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Last summer, Google launched NotebookLM, its 'AI-first Notebook,' which works with the content you input into your notebook to offer tasks such as summarizing the content of the document, brainstorming, explaining, and providing you with key topics and questions you can ask to understand the material better. Also: How to use Google's AI-powered NotebookLM to organize your researchThe sources you can insert include a Google Doc, PDF, or copied text, and then you can ask questions about the content or have it auto-generate…

With Apple Vision Pro sales starting February 2, US customers can finally get their hands on Apple’s first entry into a fresh product category in almost a decade. While I have mentioned 10 reasons not to buy this spatial computer, there are also plenty of good reasons to get on board, especially if you like being an early adopter. Here are six key reasons to buy an Apple Vision Pro.Best-in-class tracking: Journalists who have tried Apple Vision Pro were stunned by this device’s tracking capabilities. Although it…

Early hands-on and reviews of Apple Vision Pro are now out. After watching and reading all of them, I decided that I’m not buying Apple’s first-generation spatial computer yet – and you probably shouldn’t either. Here are 10 reasons not to buy the headset right now.Here’s why you shouldn’t buy an Apple Vision ProToo heavy: Apple Vision Pro weighs between 600 and 650 grams — almost as much as a 12.9-inch iPad Pro (682 grams). Although there’s a Dual Loop strap that helps lighten the load, most of the weight is in…

In a new interview, the cast of Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender revealed a crucial change from the animated show, one that makes sense on the surface, but maybe not in context. Zuko and Korra's Voice Actors Reveal Their Dream Alternate Avatar RolesNetflix’s highly anticipated live-action version of the show will be out February 22 and—as has been the case with previous adaptations like Cowboy Bebop and One Piece—fans are likely to be highly critical of every decision made. After all, Netflix…

If your MacBook is in a restarting death spiral, it’s important not to panic. Any one of the fixes we go through in this article could alleviate your issues. Some of the common causes of looping restart issues on a MacBook include: Out-of-date MacOS Software issues Peripheral devices causing a malfunction Settings that need to be reset A flaw in MacOS that requires reinstallation Before you try any of our suggested solutions, make sure, if at all possible, to back up your MacOS settings and valuable data on an…

Realme 12 Pro+ is the company’s new flagship smartphone in the popular numeric series lineup. The handset comes with some meaningful changes across departments, including the cameras where it adds a periscope telephoto lens. If I’m not wrong, this camera setup is unique even in the segment. The Realme 12 Pro+ is available in India with an initial price of Rs 30,000, which might not look that way considering its design. The phone looks more premium than it is priced. Read on to find out my experience with the device after…

June Wan/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe OnePlus 12 is on sale now for a starting price of $799foldable. But the timing is somewhat awkward; not because the OnePlus 12 was already unveiled in China back in December, but because it's being introduced to the US audience just one week after Samsung's Galaxy S24 series debut.Also: OnePlus' first-ever foldable makes Samsung and Google's look outdated – and it's near perfectSamsung Unpacked was unquestionably all about AI -- it's the mobile trend of the year, and will…

Max Buondonno/ZDNETIf you're an owner of a Pixel Phone, then you're probably aware that Google has big plans to start infusing these devices with even more artificial intelligence. Well, the wait is almost over as the next Feature Drop will include a variety of AI helpfulness.Also: The best Google Pixel phones (including the Pixel 8 Pro)Of course, the Feature Drop will include not only several new features but also the usual bug fixes and security patches. As per my usual advice, apply this update as soon as it…

Over the past few months, a new type of washer-dryer combo has emerged on the scene in North America (Yes, Europe and Asia have had great, tiny heat pump tech for decades). These new big combo units from GE Profile UltraFast PFQ97HSPVDS and now LG WashCombo WM6998HBA (introduced at CES) are now on the market. I’ve had the GE Profile for 2 weeks, and the LG is on the way for testing head-to-head, but for now, I want to tell you about all of the ways both of these things are amazing, and energy savings…

Jason Hiner/ZDNETLet's dive right in with the reasons, and then we'll unpack each one in-depth below:The technology is brilliant; it's just not practical yet (this governs everything).The high price demand-allocates users, so only those few who are truly willing to take a chance will use it.That strategy reduces the chance that millions of mainstream users would be disappointed in a not-fully-baked product category.It gives developers a few years to find and perfect the killer apps.We all get the criticism and…