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ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot service out there, but there has been a strange absence of an official Windows app over the past year or two. If you’ve been waiting on an app for your desktop, today is your lucky day, as OpenAI has released a test build of its ChatGPT Windows app—with a minor catch. OpenAI Releases the ChatGPT Windows App for Paid Members As announced by OpenAI on X (formerly Twitter), the Windows app is now ready for testing. Once you’ve installed the app, you can invoke ChatGPT by pressing Alt + Space. This makes it…

NewsWritten by Jacqueline DoleContributorWednesday June 12 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppYou’d be hard-pressed to find a better souvenir of your trip to Portland than a haul from one of the southern Maine city’s standout bakeries. Portland has long been home to a number of skilled pastry chefs—and at this year’s James Beard awards, two in particular were honored. ZU Bakery is this year’s Outstanding Bakery award-winner, and Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery was named Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. Meanwhile, Boston was snubbed. (David Standridge from The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic, Conn., was named Best Chef: Northeast; and Dakar NOLA, a Senegalese restaurant in…

Photograph: ShutterstockMonday March 25 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppEdited by Olivia VanniWritten by: Cheryl FentonWhile urban living offers the best in restaurants, nightlife and theater, sometimes you just want to get outside, stretch your legs and hit the open trails in peace. Believe it or not, you don’t need to travel to the White Mountains or the Appalachian Trail to get your nature fix. There are plenty of picturesque hiking spots near Boston. Whether it’s climbing scenic wooded preserves or exploring waterfront trails, these local hikes are perfect for walking off the bustle of The Hub. No time to leave the city limits? Head…

Photograph: Courtesy J.Q. LouiseThursday August 22 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Madeline BilisIt really feels like the list of things to do in Boston is never-ending. From stellar live music to top-notch restaurants, there’s always an extremely fun, one-of-a-kind activity to choose from. But sometimes, the fresh air and winding roads outside the city beckon.  If a weekend getaway is calling your name, we’ve rounded up some of the greatest, with suggestions for where to stay, what to eat and what you must do. Ahead, find the 23 best weekend getaways from Boston. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston. Been there, done…

Photograph: ShutterstockTuesday October 1 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppEdited by Jacqueline CainEditor, Time Out BostonWritten by: Katie McAleer You’ve picked your pumpkin, visited a haunted place near Boston and even checked out the scariest haunted houses in New England. But if you want to really embrace spooky season, Witch City is the place to be. Less than one hour from Boston, Salem is the absolute busiest in October, but if you plan ahead, there’s no place like it. Leave your car at home: City officials advise visitors to take the commuter rail or a ferry boat, or use a free satellite parking lot to shuttle into town. You’ll want to purchase tickets for…

Photograph: AMNHMark GarlickTuesday October 11 2011ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Stephanie AbrahamsThe Space Shuttle program has officially ended, but starting this month kids can discover what may come next at “Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration.” The new American Museum of Natural History exhibit, which predicts NASA’s next projects, features a full-size re-creation of a lunar habitat for earthlings (think a large, tough balloon that serves as both home and laboratory) and a walk-through diorama of the Martian surface. Kids will love the interactive activities: One asks would-be-scientists to transform Mars from a desert-like world where the temperature hovers at…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiThursday October 17 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp We’ve all seen that guy or gal strutting up to the security officer at the function after making it through the long AF line, only to be stiff-armed because of their inappropriately sized bag. Maybe it was even you—it happens to the best of us! But don’t let it be you at Taylor Swift this weekend. No, not after more than a year of waiting for The Eras Tour to finally make it to our Miami shores. Not after shelling out for tickets to the concert, putting together the perfect outfit,…

Looking for the best mesh Wi-Fi system? Want to speed up your internet? Tired of buffering wheels? You’re in the right place. Mesh networks are smart home devices designed to eliminate Wi-Fi black spots by placing a network of range-extending nodes around the home, giving your signal a more even spread and greater stability. If your router is already reaching parts other broadband routers can’t, you’re fine as you are, no real need to read on, see ya. Some providers like BT and Virgin offer their own mesh network add-ons with select packages that work specifically with their home hubs;…

If it’s horror you’re after, you should probably consider a Shudder subscription. This streaming service is dedicated to macabre movies, spine-chilling shows and everything adjacent, and at £4.99 per month is fairly cheap compared to most of its peers. You also get a free 7-day trial to put it through its paces. With over 550 films, documentaries, TV series and one-off shows to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start as a new Shudder subscriber, but fear not, dear reader: Stuff is here to help. We’ve been through the entire library to pick out our favourite…

Photograph: Courtesy MICROTuesday March 27 2018ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie EarlySure, you’ve probably frequented the American Museum of Natural History, Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the Metropolitan Museum of Art by now, at least we’d hope, but have you explored these fascinating underrated museums too? While you’re on the hunt for the best indoor activities for kids and you’re cruising our guide to the best museums for kids, don’t forget about these educational under-the-radar NYC museums. Want more? Explore our guide to the best underrated kids’ attractions.Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.Sign up for our newsletter to get your city’s hidden gems…