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4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC
In the last decade, the speed and performance of mini PCs have improved dramatically. Although they are small in stature, they’re workhorses that can handle most everyday tasks, with some models touting modest gaming specs. They’re affordable, compact and travel-ready. What’s not to like? I’ve been a fan of these little machines since I first saw an Intel Cherry Trail…
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Gemini is getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Android
Android users will soon be able to let Gemini control device features and apps with fewer privacy concerns. In an email seen by Android Police, Google recently notified Gemini users that it will start rolling out an update on July 7th that allows the AI bot to “use Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities on your phone, whether your Gemini Apps…
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4 Open-Source Writing Apps That Can Replace Microsoft Word
If you’re looking to get away from Microsoft Word, and Microsoft, or if you’re just looking to support a free and open-source project, there are a dizzying array of solid options out there. Here are four that are great all-rounders, and that can run on most PCs or laptops with an issue. 4 Calligra Words Calligra Words is a word…
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5 AI prompts that make you more human — and harder to replace at work
I’ve spent the past several years testing AI chatbots — the same ones people worry are coming for their jobs. I’ve seen AI take on valuable tasks such as write articles, summarize meetings and even offer surprisingly decent advice. But when people ask, “Is AI going to replace us?” I think there’s a better question: What parts of being human…
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI could replace interns — but there’s still hope for Gen Z
Entry-level jobs as we know them could soon be a thing of the past. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI can now effectively do the same work as junior-level employees, and its skillset is only expected to get even better in the coming months. He predicted that AI will eventually rival the skills of even an experienced engineer, all while…
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Apple is ready to replace Game Center with a more Xbox-like gaming app
Apple plans to announce an app focused on video games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, according to Bloomberg. The app will let you launch games you’ve installed on your devices and serve as a hub for things like achievements and leaderboards. Apple is expected to launch its gaming app alongside…
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How to Replace Cable TV for About $25 a Month
Even at the slightly higher price, Disney+ is compelling. The company owns Lucasfilm (the “Star Wars” franchise), Marvel Studios (“The Avengers,” “Black Panther”), and Pixar (“Toy Story,” “Up”). The recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox gives it 20th Century Studios (“The Simpsons”) and the lion’s share of National Geographic content, too. Disney+’s updated library of content includes Star Wars-based series…
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Tech CEOs are using AI to replace themselves
Tech company CEOs aren’t just making their companies AI-first: this week, they’re using AI avatars to replace themselves in earnings calls. Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna featured the AI version of CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski in an 83-second video about its Q1 2025 results, as reported by TechCrunch. The video’s description says that his “AI avatar” is presenting the results, and…
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Thanks, Trump tariffs, now I gotta replace my phone battery
After five years, I was still happy with my phone, even though its battery had started the inevitable process of slowing to a stop. But Donald Trump’s tariff nonsense pushed me to make a decision: buy a new phone or fix the old one now, before the prices go up. The answer was clearer than ever — I replaced the…
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SAS wants its AI agents to supercharge workers, not replace them
SAS has announced a new offering to help organizations design and deploy AI agents alongside domain-specific AI models. Intended to streamline the path to AI adoption across protected industries, SAS Intelligent Decisioning will be made available through the firm’s cloud-based AI and analytics platform SAS Viya. The announcement was made at SAS Innovate 2025, its annual conference held at the…
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