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These Cordless Power Tools Are up to 50% Off During Home Depot’s Fourth of July Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have big DIY plans this summer, it can be a challenge to build out your toolkit and still have money left over for the actual project. It’s here that season sales can truly help—like Home Depot’s “Super…
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Is ChatGPT making us dumber? A new MIT study claims using AI tools causes cognitive issues, and it’s not the first – Microsoft has already warned about ‘diminished independent problem-solving’
While enterprises and consumers alike continue flocking to AI tools, studies into their cognitive impact are coming in thick and fast – and it’s not good news. A recent study from MIT’s Media Lab suggests that using AI tools impacts brain activity. The study saw 54 subjects – ranging in age from 18 to 39 years old – divided into…
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‘Agent washing’ is here: Most agentic AI tools are just ‘repackaged’ RPA solutions and chatbots – and Gartner says 40% of projects will be ditched within two years
Thinking about investing in agentic AI tools? Gartner says enterprises should tread carefully, as 40% of projects will be cancelled within just two years. A recent study from the consultancy found rising costs, lack of return on investment (ROI), and poor risk controls will bite, noting that most current use cases for agentic AI are immature. Moreover, most aren’t even…
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Mainframe developers are stuck with outdated tools – GitLab and IBM want to solve that
GitLab and IBM have announced a new partnership aimed at driving mainframe modernization and supporting developer productivity. The new scheme, GitLab Ultimate for IBM, looks to bridge mainframe and cloud native development, according to the duo, and will provide developers with modern toolkits and collaboration tools. IBM said the DevSecOps service has been specifically designed for mainframe environments and will…
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Microsoft Excel Essential Tools
Microsoft Excel has hundreds of tools that you can use to make your spreadsheets tick. However, if you’re looking to level up your expertise, get to know these six essential features today. This is a whistle-stop tour of some must-know tools in Microsoft Excel. To find out more about each feature, click the “Related” links in each section. 6 Excel…
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Cyber professionals call for a ‘strategic pause’ on AI adoption as teams left scrambling to secure tools
More than a third of security leaders and practitioners admit that generative AI is moving faster than their teams can manage. Almost half (48%) told penetration testing firm Cobalt that they’d like to have a ‘strategic pause’ to recalibrate their defenses against generative AI-driven threats – something they know they’re not likely to get. More than seven-in-ten (72%) cited generative…
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GitHub’s AI billing shift signals the end of free enterprise tools era
Premium request limits by plan The enforcement creates tiered access to advanced AI capabilities. Customers with Copilot Pro will receive 300 monthly premium requests, while Copilot Business and Enterprise users will get 300 and 1,000 requests, respectively. GitHub will also offer a Pro+ plan at $39 per month, providing 1,500 premium requests and access to what the company describes as…
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Kali Linux 2025.2 released with 13 new tools, car hacking updates
Kali Linux 2025.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download with 13 new tools and an expanded car hacking toolkit. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers, the Kali Linux distribution facilitates security audits, penetration testing, and network research. The Kali Team has added many new features and refined the distro’s user interface. Notable changes include: Renamed…
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Adobe made a mobile app for its Firefly generative AI tools
The all-in-one platform for Adobe’s Firefly-branded generative AI models is now available on iPhone and Android devices. The new Firefly mobile app allows users to generate images and videos using text descriptions and experiment with popular AI photo editing tools, enabling creatives to generate assets for their projects on the go. Adobe is also introducing new third-party AI models and…
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ChatGPT Projects just got smarter — here’s how to use the new tools
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Projects feature just got a huge upgrade, and it’s a game-changer for anyone using ChatGPT to manage complex workstreams. Whether you’re planning a major event or project, a busy professional or just trying to keep your thoughts organized, Projects gives you a centralized hub where your chats, files and instructions can all live in one focused workspace.…
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