I was so freaked out by talking to this AI that I had to leave

Fifteen minutes after “hanging up” with Sesame’s new “lifelike” AI, and I’m still freaked out. So-called “conversations” with AI don’t do a lot for me, especially where text is concerned. With voice chats, such as the new options for Google Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot, all voice does is save some typing. While Google and Microsoft…

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Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Industrial design blends with most architectural styles Articulated white and RGB LED lights 2K camera resolution Cons Meager onboard storage (just 4GB) can’t be expanded Recognizes people, but not faces, packages, pets, or vehicles A little difficult to install Our Verdict The Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 isn’t…

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How to add MagSafe to the iPhone 16e

Macworld The new iPhone 16e might lack Apple’s fast-charging MagSafe technology but fear not as there is a simple solution where you can clean up Apple’s mistake and add efficient magnetic charging to the 16e. The most surprising compromise Apple made in creating its entry-level model is the 16e’s lack of its much-lauded and highly…

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Apple TV+ this week: ‘Berlin ER’ is now streaming

Macworld Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series…

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Civilization VII review: Change history this weekend

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros New format makes the game more approachable Native support for Apple Silicon Freedom to mix and match leaders and civilizations Detailed 3D graphics run well on Macs Cons Very expensive Unhelpful interface No support for Intel Macs Our Verdict The more streamlined approach to conquering world history may…

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FCC tells streaming commercials to turn down the volume

In the United States, it’s illegal for commercials to blast the volume louder than regular programming. But as any casual glance at the news will tell you, laws don’t apply if no one is enforcing them. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking a fresh look at this annoying issue, with an eye to expanding…

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