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15 AI Tools That Crush Excel Work in Minutes (Your Boss Will Think You’re a Wizard)
Fifteen AI tools for Excel chores, with real hand-vs-tool minutes, the exact prompt to copy, and the one check that keeps the output safe to send.
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Artificial intelligence
AI tools & prompts that save real time
12 Powerful AI Tools That Are Shockingly FREE (No Sign-Up, No Credit Card)
Twelve free AI tools split six and six: half open with no account at all, half need only…
20 AI Prompts That Finish in 30 Seconds What Used to Eat My Whole Afternoon
I timed 12 afternoons of admin work and rebuilt each job as a prompt. Here are 20 that…
What Does ChatGPT Secretly Know About You? 9 Prompts That Reveal Everything
Nine copy-paste prompts and a settings checklist that turn ChatGPT’s vague stored profile into a concrete audit of…
Claude AI Loses Interest in Coding Demo, Wanders Off to Explore National Park Pictures
The latest version of Anthropic’s AI, Claude 3.5, showcases its ability to stray from tasks, raising questions about…
Teen Takes Own Life After Becoming Obsessed With AI Chatbot
A 14-year-old’s close connection with an AI chatbot based on a Game of Thrones character led to heartbreaking…
The Pentagon Set to Flood Social Media With Fake AI Individuals
The U.S. military’s interest in creating AI-generated personas for online surveillance and influence operations is causing concern about…
Fix it yourself
Step-by-step fixes for everyday gadgets
TV won’t turn on? Earbud gone quiet? Instagram acting up? Pick your device and follow the steps.
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Energy & innovation
The tech building what comes next
Russia’s Latest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Unleashes 350 MW of Energy
Russia has introduced the Chukotka, the world’s most powerful nuclear icebreaker, which can tackle 3-meter thick ice, heralding a new…
CATL Aims for Mass Production of 500 Wh/kg Solid-State EV Batteries by 2027
CATL’s ambitious move towards high-energy solid-state EV batteries takes a significant leap, promising a 500 Wh/kg energy density. Yet, will…
Taiwan Unveils World’s Largest Offshore Solar Plant, Set to Power 74,000 Homes Yearly
In a groundbreaking achievement for renewable energy, Taiwan commissions the world’s largest offshore solar plant, promising a brighter future for…
Rare Species of Bees Block Zuckerberg’s Nuclear-Powered Data Center Plans
In a surprising twist, Meta’s plans for a groundbreaking nuclear-powered AI data center have been thwarted by rare bees, highlighting…
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