Author: Press Room
Staying up to date on every new show and movie is a task. But, if you’re someone who doesn’t like to not be up on everything going on in the zeitgeist, you have to stay relevant on your pop culture. You’re watching a reality show on Bravo one minute and the next you’re streaming a new show on Netflix before checking out the latest Disney+ drop with your kids the next day. It can feel overwhelming to have to find time for the best shows and movies. You could get to the point where you need to call it quits…
Writing instructions for an LLM seems straightforward until you realize the output looks nothing like what you wanted. You can spend an hour tweaking your phrasing, but the model still gives you conversational filler, ignores your formatting rules, or skips over critical constraints. However, the problem usually isn’t the model itself; it’s how you structure the prompt. Even on the subscription tiers, you’re getting the regular ChatGPT. There are many studies that prove small shifts in how you frame your instructions can improve the outcome. Related I built one ChatGPT prompt that works for absolutely any scenario This simple ChatGPT…
With over eight billion people living on the planet Earth, a lot goes on here on any given day, from geopolitical events to technological breakthroughs to tectonic business decisions. And thanks to modern technological, we can know much of what happens immediately after it does. There’s an argument that the human brain wasn’t meant to take in this much information, but for those who want to try anyway, there are lots of free, 24/7 news channels you can stream whenever you like on YouTube. NBC News NOW Old reliable If you’re looking for updates on the events of the day,…
Physical media is making a resurgence, and it’s not hard to see why. People are starting to grow frustrated with the cost of streaming services and notice the quality issues that come with streaming content. TV show and movie buffs might be tempted to start a physical media collection again, and it’s not a bad idea. However, the physical media landscape isn’t as simple in 2026 as it was in the heyday of DVDs and Blu-rays. There are two kinds of Blu-ray discs now, and just looking for the translucent blue packaging isn’t enough. Plenty of TVs, streaming boxes, and…
Some TVs take far too long for their menus to load. Even if you can find a good budget television that looks fine when playing a movie, you should know the low-end hardware inside will struggle to keep up with the demands of a modern OS. There are a few specific system adjustments you can make right now to get more performance without spending a single dollar. Related One hidden setting made my smart TV feel much faster to use It does exactly what it promises. Background apps and processes hurt budget TV hardware Don’t let unclosed apps choke your…
The Sopranos is looked back on today as one of the most important TV shows of the last 50 years, and with good reason. The HBO series about New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) ushered in the age of the TV antihero, where characters who could do horrible, violent, objectionable things and yet still be sympathetic, because the show took the time to understand them rather than painting them as villains and calling it a day. The show also helped close the gap between movies and TV, bringing cinema-level cinematography to the small screen and leading to series…
Forget going out, why spend money on expensive cinema tickets when you can recreate the theatre experience right in your own living room with one of the best TVs? By investing in a new television, you can enjoy stunning visuals and immersive entertainment without leaving your home. We’ve reviewed a number of different screens that will make a significant difference to your viewing experience. For those with a big budget, you can elevate your home theatre setup with top-of-the-line gear that brings the magic of the movies to your doorstep. Selecting the right 4K TV can be daunting, but we’re…
By the time you read this, it’s feasible that Netflix will cost you, I dunno, $57bn per month to fuel its AI habit. Amazon Prime will fry your TV if you dare blink during ad breaks that arrive every 11 seconds. And Disney+ will introduce such a gulf between its ad-supported and premium tiers that you’ll only be able to see both ends from space. I’m sick of it. Which is why my ultimate TV streaming services hack is to cancel everything. Will I actually take my own advice? Probably not. But I have been trimming subscriptions via gleeful prods…
I’ve been using wireless headphones ever since smartphone manufacturers collectively decided the headphone jack needed to disappear. So yes, it’s been a few years, and during that time I went through plenty of pairs, from budget earbuds to more premium options. I like the convenience of wireless audio, but when my Galaxy Buds2 recently died, I decided to stop the cycle. Instead of buying yet another expensive pair, I picked up a pair of wired earphones for roughly one-tenth of the price. Sure, part of the reason was the recent “wired headphones are cool again” trend, but trust me, that…
It is frustrating to plug your phone into your car and see the navigation map move in slow motion and your music stutter. It feels like your apps are working against you when you just want to drive. This happens because your smartphone is doing all the heavy lifting behind the scenes, running intensive processes to stream a live video feed to your vehicle’s display. You can tweak a few settings to fix your Android Auto lag; it just takes some time. Related I fixed my Android Auto lag and the cause was embarrassingly simple I spent months blaming my…