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Barbie selfie generator: how to use the barbie filter

The new Barbie movie trailer has been a smash hit on social media — as has its meme-worthy posters. Here's how to make your very own Barbie poster selfie.
Théâtre D’opéra Spatial AI artwork developed by Jason Allen.

The best AI image generators to create art from text

Interested in trying out AI-generated art? Here are some of the best text-to-art generators that might match your artistic style.
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Google just made a big change to how Chromebooks apps work

Chrome Apps on your Chromebook is finally about to be replaced by Progressive Web Apps (PWA), with the latest Chrome stable version 112 as the starting point.
Photo of Apple gift cards.

No, you can’t use an Apple gift card on Apple Pay

Knowing the difference between Apple Pay and Apple gift cards can be confusing. Here's what you should know before making a big mistake.
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It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down

Stop trying to force quit apps or restart your phone, it isn't going to help. It's not just you, Apple's Weather app is having a tough time loading right now.
Basic poll in Slack on a Windows laptop.

How to create a poll in Slack

Want to encourage more interaction with your team, get their opinions, or obtain general feedback? You can create a Slack poll easily in just a few minutes.
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I just found the perfect ChatGPT iPhone app, and it’s free

There are plenty of ChatGPT iPhone apps, but a new one called Perplexity AI is surprising and impressive in all the right ways. Here's why I love it.
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If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update

Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse.
ChatGPT app on an Apple Watch

How to add ChatGPT to your Apple Watch

ChatGPT is taking over the world. Now, you can even get it on your wrist as an Apple Watch app. Here's how!
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These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them

Recent research has uncovered just how dangerous and easily accessible spyware apps are. These apps are a ticking privacy time bomb with little recourse.
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Your Tinder profile is about to change in 3 huge ways

Tinder is making an update to everyone's profiles that aims to add a lot more clarity when it comes to finding matches.
Din and Grogu sit in snow in The Mandalorian.

How to cancel your Disney Plus subscription

Despite Baby Yoda and the Marvel movies, Disney+ didn’t work out for you. No problem. Here’s how to cancel your Disney+ subscription and your Disney account.
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The best voice-recording apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Voice-recording apps are a lot more advanced these days. If you are looking for a powerful audio-recording app, here are some of your best options.
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Apple Music launches standalone app for classical music

Classical music fans will soon get their own app for accessing the Apple Music service.
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5 things I love in the Google Docs redesign

Google Docs and all the Google Workspace apps are getting a refreshed look that's easy on the eyes, and here's why I'm excited about the changes.
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The best RPGs for iPhone and iPad in 2023: our 16 favorite games

Mobile gaming has come a long way in the past few years, and now we can finally enjoy big RPGs on our smartphones. Here are some of the best to play right now.
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Apple cracks down on ChatGPT apps with harsh age ratings

Apple is currently blocking the BlueMail ChatGPT integration update due to the app developer disputing its age restriction of 17 and older.
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Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers

As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.
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How to freeze rows and columns in Excel

Make your spreadsheets easier to scroll through and read by freezing certain rows and columns. Here's our quick guide to freezing rows and columns in Excel.
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Why we think the Tesla Phone is probably never going to happen

Elon Musk claimed that he would make an alternative phone if Twitter is removed from app stores. Here's why it'll probably never happen.
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The EU is preparing an App Store change that Apple won’t like

The European Union's investigation into Apple's App Store is now said to focus on the company's restrictions against rivals like Spotify and Netflix.
ChatGPT-powered My AI chatbot running in the Snapchat app.

ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat to be your new AI BFF

We've already seen ChatGPT technology in Bing, Spotify, and more. Now, ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat.
The Artifact news app.

Instagram founders open Artifact news app to everyone

Instagram’s a hard act to follow, but the app’s two creators are having a go with a new effort called Artifact, which opened to everyone on Wednesday.
The ParagraphAI keyboard generating an automated reply to a Telegram message.

I let a ChatGPT app take over my phone’s keyboard, and it was wild

ChatGPT has proven to be a fascinating (and sometimes unhinged) technology. So, what happens when you let it take over your phone's keyboard?
Twilio Authy 2FA app running on an iPhone.

SMS 2FA is insecure and bad — use these 5 great authenticator apps instead

You should be utilizing two-factor authentication on your accounts whenever possible. These apps help you secure your accounts with ease.
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I review phones for a living — here are the 10 apps I can’t live without

My job is all about mobile phones, but what are the must-have apps I need to download first on a new device? Let's find out!
Dating scam involving money.

This Valentine’s Day, experts have 4 tips on how to avoid dating app scams

Ahead of Valentine's Day, the FBI has issued a warning to steer clear of romance frauds. If you trust scientists, they have a few tips too.
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Tinder Incognito Mode: what it is, how to use it, and why it’s important

Tinder has upped its game when it comes to privacy thanks to the important Incognito Mode. Here's everything you need to know about the safety feature.
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Twitter is down and not letting us tweet — it says users are over a daily limit [Update]

Having problems with Twitter? Not able to tweet anything? It looks like you aren't alone.
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The best grocery list apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Always forgetting something at the store? Keeping a digital grocery list on your phone helps you stay organized and on budget. These are our top picks.
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The best rideshare apps in 2023: top 11 apps to check out

Here are the best ridesharing apps, so you don't have to worry about getting from point A to point B. We've got everything from on-demand rides to carpooling.
FanDuel app on an iPhone.

How to bet and play on FanDuel

Sports betting has grown extremely popular ever since it expanded to smartphones — and the FanDuel app is a perfect place for beginners to start.
Apple TV preview for the Microsoft App Store.

Microsoft just scored a big win with Apple

Apple TV and Apple Music have made their way to the Microsoft Store as downloadable apps.
An iPhone 14 Pro, showing the DraftKings app in the App Store.

How to bet and play on DraftKings

Although it isn't available in every state, DraftKings is a great app for anyone looking to get into sports betting. Here's how to use it.