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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 13 (game #347)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Shut it all down? Microsoft research suggests AI usage is making us feel dumber – but you don't need to panic yet
By Hamish Hector published
Microsoft research suggests AI is rotting our brains – but it might not be as dire as it seems
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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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I can't tell if it's just a coincidence, but Nvidia's RTX 5070 is now reportedly set for March alongside AMD's RDNA 4 series launch
By Isaiah Williams published
March is the true showdown between Nvidia and AMD, especially if this new rumor about the RTX 5070's delay is legitimate.
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I tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9 and found a no-frills laptop at a decent price
By James Holland published
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a decent laptop at a decent price and is portable enough for a 15-inch laptop.
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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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Accept all or bust: how cookie walls are creating a two-tier internet
By Chiara Castro published
'Pay or Consent' models are getting traction, but should they be legal at all?
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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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