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tomsguide. com > computing > vpns > google-drive-and-gmail-are-convenient-but-they-cost-you-your-privacy-heres-a-secure-way-to-replace-them-for-less

Google Drive and Gmail are convenient, but they cost you your privacy " here's a secure way to replace them for less

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (466+ words) Replace Gmail, Google Drive, and your VPN with one privacy-focused subscription, now 30% off Big Tech has made itself very comfortable in your digital life. Google handles your email, your calendar, your cloud storage, and quite possibly your passwords. It's convenient,…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > chatgpt > what-sane-individual-feels-comfortable-giving-this-level-of-access-to-openai-chatgpt-can-now-be-your-financial-advisor-but-the-reactions-are-pretty-telling

'What sane individual feels comfortable giving this level of access to Open AI': Chat GPT can now be your financial advisor, but the reactions are pretty telling

9+ hour, 45+ min ago  (676+ words) A new 'personal financial experience' is here Open AI has a new feature in preview that asks you to trust Chat GPT with your financial information. Immediate reactions across the internet were largely negative. "Pro users in the U. S. can securely…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > i-use-the-pass-prompt-to-make-chatgpt-admit-when-another-ai-is-better

I use the 'pass' prompt to make Chat GPT admit when another AI is better

20+ hour, 46+ min ago  (491+ words) Increase productivity with the right AI for the job Most people are using the world's most powerful tech backwards. We pick one chatbot, usually Chat GPT, and force it to do everything from deep research to intense coding. But, honestly,…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > google-users-are-quietly-using-and-udm-14-heres-why

Google users are quietly using '&udm=14' — here's why

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (116+ words) Google users are quietly using “&udm=14” to bypass AI-heavy search results and bring back the simpler, link-focused version of Google Search....

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tomsguide. com > ai > google-is-secretly-phasing-out-android-apps-and-ai-is-the-reason-why

Google is secretly phasing out Android apps " and AI is the reason why

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (318+ words) Google's AI ambitions are getting much bigger than chatbots Google has already hinted at this through its new "Gemini Intelligence," which the company says will power advanced AI experiences across phones, watches, cars and other devices. Reports from 9to5 Google, suggest…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > i-used-gary-vees-attention-is-currency-mindset-with-chatgpt-and-it-saved-my-weakest-idea

I used Gary Vee's "attention is currency' mindset with Chat GPT " and it saved my weakest idea

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (585+ words) This completely changed how I think about brainstorming As someone who lives online, I've learned a hard truth: there is a massive gulf between an idea that looks brilliant in my Notes app and one that actually makes people stop…...

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tomsguide. com > phones > amazons-panos-panay-denies-a-new-fire-phone-is-in-the-works-but-doesnt-shut-the-door

'It's just not the goal. I know there's a lot of rumors out there': Panos Panay denies an Amazon phone is in the works but doesn't shut the door

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (105+ words) Amazon's Panos Panay denies a new Fire Phone is in the works but doesn't shut the door on the possibility Tom's Guide Your membership journey starts here. Keep exploring and earning more as a member. Expert picks to help you…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > apple-may-be-building-an-ai-app-store-and-it-could-change-the-iphone-forever

Apple may be building an AI App Store " and it could change the i Phone forever

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (682+ words) AI agents could be coming to help you control your i Phone For nearly two decades, the i Phone experience has revolved around apps. The advertisements declaring "there's an app for that" are still a core memory for me as…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > chatgpt-just-added-trusted-contacts-as-an-extra-layer-of-safety-heres-how-it-works

Chat GPT adds 'Trusted Contacts' for an extra layer of safety " here's how it works

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (412+ words) Alerting loved ones when there is a potential for self-harm The severity of this issue is underscored by the existence of a dedicated Wikipedia page documenting lives lost due to chatbot interactions, a grim testament to a growing digital crisis....

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tomsguide. com > ai > i-fixed-geminis-biggest-weaknesses-these-10-prompts-give-me-the-best-answers-every-time

I fixed Gemini's biggest weaknesses " these 10 prompts give me the best answers every time

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (328+ words) Giving Gemini the digital push it needs to give stronger responses What started as a hobby of "jailbreaking" better performance out of AI has officially evolved into an obsession. I really enjoy discovering a workaround " finding the exact phrasing that…...