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June Wan/ZDNETVerizon customers who could use a second phone number but don't need or want another phone can now take advantage of a new offer. On Thursday, the carrier unveiled Second Number, a plan that lets subscribers add another number to their existing phone for $10 a month, if they sign up early enough.Geared for phone calls and messages, the plan includes unlimited talk and text across the US, Mexico, and Canada. No data is included, as that will still be handled by your primary number.Also: The best VPN…

Samsung has revealed that the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series will come with the March 2024 security patch in Korea (via @tarunvats33). The latest announcement gives us a hint about when the company will start rolling out the next big update for its last year’s flagship smartphone lineup. Samsung offers one security update every quarter to the Galaxy S23 series in Korea, and the company hasn’t rolled out a security update for this quarter yet, which means that the brand will have to offer one by the end of…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETOne of the biggest fears regarding generative AI is how it can negatively impact students' education by facilitating cheating. However, when used properly, generative AI can be a powerful tool that can promote learning, understanding, and retention of material -- and Microsoft is sharing some ways students can take advantage of these benefits. Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT and alternativesOn Wednesday, Microsoft held its worldwide digital event, Reimagine Education, which focused on…

Verizon has announced a new option, which lets you add a second phone number to the same phone for just $10 extra per month. It's called Second Number and it's pretty self explanatory, though note that if you get a Second Number after June 5 it will be $15 per month as that's when the promo pricing of $10 expires. The plan will give you unlimited talk and text in the US, Mexico, and Canada on your new, Second Number. Data services will be supplied by your primary line, so there's no data allowance here.…

A release date for the full Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 has been revealed, along with a special offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. While an open beta started in February, already existing players cannot carry over their progress to the beta. However, the full final version of the game will be launching later this month on March 21, and will allow existing players to use cross saves to continue their adventure with their Warriors of Light. Subscribers to the highest tier of Microsoft’s game service, Xbox…

The New York Community Bank (NYCB) headquarters in Hicksville, New York, US, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNew York Community Bank said Thursday it lost 7% of its deposits in the turbulent month before announcing a $1 billion-plus capital injection from investors led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's Liberty Strategic Capital. The bank had $77.2 billion in deposits as of March 5, NYCB said in an investor presentation tied to the capital raise. That was down from $83 billion it…

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After developing it for what feels like years now, Audi AG is finally set for a world premiere of the Q6 e-tron – its first EV model to debut on the  Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Porsche. Here’s what we know so far. The Q6 is the latest existing Audi model to go all-electric. That said, the bespoke Q6 e-tron is mechanically different from its combustion predecessor but in the best ways. It was built atop the PPE platform, which will also power the all-electric Macan on its way from…

The OnePlus Ace 3V first appeared in the news cycle some months ago, but we still haven't seen anything substantial, aside from a couple of schematics and vague specs. It's speculated that the Ace 3V will be the Chinese version of the popular Nord 4 and will debut as early as this month. Now, we have what appears to be a live image of the OnePlus Ace 3V, confirming the previously suggested design. Alleged OnePlus 3V The Ace 3V's back design seems to be a major departure from the Ace 2V's design. It…

A mega-yacht seized by U.S. authorities from a Russian oligarch is costing the government nearly $1 million a month to maintain, according to new court filings.The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking permission to sell a 348-foot yacht called Amadea, which it seized in 2022, alleging that it was owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov. The government said it wants to sell the $230 million yacht due to the "excessive costs" of maintenance and crew, which it said could total $922,000 a month."It is…