AI definition now Open-source generative models are valuable for developers, researchers, and organizations […] More