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When you’re considering buying a new smart TV, you’re faced with a broad spectrum of options covering a wide price range. Is it worth splurging on a high-end smart TV, or can a basic model meet your needs just as well? What Do You Get for Your Money? Tomas Urbelionis/Shutterstock The most apparent distinction between high-end and basic smart TVs is the price. A basic mid-size smart TV typically costs around $200-$500, while a high-end equivalent-sized model can cost anywhere from $1,000 to several thousand dollars, depending on the brand and specific features. The price gap reflects differences in materials,…

While plenty of apps and websites let you check out your top musical artists and tracks year-round, what if you’re looking for some lighthearted banter and want to know just how bad your listening habits are? Here’s an AI bot that provides the same stats as other tools, but with a humorous twist. Music Stats With a Side of Snark You’ve likely come across the online trend of people asking ChatGPT to roast their Instagram pages—or even themselves based on their previous prompts to the AI. What if I told you that’s far from where the AI roasting trend started?…

In August, Nintendo announced it would shutter Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Its final moments came this week. Don’t feel sad. It had a good, long life. Well, a long life at any rate, because the game might have been better dubbed Animal Crossing: Hideous IAP Edition. It was infested with currencies and payments. And unlike chill efforts on Nintendo’s other platforms, it constantly bugged you with notifications and unsubtle hints that you could progress faster if you spent piles of cash. And now it’s dead. Except it isn’t, because it’s been reborn as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. Yay? Surprisingly, this is a…

NewsWritten by Virginia GilUSA EditorFriday December 6 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppBefore a few weekends ago, I couldn’t think of a good reason to drive down to the Redlands on a Saturday night except to stop for gas on my way down to the Keys. But after a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Jeremy Ford and his team, I can tell you the hour-long trek was worth it. That night, I was among the lucky few invited for dinner at Ford’s Farm, a sprawling 5.5-acre property in Homestead’s agricultural district. And it was quite the debut. Ford welcomed his tight-knit group of purveyors and…

Two popular Anker Bluetooth speakers sold exclusively on Amazon are subject to a recall due to a fire risk. Here’s how to know which speakers are affected. These Anker SoundCore and PowerConf Bluetooth Speakers Are Being Recalled According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Anker is recalling its SoundCore (A3102) and PowerConf Bluetooth (A3302) speakers because of a manufacturing defect that might cause their batteries to catch fire. About 69,000 Bluetooth speakers with the model codes A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031 sold in America (with 9,764 more sold in Canada) are affected. To verify if your device is part…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiFriday December 6 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWaymo has just announced that it will expand its autonomous driving technology to Miami, joining Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, where the robotaxis have already taken over the streets (kidding!). Beginning in early 2025, Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs will be redeployed around Miami, building on previous road trips throughout Florida that were carried out during the rainy season to enhance driving capabilities. They aim to begin accepting rides in 2026, offering a driverless ride-hailing service via the Waymo One app.  Waymo (owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet) has partnered with Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, to manage its fleet operations,…

With everyone sharing screenshots of their Spotify Wrapped on social media, you might find yourself stuck explaining why that one cringe-worthy song made it into your top five. Unfortunately, that was my experience this year. To avoid a repeat, here are some ways I’m already preparing for next year’s Spotify Wrapped! MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Using the “Exclude From Your Taste Profile” Feature More Whether you had a phase of obsessively listening to an embarrassing track on repeat just because it was trending on TikTok, or your friend played a few questionable tracks…

Are you thinking of turning the thermostat up? The cooler months are most definitely here and maybe, if you haven’t already, it’s time to finally upgrade to a smart thermostat. But in a crowded field, which is the best smart thermostat out there right now? There are lots of reasons to upgrade your heating tech. Firstly, many of them let you talk to your heating via voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, but the main benefit is saving you cash and cutting down on wasted energy. Thanks to tech like geofencing and smart radiator valves, they can help your…

Every year when Spotify Wrapped drops, my feed is flooded with everyone’s top artists and tracks. I love it, but every time I see these stats, I can’t help but wonder—why only once a year? What if you could track your music trends anytime you wanted, without waiting for December to roll around? That curiosity led me to a tool that lets me do exactly that. Why Wait for Wrapped When You Can Get Year-Round Stats? Spotify Wrapped 2024 was a lot of fun, but waiting an entire year to see your top artists and tracks is a bit of…

There’s a new subscription tier for OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But it’s not something you’ll likely want to pay for. A Costly Way to Access ChatGPT OpenAI ChatGPT Pro is now available for the eye-watering cost of $200 per month. Along with everything in the free and Plus tiers, Pro subscribers will receive unlimited access to o1, o1-mini, GPT-4o, and advanced voice mode. Subscribers will also have access to the o1 pro mode. The o1 model is unique because it takes more time to provide an answer to questions. The model is made to reason through more complex tasks and solve harder…