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    5 Kindle accessories every user should have (and why they make such a big difference)

    While I test tablets and other devices for work, I’m also a voracious reader and have been a Kindle user for over a decade. I enjoy staying on top of the latest technologies and devices as they come out so I never miss out on new gadgets. As a ZDNET writer, I ensure everything I write about is worth your time and money. We’re writers, not salespeople, so I don’t recommend a product that I can’t stand behind.  More

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    These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch OLED screen to work with – and they’re priced well

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RayNeo Air 3S is available for $269 These XR glasses provide advanced micro-OLED screens, dual speaker chamber design, and a 201-inch screen visual experience There are no light-blocking shades or electrochromic dimming capability, and productivity support is limited to native MacOS and Windows support. more buying choices Just about every […] More

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    Your Slack app is getting a big upgrade – here’s how to try the new AI features

    Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETSlack users will see new features appear on the app and service, no matter which plan you use. Some of the more exciting features will be added to paid plans only, but it doesn’t matter which paid plan you choose, because there are some exciting new additions coming.Also: 6 Slack tips I swear by to turn a chaotic workspace into a well-oiled machineLet’s start with what’s coming to the free plan first. What’s new to the free plan? The big addition to the free plan is the addition of Salesforce channels. With this new feature, you’ll be able to connect with your Salesforce teams in real time for better collaboration, including customer data in Salesforce channels. This will include a full customer view. Also: AI agents win over professionals – but only to do their grunt work, Stanford study findsSlack is also enhancing security across all plans, including session duration controls and native device management with SAML-based SSO for Salesforce customers. Also, every Salesforce customer will get a Slack free plan with access to Salesforce integrations. More

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    This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost (and double the storage)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways PNY 1TB CS3150 M.2 storage drive, available for around $170. Overall, it’s a fast M.2 drive with active cooling to keep running temperatures below the maximum rated temperature. The heatsink makes the drive rather bulky, and you will need a 4-pin fan header on the motherboard to power the fans. –> […] More