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Verizon’s $15 FOX One Perk: Smart Deal or Just Hype?
Key takeaways
- Verizon’s mobile and home internet customers can now add FOX One for $15/month, a discount of about $5 from the standard price.
- The service bundles live sports, news, and entertainment from Fox’s networks.
- Eligibility requires an active Verizon mobile or home internet plan; standalone FOX One subscriptions must be cancelled to avoid duplicate billing.
- Whether it’s worth it depends on how much Fox content you watch compared to other streaming services.
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Why “Airplane Mode” Still Exists on Your Devices
Key Takeaways
- Airplane mode disables a device’s wireless transmitters to prevent potential interference with aircraft systems.
- Although the actual risk to modern avionics is low, aviation authorities still require it to ensure safe communications and avoid network overload.
- Beyond flights, airplane mode remains useful for saving battery life, reducing distractions, and controlling wireless connections.
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Guide: 5 Exclusive iOS Features Android Users Often Wish They Had
Key Takeaways
- iPhones deliver some standout features not widely found (or implemented) on Android devices.
- From pro-level video tools to seamless multi-device integration, these functions illustrate how ecosystem, hardware & software blend.
- Knowing these features can help Android users decide whether switching to iOS (or integrating Apple-devices) makes sense, or simply appreciate what they’re missing.
- While Android excels in flexibility, this guide shows where iOS currently leads in specific capabilities.
- Use this as a checklist to evaluate your own smartphone ecosystem and workflow.
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OpenAI’s Generative Music Tool: Risks, Uses and Future
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI is reportedly building a tool that turns text and audio prompts into music.
- Early reports say the company is working with Juilliard students to annotate scores.
- The tool could score videos, back vocals, and compete with Suno, Udio, and Google’s models.
- Lawsuits and licensing deals show why data rights and provenance will matter most.
- Creators should plan for clear attribution, consent-based datasets, and release-ready workflows.
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ChatGPT Shared Projects expand to Free, Plus and Pro tiers
Key Takeaways
- Shared Projects are expanding to Free, Plus, and Pro users, bringing collaboration to more of ChatGPT.
- Teams can work in one place with shared chats, files, and project instructions.
- Members can be granted Edit or Chat access, helping control who changes files and settings.
- Projects keep context consistent so every chat uses the same files and instructions.
- Business, Enterprise, and Edu workspaces already support shared projects, with admin controls.
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Google Earth AI: New Access, Models and Real-World Impact
Key Takeaways
- Google announced fresh Earth AI upgrades on October 23, 2025 and wider access pathways.
- A new Geospatial Reasoning framework uses Gemini to connect models across imagery, weather, and population data.
- Gemini in Google Earth now finds objects and patterns in satellite imagery with simple questions.
- Trusted Testers on Google Cloud can try Earth AI Imagery, Population, and Environment models.
- Flood forecasting now covers over two billion people, and crisis alerts aided 15 million Angelenos during the 2025 wildfires.
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How to Save Your ChatGPT History from WhatsApp?
Key takeaways
- WhatsApp is ending support for general-purpose chatbots on January 15, 2026.
- If you used ChatGPT in WhatsApp, you can still preserve your history.
- WhatsApp does not offer chat export for these chats.
- The fix is simple: create or sign in to a ChatGPT account and link it.
- Once linked, past WhatsApp chats should appear in ChatGPT history.
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Claude Memory Rolls Out to Pro & Max: The Step-by-Step Guide
Key takeaways
- Claude’s new Memory can remember details from past chats to reduce retyping and context loss.
- It’s rolling out to all paid users: available now on Max, and coming to Pro over the next few days.
- Memory was already live for Team and Enterprise since September.
- You can see, edit, or delete individual memories and even create separate memory spaces for different projects.
- Import/export is supported, so you can bring memories from other chatbots or take your data with you.
- Controls live in Settings, with toggles for Search & reference chats and Generate memory from chat history.
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How to Create Your First AI Snap Using Snapchat’s Imagine Lens?
Key takeaways
- Snapchat’s Imagine Lens now works for free in the U.S.
- It was paid before. It launched in September for Lens+ and Platinum.
- Free users get a limited number of AI generations.
- You can find it in the Lens Carousel or by searching “Imagine Lens.”
- Type a prompt. Then generate a new image or edit your Snap.
- Global rollout will follow, starting with Canada, Great Britain, and Australia.
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Meet Mico, Copilot’s avatar for the AI era, demystified
Key takeaways
- Microsoft introduced Mico, a lively avatar that gives Copilot a friendly “face” in voice mode. It reacts with expressions and colors, and you can turn it off anytime.
- Copilot also gains Real Talk, Groups, long-term memory, and an AI-first Edge mode that can summarize tabs and take actions like bookings.
- Groups lets you share a Copilot chat with others; Copilot will summarize, propose options, and split tasks to move everyone forward.
- Health answers get added guardrails with credible sources, while Learn Live turns Copilot into a Socratic tutor for voice sessions.
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Instagram’s New Custom Icons: A Teen-Only Perk That’s Stirring Debate
Key Takeaways
- Instagram has launched custom app icons, but they’re available only to teen users.
- Teens can choose from six vibrant icon designs, including neon, glass, fire, flowers, and slime.
- Adult users are pushing back, calling the move unfair and ageist, while others see it as a Snapchat-style gimmick.
- Instagram says the goal is to make teen accounts more appealing — part of its broader effort to keep minors safer on the platform.
- The company currently has no plans to expand the feature to adult or paid users.
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YouTube’s New Daily Limit for Shorts: A Smart Move to Curb Endless Scrolling
Key Takeaways
- YouTube now lets users set a daily limit for scrolling Shorts on mobile.
- Once the limit is reached, users will see a prompt saying “scrolling is paused for the day.”
- The feature encourages healthier viewing habits and reduces screen fatigue, especially before bed.
- Users can still override the prompt, but it serves as a gentle nudge to stop.
- The feature is rolling out on mobile devices first, with desktop and TV support coming later.
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Google App on Android to Finally Get Incognito Search Mode
Key Takeaways
- The Google app on Android will soon include an Incognito-style search mode, similar to iOS.
- The feature will appear as a ‘History Off Search’ toggle above the search bar.
- It lets users search privately, with no history or recent activity stored.
- The feature is already spotted in the Google app v16.42.61.sa.arm64 beta.
- Rollout is expected in the coming weeks, aligning Android and iOS app parity.
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JioSaavn Launches Limited-Time Annual Pro Plan with Ad-Free Music and Offline Playback
Key Takeaways
- JioSaavn has introduced a new Annual Pro plan priced at Rs. 399 for one year.
- The plan includes ad-free streaming, high-quality audio, and offline playback.
- Reliance Jio users can set unlimited JioTunes at no additional cost.
- The offer is valid for a limited time and only for users inactive for 12+ months.
- Available across Android, iOS, JioPhone, and web platforms.
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YouTube’s New Likeness Detection Tool to Combat AI Deepfakes
Key Takeaways
- YouTube has launched a new “likeness detection” tool to help creators identify and remove AI-generated deepfakes that use their face or voice.
- The tool, piloted in December 2024, is now being rolled out to creators in the YouTube Partner Program.
- To use the tool, creators must complete an onboarding process that includes ID verification and a video selfie.
- The tool gives creators visibility into AI-generated videos impersonating them, allowing them to request removal or archival.
- YouTube’s initiative marks a major step toward protecting creator identity and digital authenticity.