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Contrary to popular belief, the New York Times does not have the monopoly on word puzzles. If you’re looking for more daily brain games or don’t want to spend $50 on full access to NYT Games, check out these five platforms that might surprise you. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT If you already source your articles from Apple News, you should check out the platform’s built-in daily puzzles. This one isn’t free—you’ll need a subscription to Apple News+ to access its games. But for the price of $12.99 per month, you get far more than…

For those who don’t fancy rewiring their front porch for a video doorbell, there are smarter options that run on a battery. They often offer fewer features, but deliver a lower price to compensate. I think the new Ezviz HP3 Pro Video Doorbell is one of the best value options. It’s packed with enough features to make your traditional bell look positively prehistoric. 2K resolution is the headline feature here – you’ll see every visitor’s face in crisp detail. Night vision isn’t some grainy afterthought here; the HP3 Pro serves up full-colour footage, even after sundown. It can cover over 20…

If it appears the Reaper is making a visit to your Vizio TV, causing a “black screen of death”, there’s still time to fix it. It doesn’t always mean your television is ready for the afterlife, so give these solutions a try before you call it. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Perform a Reset Sometimes devices just experience an insignificant bug, especially if you’ve experienced a recent power outage. At the back of your Vizio TV, either unplug the cable from the TV or from the outlet. Locate the power button, push it in…

Key Takeaways ChatGPT engaging with itself led to nonsensical conversations with repetitive phrases like “tapestry” and “absolutely.” The experiment highlighted instances of AI self-awareness, humor, and sarcasm. The conversation lasted 37 min, reflecting the AI’s tendency to steer discussions with certain phrases. I set up an experiment to see what would happen when ChatGPT engaged in a conversation with itself. The results were both revealing and unexpected. How I Got ChatGPT to Talk to Itself Okay, so hear me out. It’s really simple to get ChatGPT to talk to itself. While sitting at my laptop, I held my phone in…

Knowing which the best iPhone used to be easy – you just had to choose the colour and the storage capacity. It was guaranteed to be among the best smartphones on sale. But now, things are not so simple. From Mini to Plus to Pro to Pro Max, Apple’s flagship phones ship in more variants than ever before. And just to muddy the waters further, the mobile maker still sells a few of its former headline handsets from previous generations, as well as the entry-level SE for buyers on a budget. So there’s an Apple smartphone for everyone. The tricky…

Keen to keep your camera in impeccable nick? Whether it’s for performance reasons (a dirty lens, or worse, a dusty image sensor makes for poor photos and video), for reselling purposes (pristine-looking gear will sell for more money) or simply because you’re someone who likes your stuff to look its best at all times, camera maintenance works better when it’s consistent and ongoing rather than in response to an emergency. To that end, we’ve put together this short guide to keeping your camera gear in the best condition possible: what you need, what steps you should take – oh, and…

With streaming video, it could be months, or even years between seasons of your favorite TV show. A great new Amazon Prime Video feature is using generative AI to help catch you up with what happened last season, or even the last scene. Don’t Waste Time With X-Ray Recaps Amazon The new X-Ray Recaps feature allows you to quickly get up to speed without rewinding or coming across spoilers online. Generative AI will provide a brief, easy-to-read summary of a full season, single episode, or even a small piece of an episode. They can be viewed at any time while…

You may still have control over your own destiny, but you’ll no longer have control over your Netflix content. Sadly, the platform will be delisting nearly all of its interactive titles starting next month. Say Goodbye to “Interactive Specials” While there are currently 24 titles listed under Netflix’s category known as “Interactive Specials,” after December 1st, there will only be four. Interactive media, which features branching narratives that put the viewer in the metaphorical driver’s seat, rocketed to popularity years ago with Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an interactive episode of the popular sci-fi anthology series. If you were a fan of…

As time keeps ticking, a fresh wave of exciting upcoming smartwatches is on the horizon, promising a host of new features and impressive design upgrades. Major players like Google, Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit are gearing up to unveil their latest wearable tech in the coming months, each one packed with advancements that could change the way we interact with our devices and manage our daily lives. With each new smartwatch model, there’s an expectation of not only improved functionality but also thoughtful design and innovative features. Fitness enthusiasts, for instance, will be thrilled by the ever-growing suite of health and…

Managing your MP3 library can be both confusing and frustrating. Allowing your music to pile up, without any organization, can spell disaster down the line. Thankfully, there are plenty of tools available to help you get a handle on your MP3 management. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT MediaMonkey doubles up as both a music player and MP3-organizer software. This makes it a great tool to have on your desktop, especially if you’ve found a bunch of music while searching for audio files on your Windows computer. Before you jump in and grab MediaMonkey, it is…