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Our pick of the best luxury gifts for Christmas 2024 Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra has the sort of name one might associate with a fighter jet, and it’s certainly not shy of waging war on dust, dirt, and debris. A combination vacuum and mop with a stylish dock/charging station, it’ll reliably provide you with immaculate floors on a daily basis, with 10000 Pa suction power and a dual-roller design making short work of deep-seated dirt and hair. Its FlexiArm side brush and Extra Edge Mop help reach tight corners, while a Sonic Mopping System scrubs…

Streaming services have transformed how we consume media, but having vast content libraries at our fingertips has created new challenges. Artificial intelligence offers several solutions to help enhance the user experience, streamline functionality, and optimize engagement. Here’s why we need more AI in streamed entertainment: AI Offers You a Better Viewing/Listening Experience Something Special / Shutterstock Do you ever feel deja vu while scrolling through your recommendations? Many platforms currently use our past behavior to formulate new suggestions, which can become annoying. I recall watching Netflix’s “Monster” series once, and soon after, my recommendations became worryingly macabre. I eventually reset…

Want sweet beats throughout your house? Sonos is the original multi-room music maestro – and its wireless speaker and soundbar lineup has never looked more comprehensive. Here’s our guide to picking the best Sonos gear for your home. From soundbars to subwoofers to portable speakers, there’s now a Sonos for every space, indoors and out. Whether you sync a stereo pair or hook up a bunch via Wi-Fi, the Sonos system makes it a cinch to bring tunes to every room. Not sure where to start? Bedroom, living room, garden: we’ve tested the best Sonos speakers in every position –…

Don’t be alarmed, but Nintendo’s latest gadget is a clock: Alarmo. You shouldn’t be surprised – at the dawn of home gaming, Nintendo’s Game & Watch devices doubled as desk clocks. The tiny snag: rather than helping you track time, you ended up wasting it as the relentless attract mode tempted you to have yet another go at beating your high score. Alarmo is different. There is no game. There is only clock. And this clock is different, because it watches you while you sleep. Not in a creepy way. In a “you WILL get up when I say so” manner. The second the…

Quick LinksDesigning Graphs and Charts Key Takeaways ChatGPT Canvas excels in writing, offering more editing controls than Claude Artifact. ChatGPT Canvas is easier to customize for generating code compared to Claude Artifact. Claude Artifact outperforms ChatGPT Canvas in explaining and designing graphs and charts. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT ChatGPT Canvas can help you do numerous things, such as writing documents and generating code. But how does it compare to Claude Artifact? I tested both of these tools to see which is the better option. 1 Writing After asking ChatGPT Canvas to write an article…

Quick LinksWhy Cider Is the Best Option for Apple Music on Windows Key Takeaways Cider brings Apple Music to Windows, offering a familiar interface for $3.49 on itch.io or $3.99 on the Microsoft Store. Cider mirrors the Apple Music app on iOS, with customizable layouts, radio stations, and lyric view. Windows users now have the opportunity to fully utilize their Apple Music subscription with Cider, even on a PC. I love both my Apple Music subscription and Windows PC, but I hate that these platforms aren’t friends with one another. Now, at long last, Cider allows people like me who…

While most of us enjoy a large-screen TV for our favorite films, a giant shiny screen can often disrupt an otherwise beautifully decorated living room. To preserve that aesthetic you have worked so hard for, consider one of the following TVs that can enhance the beauty of a space instead of diminishing it. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Samsung Frame TV Samsung One of the leading TVs with a design meant to enhance a space is the 4K QLED Samsung Frame TV. It has been one of the most popular TVs on the market…

Photograph: Courtesy New York Botanical GardenMonday October 7 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Rossilynne Skena CulganThings to Do EditorSpending Christmas in NYC with your kids is one of the most memorable experiences they’ll have. The city sparkles with joy and wonder, as kids of all ages (and adults too) get swept up in the holiday spirit. Once you’ve picked out your Christmas tree, you can see a spectacular holiday light show, take a few spins on an ice skating rink, shop holiday markets and more. Once you’re done, warm up with a mug of hot chocolate and snuggle up at home with…

ChatGPT has transformed the way we interact with technology. With the introduction of live voice and vision features, ChatGPT has expanded its versatility in everyday tasks. These new tools bring creative and practical uses that we can use to our advantage. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Live Language Translation One of ChatGPT’s most practical usesis real-time language translation. Whether traveling to a different country, having a business meeting with foreigners, or trying to learn a different language, this feature eliminates the need for third-party translation apps. It allows for fluid conversations between speakers of…

Snapseed Google’s take on photo-editing is approachable. Need to crop or rotate an image, or add a filter? All done in a couple of taps! Want great-looking text? Select from a range of styles and fonts and the app arranges everything! But Snapseed goes much further. There’s a powerful curves tool; filters can be tweaked and fine-tuned, as can text placement; and edits are non-destructive, so you can adjust existing edits and save ‘stacks’ as single-tap custom styles. It’s pro-level stuff, but without the price tag. Download Snapseed for Android (£free) / Download Snapseed for iOS (£free) Pixelmator Photo Apple…