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We’re excited to announce CNET’s Editors' Choice picks for Best of EVs, Streaming and Energy Picks. "Only at CNET will you find the years of expertise and state-of-the-art lab testing facilities to back up these picks including portable solar panels, solar generators, rechargeable backup batteries, smart thermostats and companies that install solar panels on your roof. Since many drivers are on the cusp of EV adoption right now, we also bring you our Editors' Choice picks of electrified vehicles, trucks, SUVs and plug-in hybrids?” - Katie Collins, Managing Editor. The CNET Editors' Choice badge represents the strongest recommendation of a product or service evaluated by CNET experts. The award distinguishes the products and services that have made a lasting impression on CNET’s editorial team. To earn an Editors’ Choice distinction, a product or service must be a top pick in its category, score a minimum benchmark when rated, or be selected by a CNET expert based on hands-on testing of the product and its competition. Check out CNET's latest Editors' Choice picks: https://lnkd.in/dMZkiJdK #smarthome #energy #streaming #solar #EVs

Had the opportunity to join the discussion on OpenAI exec departures and their quest to turn into a for-profit company for CBSNews. These are defining times for the maker of ChatGPT and CEO Sam Altman. https://lnkd.in/gu9pbR7h

Researchers say many of the most popular apps for kids could be ignoring the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and illegally collecting kids' data. https://lnkd.in/gpfUGBWZ

Coffeehouses across the US, including Starbucks and Dunkin', are offering free coffee, discounts on subscriptions, and more on Sept. 29. https://lnkd.in/gnv4mx9k

The current state of student loan forgiveness and repayment programs is shaky. Who wins the election this November could set the tone for what comes next. https://lnkd.in/gSzgbvfA

The AI era has been dominated by ChatGPT. It seems, however, that Google's Gemini has finally found its footing. https://lnkd.in/g7yF-_Bw

Meta AI is adding new celebrity voices and photo editing tools. It's also testing integrating AI-generated content into Instagram and Facebook feeds, Mark Zuckerberg announced today at Meta Connect 2024. https://lnkd.in/dq4dS3BN

It isn't the displays that make Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype feel like the future. It's the neural input wristband that works with it. Scott Stein shares his thoughts as he gets hands-on with Meta's newest offering. #meta #ar #metaorion

Had a thought-provoking conversation with Jennifer Strong about #AI & the future of #journalism. Thanks to Dave Reddy of Big Valley Marketing for hosting the podcast and letting us talk honestly about the challenges ahead. https://lnkd.in/gbTU_qDJ

Ever wondered how it's like to experience an Apple launch day? Bridget Carey shares a glimpse of what goes down at Apple Fifth Ave. in New York City with the launch of the company's latest offerings including the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. Spoiler alert: She picks up one herself too! #apple #iPhone #iPhone16 #AirPods #AppleWatchSeries