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Using cloud-based AI tools can be frustrating. Since I primarily use Obsidian for note-taking, whenever I wanted to ask ChatGPT or NotebookLM about something, I had to copy my notes into a separate window. My personal knowledge base felt locked away from the AI that could actually help me synthesize it. I also worried about my private notes being sent to servers I don’t control. Then I discovered MCP, and everything changed. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s a general protocol for connecting AI models to external tools, but what makes it transformative for me is how well it…
Stranger Things is finally back with its fifth and final season. Well, at least the first four episodes. Which is annoying, but that’s the release method Netflix has decided to stick with, especially for its high-profile shows. I suppose that’s one way to build some hype, though I’m not convinced that a show like Stranger Things really needs it. Especially after such an extended period between seasons, but that’s not likely to hurt Stranger Things. At any rate, these first four episodes have been very much on-brand for Stranger Things and what fans have come to expect from the show.…
Pluribus has quickly become one of the most talked-about shows on streaming, and for very good reason. From the mind of Vince Gilligan, who gave us television masterpieces like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, this is a series that’s poised to take over the pop culture world for years to come. Its premise is appropriately mysterious and intriguing: The human race is all but taken over by a virus that turns nearly everyone into a hivemind that’s happy all the time. Still, for as wild as that premise is, Apple TV+ has been not-so-quietly taking over the weird sci-fi…
I’ve slowly become a big fan of my Roku television over the past year. I originally bought my TV because it was the most affordable one available, not because of its smart capabilities. Up until starting my Roku journey properly, I was mostly a fan of using my Xbox Series X for all of my content needs, but then I discovered some useful tricks to utilize every feature of my Roku, and it became much more valuable to me as a consumer. Recently, I’ve tried to use other smart TV products, and while they’re definitely convenient and more reliable than…
Holiday shopping is stressful. For me, the speed bumps are shopping for my Gen Z nieces whose tastes keep changing every day, and the flood of Black Friday or Christmas deals. ChatGPT’s new Shopping research option could help all of us spend a little less time mired in dozens of open retail tabs and hunt for the best deals. A conversational AI-powered shopping experience could be the solution for too many deals, too many product variations, and way too many reviews we digest near the holidays. ChatGPT hopes it will reduce our decision fatigue, while I hope to avoid impulsive…
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things, the only show that could get away with making fans wait this long between seasons, is back with eight new episodes…eventually. The show has dropped four episodes as of this writing, and I’m here to walk you through the first two: “The Crawl” and “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler.” Beware MAJOR SPOILERS below! “The Crawl” reacquaints us with the enormous cast. Moving right along, “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler” throws us right into the thick of things as the malevolent Vecna abducts Mike Wheeler’s younger sister and brings her to the Upside…
Summary Spotify is expected to raise U.S. Premium to $12.99/month in early 2026 — a $1 increase. The hike aims to show sustained profitability and could boost annual revenue by about $500M. Artists and users have left over the founder’s investment, ICE ads, and low payouts, but Spotify still dominates. Spotify is preparing to raise subscription prices in early 2026, marking the streaming service’s first U.S. price increase since July 2024. The price hike is expected to be only an extra dollar a month, bringing the monthly cost of a Spotify Premium membership to $12.99. When Spotify debuted in the…
Whether you’re looking to build your first home theater or are ready for a big upgrade, Valerion offers the perfect opportunity to do it right. The brand boasts a range of high-end projectors starting with the flagship VisionMaster series. These RGB projectors will enhance your entertainment experience with stunning, clear, and expansive visuals that even rival the best cinemas. This top technology comes at a cost, but during Black Friday, you can enhance your setup at a discount. VisionMaster Max: Big-screen immersion with next-level brightness and flexibility Credit: Valerion Brand Valerion Native Resolution 2160p ANSI Lumens 3500 HDR Yes Lamp Type…
Pluribus is a new sci-fi show from Vince Gilligan, the guy behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. People may not have expected his next project to be about what happens when humanity is taken over by a hive mind, but he also used to write for The X-Files, so this kind of mind-bending story is actually right up his alley. Anyway, Pluribus revolves around Carol (Rhea Seehorn), one of only 13 people on Earth who have not been absorbed into this hive mind. No one knows why she’s immune. No one knows whether the hive mind has a hidden…
Electric scooters have shifted from being a casual convenience to a dependable way to get around. For city commuters, weekend explorers, and riders who need power on tougher terrain, they’ve become a practical alternative to cars and public transport. That shift has pushed scooter makers to move beyond basic builds and focus on comfort, safety, and long-term reliability. Ausom is one of the brands leading the charge, designing scooters that blend smart engineering with real-world performance rather than flashy marketing claims. Its lineup includes the lightweight L1, dual-motor L2 Max, and the flagship DT2 Pro, each serving a different type…