Will ChatGPT Become a Cybersecurity Threat? Here’s What to Watch Out For Who hasn’t used ChatGPT at this point? It’s fun, absolutely fascinating if you have any interest in artificial intelligence, and free (for now). Though it’s usually described as a chatbot, ChatGPT is much more than that. It can generate copy, explain complex topics, act as a translator, come up with jokes, and write code. But it can also be weaponized by threat actors....

Google Messages beta shows off new gallery picker UI Google Messages has been getting some much-loved TLC as of late, and multiple small updates are in the works to make the user experience more enjoyable. Today alone, we reported that users will soon be able tocreate Selfie GIFs for conversationsandlong-press chat bubble icons to quickly access conversations, akin to Apple’s Peek and Pop. Yesterday, we wrote about a fun “Voice Moods” feature that will let users choose one of nine different visual themes to accompany their voice recordings....

Google’s got a free Pixel 6 for whomever can create the best wallpaper Look, we get it:everything’s expensivethese days. Whether you’re buying a bike, a home, or even just some food, chances are you’re paying more (and getting less) than you were a few years ago. Big-ticket purchases like a new smartphone can feel particularly out of reach, but Google’s throwing a bone to one talented Pixel fan, offering a shiny newPixel 6to whomever comes up with thebest wallpaper....

How Does the Fitbit Sense 2 Compare to the Apple Watch Series 8? If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, you may be wondering whether you should get a Fitbit Sense 2 or an Apple Watch Series 8. Both are capable smartwatches and depending on your needs, you may want to get one over the other. Let’s compare the Fitbit Sense 2 to the Apple Watch Series 8 to help you make an informed decision....

Is Google Chrome the Only Browser You Can Use on a Chromebook? If you have a Chromebook, you’ll have Chrome pre-installed. Many Chromebook users tend to stick with Chrome as their default browser, but is this the best choice for you? Should you only use Chrome on your Chromebook, or are there better options out there? Google Chrome and ChromeOS As you’ve likely guessed, Chrome and ChromeOS are closely related. While Chrome is Google’s own web browser (not to be confused with Google’s Chromium browser), ChromeOS is Google’s operating system....

It’s time for Amazon Drive users to move all their files or lose them Amazon is much more than just a shopping destination you can pick up a brand spanking new microwave oven from — it actually has something ofan ecosystem of its ownwith both software and hardware products that give even the likes of Google and Microsoft a run for their money sometimes. Obviously, not all see success thanks to the intense, cutthroat competition in their respective categories....

Lightweight Linux Desktop Xfce 4.18 Released After Two Years With Small Tweaks The Xfce development team has announced the latest release of the Xfce desktop environment, version 4.18. The new version comes with some tweaks to make the desktop more usable but leaves the overall experience mostly the same as previous versions. Xfce’s Two-Year Effort Bears Fruit With 4.18 The Xfce developers worked for nearly two years to come out with 4....

Motorola Edge+ 2022 review: Lightning quick but still lackluster Motorola has been in mobile communications since the beginning, but it struggled to find its place in the smartphone era. Recently, it has found great success selling budget and midrange devices. While those phones have largely trended towardMediaTek chips and 720p screens, the Edge+ is sporting the latest flagship hardware, including the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from Qualcomm. Between that, the 144Hz OLED screen, mmWave 5g, and Wi-Fi 6E, every part of this phone seems built for speed....

New beta programs for YouTube Music, Google Clock, and others will help you try bleeding-edge features before anybody else Unlike most other Android developers, Google likes to test the bleeding edge stuff on its apps on an A/B basis, meaning users are randomly bucketed into different groups with each being shown a different experience. While this may help speed up decisions in the update process, it also leads to quite a mess sometimes....

The 10 Best EVs for College Students Forward-thinking universities across the US are installing EV charging infrastructure to promote the on-campus adoption of electric vehicles. A campus that truly wants to shift towards sustainability will actively seek to promote EV adoption, and college students are an integral part of that. Owning an EV as a student presents unique challenges, especially the price of the vehicle itself. But many great electric vehicle options for college students are practical and won’t break the bank....

Why and How to Work Outside Your Office Working outdoors can benefit your mental health, and many people welcome a break from the office. However, taking your workspace into nature often includes distractions and quirks you wouldn’t encounter inside. Here’s a look at the many ways working outside can improve your day, as well as some practical tips for handling tech in the great outdoors (or patio, or backyard). What Are the Benefits of Working Outside?...

Google survey teases a happy ending for free legacy G Suite customers Google may be looking for a way out of its Legacy G Suite shutdown issues. According to a survey the company has posted to its Workspace documentation, “more options” might be coming for some customers using the soon-to-be-dead free plans. Nothing is being offered yet, but the company is at least paying more attention to those affected by the change....

Here’s what Google killed in 2022 Google is infamous for killing beloved projects. It has Google Reader to thank for this reputation, which was many people’s preferred RSS feed reader all these years ago until the company killed it out of nowhere. Google went on with discontinuing other beloved projects, like its innovative Gmail client Inbox or its social network Google Plus, which garnered a small but loyal following over the years....