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Google’s test turns search results into an AI-generated podcast
Google is rolling out a test that puts its AI-powered Audio Overviews on the first page of search results on mobile. The experiment, which you can enable in Labs, will let you generate an AI podcast-style discussion for certain queries. If you search for something like, “How do noise cancellation headphones work?”, Google will display a button beneath the “People…
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‘Don’t manage the storage, manage the data’: Pure Storage wants to simplify storage for the AI era – and Pure Accelerate 2025 will be a huge litmus test for customers
A lot has changed since I first attended Pure Accelerate in 2023. Hosted in June during the early days of the generative AI boom, it was clear Pure Storage viewed this industry pivot as a lucrative opportunity to showcase the power of all-flash storage. Sustainability benefits, energy efficiency, and performance were all highlighted as key benefits for customers dabbling in…
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Microsoft Excel Essential Skills Test
Whether you’ve landed a job interview for a role that requires fundamental Microsoft Excel skills or you’re looking to solve a real-world problem, take the How-To Geek Beginner Excel Test to double-check that you know the nuts and bolts of the popular spreadsheet software. This is the first of a three-part series. The second (intermediate) and third (advanced) will be…
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I test streaming devices for a living and I can’t wait to see a new Apple TV 4K — here’s why
It’s been three long years since Apple launched a new set-top box. Although ripe with features and tons of value — in spite of its hefty $129 starting price — the Apple TV 4K still proves that it’s one of the best streaming devices. There’s still room for improvement, however, especially now that Apple has better processors on the latest…
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Researchers claim ChatGPT o3 bypassed shutdown in controlled test
A new report claims that OpenAI’s o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown. OpenAI announced o3 in April 2025, and it’s one of the most powerful reasoning models that performs better than its predecessors across all domains, including coding, math, science, visual perception, and more. While it’s clearly a great model,…
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You Can Now Test Exchange Email Accounts in Mozilla Thunderbird
Thunderbird, the desktop email client from Mozilla, is finally testing support for Microsoft Exchange accounts in the Daily and Beta channels. You can try it out now to help find bugs before it rolls out to all Thunderbird users. Exchange account support has been a long time coming, after years of requests from the Thunderbird community and “a little over…
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Watch Our Editor Test Out the Latest in Sleep Wellness Technology
Jacob York is a Branded Content Editor and Writer for Future, focusing on the Games and Tech verticals. Jacob’s previous writing experience encompasses everything from award winning plays to websites about tree removal services. The tree removal website also won an award. In his spare time, he enjoys learning how to bake, spending time at a theme park with his…
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Spotify already has an app ready to test Apple’s new rules
Spotify says it has submitted an update to its iOS app that would, among other things, let US customers use payment options that aren’t Apple’s, according to a blog post. The update submission follows Wednesday’s major Epic Games v. Apple ruling that forces Apple not to take a cut of payments on non-Apple payment systems and stops Apple from dictating…
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Marathon Alpha Test: How to Sign Up, Release Date and More
Bungie has finally revealed the official gameplay for their upcoming extraction FPS game, Marathon. While the game also disclosed the release date, some players can experience the challenges early. If you also want that, follow this guide as we explain how to sign up for the Marathon alpha test, its duration, and more. How to Sign Up for the Marathon…
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I put the $18 Etekcity Digital Scale to the test in my kitchen — and it proves looks aren’t everything
Specs Model: EK4150Bowl: YesMaterial: Stainless steelDisplay: LCDPower: Batteries, 2 x AAAWeight increments: 0.1oz/1g/0.5°FWeight range: 11lb/ 5kgBowl capacity: 2.06qt/1.96lTemperature ranges 32 – 104°FTare function: YesSize: 8.75(L) x 8.75 (W) x 5.75 (H) inch I’ve gone through plenty of kitchen scales in my time and enjoy putting them to the test to see how they stand up in a busy kitchen. Not…
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