AI Friends Are an Advanced Version of Talking to Yourself

September 11, 2022

Did You Know?

The plot of the 20th episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles hinges on a plot to kill the governor of California—in a fun real-life plot twist, the then governor of California was Arnold Schwarzenegger, famed for his role as the original Terminator in the 1980s.

AI friend apps are being advertised all over social media, promising virtual companionship in a place that brings the worst out of your relatives. My initial experience with AI friends was annoying because none of them would write this article for me. Read More »

AirPods are pricey yet convenient wireless earbuds that are best paired with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Sometimes they don’t quite behave in the way you expect, like when one AirPod refuses to connect altogether. Here are some fixes you can try when you encounter this issue. Read More »

Packing for a trip is stressful enough—take out the worry of making sure all of your wires are in your suitcase with FYY’s Electronic Organizer pouch. This pouch, which comes in various sizes, can hold all of your electronic essentials (such as USB-C cables, portable chargers, and so on), and it’s easy to pack in a bag or purse.

Best of all, you can buy extras of most of the wires you’ll need when on a trip, load this pouch up, throw it in your carry-on, and always have it ready to go—no remembering what you need the day of required.

Wondering where your stolen or lost iPhone went? Thanks to Activation Lock and Find My iPhone, Apple locks your devices to your Apple ID. This forces thieves to turn to increasingly inventive ways of making the device usable (and saleable) again. Read More »

For years, consumer-grade devices used single-frequency GPS receivers to determine their location. But that is changing as newer gadgets have started adding support for a second GPS frequency called L5. Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

Amazon Prime is full of classic and recent TV series available free for subscribers. If you’re looking to pick up a new show or revisit an old favorite, here are some great shows you can stream for free with Amazon Prime Video. Read More »

You could replace your keyboard with almost any keyboard, and it’ll work. But it’d be better to splurge a little on a nice keyboard that’ll make your everyday typing experience that much better. Here are our best keyboard picks! Read More »

If you love dark mode for eye-friendly late-night browsing and you also love Mozilla Firefox, you’ve likely come across a problem: opening new tabs and loading new pages blinds you. Here’s how to make new tabs dark-mode friendly. Read More »

One of the biggest apprehensions for would-be Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners is the prospect of battery replacement. Here we’ll look at the real cost of this repair, why it isn’t always necessary, and what you should keep in mind to protect yourself. Read More »

It pays to know how to use some of your Mac’s more powerful features, even if they seem intimidating and complex at first glance. This can help you identify and fix problems, automate repetitive tasks, and speed up long-winded workflows. Read More »

Streaming TV devices—such as a Roku or a Chromecast—are plugged in and always ready. When your TV turns off, it uses less power, but what about the streaming devices? How much energy do they use? Read More »

Whether you’re trying to get power from the sun or need electricity when the power’s out, you’ll need an inverter to make it possible. There are two types of inverters, and picking the right one for your needs is crucial. Read More »

Macs are well-known for being easy to use, but they also have a lot of great features hiding just below the surface that many people never notice. Whether you’re a Mac newbie or a Mac veteran, here are ten great features that you should be using. Read More »

If a device has a screen, there’s a good chance someone will want to take a screenshot of it. You can take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Watch too, and it’s not as complicated as you might think. Read More »