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ChatGPT vs. Bing Chat vs. Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?
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September 28, 2023 by Maria Diaz
How to easily manage your Google Workspace storage
September 27, 2023 by Jack Wallen

Your Bard conversations are someone else's Google results

You may want to watch what you discuss with Google Bard or any other AI chatbot.

Google turns 25: From garage startup to global giant

Google is 25 years old, and even with the rise of generative AI bots, it still dominates search. But in 1998, it was just another Silicon Valley garage project with big ideas and little credibility.

September 8, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Google

Google to require political ads to reveal if they're AI-generated

Starting this fall, AI-generated political ads that appear on a Google platform must disclose to users if they contain 'synthetic' content.

September 7, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

The best kids' phones for keeping you in touch

Want to give your child some freedom but still remain connected? The best kids' phones have strong performance, location-tracking technology, and fantastic battery life.

September 7, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Smartphones

How to get around Chrome's save-as-WebP image format issue

The Chrome browser now defaults to saving image files in the WebP format. Here's how you can convert images back to JPG or PNG without using an image editor.

September 6, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Google

Google releases new apps and widgets to assist Android users

Among the new features are an AI-powered assistant widget and an app that describes images to people who have trouble seeing them.

September 6, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Android

How to stop Google from selling your browser history for ad targeting

Similar to third-party tracking cookies, Google is letting companies use your online activity to serve related ads. Here's how you can opt out today.

September 6, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Security

The 23 best laptop deals: MacBooks, Chromebooks, gaming rigs, and more

Save big on laptops from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more, with the best laptop deals available now.

September 6, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Laptops

Google raises prices for Nest Aware subscriptions, but there is good news

Keeping your home secure will cost a little more if you're a Google Nest subscriber. Here's what you need to know.

September 5, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Security

These top Chromebooks choices for students do it all

The best Chromebooks are great for note-taking, Zoom-attending, essay-writing, and more. We've rounded up our top picks for students.

September 3, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Laptops

The best cheap laptops, starting at $350

Buying a new laptop for work, home, or school doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune -- get features like long battery life, a high-resolution display, and more for less with our picks.

September 2, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops

Google's new tool can detect AI-generated images, but it's not that simple

The tool was created by the DeepMind team as a step toward responsible AI.

September 1, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence

Google's AI-powered search summary now points you to its online sources

The experimental AI-based search tool will lead you directly to the website sources it used to generate the summary.

September 1, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

Google Docs just got a new AI-powered proofreading tool

Available only for Google Workspace Enterprise customers for now, the new Proofread tool aims to make your writing more concise, clearer, and easier to read.

August 30, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

Yahoo Mail adds AI to help you write and search for emails

The new AI can compose email drafts, assist you with searches, summarize incoming messages, and even find unused gift cards and discount codes among your emails.

August 29, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

How to set Google Alerts to keep tabs on topics that interest you

If there are subjects, issues, people, or events you want to stay up to date on, Google has a very handy tool that will send you an email every morning with a list of articles on those topics.

August 29, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity