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The AI era has been ushered in. People are using AI chatbots for almost any purpose, from cooking up recipes to coming up with gym routines and so much more. If you're out of the loop, when it comes to AI chatbot technology, the best chance to get up to speed is now.

Microsoft is making its Copilot+ AI features available to more Windows 11 computers. This change is being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel with build 26120.2510, allowing more people to try out the new features and share their feedback.

AI chatbots can be useful tools for making your daily tasks a little easier. You can get help with everything from planning trips or shopping to creating to-do lists or writing emails.

If you've taken the plunge with the 13-inch iPad Pro, you'll want to kit it out with a case to protect it against accidental damage.

Not all microphones are suitable for every situation. Picking the right microphone depends on your surroundings, the sound you want to capture, and your needs. Here’s an overview of common microphone types and their applications to help you make the best choice.

If you need a specific component to repair your broken or malfunctioning Xbox console, you can now order genuine parts for Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models.

ASUS has announced the ZenScreen Smart MS32UC. It's a 31-inch monitor that doubles as a smart TV, using the Google TV operating system.

Google announced Android 15 in February 2024, full of new features and changes, but it didn't arrive until October. After countless delays, it'll soon be available on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. Samsung is finally beta testing Android 15 (One UI 7), and here's what you need to know.

Everyone is doing 2024 recaps, from Spotify to Xbox, but what about real-life recaps? Google Photos is doing just that with your photo and video library.

Gmail is one of the most popular applications for sending and receiving emails. However, you might encounter a situation where Gmail stops receiving emails, which essentially disrupts its purpose. Fortunately, this is a common issue, and I’ll show you how to fix it in no time.

Threads, Meta’s answer to the likes of Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter), comes with the same sort of privacy considerations that each Meta product requires. Fortunately, there are a few settings you can immediately adjust to improve your privacy on the burgeoning platform.

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-In-1 16” (2024) laptop doesn't come with an impressive spec sheet. In fact, it's pretty mundane with a Core Ultra 5 processor and 16GB of RAM. But, this unassuming laptop nearly stole my heart and made me consider giving up my MacBook Pro.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Google Wallet is not only a payments app but has also slowly but steadily adding support for putting your ID in there, digitally. Now, one more US state is joining the list.

4K TVs are commonplace, 4K streaming is within reach for many broadband users, and 4K Blu-rays are still sought after by film geeks. The problem is most content is not in 4K, and many studios are turning to AI upscaling technology to convert content to 4K, with (to put it mildly) very mixed results.

We can understand paying for premium AI model tiers to an extent, as long as it's an actually useful expense and you're getting your money's worth of it. As far as this new, ultra-expensive ChatGPT Pro tier goes, though, there's no reason any normal person needs this.

Handheld PCs are awesome, because they combine the power of the PC platform with the form factor of handheld gaming. However, some games aren't going to work well with a controller, which is why I just connected a regular mouse and keyboard. Job done.

Google Home is finally gaining its first Gemini AI integrations, namely the "Help Me Create" automation generator and the "AI Camera Search" function. Plus, you can now control Google Home from the Gemini chatbot app.

Anker's quality control hasn't been great this year. Following a recall for batteries that turned into fire hazards, Anker is recalling several Soundcore Bluetooth speakers for similar issues.

Microsoft has introduced a preview version of Copilot Vision. It's a new AI tool for Microsoft Edge that can look at your current tab and provide answers.