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PCMag, 2 days ago to random

Claudia Goldin explains how the pandemic kicked off a trend that is changing childrearing for the better, and why it didn't happen earlier despite the tech being available. https://www.pcmag.com/articles/ceos-hate-remote-work-but-this-nobel-prize-winner-says-its-a-win-for-women

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

Find flight deals, book vacation homes, reserve camping sites, and know where to pull off the road with the top travel apps. Here's our list: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-travel-apps

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

A researcher who just resigned from ChatGPT developer OpenAI is accusing the company of not devoting enough resources to ensure that artificial intelligence can be safely controlled. https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-prioritizes-shiny-products-over-ai-safety-ex-researcher-says

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink is signaling it’s ready to implant its brain chip in a second human patient after more than three months of tests with Noland Arbaugh, the first human subject. https://www.pcmag.com/news/neuralink-wants-to-expand-brain-chip-trial-to-second-human-patient

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

SpaceX's Starlink is introducing a major price increase to its global roaming plan, which allows users to access the satellite internet service worldwide. https://www.pcmag.com/news/spacexs-starlink-doubles-the-price-for-its-global-roaming-plan

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

Watching VHS tapes isn't as easy as it was in the 1980s, but it's doable, even on a 1080p or 4K screen. Follow these steps to get your ancient VCR hooked up to your new television. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-connect-a-vcr-to-your-modern-tv

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

Copilot, AI, and Azure programming will feature strongly at Microsoft's annual developer conference, but there will likely be surprises—and even hardware. https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-to-expect-at-microsoft-build-2024

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

Goodbye, Twitter dot com. The social media site finalizes its rebrand to X using a domain name Musk first bought back in 1999. https://www.pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-x-changes-domain-name

PCMag, 2 days ago to random

It turns out Slack feeds user content, messages, and uploads to its machine learning models. All users are opted-in by default. https://www.pcmag.com/news/slack-trains-ai-powered-features-on-user-messages-files

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Your Reddit posts might be used to train ChatGPT, thanks to the new OpenAI-Reddit partnership. https://www.pcmag.com/news/openais-chatgpt-will-soon-feature-content-from-reddit

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

The pricey Bose SoundLink Max speaker delivers lively Bluetooth audio and plenty of volume from a classy, rugged design. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bose-soundlink-max

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Microsoft is trying to restore Bing as the default search engine on users' browsers by spinning it as a "repair" through a utility app called PC Manager. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-pc-manager-app-repairs-your-system-by-making-bing-the-search

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Acer’s Aspire TC-1780-UA92 is an excellent value, with peppy performance and modern amenities including USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E, making it the top budget desktop right now. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/acer-aspire-tc-1780-ua92

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

The top 10 videos on YouTube have all racked up over 5 billion views, but there's also another trait that ties them together. https://www.pcmag.com/articles/the-most-watched-youtube-videos-of-all-time

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

The Q425 model in Asus’ Zenbook 14 OLED ultraportable laptop line is a fit for frequent travelers or commuters, thanks to its trim design, all-day battery life, plenty of storage, and wide selection of ports. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-14-oled-q425

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Workers affiliated with North Korea have secured remote jobs at US companies, according to the State Department, which is willing to pay up to $5 million for more information about the scheme. https://www.pcmag.com/news/us-offers-5-million-reward-to-stop-north-koreans-from-spying-via-us-it

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Just like electricity and water, broadband is a critical utility. But which internet service provider delivers the best performance and value? According to PCMag readers, these are the fastest, most reliable, and most affordable ISPs. https://www.pcmag.com/articles/readers-choice-2024-the-top-isps-in-north-america

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Amid an explosion in AI, energy use and water consumption at Microsoft hit an all-time high in 2023 as Redmond's data centers kick into high gear to compete. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsofts-emissions-spike-29-as-ai-gobbles-up-resources

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Microsoft's new accessibility-focused Proteus controller features a modular snap system that lets you customize it to various combinations and shapes. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-byowave-team-up-on-new-modular-xbox-controller

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Asus acknowledges 'gaps' in its repair service after buyers report exorbitant prices and unnecessary fixes. But not everyone is convinced the apology is genuine. https://www.pcmag.com/news/asus-apologizes-for-heavily-criticized-warranty-and-return-service

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

SpaceX's Starlink is no longer bundling a Wi-Fi router with the flat high-performance (HP) dish, forcing users to pay for the additional hardware. https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-to-flat-high-performance-dish-buyers-no-more-free-wi-fi-router

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

The FBI battles with members of the cybercrime site BreachForums for control over its domain. https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-takes-over-breachforums-again-seizes-admin-telegram-channel

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Samsung has released a short video in response to Apple's heavily criticized iPad spot, claiming it "would never crush creativity" to make its Galaxy tablets. https://www.pcmag.com/news/samsung-takes-aim-at-apple-controversial-ipad-ad

PCMag, 3 days ago to random

Opera's new Windows on Arm version promises faster speeds and compatibility with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X chips. https://www.pcmag.com/news/opera-web-browser-windows-on-arm

PCMag, 4 days ago to random

No Rest for the Wicked puts an intriguing isometric spin on soulslike action, but the Early Access game doesn’t yet do much to stand out in the crowded genre. Here's our hands-on impressions: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/no-rest-for-the-wicked