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AI isn’t just for techies anymore—it’s now as essential to studying as a notebook or highlighter. OpenAI and Google know this, and both promise smarter learning. But not every “study mode” is created equal, as I found out firsthand. The Study Mode Rush If you haven’t realized it yet, AI is now a staple part of studying—sometimes for good, sometimes for shortcuts, but either way, it’s here to stay. Everyone uses AI for studying, and yes, plenty use it for cheating through their assignments, too. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t done both. But the point is, the…

The Sandman may be over, but I’m still chasing its dreamlike pull. I look for stories where reality bends, myths feel alive, and each scene takes you somewhere unexpected—and these are the shows I’m watching next. 7 Good Omens Watch Good Omens on Prime Video Good Omens follows Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, who have spent thousands of years on Earth and grown to enjoy life here. When they learn the Antichrist has been born and the end of the world is on its way, they decide to work together to try to stop it. Aziraphale loves old…

I’ve watched countless true crime documentaries over the years. Like my fellow Americans, it’s one of my absolute favorite genres to get stuck into and spend hours watching. So, if you’re like me, these are some of the best true crime docs you need to watch. There are some spoilers in the descriptions below—but I’ve done my best to keep those to an absolute minimum. 5 Girl In the Picture Watch Girl In the Picture on Netflix In 1990, a woman was found injured at the site of a hit-and-run accident. She’s rushed to the hospital, where an older man…

Sometimes feel-good movies get a bad rap for being too campy or cringey. I say that’s part of their charm. There’s something about the genre that nurtures the soul and keeps it from hardening you into a cynical mess. 10 Kiki’s Delivery Service Watch Kiki’s Delivery Service on HBO Max Kiki’s Delivery Service doesn’t really have conflict in the traditional sense—there are no bad guys, nor is someone trying to take over the world. Instead, it focuses on a young girl whose job involves delivering packages on her flying broom. Meanwhile, it faces the challenges of loneliness and self-doubt. The…

Looking for one of the best fitness trackers? Whether you’re training for a marathon, working on your overall fitness, or just want an easy way to track your daily steps, calories burned, heart rate, and sleep data, there’s a fitness tracker that’s perfect for you. With so many options available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Some models focus on in-depth health metrics like blood oxygen levels and stress tracking, while others keep things simple with step counting and heart rate monitoring. There are premium smartwatches packed with advanced fitness features and budget-friendly options that still offer excellent tracking…

Hoarding documents or rendering endless video: the best portable SSDs give your workflow some much-needed breathing space. And if you’re in the market for a storage expansion, this is the list you need. From pocket-friendly plug-ins to rugged drives that can withstand some serious fieldwork, the round-up below features our pick of the best portable SSDs for every user. They’re perfect for upgrading a laptop (which you should have chosen from our best laptops guide). Whether you need somewhere to stash gigabytes of game files or terabytes of 4K footage, we’ve picked out a cache of external drives for different…

One of this year’s hottest upcoming phone series is set to debut next month. Yes, it’s time for the iPhone 17, which is set to appear alongside the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. It’s also heavily rumored that there will be a super-thin iPhone 17 Air as well. Like the Galaxy S25 Edge, that will likely have a smaller battery but sleek finish. You can read more about the iPhone 17 rumors in our dedicated piece – but when will it actually be out? Everything mentioned below is based on my experience of Apple’s previous iPhone launches, though I…

While shows like Ted Lasso and Severance get most of the buzz, that’s just scratching the surface. Don’t get me wrong, they’re amazing shows, but Apple TV+ has a catalog full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. 6 The Afterparty (2022-23) Watch The Afterparty on Apple TV+ Solving a murder is the central theme of each of the two seasons of the comedy, The Afterparty. In the first, a pop star is murdered after his high school reunion. In the second, it’s a groom who faces an untimely demise immediately following his wedding. Both seasons star Tiffany Haddish as…

Watching Netflix on your smartphone is convenient since you can even do it offline while on the go. Still, I avoid it for a few good reasons, and once you see them, you might too. 5 It Destroys Your Battery Streaming Netflix on your phone may seem harmless, but it’s one of the fastest ways to drain your battery. It may not be as bad as gaming, but over time, this wear adds up. Video playback is one of the most power-hungry tasks your phone can handle. It’s no surprise that the battery life for streaming video is always shorter…

Companies love throwing around “benchmarks” and “token counts” to claim superiority, but none of that matters to the end user. So, I have my own way of testing them: a single prompt. The Simple Riddle That Once Broke Every Model There’s no shortage of LLMs in the market right now. Everyone’s promising the smartest, fastest, most “human” model, but for everyday use, none of that matters if the answers don’t hold up. I don’t care if a model is trained on a gazillion zettabytes or has a context window the size of an ocean—I care if it can handle a…