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đ¤ Be Geminiâs editor: Google just pushed out an update to its Gemini AI bot that lets you tweak the answers. Highlight any text in a Gemini response, click the pencil, and you can regenerate it, make it shorter, make it longer or even remove it. Magic!
Data brokers are the companies that make billions of dollars gathering up, then selling or sharing our data. Itâs used for everything from targeted ads (thatâs how they knew you drive a Subaru) to spam (and why you get so many bogus phone calls).
It’s not you, Explorer. Itâs me. Just kidding, itâs definitely you. If your relationship with your current browser is getting stale, you can get a fresh window on the web without losing all of your data.
Itâs easier than youâd think to pack up your bookmarks, saved passwords and favorite websites â hint, hint â and move on. You can count on me, your tech-relationship guru, for advice on switching when youâre ready to see other browsers.
Free filing: The IRS is testing a free tax filing tool called Direct File in 12 states. Finally! Of course, there’s a catch: It’s only for folks in certain areas with specific incomes. Want in? Check here to see if youâre eligible.
Don’t wait for them to call or text. There are better ways, friend!
As I scour 35 to 40 websites a day to make sure Iâm up to speed on the tech world, Iâm seeing a common theme: drama. Thereâs a lot of it in the AI world right now, and unsurprisingly, itâs mainly humans causing the buzz. While everyone from Elon Musk to The New York Times is busy suing OpenAI, Iâm just focused on whether these AI chatbots actually work.
âKim, how can I make money from home?â Iâve been getting this one for years and years. And guess what? Between new apps and the rise of the gig economy, itâs never been easier to make an extra buck.
Entrepreneur (paywall link) gathered some weird and wonderful side hustles, plus real examples of regular folks who make a pretty penny. Donât worry, no Uber on this list â but I did include an option for those who love to drive.
SSN sharks: The FTC says Americans lost over $126 million to Social Security scams last year. Reminder: The real SSA won’t slide into your DMs, rush you or threaten to suspend your SSN. Stay sharp, folks.
The future of flight is here and itâs not jetpacks â itâs in-air surveillance. If you thought the most invasive thing that could happen on a plane was the person in front of you reclining, I have some bad news, friend.
Donât buy a Surface tablet: Microsoft is dropping the first “AI PCsâ on March 21. The OLED Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are decked out with next-gen processors, upgraded displays, and all the AI bells and whistles. Copilot essentially turns everything you do on the PC into something you can search for later. Feature or flaw? Thatâs up to you.
Bon appetit: GE Appliancesâ Cookcam AI recognizes your dish and automatically sets the cooking mode. Surprise, itâs not even an upsell! If you have a GE Profile or CafĂŠ model equipped with in-oven cameras, itâs a free software update. Whatâs on the menu? Turkey, cookies, pizza, cakes and brownies for now.
