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AI's biggest impact on your workforce is still to come - 3 ways to avoid getting left behind

Research suggests 80% of professionals believe AI will have a significant impact on their work over the next year. Here's how to prepare your staff.

My favorite lens and screen-cleaning kit keeps my tech spotless, and it only costs $8

Koala cleaner is my go-to for keeping my prescription glasses, sunglasses, MacBook, iPhone, tablet, and more streak, smudge and dirt-free, and it's super affordable.

Why AI is moving from chatbots to the browser

Happy Friday. I'm back from vacation and still getting caught up on everything I missed. AI researchers moving jobs is getting covered like NBA trades now, apparently. Before I get into this week's issue, I want to make sure you check out my interview with Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivason Decoder this week. It's a good deep dive on the main topic of today's newsletter. Keep reading for a scoop on Substack and more from this week in AI news.From chatbots to browsersSo far, when most people

I changed 12 settings on my Apple TV to instantly improve the performance

Spending just a few minutes in your Apple TV's settings can unlock a far better viewing experience. Here's how.

The OnePlus 12 was already our favorite Android deal - and now it's $300 off

With its market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and premium build, the OnePlus 12 is a worthy rival to flagship handsets.

Twelve South’s travel-friendly 2-in-1 Qi2 charger is over 50 percent off right now

The Twelve South Butterfly SE conveniently folds down, making it easy to throw in a bag. | Image: Twelve South Keeping multiple devices charged while traveling usually means packing several wall warts and cables. Thanks to the clever design of the Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger, however, you can power two devices with a single, compact accessory. Best of all, the foldable charger is now on sale at Amazon and Best Buy starting at $40.99 ($59 off), which is the lowest price we

Is your Ring camera showing strange logins? Here's what's going on

Ring says you weren't hacked but some users aren't convinced.

Trump signs first major crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, into law

In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing a regulatory framework for a type of digital currency known as stablecoins.The GENIUS Actcreates rules for entities that issue stablecoins, whose value is tied to an asset like the US dollar. Those rules govern who’s allowed to issue stablecoins, how they need to maintain reserves, what happens in the case of bankruptcy, and an obligation to prevent money laundering. Trum

You can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's how

The relocated address bar is much easier to reach, especially on larger devices.

I sent ChatGPT Agent out to shop for me

Think of OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent as a day-one intern who's incredibly slow at every task but will eventually get the job done. Well… most of the job. Or… at least part of it. Usually. It's been one day since OpenAI debuted ChatGPT Agent, which it bills as a tool that can complete a wide range of complex, multi-step tasks on your behalf using its own "virtual computer." It's a combination of two of the company's prior releases, Operator and Deep Research. The Verge forked over the $200 f

I ran with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and it both humbled and motivated me

Samsung's physical bezel harkens to the past, but its advanced coaching functions lead us into the future.

An electric scooter that accelerates faster than a Tesla Model 3? No thanks!

Personally, I think electric scooters are a little goofy, but I’m glad they exist. I know a lot of people who don’t want to drop a couple thousand dollars on an electric bike, but still want the joy and freedom of zipping around town at a modest 18mph, while being able to hop on a subway or bus if needed. They want something you can carry with one hand, but that still has the stability to carry you around town.This is not one of those scooters. The Bo Turbo was designed by a team of ex-For

RealPage goes from setting rent to collecting it

RealPage, the algorithmic rent-setting software company, has announced plans to acquire Livble, a service that lets people pay their monthly rent in installments.Livble describes itself as a “flexible” rent payment solution. Renters can split payments into up to four installments throughout the month. The service bills itself as helping tenants “avoid late fees and credit card fees” as well as “build credit through rent,” but it charges $30 to $40 per loan. RealPage didn’t disclose the ter

One of the Democrats Trump unlawfully fired from the FTC is back

Alvaro Bedoya, then-commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), right, and Rebecca Slaughter, commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), left, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images Four months after President Donald Trump defied Supreme Court precedent to remove two Democratic commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission without cause, one of those commissioner

NordPass vs. Bitwarden: Which password manager is best?

NordPass offers an excellent user experience, while Bitwarden's pricing can't be beat. Here's how to decide between the two.

Wacom says its new drawing tablet needs no setup and has a pen that can't die

The tablet maker just announced the new MovinkPad 11, a portable device for creatives focused on making it easy to grab and use.

iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

I installed the iPadOS 26 beta on my 13-inch iPad Air, and it seems Apple is finally delivering what the iPad has been missing.

I swapped my Apple Watch Ultra for this big-screen Garmin that's easier to read

Garmin's latest Venu device is more of a flat, big-screen Fenix 8 packed with useful features. I love it more than I ever thought I would.

Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs

Netflix used generative AI to create a scene in the sci-fi series The Eternaut — a first for one of the streamer’s original shows or films. During an earnings call on Thursday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the use of AI was faster than using traditional visual effects tools and helped cut costs.“That VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with traditional VFX tools and workflows,” Sarandos said during the call. “Also, the cost of it just wouldn&#82

The best Android phones

The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine.On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help; I’ve tested a whole boatload of recent Android phones, and I think there are some real winners in the current batch. It’s all a matter of what you’re looking for, wh