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It’s nearly time for Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days, which are sort of like a second Prime Day. Which is sort of like a mini Black Friday. And what better way to celebrate than with cheap gadgets? These Amazon device deals are leading the charge. Amazon loves to lower the price of its own devices, with deep discounts across Echo, Kindle, Fire and more gear including Ring and Eero. Go directly to the top Amazon US device deals Go directly to the top Amazon UK device deals Like Prime Day, the Big Deals Days are a two-day shopping event exclusive to Prime members. It…

Quick LinksAR Headsets and Smart Glasses In recent years, neural processing units (NPUs) have become more and more capable. With these new AI edge processors becoming more accessible to manufacturers, we are now experiencing a surge of new innovative AI products that can revolutionize how we use and interact with technology. Here are the ones I’m really excited about: MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 AR Headsets and Smart Glasses AI is bringing wearables into the future, and AR glasses and headsets are leading the way. Meta’s Quest 3, for example, combines its own Meta…

Our pick of the best gifts for gamers for Christmas 2024 Twinkly Matrix The Twinkly Matrix might sound like a modern Keanu Reeves-starring remake, but it is, in fact, a hypnotic ambient lighting setup suited to gamers and tech enthusiasts. An LED curtain that boasts the highest density in its class, it has 500 individually mappable lights capable of creating stunning visual effects. Wall-mountable and app-controlled, it offers unlimited customisation options, from relaxing gradients to pulsating patterns. PC screen mirroring capabilities add an immersive layer to gaming sessions, extending on-screen action into your room, and it’s also compatible with Alexa…

Amazon is once again doing something called Prime Big Deal Days this week. It’s taking place on the 8th and 9th October, so expect plenty of great deals on both Amazon US and Amazon UK over those days. But next week is too far away! Especially with the weekend giving you ample time to do some online shopping. And to also check pricing history to make sure you’re getting a good deal. So while you’ve got the time to shop, here’s my top pick of the best early Prime Day deals for your weekend. Amazon Echo Pop – down to…

Looking for the best gifts under $100 / £100? As luck would have it, you can bag plenty of excellent festive tech gifts for less. OK, so you can’t wrap up a brand-new console on a budget. But you can find a whole host of Yuletide treats without going into the red. From smart speakers to retro phones, and even camera-toting doorbells, the list below features our pick of the top Christmas gadget gifts you can buy for £100 or less. The best bit? None of them will make your recipient feel short-changed. Our pick of the best gifts under…

Key Takeaways Hi-res music streaming offers enhanced detail and better dynamics for a more accurate music experience. The industry takes hi-res music seriously, with most major streaming services and other services providing high-resolution sound. High-resolution music is the future of streaming, driven by consumer demand, technological advancements, and industry support. A combination of faster internet and advanced audio codecs has given us better-quality audio streaming than ever before. We can now listen to high-resolution music wherever we want, even using a wireless connection. The big question, though, is whether high-resolution audio is worth getting excited about and whether it really…

Quick LinksHow I Use Video Insights to Translate YouTube Videos How to Use Video Insights to Translate Non-YouTube Videos If you’ve ever tried translating a video into another language, you know how quickly it can turn into a time-consuming task. That’s where ChatGPT, specifically with a plugin called Video Insights, comes in to make the process smoother and faster. What Is Video Insights? Video Insights is a ChatGPT plugin that allows you to translate as well as generate transcripts from videos. It’s handy for those who need to work with content in different languages without specialized software. The speed of…

Quick LinksHow I Lost Access to My Old Netflix Account Why I Chose to Transfer My Profile As Soon As I Could You don’t realize how much you have crafted your Netflix recommendations over the years until you lose access to your account and have to start from scratch. Luckily, I temporarily regained access to my account and immediately used the Transfer Profile feature to get my old algorithm back. Here’s why… How I Lost Access to My Old Netflix Account I lost access to my account due to one reason: Netflix’s password sharing crackdown. While Netflix used to allow…

The AI explosion seems to echo the frenzy we saw during the crypto boom—everyone’s talking about it, predicting how it’ll reshape the world. But while the buzz feels familiar, there’s something different about this moment. AI isn’t just another tech trend; it’s creating excitement for reasons beyond what crypto ever offered. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT AI is impacting our daily lives in ways that are both immediate and useful. Need to draft an email? ChatGPT and Claude are right there. Want to brainstorm or outline a project? Gemini and Llama are at your fingertips.…

Key Takeaways ChatGPT outperforms specialist AI chatbots, excelling in various applications without sacrificing quality. Crafting detailed prompts is key to maximizing ChatGPT’s response quality and usefulness. Creating custom GPTs enhances ChatGPT’s adaptability and usefulness for individual tasks and goals. In a world with new AI chatbots launching daily, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is the right “one.” But in my experience, ChatGPT handles pretty much everything I throw at it without the need to switch between platforms, with just a little prompt engineering. Why Choose ChatGPT Over Specialist AI Chatbots? Specialist AI chatbots are often marketed as…