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Unlike narrated audiobooks from Audible and other providers, the audiobooks created with Virtual Voice in Kindle+ will instead be narrated by AI.

PowerToys is one of my favorite free Windows utilities. With more than 30 tools, it offers something for everyone from beginners to power users. Here’s what’s new for mousing.

If spreadsheets are your thing, but Microsoft Office isn’t, you might want to give the open-source clone, GridCraft, a try.

If you’re tired of Google Maps failing to get you where you need to go, set Waze as the default on your Pixel. I’ve finally figured out how.

An upcoming update will bring new features to existing HomePods. Here’s what to know.

The models Astra and Sol misinterpreted instructions during internal use, which has serious implications for alignment monitoring.

Google’s browser will flash two types of warnings based on whether the site is deemed dangerous or just suspicious.

Five new Blink cameras are coming to the market, and the extended-range model has all my attention.

The two companies are trying to solve the AI agent security conundrum with multiple layers of real-time security checks.

The latest Android Auto update lets the AI assistant tap into your Google services for context-based responses.

A bug in Microsoft’s October Windows update prevents you from turning on a security setting that blocks malicious or suspicious apps. A Registry hack fixes the glitch.

Choose which CNET Group publications appear in your feed, then catch up on news, reviews, and videos – without an algorithm deciding what you see.

A name from the past is emerging again to help you stay out of sight of surveillance cameras.

So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest.

And there’s no opt-out available.

Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues. It fails because it’s not aligned with the political agenda

As AI labs continue to self-regulate, external evaluators play a crucial role in spotting risks.

Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and its customers.

CAIS’ Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.

Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.