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Spotify has evolved in recent years, from a pure music streaming service to one filled with all sorts of audio (and some video) entertainment. And in addition to podcasts and audiobooks (which now come with video clips), Spotify is now adding educational courses to the mix. Spotify Is Testing Educational Courses in the UK As originally announced in March 2024, Spotify is currently testing video-based educational courses in the UK. These courses are provided by a handful of content partners, including BBC Maestro, Skillshare, and Superintelligent. Now, in a post on Spotify’s For the Record, the streaming service has reminded…

Be prepared to pay more to watch the second season of Squid Game and everything else on Netflix. Find out more about all the cost increases. Three Netflix Plans Will Cost More wisely/Shutterstock During the streaming giant’s latest earnings report, the company announced that it is raising the cost of all three plans. The basic, ad-supported tier will jump from $6.99 to $7.99 monthly. The ad-free tier is now $17.99 monthly, up from $15.49. Premium tier subscribers will now pay $2 more per month, going from $22.99 to $24.99. This is the first cost increase for the ad-supported tier. The…

Summary Perfect grammar & certain word choices can trigger AI flags Second-language English speakers may be the most vulnerable Using writing assistants can raise suspicions if overused Tools to check AI writing are notoriously bad. They regularly flag human-written pieces for reasons like grammar, word choice, and style, leading to huge issues for students and others who rely on the written word. So, if AI writing detection tools are constantly picking up your writing, here’s why—and how you can fix it. Your Grammar Is Too Polished One of the ways AI checkers flag AI-generated writing is the level of polish…

Summary Avoid using scheduled tasks for reminders to maximize utility. Start with a simple request and edit for more specificity. Provide clear instructions and formatting for best results. ChatGPT tasks allows you to set one-off or recurring prompts, using the AI chatbot to manage your life and boost your productivity. However, at the time of writing, you only have ten tasks available, so it’s important not to waste them on prompts you could complete in other apps. Don’t Waste Your 10 Tasks on Reminders Currently, OpenAI sets a limit on concurrent tasks. While the specifics are a bit murky, OpenAI…

Welcome to my roundup of LVMH Watch Week 2025, where I’ll keep you updated on all the latest releases and highlights from the hottest watch event of the year (so far). Jumpstarting the new year with a bang, all of the latest novelties from Bulgari, Daniel Roth, Hublot, Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co, and Zenith will be on display. The physical event was originally due to take place in Los Angeles but has been rescheduled due to the devastating wildfires. It will now take place in two phases, 20–21 January and 30–31 January, in both New York and Paris. I’ll…

If you’re wondering what antivirus is best for Windows, you’re in the right place. While the best defence is sensible use — aka, not visiting dodgy sites, clicking sketchy download buttons and downloading .exe email attachments from strangers — you’ll still want to make sure your PC is protected from nefarious intruders in case there’s a security breach. While there are plenty of antivirus solutions out there, we’re focusing on the one that’s best for most people. And if your laptop is on its last legs regardless of its viral diagnosis, feel free to check out our round-up of the…

Last week Nintendo finally put the internet out of its increasingly leaky misery and officially unveiled the successor to its phenomenally successful Switch console. The Switch 2 is real, and it’s coming this year.  Unfortunately for all the Nintendo heads, we didn’t actually learn a whole lot more than that from the fairly brief reveal trailer. We already knew it was very likely that the Switch 2 would be an evolution of its predecessor, rather than a grand reinvention. The display is larger, the controllers appear to connect to the console magnetically now, and the kickstand has been redesigned (again).…

Cypher 007 Aside from a certain N64 effort, few Bond games have made a mark for the right reasons. But Cypher 007 is a bit of a gem. Top-down isometric stealth larks in the mould of classic Metal Gear Solid suit the Bond aesthetic. And plenty of iconic villains make an appearance in a surprisingly entertaining original story, while Q ensures you’ve a steady supply of gadgets to assist with your sneaking around. Get Cypher 007 Finity Another match-three puzzler. Slide rows of coloured blocks. Clear them on lining up three of the same type. New blocks fall. You know the drill. Here, though, you…

Are you having problems using the Disney+ app on the Google TV Streamer? You’re not alone. We’ll take a closer look at the issue and provide a few troubleshooting options. Working Audio Without any Video First noticed by 9to5Google, users started reporting issues over the weekend. While the Disney+ app works normally, when starting, content audio plays as normal, but there is just blank video. The problem doesn’t seem to be widespread, but is affecting a number of users. There are a few potential fixes if you run into the issue. You can try launching the video stream from the…

Your shiny new MacBook Pro – one of the best laptops on sale right now – or iMac has booted up and is sitting there, expecting something to happen. What next? You could do something boring, like setting up email (yawn) or aimlessly surfing the internet in Safari until your eyes glaze over. Instead, get creative, be productive, and make some noise with our selection of the best Mac apps around. Store wars The apps in our round-up are mostly available on the Mac App Store, although some can be bought directly from their creators; several can only be bought…