Dell's Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 regularly starts at $1,099, but it's on sale for $899 for the Snapdragon X Plus configuration with 512GB of storage. It offers an absurdly long-lasting battery and solid performance in a lightweight form factor. Some users might not be impressed with its limited array of...

One of the best college laptops I've tested is not a MacBook or Lenovo ThinkPad (and it's $200 off)

The AGM Pad P2 Android tablet is a steal at $160 on Amazon. With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, this tablet is well worth the price. Note that the Pad P2's included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option.

One of the best budget Android tablets I've tested is not made by Samsung or TCL

The LG Tone Free T80 earbuds are now $50 off, and ZDNET readers can get an additional $20 off with the code ZDNETTONE20 now through August 4, 2024. The Tone Free T80 are LG's latest wireless earbuds for $199. They're a solid value with all the features you've come to...

One of the best-fitting earbuds I've tested aren't made by Apple or Bose - and they're on sale

NotchNook is available now for a one-time purchase of $25 or a $3/month subscription. The program adds the iOS Dynamic Island feature to MacBook devices, making it easy to interact with media, AirDrop, Mirror, and files/folders. At the moment, you can't open files or folders directly from NotchNook. Although the...

This clever app brings one of my favorite iPhone features to MacOS

The Oukitel WP35 is available now from Amazon for $329. It offers an impressive battery life, a case that protects the phone from the elements, and performance that belies it's sub-$300 price tag. The phone is heavy and requires a bit of tweaking to get a traditional Android experience. I've...

One of the best rugged Android phones I've tested is also one of the cheapest

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Is your smart TV acting not-so-smart? Does it exhibit lag in sequences or a slow response to your remote control? You aren't the only one who's experienced the frustration of watching a juddering screen or disconcerting digital hang-ups. Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to cut down my electricity...

TV running slow? Changing these 6 settings can instantly speed up performance

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Meta last week unveiled its largest large language model (LLM) to date, Llama 3.1 405B, which the company claims is the first open-source "frontier model" -- meaning, a model that can compete with the best that closed-source has to offer, such as OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini 1.5. It turns...

I broke Meta's Llama 3.1 405B with one question (which GPT-4o mini gets right)

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Want to cook up an AI-powered chatbot with a touch of your own personality and knowledge? You'll soon be able to do just that, courtesy of a new tool from Meta called AI Studio. In a news release on Monday, the company touted AI Studio as a place where people...

Meta's new AI Studio helps you create your own custom AI chatbots

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If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

(MA) Meet Cooper Cutie, an 8-and-a-half-month-old puppy who is part Shepherd, part Hound, part Treeing Walker Coonhound, and a few other parts thrown in. Whatever the combination, the result was an adorable and unique-looking puppy with ears to melt your heart. Cooper was found with his brother as a stray trying to find enough food to get by. While his brother has since been adopted, Cooper has been waiting in rescue now for over 6 months! Are YOU just who he has been waiting for?

Cooper Cutie Is A Unique Looking Pup Still Searching For Love After Brother Adopted Without Him

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Key specs, features, price, and everything else we know

Samsung Unpacked is a weekend away, and while we won't officially learn about the company's latest devices until then, plenty of information is leaking early. Among...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Key specs, features, price, and everything else we know

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