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Best Autobiographer price on the web: 1-year sub for $69

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:00

TL;DR: Get a 1-year subscription to Autobiographer for $69 (reg. $199) and finally tell your story with AI-led, conversational style memoir crafting.

You have a life story to tell. But writing a memoir from scratch is intimidating. If only you had a personal biographer ... or maybe just an AI-powered, conversation-based program that can help you record the important parts of your story and turn them into essays or letters to share your story. That's Autobiographer, a DIY memoir program that uses AI to guide users through the storytelling process. Spend the next year sharing your history with this lowest on-the-web price of $69 (reg. $199) for a 1-year subscription.

If you can chat, you can write your memoir with Autobiographer. This is an ideal gift for even the least tech-savvy. Prompted by individualized questions, record your story in the Autobiographer program. These will generate as written documents you can shape into a standard, book-style autobiography, letters to loved ones, or the epic tale of your sports journey in days gone by just like the memoir-writing stars. When you're ready to share or print, you'll have up to 250 pages of your life's story.

Have unlimited conversations with the program's AI bot to tease out the most important parts of your tale over your year's subscription. Don't worry about saying too much — there's unlimited storage — or your privacy — encryption protects your data and recordings. Exclude unwanted or irrelevant topics. Organize your memories by category in the secure Memory Vault so only you have access while drafting your autobiography. You can maintain your full conversation history here so you don't lose a second of the wisdom, trials, and even recipes future generations may want to hear.

You've got a story to tell — and a smart tool to help you tell it with a 1-year subscription to Autobiographer at the current low price of $69 (reg. $199). 

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How to watch San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets online for free

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:00

TL;DR: Live stream San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Stream NHL games for free on Prime Video every Monday, including San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets.

The Sharks sit at the bottom of the Pacific Division at 13-24 while the Jets are atop the Central Division at 28-12. Based on their record, the Jets should have the advantage for this game.

If you want to watch the San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets for free from anywhere in the world, here is all of the information you need.

When is San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets?

San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 24. This fixture will be played at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.

How to watch San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets for free

San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets is available to live stream on Prime Video in Canada, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this game. Fans in Canada can watch San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets (plus more Monday Night Hockey fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the NHL for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:

  1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

  2. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  4. Open up the app and connect to a server in Canada

  5. Watch San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the NHL without actually spending anything. This is obviously only a short-term solution, but this gives you enough time to watch select NHL fixtures before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the NHL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NHL, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. This deal includes a bonus of three months of coverage, a year of unlimited cloud backup, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Best Buy actually has Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks in stock, and I wouldn’t wait

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 11:56

AVAILABLE TODAY: As of Feb. 24, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Surging Sparks Booster Bundle is available for $26.94 at Best Buy. This set has been one of the hardest to find thanks to massive demand for its chase cards, including Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex and Latias ex.

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Trying to get your hands on Scarlet & Violet – Surging Sparks? This set sells out constantly, and resellers are making sure it never stays in stock for long. Best Buy’s Pokémon Day deal is giving us a rare shot at picking up Surging Sparks Booster Bundle for $26.94. Honestly? I wouldn’t wait.

This set has been in insanely high demand because of how stacked the chase cards are. Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex already looks like one of the most expensive Pokémon cards of the year. Latias ex and Latios ex have that perfectly connected artwork that makes collectors desperate to complete the pair. Then there’s Hydreigon ex, which looks like it came straight out of a fantasy RPG and hits like a truck in competitive play.

SEE ALSO: Pokemon Go players are actually training a giant AI model

If you’re into Trainer cards, Jasmine’s Gaze and Lisia’s Appeal are already driving up prices thanks to the usual waifu tax. Alolan Exeggutor ex is proving to be just as popular with players as it is with collectors. It’s one of the best-looking cards in the set, and if you manage to pull one, you’re sitting on a win.

Surging Sparks is one of those sets where every pack has the potential for something huge, but the problem has always been finding packs in the first place. Best Buy’s Pokémon Day deal is one of the few times you can actually grab this bundle without paying resale prices, and it’s only available through the Best Buy app. If you don’t want to miss out, make sure you’ve got the app ready before it disappears again.

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How to watch Bangladesh vs. New Zealand online for free

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 11:47

TL;DR: Live stream Bangladesh vs. New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy continues with another massive game between Bangladesh and New Zealand. Progressing from Group A is a tough task, but a victory in this game would leave either side in good shape.

If you want to watch Bangladesh vs. New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bangladesh vs. New Zealand?

Bangladesh vs. New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy starts at 4 a.m. ET on Feb. 24. This ODI takes place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

How to watch Bangladesh vs. New Zealand for free

The following platforms are offering coverage of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy:

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is available to live stream for free in Pakistan. The free streaming platforms are geo-restricted to Pakistan, but anyone can access these free live streams with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Pakistan, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Pakistan

  4. Visit Tamasha or PTV

  5. Live stream Bangladesh vs. New Zealand for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Bangladesh vs. New Zealand (plus every other 2025 ICC Champions Trophy game) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for live sport?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Pakistan

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Bangladesh vs. New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free with ExpressVPN.

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Harris Dickinsons Chicken Shop Date has to be one of the best so far

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 11:18

The flirty chicken-fuelled energy gets turned up to 11 in the latest episode of Chicken Shop Date, which sees Babygirl star Harris Dickinson sitting down opposite host Amelia Dimoldenberg over a box of nuggets.

The two seem to genuinely have a lot of fun together in the clip above, discussing everything from skateboarding tricks to the possibility of learning to dance together.

Stick around until the end for a rare out-of-character Dimoldenberg crying with laughter while she tries to sip from a glass of milk.

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The complete list of winners at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 08:32

The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) were held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, and broadcast live on Netflix. Hosted by Kristen Bell, the ceremony celebrated the best performances in film and television over the past year.

SEE ALSO: Here are the 2024 SAG Awards winners

Wicked and Shōgun had the most film and television nominations respectively, each beginning the night as finalists in five categories. However, while Shōgun dominated by winning four SAG Awards, Wicked failed to snag a single trophy, ultimately finishing the night empty-handed. It's a blow to the musical's Oscars hopes, as the SAG Awards have historically been a decent indicator as to how the Academy Awards are likely to play out.

Sunday's ceremony also honoured Jane Fonda with the SAG Life Achievement Award, granted both for her acting career and her humanitarian work.

"Our job [as actors] is to understand another human being so profoundly that we can touch their souls," said Fonda in her acceptance speech. "Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or 'woke.' And by the way, woke just means you give a damn about other people."

Here is the full list of nominees and winners at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The winners have been bolded.

FilmOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading RoleOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Jonathan Bailey, Wicked

  • Yura Borisov, Anora

  • Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

  • Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

  • Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown

  • Jamie Lee Curtis, The Last Showgirl

  • Danielle Deadwyler, The Piano Lesson

  • Ariana Grande, Wicked

  • Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
  • A Complete Unknown (Monica Barbaro, Norbert Leo Butz, Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Dan Fogler, Will Harrison, Eriko Hatsune, Boyd Holbrook, Scoot Mcnairy, Big Bill Morganfield, Edward Norton)

  • Anora (Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, Mikey Madison, Aleksey Serebryakov, Vache Tovmasyan)

  • Conclave (Sergio Castellitto, Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci)

  • Emilia Pérez (Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldaña)

  • Wicked (Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh)

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion PictureTelevision (L-R) Tommy Bastow, Shinnosuke Abe, Moeka Hoshi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano and Hiroto Kanai, winners of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Shōgun." Credit: Amy Sussman / Getty Images Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited SeriesOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
  • Kathy Bates, The Great Lillian Hall

  • Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer

  • Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

  • Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge

  • Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

  • Cristin Milioti, The Penguin

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
  • Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun

  • Jeff Bridges, The Old Man

  • Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

  • Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal

  • Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
  • Kathy Bates, Matlock

  • Nicola Coughlan, Bridgerton

  • Allison Janney, The Diplomat

  • Keri Russell, The Diplomat

  • Anna Sawai, Shōgun

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This

  • Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

  • Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear

  • Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

  • Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
  • Bridgerton (Geraldine Alexander, Victor Alli, Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley, Jonathan Bailey, Joe Barnes, Joanna Bobin, James Bryan, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Genevieve Chenneour, Dominic Coleman, Nicola Coughlan, Kitty Devlin, Hannah Dodd, Daniel Francis, Ruth Gemmell, Rosa Hesmondhalgh, Sesley Hope, Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, Molly Jackson-Shaw, Claudia Jessie, Lorn Macdonald, Jessica Madsen, Emma Naomi, Hannah New, Luke Newton, Caleb Obediah, James Phoon, Vineeta Rishi, Golda Rosheuvel, Hugh Sachs, Banita Sandhu, Luke Thompson, Will Tilston, Polly Walker, Anna Wilson-Jones, Sophie Woolley)

  • The Day of the Jackal (Khalid Abdalla, Jon Arias, Nick Blood, Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Ben Hall, Chukwudi Iwuji, Patrick Kennedy, Puchi Lagarde, Lashana Lynch, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O'Neill, Eddie Redmayne, Sule Rimi, Lia Williams)

  • The Diplomat (Ali Ahn, Sandy Amon-Schwartz, Tim Delap, Penny Downie, Ato Essandoh, David Gyasi, Celia Imrie, Rory Kinnear, Pearl Mackie, Nana Mensah, Graham Miller, Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Adam Silver, Kenichiro Thomson)

  • Shōgun (Shinnosuke Abe, Tadanobu Asano, Tommy Bastow, Takehiro Hira, Moeka Hoshi, Hiromoto Ida, Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroto Kanai, Yuki Kura, Takeshi Kurokawa, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai)

  • Slow Horses (Ruth Bradley, Tom Brooke, James Callis, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Rosalind Eleazar, Sean Gilder, Kadiff Kirwan, Jack Lowden, Gary Oldman, Jonathan Pryce, Saskia Reeves, Joanna Scanlan, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hugo Weaving, Naomi Wirthner, Tom Wozniczka)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  • Abbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams)

  • The Bear (Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, Matty Matheson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ricky Staffieri, Jeremy Allen White)

  • Hacks (Rose Abdoo, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Paul W. Downs, Hannah Einbinder, Mark Indelicato, Jean Smart, Megan Stalter)

  • Only Murders in the Building (Michael Cyril Creighton, Zach Galifianakis, Selena Gomez, Richard Kind, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Steve Martin, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, Martin Short)

  • Shrinking (Harrison Ford, Brett Goldstein, Devin Kawaoka, Gavin Lewis, Wendie Malick, Lukita Maxwell, Ted McGinley, Christa Miller, Jason Segel, Rachel Stubington, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Jessica Williams)

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
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Don’t Let Gratitude Hold You Back

Havard Management Tip of the Day - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 07:01

Gratitude is a powerful force—it boosts engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction. But unchecked, it can hold you back. An excessive sense of gratitude can lead you to settle for less, avoid important conversations, and suppress dissatisfaction. Here’s how to avoid those pitfalls. Settling for less. Being grateful for an opportunity shouldn’t mean accepting less than […]

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Transcribe, summarise, and organise notes instantly with My Notes AI

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 07:00

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Did you catch this Oscar winners cameo in The White Lotus Season 3?

Mashable - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 05:00

The White Lotus Season 3's all-star cast gets even starrier in episode 2, thanks to a voice-over cameo from none other than Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once).

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3 review: Juicy drama, great performances, still underwhelming

Quan has an uncredited role as Timothy Ratliff's (Jason Isaacs) former business partner Kenneth Nguyen, who is under investigation for some shady dealings the two carried out in Brunei. He calls Timothy towards the end of episode 2, and in the discussion that follows, he reveals that the FBI has raided his house and that Timothy is implicated in the investigation. Kenny's advice to Timothy? Get a lawyer.

All in all, not a great start to a wellness-focused vacation!

Quan's appearance isn't the first time The White Lotus creator Mike White has brought an Oscar winner into the fold for a voice-over cameo. In Season 2, Laura Dern (Marriage Story), who also worked with White on Enlightened, voiced Dominic Di Grasso's (Michael Imperioli) wife Abby. You may remember her absolutely tearing him to pieces and sobbing over the phone.

On top of these voice-over appearances, White has made a habit of bringing his Survivor: David vs. Goliath castmates to The White Lotus for quick cameos. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your ears wide open when you watch the show — you never know who you might catch onscreen.

The White Lotus Season 3 is now streaming on Max, with new episodes every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

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Apple revokes iClouds Advanced Data Protection in the UK over government privacy dispute

Mashable - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 21:24

Apple has removed its strongest iCloud data protection for customers in the UK, as a refusal to comply with a government order demanding backdoor access to user data.

Apple has a security feature called Advanced Data Protection, which offers end-to-end data encryption of files and backups stored in iCloud — meaning only the owner can decrypt and access the data. But now, Apple users in the UK are left without this option because of a dispute between the tech giant and their government. According to The Washington Post, the UK government order demanded blanket access to Apple users' encrypted iCloud data.

SEE ALSO: Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules

Instead of complying with the demands, Apple subsequently pulled the ADP tool altogether. "We have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will," Apple said in a statement to Bloomberg, which first reported the story.

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UK-based users who haven't enabled ADP will no longer be able to add this protection. Those who already have ADP enabled will be given a grace period to disable the setting and guidance on how to adjust to the privacy change, Apple told Mashable. Under default iCloud data protections, data from apps like Health, iMessage, Keychain are still end-to-end encrypted. You can see the full list here.

Apple's decision leaves UK users' data more vulnerable, as would have complying with the order. Removing access to their most advanced version of data protection voluntarily is Apple's way of saying they won't participate in granting access to private data for the sake of government oversight. Apple "remains committed to offering our users the highest level of security for their personal data and are hopeful that we will be able to do so in the future in the United Kingdom," the statement continued.

Privacy and free speech advocates have praised the move for not bending to what they believe is an invasive law, which they say could establish a dangerous precedent for any government seeking access private data. "You can’t be tech-friendly while eroding the foundation of cybersecurity on which robust tech depends," said Signal President Meredith Whittaker in a statement to Reuters. "Encryption is not a luxury - it is a fundamental human right essential to a free society that also happens to underpin the global economy."

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But still, the fact that Apple was forced to respond to the UK government in some way has users concerned about their suddenly vulnerable private data. The move has people wondering if its grounds for a breach of contract lawsuit, since privacy protection is a longstanding tent pole of Apple's products and services.

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Apple has a long history of battling over government requests for user data. Several times, the company has refused law enforcement requests to unlock the iPhones of suspected mass shooters, once in 2016, and another time in 2020.

UPDATE: Feb. 23, 2025, 2:19 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include statements from Apple.

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Apple Intelligence with Google Gemini integration looks to be coming soon

Mashable - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 21:09

Apple's plans to add Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence are well underway, according to backend iOS code.

9To5Mac analyst Aaron Perris looked into the backend update for the iOS 18.4 beta and discovered mentions of "Google" alongside "OpenAI" and "Third Party Model." This suggests Google's AI model Gemini might soon be another option for Apple users to choose from as an alternative to ChatGPT.

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This discovery is not unexpected. Following the keynote announcement of Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, software exec Craig Federighi confirmed rumors of an Apple and Google partnership, saying, "We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future."

SEE ALSO: Apple revokes iCloud's Advanced Data Protection in the UK over government privacy dispute

Of course, this came after Apple had announced a partnership with OpenAI, bringing ChatGPT to Apple Intelligence as a third-party option to use with Siri and other AI features. However, Federighi made it clear that Apple wanted to allow users to choose from multiple models. At the time, Federighi didn't share any specifics on a timeline, but this leak shows us that the Google Gemini integration is coming soon.

As 9To5Mac noted, this doesn't mean Gemini will be part of the iOS 18.4 update, it definitely means Apple is actively working on it.

The Apple Intelligence launch has been a bit of a mixed bag. Users were frustrated with the staggered (and delayed) rollout, underwhelmed by gimmicky features, and annoyed by AI-generated summaries that are sometimes inaccurate. Plus, users are still waiting for the alleged new and improved Siri which is slated for the upcoming iOS 18.4 release.

By comparison, Samsung has been quicker and more aggressive in deploying AI features for its Galaxy series and already has Google Gemini integration. It's unclear how Apple will plan to integrate Gemini, but it would be a way to catch up to its competitors and cover some of its shortcomings in the voice assistant department.

On that note, Apple is reportedly working on its own LLM for iOS 19 and macOS 16, which will likely be announced at this year's WWDC.

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4 Reasons I Want a Portless Phone

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 20:45

Apple took a lot of flak for being the first company to ditch the headphone jack, but maybe smartphone companies haven't gone far enough. I think they should get rid of all the ports on their phones, and if you think that's a bad idea, here are my main four reasons why.

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History of the Unix Terminal: How Video Killed the Printer Star

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 20:30

Before there were modern Linux desktops, people used terminals to interact with computers. How did they get from printing terminals to modern displays?

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7 Common Space Myths, Debunked

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 20:00

It's an unfortunate fact of reality that most people get their ideas about space from movies, TV, and video games. Science-fiction is all well and good, but only when people can separate it from reality. Unless you're a real space fan, it's likely that even you believe one of these common myths.

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Get cloud storage for life — save 80% on 2TB plans

Mashable - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 20:00

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PSA: You Need a Rear Fan on Your PC

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:45

When building a new PC, it's only natural to focus on the big-ticket items, like the CPU, GPU, and RAM. Fans almost feel like an afterthought. But unless your PC case comes with a few pre-installed fans, it's easy to overlook one essential component—the rear case fan.

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Why 2025 Is a Good Year for Seeing the Northern Lights

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:30

2024 was a year of many spectacular aurora displays, and this is set to continue into 2025, thanks to a peak in the Sun's solar activity.

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10 Facts About Mercury That Prove It's More Than Just the Smallest Planet

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:15

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, named after the Roman god of commerce, is the planet closest to the Sun. It also circles the Sun the fastest, at an average speed of almost 106 thousand miles. This is just the tip of the iceberg regarding cool facts about Mercury.

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Why I Always Add Alt Text in Microsoft 365 Apps (And How You Can Too)

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:15

Alternative text (or alt text for short) is a short description of a graphic that helps people with visual impairments fully understand the content of what's on their screen. Screen readers read alt text aloud, meaning those who can't see the details of the graphic still know what it contains.

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How to Stop Excel From Changing Your Fractions

How-To Geek - Sun, 02/23/2025 - 19:00

In a program like Excel, which is designed to handle numbers, you'd expect to be able to use fractions without any hiccups. However, because Excel is programmed to automate and simplify, it often converts your fractions into something other than what you typed. Here's how to stop it.

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