My Google Nest thermostat made me a believer in smart home tech
…good graph Money is tight for many people, and energy bills can be no joke. Imagine the stereotypical dad of the house telling you not to touch the thermostat but instead to…
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I used Gemini to plan a date, and my partner noticed the difference
…While prompts are important, Gemini packs some exciting features and a tight integration with many of its popular services to make things easier for you. Gemini made me the most organized person…
I reviewed the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, and my house has never been cleaner
…Since these parts are separated and removable, you can just rinse and reuse. Also, the dust bin filter is washable. I can't tell you how happy I was when I realized…
I found a Gemini feature so good, I deleted a bunch of apps
…I asked them to tell dad jokes, share random facts, and write my emails . They were fun, occasionally useful, but ultimately just another app on my already crowded screen. I didn't…
Sony's viral Xperia 1 VIII AI blunder is painful to watch
…Sony couldn’t release the Xperia 1 VIII without any AI, and integrating an AI assistant into the camera is the only logical route for the brand. Unfortunately, in its haste to…
Google and Samsung are finally fixing Android's most frustrating feature
…A leaked build of One UI 9 contains a "Tap to share" feature, suggesting that Google and Samsung are again working together on Quick Share. It's too early to tell whether…
I finally left ChatGPT for Gemini, but only after fixing these settings first
…both Gemini and ChatGPT, and I didn’t see a major gap in what either one could do. Both worked for my needs. What changed the equation was mostly integration. OpenAI kept…
Google's most persistent eyesore can finally be deleted in Android 17
…To tell you when your next meeting is. Gmail : To pull boarding passes, hotel reservations, and restaurant bookings. Location : To provide My Commute and local weather. Search History : To know which sports…
Samsung killed my favorite S Pen feature and hoped no one would notice
…But do we? I challenge anyone to hold both the S25 and S26 Ultra with their eyes closed and claim that 0.7 mm makes a real difference. I can, however, tell…
I stopped using NotebookLM the 'right' way — and learned more
…I can count many such examples, but those are events from the distant past and are stories of how NotebookLM became an integral part of my life. I’m used to it…