OpenAI Just Introduced More Ways to Use ChatGPT in WhatsApp
Back in December, OpenAI introduced a new way to communicate with ChatGPT: You can contact the generative AI by calling 1-800-CHATGPT (no, really)—or, if you […]
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You Can Now Unsend Outlook Emails on Mac
Gmail has had an undo send feature for years, and it looks like Outlook for Mac will soon be getting a version of it too. […]
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You Should Enable the Shortcuts Feature in Google Widget for Android.
Google’s Android home screen widget has a new hidden feature that is disabled by default. The latest Google app update adds a new customization feature […]
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Google’s Latest Android Update Fixes 47 Security Flaws
It’s time for Android security patches again, and in the February 2025 Android Security Bulletin, Google addressed 47 different bugs affecting its mobile operating system, […]
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These Beats Studio Buds Are Now on Sale for Their Lowest Price Ever
The Beats Studio Buds+ are now down to $119.99 (down from $169.95), their lowest price to date, according to price comparison tools (in fact, all […]
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Where to Find All These Remote Government Sites
In recent days—in response to directives from the Trump administration—thousands of federal agency web pages have been deleted or altered to remove studies, reports and […]
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Why You Should Try Potash Salt (and Its Taste)
For the past few months I have had two salt shakers in my kitchen. One is Morton’s Salt Substitute , which is potassium based, and […]
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Five Asian Sauces That Will Make Everything Taste Better
As a child, I was obsessed with helping my mother cook. While she dabbled in cooking Italian food or sampling boxed ingredients that were popular […]
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How to Get Your Hands on One of Nvidia’s New Graphics Cards
Shortly after Nvidia’s new RTX 5080 and 5090 gaming GPUs went on sale last week, they sold out quite quickly, which shouldn’t be a surprise […]
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in February
You can get thousands of free eBooks throughout 2025 if you know where and when to look for them. Amazon is offering free Kindle eBooks […]
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Baking Soda and Vinegar Are Good for Cleaning, but Not Together
From viral hacks to your grandma, someone or something at some point told you to clean your dishes with baking soda and vinegar. I even […]
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Could the US Government Buy TikTok?
Warning: TikTok is technically still banned . Although President Trump has promised to delay the TikTok ban until April , it is still not being […]
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Microsoft Has Quietly Removed Instructions for Upgrading Your ‘unsupported’ PC to Windows 11
Windows 11’s minimum system requirements have been causing controversy ever since Microsoft unveiled a new version of its desktop operating system. The debate boils down […]
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A Checklist of All the Things You Forget to Put Away, for Each Room.
Spring cleaning time is just around the corner, and while you’re putting together your usual to-do list , there are a few things you might […]
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The Best Car Buying Strategy When You’re Paying Cash
Like everything else, cars continue to get more expensive —new car prices have been rising steadily in recent months and are likely to continue to […]
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Swear at Google Until It Hides AI Search Results
Are you tired of that annoying “AI review” at the top of your search results? It turns out that you can get rid of it […]
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Apple’s New “Invites” App Is Coming to the Party
On Tuesday, Apple announced Apple Invites , a new iPhone app that creates custom event invitations “for any occasion.” If it looks a lot like […]
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35 Best Movies People Find Boring
A debate comes up from time to time about acceptable movie-watching etiquette: Is it okay to fast-forward through the boring parts? Younger moviegoers even admit […]
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The New Opera Browser Is Designed to Break Your Doom Scrolling Habit
There’s a lot going on right now. And sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. Especially when you are (perhaps constantly) online. Much of your […]
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Congress Could Ban DeepSeek
Well, here we go again. With TikTok’s future in the US still uncertain , parts of Congress are already moving to ban DeepSeek, the Chinese […]
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All the Ways to Take Screenshots on Android
Screenshots are a key element of using a smartphone. When you come across something that you just have to share with your friends, family, or […]
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My Favorite French Onion Soup Recipe Requires No Babysitting
The idea of eating a bunch of onions seems completely absurd until you caramelize them and turn them into soup. Suddenly your whole family will […]
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Apple Watch Series 8 Is Over $400 Off
The Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm) is now $329.99 on Woot, down from its original price of $749—the $419 discount is available […]
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The Beatles’ “Now and Then” Was Created Using Artificial Intelligence (and That’s Okay)
I attended the Grammy Awards last night, and while pop, rap, and country definitely took center stage, it was the Best Rock Performance category that […]
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Microsoft 365 Raises Prices and Ends Free VPN
These days, paying more and getting less is standard procedure. Of course, that’s what Microsoft 365 (the new name for Microsoft Office) users will soon […]
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How I Removed Stubborn Water Stains From a Wall
Unsightly water stains ruin the ambiance of even the most beautiful bathroom , not to mention they ruin the look of other parts of your […]
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The Nine Best Valentine’s Day Dates That Don’t Eat Out
Going to a great restaurant for a delicious meal is certainly a traditional option for a memorable Valentine’s Day, but I’ve heard more complaints about […]
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Is Like a GoPro for Power Users
GoPro has such an influence on the world of action cameras that casual users might think that its brand name is synonymous with action cameras […]
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OpenAI’s “deep Research” Can Actually Produce Professional Reports With Citations
Not to be outdone by Deepseek , OpenAI is launching a new Deep Research feature in ChatGPT . This is OpenAI’s newest agent-based AI feature […]
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These Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Are Now Under $80
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 will be $79.99 on Woot (down from $119.99) for the next five days or until they sell out. If you’re a […]
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Apple Music Has a Great Deal for New Users Right Now
There are many music streaming services available these days. Many of us subscribe to Spotify or Apple Music , but some may use YouTube Music […]
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Boox Note Air 4C Is a Color E-Reader and Digital Laptop in One
Last fall, Amazon released Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen, and you’d think they were the first company to realize the concept: […]
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Why You Should Buy Flowers for Valentine’s Day in Advance
Planning to express your love with flowers on Valentine’s Day? While the gesture is timeless, the price certainly isn’t. Waiting until February 14th to snag […]
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You Can Use the Uncensored Version of DeepSeek Through Perplexity
If you’ve been thinking about trying DeepSeek, a popular new AI app from China, but have been put off by concerns about privacy and censorship […]
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You Can Save a Lot of Money by Growing Your Own Seedlings Instead of Buying Plants.
People tend to start gardening the same way: they grow their first plant outdoors, feel proud of eating their sun-ripened tomatoes, and decide to plant […]
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An Out-of-Touch Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: Is It Wrong to Beat a Robot?
On this week’s journey into the cultural zeitgeist of people too young to rent cars, I explain why everyone is arguing about robot abuse, take […]
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What to Do If Push-Ups Hurt Your Wrists
Push-ups are a great exercise, and almost everyone can find a starting point for their workout. But if you’re having trouble with wrist discomfort, here […]
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Not Productive
When you have a project to work on but just can’t seem to get started on it or make much progress, it’s easy to beat […]
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The 15-15-15 Workout Is Great Cardio for Those Who Get Bored Easily.
I just learned that one of my favorite ways to pass the time at the hotel gym has a memorable name and celebrity endorsement. This […]
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Grilled Cheese Is My New Favorite (Cheaper) Protein.
Lately I’ve noticed that my grocery money isn’t that great, especially for meat. I needed to change things up a bit. In particular, for chicken, […]
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