Category: author_name|Mat Smith
The Morning After: YouTube’s fight against ad blockers led to ‘sub-optimal’ viewing
YouTube started cracking down on ad blockers earlier this year, but it escalated things this month when it locked out anyone trying to watch YouTube through apps, add-ons and extensions that skip its ads. It’s even affected a lot of YouTube viewers not using workarounds though, with Firefox or Edge…
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The best air fryers for 2023, tested and reviewed
Are you tempted by an air fryer, but fear you might just get another ill-fated kitchen gadget that takes up space in your tiny kitchen? We’re here to help you out. The air fryer, which comes in several different shapes and sizes, can be a versatile addition to many kitchens,…
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The best air fryers for 2024, tested and reviewed
You’ve probably been tempted to jump on the air-fryer bandwagon in recent months and, if you have not yet taken the plunge, we’re here to help. Like the ubiquitous Instant Pot that came before it, air fryers and air fryer toaster ovens have surged in popularity as of late, promising…
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The Morning After: Tinder’s ‘rizz-first’ redesign just ruined rizz for everyone
Tinder is adding many new, pretty basic, features, including the profile prompts and basic info tags other dating apps, like Hinge or Bumble, have. Profile prompts, for example, are a long-standing feature on both, with Tinder users now able to share their responses to statements like “The first item on…
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The Morning After: Microsoft recruits recently fired OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman
OpenAI’s board of directors announced Friday it had fired CEO Sam Altman. But he’s doing okay. By Monday morning, he had joined Microsoft “to lead a new advanced AI research team,” according to the company. Altman cofounded OpenAI with Elon Musk in 2015 as a nonprofit and served as the…
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The Morning After: Humane’s Ai Pin wearable costs $699 and ships in early 2024
Wearable startup Humane has officially unveiled its first device, the Ai Pin. For months, the company has drip fed information, only offering a glimpse of the device, wielded by Naomi Campbell, of all people, at Paris Fashion Week in October. The Ai Pin is a pocket-worn wearable AI assistant that…
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