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ChatGPT is coming after Google, once again. The hugely popular chatbot will soon add the ability to shop directly from a web search. OpenAI When searching for a specific product in ChatGPT Search, the chatbot will provide recommendations, images, and reviews for the items. There will also be direct links to web pages to purchase the products. To begin, there will be a few categories of products available, including fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics. While this might sound very similar to Google Shopping, there is a big difference. Adam Fry, ChatGPT search product lead at OpenAI, told Wired how…

I pay for Netflix, but I still occasionally turn to free streaming services like Tubi and Pluto TV. While you might think these platforms are just cheap knockoffs, there are good reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them. Yes, free streaming services are ad-supported, but the experience isn’t nearly as annoying as you might think. And while ad-supported streaming services save you money, most services keep ad breaks short and spaced out, making the experience much more tolerable. Compared to traditional TV broadcasts, they show fewer ads. Considering you’re getting full access to movies and shows (plus live TV on some…

Using my smart TV for movies and shows is cool, but I also like experimenting. It has built-in app support, after all. I’d rather get more out of my purchase by using it in novel ways, and so can you. 6 Use Your Smart TV as a Second Monitor When I’m in no mood to sit at my desk for work, using my smart TV as a second monitor is a treat. It’s much bigger, I have a lapboard, and I can trade my chair for the couch. I can’t say it helps me get work done any faster, but…

There’s never a shortage of new upcoming phones to get excited about: from flagships to foldables and clamshells to cameraphones, something shiny is out there looking to tempt you away from the handset that’s called your trouser pocket home for the last year or two. We’ve listed all the major upcoming phones due to land over the next twelve months below. That includes confirmed releases, ones that have debuted in China ahead of a Western release, and rumoured reveals, so you can start working on your shortlist – and saving your pennies. Read on for what to expect in terms…

We’ve taken a trip through the Finns’ greatest handset hits – and misses In the 80s, 90s and 2000s, Nokia regularly shifted the gadget-time continuum with its crazy concepts and unbreakable bricks. We’ve got fond memories of the original 3310 (good luck beating our Snake high score, people), but there are countless more iconic models. Many could have been considered among the best phones on sale at the time. We’ve revisited the best Nokia phones ever – but this little wander down memory lane also takes in a few models that weren’t so classic. Because Nokia was out on its…

Tired of talking to yourself? Quit grumbling and put your words to work: connected to your Wi-Fi network, the best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand. Or at least tell you a few jokes to lighten the mood. (If you’re not after that, check out our best wireless speaker roundup instead). From discs to spheres to cylinders, smart speakers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some wired options reside on your sideboard, while others are made for moving around the house, courtesy of built-in batteries. But one thing unites every speaker in our…

There are a few reasons why you might be searching for the best cassette players. Maybe you’re on a retro kick, looking to separate yourself from the cold, soulless world of streaming digital music. Or perhaps you recently came across a dust-laden collection of tapes during a clearout, and want to relive your youth. Or maybe the thought of a portable mechanical music player simply appeals to your quirkier nature. Just plug in a pair of the best noise-cancelling headphones and get listening! Whatever your reasons, we’ve rounded up our top picks of some of the best cassette players (or…

From affordable 4K sticks to comprehensive home entertainment hubs, the best streaming device will give you instant access to an arsenal of arresting shows and films. If you need help deciding which is the best model for you, we’ve reviewed them all to help you choose. Just plug one of these into one of the best 4K TVs, load up one of the best streaming services, sit back and get ready to stream to your heart’s content. See, binge-watching has come a long way from the days of Blu-ray box sets. Between gripping Netflix originals, remastered classics on Amazon Prime…

Constant buffering on a movie night takes me out of immersion and ruins the overall experience. After dealing with buffer rings for quite some time now, I’ve finally decided to make a few simple changes—and my TV hasn’t buffered since. 1 Set TV With Priority Access on Router These days, it’s common for a home network to support dozens of devices at once. Phones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, and smart devices are all online, all the time, and they’re all competing for the same network bandwidth. This is one of the most common causes why your smart TV ends up…

You’re here because you have a lot of smart home devices and want to buy the best smart lights to suit your needs. Maybe you want to ask Alexa to turn the lights out at night without leaving your cosy bed. Maybe you’d prefer Siri to turn on your lamp when you’re feeling lazy. Or perhaps you’d like Google Assistant to create a spontaneous disco. Minus the dry ice fog. Either way, there are countless tech-infused light bulbs out there to play nice with all of your other smart home devices. Instead of spending hours perusing all the options available,…