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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 14, 2024
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who […]
Microsoft Visio 2021: Your secret weapon for professional workflows for under $20
TL;DR: Own Microsoft Visio for Windows for life for only $17.97 through Dec. 22 and create professional-grade diagrams effortlessly. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows $17.97 $249.99 Save $232.02 Get Deal Own Microsoft Visio for Windows for life for only $17.97 through Dec. 22 and […]
Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
The holidays bring big expectations for parents. Whether aiming to simply delight your child or really wow them, a flashy tech product can seem like the fastest way to make their holiday dreams come true. But experts say it’s worth reflecting on how that technology might upend your home life. A new gaming console can […]
Nearly half of U.S. teens say theyre online almost constantly
Teens’ social media use — and its effect on their mental health — is often in the news, and new research from the Pew Research Center states that nearly half of American teens are “almost constantly” online. SEE ALSO: World’s strictest social media law targets users under 16 in Australia In its Teens, Social Media, […]
Microsofts Recall feature appears to capture sensitive information, test shows
One of the most unpopular new Windows features is doing a lot to earn that reputation. Microsoft Recall, which is an AI-driven tool that constantly screenshots your PC activity to build a searchable database of everything you’ve ever done, apparently can’t always filter out sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers. This is […]
Apple Intelligence appears to have falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione shot himself
Apple Intelligence allegedly misled BBC News readers and BBC News isn’t happy about it. Tweet may have been deleted In a story reported by BBC News itself, the outlet accused Apple’s suite of AI features (which includes the ability to summarize news headlines in push notifications) of writing and sending out a blatantly false push […]
How Nickel Boys uses first-person to tell a crucial story from a different perspective
Nickel Boys filmmaker, RaMell Ross, is joined by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Daveed Diggs, Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson to discuss how they used a first-person perspective with the camera to tell the story based off of Colson Whitehead’s novel, The Nickel Boys. Nickel Boys is now in limited theaters.
Watch Billie Eilish slay her Tiny Desk Concert
Way back in Aug. 2020, music superstar Billie Eilish performed a two-song set for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Then, she and her brother Finneas couldn’t be at NPR’s actual offices due to COVID-19 safety concerns, but a printed background of the Tiny Desk set served as a surprisingly solid substitute. Revisit that moving […]
OpenAI brings video to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode now has video and screenshare capabilities. The feature was last May with the release of GPT-4o, but only the audio modality has been live. Now users can chat with ChatGPT using a phone camera and the model will “see” what you see. SEE ALSO: OpenAI’s Sora is officially here In the […]
Why is ChatGPTs Santa Mode only for ages 13 and up?
ChatGPT‘s Santa Mode is restricted to age groups that might already be questioning Santa Claus’s existence. The Santa voice is for ages 13 and up according to a disclaimer. OpenAI debuted the seasonal Santa Mode as part of Thursday’s livestream, which also announced vision capabilities for ChatGPT. For ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, when using […]