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Beats Buds Plus Under $100 for Presidents Day!

Presidents Day sales are offering significant discounts on various tech gadgets, including the Beats Studio Buds Plus, which are currently available for under $100, according to The Verge. The earbuds are 41 percent off, making them an attractive option for consumers looking for noise-canceling capabilities and a more colorful alternative to AirPods.

The Verge reported that the deals are part of a broader trend of discounts emerging ahead of the holiday. The outlet also highlighted that the deals have been slow since the holidays, but February is seeing strong discounts across a range of categories.

In other tech news, Amazon and Flock Safety have ended their partnership, which would have given law enforcement access to a vast network of Ring cameras. Ars Technica reported that the decision came after Amazon faced backlash for a Super Bowl ad that was perceived as "disturbing and dystopian." The ad, which featured a new Search Party feature for Ring cameras, sparked outrage.

Additionally, Google has released the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices. Ars Technica noted that the initial release was delayed, but the latest version is now available for testing. The focus of this beta is primarily on testing system and API changes, with expanded support for adaptive apps being one of the biggest changes.

Finally, Chinese AI startup MiniMax has released its new M2.5 language model in two variants, which promises to make high-end artificial intelligence more affordable. VentureBeat reported that the model is open source on Hugging Face under a modified MIT License. The model is being served through its API and those of partners.

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