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For a while, everyone was turning their selfies into soft-lit, big-eyed anime protagonists—until the novelty wore off and the internet collectively moved on. Don’t get me wrong, the Ghibli look is beautiful, but it’s also everywhere now. If you’ve had your fill, give these prompts a try. 7 South Park You know it, you love it (or maybe you don’t): South Park’s signature look is crude by design. Characters are 2D paper dolls with jittery animation and zero respect for anatomical accuracy. The show’s visual simplicity is the whole point: it’s satire in construction paper. ChatGPT has been stricter with…

It is easy to assume that your smart TV warranty is a safety net, ready to catch you if something goes wrong. But that’s often not the case. However, you might end up voiding your smart TV warranty without even realizing it—even if you’re doing something that feels totally routine. Moving Your TV the Wrong Way Butus / Shutterstock Smart TVs are generally delicate, and the screen can easily crack while moving. Standard warranties only cover manufacturing defects, such as if a part fails due to poor craftsmanship. However, they exclude damage from accidents or misuse, including scratches, dings, chips,…

Since speculation over what form Spotify’s forthcoming Hi-Fi tier would take began, a rumor has circulated that ads would be added to the standard Premium tier. With ad-free listening then becoming a perk of the Hi-Fi tier. But Spotify has now addressed that rumor… Is Spotify Adding Ads to Its Premium Tier? If you have heard the rumor that Spotify is planning to add adverts to its Premium tier, don’t worry, as it’s not true. That is according to Spotify, which has denied the rumor in a carefully-worded post on X. The post explicitly says that “Premium music listening is…

All the top movies to check out this year. What films are you most looking forward to? We’re now firmly into 2025, and for film fans it’s a year with so much to look forward to. There’s a slate of sequels and adaptations ready to roll on film at movie theaters and on streaming services, as well as some brand new stuff for movie lovers to sink their teeth into. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top upcoming movies for 2025. The Accountant 2 The first Accountant, released way back in 2016, has morph from also-ran…

Not all prompts for ChatGPT are the same—some need quick facts, while others require deep analysis. Knowing when to use ChatGPT’s search or reasoning skills can save you lots of time and frustration and provide you with much better results. ChatGPT Search: When You Need Specific Facts or Updates ChatGPT’s search function is ideal when you need immediate answers to straightforward questions, real-time data, or basic facts. Search excels in delivering quick, factual insights without requiring much in-depth analysis. Think of it as your go-to assistant for gathering up-to-date information or clarifying simple concepts. Related How to Use ChatGPT Search…

After a long wait, Nintendo has now fully pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2. The hybrid handheld console successor looks like a fantastic upgrade. It’s finally bringing proper HDR to the dock, magnetic Joy-Cons might actually stay attached, on-device voice chat, 120Hz refresh, and a genuinely useful second USB-C port. The culprit? Battery life. Read through the spec sheet and your eyes will stumble upon “2 to 6.5 hours of battery life.” That’s not a typo. Yes, it’s “just an estimate,” but let’s not kid ourselves. We all know how this goes. You’ll be lucky to hit that top end…

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best phones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. From retro revivals to cutting-edge clamshells, these best flip phones are perfectly pocketable, yet don’t skimp on top-tier hardware. By hiding a larger screen on the inside, flip phones are half the size of a traditional smartphone. Their outer screens are getting smarter and smarter, too, saving you from constantly flipping the thing open to reply to messages or check incoming emails. Add in increasingly capable…

Looking for the best Xbox accessories to add to your Series X or Series S console setup? After all, this current generation Xbox is one of the best consoles you can get and it deserves the best accessories. Look no further. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S consoles continue to go from strength to strength.  Features like Quick Resume, incredible backwards compatibility, and Dolby Vision/Atmos support really make a difference, and that’s before we even get to Game Pass. But here we’re talking hardware; not the machines themselves, but the accessories that complete the Xbox experience. From pads and…

Smart TVs with built-in features and apps may seem convenient, but they’re still not good enough. After dealing with clunky interfaces and sluggish performance, I finally decided to ditch smart TV apps completely and switch over to using my Apple TV 4K full-time—and I’m not looking back. 6 Streaming Sticks Offer Much Faster Performance Raghav Sethi/MakeUseOf While high-end smart TVs have decent hardware, most budget and mid-range models are underpowered. Apps take too long to launch, interfaces lag, and basic actions just feel slow. Devices like the Apple TV 4K or Google TV Streamer are simply better. They’re optimized for…

If you’ve thought about subscribing to Apple TV+ but haven’t jumped in yet, Apple’s latest promotion is here to make the choice easy. An Apple TV+ Subscription Is Available for 70 Percent Off Apple As first spotted by 9to5Mac, you can head to the Apple TV+ site and sign up for the streaming service at $2.99/month, for three months. A big plus is that the promotion is available for new subscribers along with anyone who is returning to the streaming service. You’ll have to subscribe directly through Apple to get the discount. You can’t take advantage of this deal if…