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Claude can now stop conversations – for its own protection, not yours

CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways: Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 can now end some “potentially distressing” conversations. It…

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My internet went down – but this TV USB port trick made the outage more bearable

Adam Breeden/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local…

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Every Google Pixel Watch owner should know these 2 simple performance tricks

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways A restart fixes freezes, errors, and update issues. A reset clears all data to fix major glitches. Use…

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I replaced my smartwatch with Garmin’s new sleep tracker for weeks – here’s my verdict

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available for $170 in S/M and L/XL sizes. The band…

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This universal adapter’s hidden superpower earned it a spot in my travel bag

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Wherever I go — whether I’m traveling in the UK or abroad — I bring a universal travel adapter with me.…

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Upgrading your headphones? 5 things I recommend doing with your current pair first

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Simple habits can help your headphones last much longer. Regular care keeps headphones performing like new. Small changes…

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How web scraping actually works – and why AI changes everything

Getty/panithan pholpanichrassamee ZDNET’s key takeaways Web scraping powers pricing, SEO, security, AI, and research industries. AI scraping threatens site survival by bypassing traffic…

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GPT-5 is friendlier now – but not everyone likes it. Here’s why

OpenAI / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways OpenAI has made GPT-5 warmer and friendlier. Many users say they don’t want…

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Why my favorite MacBook Pro alternative is this Windows laptop with a striking design

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is on sale now starting at $2,000. It’s a gorgeous laptop that redefines portability for…

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How much RAM does your PC really need in 2025? I did the math for Windows and Mac users

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I used to…

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