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AI, my unexpected daily travel companion
I was starting to doubt it would ever happen, but I finally found a regular, helpful use for AI: vanlife travel planner. I’m not a student and I don’t code. I am, however, on day 48 of my van tour through Europe with my wife and dog. We travel without a specific itinerary, chasing the wind and sun while working…
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I just tested Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT-5.1 — and one AI crushed the competition
The AI wars just heated up with two major launches this month: Google’s Gemini 3 arrived today with promises of “state-of-the-art reasoning” and the ability to “bring any idea to life,” while OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5.1 dropped less than a week ago touting a “warmer, more conversational” experience with enhanced instruction-following. Gemini 3 Pro boasts a groundbreaking score of 1501 on LMArena…
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SureCall Fusion2GO XR review: dead zones don’t stand a chance while on the road
Cell phone signal boosters are the kind of tech that only crosses your mind only after an important call gets dropped, say that phone interview you were nailing, or a sales call with a prospective client. And we all know that taking calls in the car, you’re way more susceptible to driving through random dead zones where calls magically drop…
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The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, but we’re not going to up and forget about the original Switch. We’ve still got love for the console and…
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Best smart scales 2025: expert tested and rated
1. Withings Body Smart ☆☆☆☆☆ Gorgeous, easily-navigable appRead more▼ 2. Wyze Scale X ☆☆☆☆☆ Luggage, pet, and baby modeRead more▼ 4. Renpho Smart Body Fat Scale ☆☆☆☆☆ 13 body composition indexesRead more▼ As a fitness editor, I’m the first person to tell you that there are far more important metrics to track than your weight alone. That’s why I recommend…
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The best Garmin watches for 2025
Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or…
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Black Friday outerwear deals — save up to 50% off Patagonia, Cotopaxi, REI, and more
Black Friday is the most wonderful time of the year for gorpware deals on high-tech outerwear from brands like Patagonia and Cotopaxi. While a classic Patagonia pullover might ordinarily cost $100+, you can pick one up right now for closer to half that. That’s right: Patagonia Quarter-Zips are up to 53% off at Dick’s Sporting Goods. And for those really…
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Windows 10 KB5072653 OOB update fixes ESU install errors
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 out-of-band update to resolve ongoing issues with installing the November extended security updates. Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft no longer introduces new features or releases free security updates. For individuals and business customers who wish to continue using Windows 10, Microsoft offers extended security updates…
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Google is fighting the defamation battle Meta caved on
Google filed a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by anti-corporate diversity activist Robby Starbuck, who claimed Google’s AI falsely associated him with sexual assault allegations and a white nationalist. Starbuck is seeking $15 million in damages from Google. But the company says in its filing that his claims simply represent his “misuse of developer tools to induce hallucinations.”…
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Google’s AI Mode can now help you visualize your travel plans
Google users can now describe their next trip to its AI Mode in search and select the option to “Create with Canvas,” which will build out an itinerary in a side panel complete with data on flights and hotels. The document it puts together can lay out potential plans, with suggestions based on the user’s inputs, as well as photos…
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