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by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News When I was a kid, nearly everything had a clear and simple way to turn it off. Switches flipped down to cut the power, […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News We hear a lot about generative AI apps like ChatGPT. Some people praise their usefulness, others complain about hallucinations and errors, and some predict […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News We’ve entered peak travel season, where many of us turn to the skies, roads, rails and seas. And these days, getting ready for a […]

A few months ago, I wrote about how Gen 2 Apple AirPods can function as hearing aids. Since then, I’ve been using them in situations where I have trouble hearing. But they also offer hearing […]

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and millions of users are still running that version. Some will be […]

by Larry Magid One of the provisions in the “big, beautiful” budget bill would ban states from regulating AI for the next 10 years. The bill, which narrowly passed the House by a single vote […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect robotic vacuum cleaner and mop, and I’m getting closer, but perfection is an unrealistic benchmark. […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News A 2023 YouGov survey found that battery life was the most important feature when selecting a smartphone. Even though battery life has been improving, […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News An article on the Harvard Medical School website said that “pink noise can enhance deep sleep in older adults and improve cognitive performance.”  Brown […]

I used to carry several chargers when I travel to make sure my phone, watch, my earbuds and my PC and tablet have the power they need. But on my next trip, I’ll only carry […]