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Challenge your obscure geography skills with this free online game
If you aren't already playing GeoGuessr, you should be.
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Your browser's payment autofill can be hacked. Use these 3 alternatives instead
Storing payment details in your browser or online shops is convenient but poses a high security risk. Read on to find out what you should do instead.
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OpenAI's Sora AI video generator is coming to ChatGPT soon
Adding video generation to ChatGPT would be a big move, but it could also affect the pricing of ChatGPT in the long run.
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Emergency update for Chrome patches two zero-day vulnerabilities
Two days after releasing Chrome 146, Google's unscheduled update addresses two security flaws that are already being exploited in the wild.
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Track global weather and climate data in real time with this site
Zoom Earth is my go-to weather and forecasting tool.
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Alexa’s adults-only ‘Sassy’ personality just roasted my smart home setup
The new voice lets Alexa drop profanities, pile on the sarcasm, and generally speak her truth. I kind of…liked it?
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Now Copilot wants to check your vitals, too
Joining the likes of Claude and ChatGPT, Copilot Health seeks to decipher medical data from your Apple Watch, your doctor, and other sources.
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Microsoft Edge is getting desktop shortcuts for user profiles
Starting May 2026, you'll be able to easily launch Edge with a particular user profile in mind.
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Gemini just became your new Google Maps buddy
The new Ask Maps feature lets you query Gemini about your travel plans and destinations, complete with natural-language answers.
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This trick removes Microsoft Office from PCs you no longer own
Have you scrapped your old computer but forgotten to uninstall Microsoft Office? Here's how to remove it afterwards.
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Your forgotten email accounts are more dangerous than you think
Forgotten email accounts are like open backdoors for hackers. Learn how to protect yourself, expose silent killers, and securely delete old accounts.
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Microsoft listens: Teams users will get relief from unwanted emails soon
The change will begin starting June 1st, 2026.
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Make any image editable with Canva's Magic Layers
Canva's new Magic Layers technology promises to understand the structure of an image and allow you to edit any part of it you want, including editable text.
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ChatGPT quietly fixed its most annoying habit
The questions at the end of ChatGPT's responses used to drive me nuts. A subtle change has made those follow-ups way more chill.
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Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
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This obscure Microsoft Word feature makes proofreading documents easy
Word’s Read Aloud tool can help you quickly parse documents for errors.
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Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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ChatGPT can now identify songs for you
OpenAI has integrated Shazam into ChatGPT via an app, which can recognize and identify songs playing in the surrounding environment.
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AI 'brain fry' is real: Stress, fatigue, and errors, study shows
According to a Harvard Business Review study, too much AI tool usage can be detrimental to productivity and mental well-being.
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Conduent hack exposed 25 million medical, Social Security records
You may not know who Conduent is. But it could know a lot of private details about you…that it leaked to hackers.
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Google wants Gemini to read your mind at work
Google has improved Gemini's AI integration into its Workspace apps. Rather than focusing you to input information, Gemini now examines and assimilates relevant data.
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AI toys want to be your kid's best friend. That's the problem
Why AI toys make this tech journalist uneasy.
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Outlook's new AI salvages your calendar
Microsoft is adding agentic AI to Outlook to streamline writing email and scheduling appointments. It's one area where we can all agree that help would be useful.
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The AI prompt for all big decisions
There’s a better way to ask ChatGPT or another AI for help with a tough choice.
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'Claude' AI is coming to Microsoft 365
Microsoft is bringing "model" choice to its Microsoft 365 office apps, putting more of the daily grunt work of creating documents in the hands of AI.
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ChatGPT's explicit 'adult mode' gets postponed once again
OpenAI says it wants to prioritize its focus on features for more users.
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Microsoft kills Copilot's 'more human' conversational mode
According to Microsoft, the so-called Real Talk mode was always intended as an experiment.
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Microsoft extends support for the classic Outlook app again
The deadline has been pushed back to March 2027.
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This keyboard shortcut fixes Slack's buggy notifications
If Slack’s notification badge isn’t clearing properly, use this one-second fix.
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Firefox is about to get curvy
A sneak peek by web developer Sören Hentzschel shows us what the redesigned Firefox will look like.
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Send a letter to your future self with FutureMe
Share your thoughts, goals, memories, and more with the future you.
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Hackers know your social security number. Here’s how to stay safe
The Conduent data breach is just the latest massive leak. You need to protect yourself—we break down how.
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Google faces lawsuit over Gemini AI's role in man's suicide
Google disputes the allegations, stating that Gemini is designed not to encourage violence or self-harm.
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Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait
Clients of an email marketing platform were told that every one of their messages would include a "Support ICE" button. Trying to opt out would open a site that stole their password.
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Copilot is now Microsoft's peanut-butter cup
Microsoft is adding an integrated Edge browser feature to the Copilot app that no one has asked for.
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See what the world is watching as the U.S. attacks Iran
Framelack is a free IPTV service, without ads, that aggregates broadcast TV streams from practically every country on the globe. See "American" events told via a new perspective.
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The privacy nightmare hiding inside California’s new kid-safety rule
Governments want to help protect kids. But they keep opening new cans of worms.
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This free tool shows exactly what's eating up your storage space
A free tool that maps out and neatly displays the state of your storage.
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OpenAI's new flagship GPT model is made for AI agents
When paired with an AI agent system, GPT-5.4 can click a mouse, type keyboard commands, and more.
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Wikipedia has an 'AI' translation problem
A non-profit offering thousands of translations for Wikipedia has been found to be introducing errors and fake citations at a rapid pace.
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Best password managers: 6 trustworthy options
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Chrome 145 update fixes several critical browser vulnerabilities
A final security update for Chrome 145 eliminates a handful of vulnerabilities, including some labeled critical.
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Google makes Gmail, Drive, and Docs 'agent-ready' for OpenClaw
A new command-line interface for Google Workspace greases the wheels for personal AI assistants like OpenClaw to tap directly into Workspace documents.
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Claude Code goes hands-free with voice commands, now rolling out
Developers will soon be able to issue verbal coding instructions to Anthropic's coding-centric AI assistant.
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Google Search's AI Mode just built me an app
I asked for a dashboard that tracks nearby New York subway trains. With help from its new Canvas tool, the AI Mode in Google Search built it in seconds.
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OpenAI’s AI coding app finally comes to Windows
Ready to start your vibe-coding adventure? A few weeks after its debut on Mac, the Windows version of OpenAI’s Codex app has finally arrived.
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Claude AI now remembers chats and interactions for free users
The feature rollout coincides with Anthropic recently making it easier to migrate chat histories over from competing AI services.
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Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile online, network, and local backup
This backup client with a super-clean interface connects to any number of online storage services, including its own. It's affordable and also backs up to local and network locations.
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ChatGPT just got a little less chatty
A new version of ChatGPT’s “instant” model aims for smoother conversations while cutting back the preachiness.
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