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Google Family Link is the best free app for parents – and it just got a great school-time upgrade
By Mark Wilson published
Google has announced some big updates to its Family Link tool for parents – including the ability to restrict your child's Android phone during school hours.
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Want to use ChatGPT Deep Research for free? Sam Altman confirms how often you’ll be able to use the new AI agent
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Sam Altman has essentially confirmed how often ChatGPT Plus and free users will be able to use the new AI agent, Deep Research.
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I think Mistral AI's new Le Chat app has the je ne sais quoi it needs to compete against ChatGPT
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
Comparing ChatGPT to Le Chat
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Don’t fall for these AI chatbot scams this Valentine’s Day – here’s how they could play with your heart strings
By Graham Barlow published
Ahead of Valentine's Day, new research reveals a rise in AI-chatbot romance scams
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Microsoft finally fixes some of Windows 11’s most annoying problems with new patch
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 update packs a raft of important fixes for nasty audio bugs and an Auto HDR glitch that has been seriously frustrating for gamers.
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Why is AI in everything these days? What you need to know about the world’s favorite buzzword
By Becca Caddy published
AI is suddenly in everything from TVs to toothbrushes. But is it true innovation or just clever marketing? Here’s what you need to know.
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Apple is reportedly partnering with Alibaba in China for AI features, and it makes sense after DeepSeek
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
Apple might be partnering with Alibaba for Chinese AI iPhone features.
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Google Maps and Apple Maps rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, and I am so confused
By Lance Ulanoff last updated
Not every map agrees what to call the Gulf of Mexico.
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