You Can Now Pay $200 a Month for ChatGPT “reasoning”
Would you pay $200 a month for unlimited ChatGPT? What if it can “reason”? OpenAI thinks you can do it. As part of the 12 […]
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The Fender Speaker Is Ideal for Buskers and Musicians, but That’s About It
When I first purchased the Fender x Teufel Rockster Air 2 , I wasn’t quite sure how it stacked up against other party speakers on […]
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Once Again, I Encourage You to Go Into a National Forest to Cut Down a Christmas Tree (but Legally).
Any aspiring logger knows that in most cases it is illegal to enter a national forest to cut down a tree. This month, however, the […]
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Your Google Pixel May Be Ignoring the Charging Limit
Google recently added charging limits for Pixel phones, allowing users to keep their devices from charging above 80% to preserve battery health in the long […]
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Google Pixel 9 Is Already $150 Off
The Google Pixel 9 lineup was announced in August this year and is already on sale. The 128GB Google Pixel 9 is available on Amazon […]
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My Four Favorite Gifts to Help You Feel Closer to Someone Far Away
I was 18 when I moved halfway across the country and settled in New York, creating an entire time zone between myself and my parents. […]
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Should You Use Waze?
Google bought Waze back in 2013. At the time, it seemed inevitable that Waze would shut down and its best features would end up in […]
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Refurbished Amazon Kindle Paperwhites Are $108 While Supplies Last
There’s something about refurbished Kindles that people love —they often disappear from digital shelves before I have a chance to tell people about them. Well, […]
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Your Verizon Bill Just Got a Little More Expensive
If you pay close attention to your Verizon bill this month, next to the nebulous “Administration and Telecom Restoration Fee,” you’ll notice that you’re paying […]
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Apple Passwords Is Now in Firefox (but Not for Windows Users)
Passwords, Apple’s password management app introduced in the latest versions of iOS and macOS, now has an extension for Firefox. If you’re a Firefox user, […]
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Samsung Glasses Coming in 2025 (Probably)
Smart glasses aren’t a new idea, but as Ray-Ban’s Meta Glasses show, they’re now at the point where they work well without looking terrible. As […]
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Using Your Dishwasher More Often Can Save You Water
The rising cost of water in the US has many of us thinking about saving money, and washing dishes is a good place to start. […]
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PlayStation 5 Slim Is Now $75 Off
The PlayStation 5 Slim currently costs $424 (down from $499.99), which is the lowest price ever sold on Amazon, according to price trackers (buy it […]
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An Out-of-Touch Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: What Does “Nothing Ever Happens” Mean?
This week we’re taking a deep dive into the common internet phrase “nothing’s happening” and what it means when young people say it. There’s also […]
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Four Tasks to Complete Now for Tax Season
It’s not tax time yet, but that doesn’t mean you should sit idly by waiting for taxes to peak in March or April. It’s important […]
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Seven Seemingly Smart Financial Decisions That May Actually Backfire
We all struggle with money. About 17% of Americans report that they didn’t pay all their bills in the previous month, and about a third […]
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Eight Hidden Costs That Could Hinder Your Retirement
None of us are getting any younger, and with each passing year, planning for retirement becomes an increasingly pressing task—a task that causes us a […]
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Your Google Pixel Can Now Tell You If It’s Overheating
Your phone naturally gets a little warm when you use it, and it also changes certain settings to cool itself down. But it can be […]
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10 Famous (and Infamous) Film Projects
2024 saw the release of Megalopolis , a cinematic oddity Francis Ford Coppola had been working on since 1977 while he was in the middle […]
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You Can Create a Personalized Diary for Your IPad or Other Tablet
There’s something simply tangible about using pen and paper to plan your day, which is why many people prefer a paper planner to a to-do […]
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Asking AI for Help With Elf on the Shelf Was a Mistake
I never wanted to see the Elf on the Shelf. But last year, just when I thought we were ending our years of believing in […]
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That’s When Max Struggles With Password Sharing
Last month, Warner Bros. CFO Discovery Gunnar Wiedenfels has confirmed that Max will soon begin tightening up on password disclosure . The news, while disappointing, […]
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Apple Watch SE Still Only $169 After Cyber Monday
Target is one of the retailers still running an active Cyber Monday sale. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, check out […]
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My Favorite Air Purifier Is Still on Sale After Cyber Monday
When I went shopping last week, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a new air purifier, but as is typical on trips to Costco, I left […]
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Spotify Has Completed 2024 and It’s All About Artificial Intelligence
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here —and not all at once. It appears that most of Spotify’s competitors, including Apple Music , YouTube Music , […]
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These Four Famous Tiktok Cleaning Tools Are Still on Sale After Cyber Monday
There’s something satisfying about watching a stranger on the internet clean up a dirty mess using a cool cleaning product, which is why TikTok is […]
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Finally, Threads Has Search Filters.
While Threads supposedly has many more users than Bluesky , the Meta-owned social network appears to be taking its competitors seriously. After adding Bluesky-inspired features […]
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PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle Now $250 Off
If you’re a PlayStation fan looking for a VR headset with solid graphics, the PS VR2 is a great choice, especially since the price has […]
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I’m a Food Writer and These Are My Favorite Extended Cyber Monday Deals on Kitchen Appliances.
Kitchen appliances are among the many active Cyber Monday sales deals from retailers like Amazon , Best Buy , Walmart , Target and Home Depot […]
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How to Stream to Roku From Your Phone
One of the main advantages of Roku streaming devices and TVs is that they support a wide range of apps and services, but you’re not […]
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You’ll Now Have to Pay for Nintendo’s Animal Crossing on Your Phone
A few months ago, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp players received some disappointing news: Nintendo announced that the game’s online service would go down on Thanksgiving […]
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This App for IPhone and Mac Allows You to Edit Bluesky Publications
If you’re one of the roughly 24 million people who have joined Bluesky , the upstart rival to Elon Musk’s X that has skyrocketed in […]
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All the Gardening Jobs You Should Do in December
It’s December and many of my gardening friends in the US have their yards filled with snow. In the Southwest, friends are just starting to […]
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Some Fitbits Are Still on Sale at Their Lowest Prices After Cyber Monday
Fitbits are among the many active deals following the Cyber Monday sale. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, check out our […]
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Eight First Aid Kits You Need (and What to Put in Them)
Apparently, we’re all thinking about emergencies: FEMA reports that more than 80% of Americans have collected emergency supplies, and people are buying more emergency kits […]
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Gemini Can Now Make Calls and Send Messages While Your Phone Is Locked
Since Google renamed Bard to Gemini earlier this year, the opportunity has emerged to completely replace Google Assistant with the company’s artificial intelligence . If […]
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Use Your FSA or HSA Funds on Instacart and Get $10 Off
If you have a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know how great it is to use those funds to […]
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The Pura 4 Smart Diffuser Answers the Question: “Why Would Anyone Need a Smart Diffuser?”
There was a time not too long ago when I thought the concept of a smart home aroma diffuser was strange: why should a room […]
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This Smart Ember Mug Keeps Me Caffeinated, and It’s 27% Off After Cyber Monday
I love iced coffee, but I hate iced coffee. Intentionally iced coffee is perfection, but cold, hot coffee is disgusting. You can, of course, microwave […]
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My Favorite Coffee Maker Is up to 30% Off After Cyber Monday
The Moccamaster Technivorm is one of a million sold since Cyber Monday. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, check out our […]
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