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Do you remember the Rabbit? 🐰 First debuted at CES 2024 and covered by Kerry W., the Rabbit R1, is a $199 consumer device powered by a natural-language operating system, with the goal of making app interactions obsolete. Back in January, Rabbit sold more than 10,000 of its R1 AI pocket companions, selling-out their first batch of pre-orders, Maria Diaz reported for ZDNET. Well, Rabbit officially launched the R1 last night. Check out some of its best features below and deep dive into our earlier coverage from CES (https://lnkd.in/eUCvbePK) and Rabbit's prior pre-sales (https://lnkd.in/enhubQji). rabbit inc. | ZDNET

Apple's next iPad event is on May 7, and we've got all you need to know on the event. 🍏 Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple sent out virtual invitations for "a special Apple Event" where new iPad Airs and iPad Pros are rumored to debut. 🆕 Maria Diaz | Read more: https://lnkd.in/ei9f932v

At Apple's WWDC in June, iPadOS 18 is expected to include a built-in Calculator app for all compatible iPad models. 🍎 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHaEB9x9

Protect your new phone with one of the best Pixel 8 cases, offering drop protection and trendy styles. 🤳 Nina Raemont | Read more: https://lnkd.in/eafwinhR

The new flagship robot vacuum brings all the suction power and smart features needed to keep your house clean, but it's not perfect. ZDNET's Maria Diaz has the inside scoop. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA4m3R9b

The temptation to coldly stuff ads into every service is just too much for some people. There must be a better way - and Microsoft knows it. Chris Matyszczyk | Read more: https://lnkd.in/exKwT_7W

Looking to upgrade your MagSafe battery pack for your next long commute? ZDNET's Kayla Solino can't live without these gadgets as a super-commuter. 🚏 🚶♀️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYbkeUhm

Want to become an expert in AI? We'll help you navigate through a sea of online educational options with our guide on where to get the best free AI training and certifications. David Gewirtz | Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNhBbB8i

At #ZDNET, we bring our expert hands-on testing and reviews, detailed news and analysis, and fresh in-depth features to you every day of the week. Now we want to offer readers a look behind the curtain to get to know the real people creating ZDNET’s top content. This Tuesday, we’d like you to meet ZDNET Contributing Writer Matthew Miller. Based in #Puyallup, WA, Matthew contributes to ZDNET’s teams providing everything from advice, product reviews, news, and more. He started using mobile devices in 1997 with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. One of his favorite ZDNET bylines is a review titled “My year with the HTC One; still my favorite smartphone of all time,” - - which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/eeyHmm7B Read more about Matthew and discover his favorite tech product, areas of expertise, and even his tech hot take below.  ⬇

A new Adobe report asks US consumers about their thoughts on misinformation, generative AI, and the future of elections, and 80% of people think deepfakes will impact elections. Here's three ways you can prepare. ☑ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eScTB69N