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    The best plant subscription boxes of 2024

    We rounded up the best plant subscription boxes that offer different price points and plant types to fill your home with greenery this spring.

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    The best over-ear headphones: Expert tested and reviewed

    I tested the best over-ear headphones from brands like Bose, Sony, Apple, and more to help you find the pair that best suits your audio, comfort, and battery life preferences.

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    Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT

    How well do AI tools write code? Over the past year or so, I've been putting large language models through a series of tests to see how well they handle some fairly basic programming challenges.Also: The best free AI courses (and whether AI 'micro-degrees' and certificates are worth it)The idea is simple: if they can't handle these basic challenges, it's probably not worth asking them to do anything more complex. On the other hand, if they can handle these basic challenges, they might become...

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    The impressive Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is down to $200 as an Amazon deal

    The discounted battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro has a wide field of view and HDR video support. But there's an even better feature.

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    I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 on Amazon

    The Aqara U100 is ideal for Apple fans but great for everyone, combining Apple Home Key, keypad, fingerprint, NFC tags, and a physical key for unlocking -- all for $150.

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    The best music headphones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

    I've tested the best headphones from Audio-Technica, Shure, Sennheiser, and more to find which pair delivers the best clarity, detail, and sound.

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    If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?

    Want to know what's happening with Linux kernel development? Subscribe to the Linux Kernel Mailing List. Want to know what's what with the Linux kernel at a deep level, but without tracking every last detail? Subscribe to Linux Weekly News (LWN). But, if you want a broad, quick overview of the state of the Linux kernel, do what I did: catch Jonathan Corbet, Linux kernel developer, and LWN editor-in-chief, giving one of his state-of-the-kernel presentations at a major Linux conference. At Open...

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    This handheld power bank is powerful enough to jump-start your car

    The Topdon JS1500 can alleviate one of the biggest worries all drivers share, while keeping your devices fully charged at the same time.

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    Meet your new IT superhero: Citizen developers flex their AI muscles

    An interesting phenomenon has occurred during the past few years: IT professionals have become business-savvy, and business pros have become more tech-savvy. This relationship has evolved to the point where almost everyone has become a developer. The increasingly pervasive role of citizen developers was discussed in detail recently by Tom Davenport and Ian Barkin in an MIT Sloan Management Review webcast. They also delved into the topic in a related MIT SMR article. The advantage of citizen...

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    Google releases two new free resources to help you optimize your AI prompts

    To get the most out of the many readily available AI chatbots, you have to master the art of AI prompting. Figuring out exactly what to say to an AI chatbot to get the results you want can be challenging, however, so Google is trying to help. The company last week unveiled a new blog series with tips, tricks, and suggestions on how you can get the most out of Gemini for Google Workspace. Even though the series is intended to help working professionals navigate Google's AI assistant in Workspace,...

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    Narwal launches a new midrange robot vacuum with flagship features

    Narwal has launched the midrange , a robot vacuum and mop combination with 7800Pa of suction power, an aerodynamically engineered tangle-free brush, and an extra-large dustbin that can hold up to seven weeks' worth of dust and debris. The price is perhaps the Freo X Plus' best quality: the product starts at $400. Also: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review: The most powerful robot vacuum I've tested"With our revolutionary zero-tangle brush and strong suction power, the new Freo X Plus is the ultimate...

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    This tiny USB meter shows if your chargers actually have the power they claim

    The ChargerLab Power-Z C240 is a handy $30 device that plugs into any USB port to provide key charging diagnostics.