Claude goes to college and wants to be your study buddy

Anthropic has launched an AI assistant for colleges called Claude for Education. The new AI aims to help students, faculty, and administrators with everything from tutoring to policy summaries. The new Learning Mode offers Socratic questioning rather than just answering...

I tried Copilot Vision, and it could change how you use Windows forever

Adding eyes to artificial intelligence is always a tricky thing. Do you want it to see everything you're doing all the time? Certainly not, but I think most of us agree that an AI visual assist when you need it could come in quite handy. Microsoft's new Copilot Vision...

Don't worry, TikTok isn't going anywhere - at least not for the next 75 days

Many of us remember January 19, the day TikTok was erased from app stores before being reinstated approximately 12 hours later. We were told TikTok had a new shelf life of 75 days, and promised a US buyer would soon swoop in to save the day. But today, April 4, is 75 days...

ChatGPT-5 is on hold as OpenAI changes plans and releases new o3 and o4-mini models

ChatGPT-5 is delayed by a few months The time will allow OpenAI to better integrate the new model New o3 and o4-mini models to come in a couple of weeks OpenAI has changed its plans and is set to put ChatGPT-5 on hold while releasing new o3 and o4-mini models in the...

Microsoft could make a huge change to an iconic part of Windows 11 that you use every day, and I can’t wait to try the new Start menu

Microsoft appears to be working on a big redesign for the Start menu This work is hidden in the background of Windows 11 test builds, though, so it isn't officially happening yet It rolls the Start menu elements into a single, scrollable panel, and also gives users the...

Why is Nintendo Switch 2 so expensive? Analysts think the price of the console isn't the problem as software becomes a 'much harder sell'

Industry analysts have weighed in on Nintendo Switch 2's controversial pricing Hardware prices are in line with expectations, but software is a concern Analysts are saying that US tariffs are just one part of the problem The pricing model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is...

I tried using AI to create the background music for a podcast, but I may stick to music libraries for now

When I make audio or video content, one element I always struggle with is music. I don't mean a full theme song or anything, but just some basic intro and outro tunes to ease people into the beginning or end rather than just abruptly beginning to speak. There are lots...

I tried the latest update to NotebookLM and it’s never been easier to make an AI podcast out of other people’s articles, for better or worse

Google has updated NotebookLM once more It can now search the web and find sources for you It's easier than ever to create an AI podcast Google has updated NotebookLM, its handy learning tool and AI podcast creator, so that it’s easier than ever to add sources. Now...

Best Buy could be the best place to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch

If you’ve got your eyes on the Nintendo Switch 2 and are in the US, Best Buy might be your best place to secure the hybrid console. That’s because Best Buy will open at midnight ET / 9pm PT on launch day so that those who secure a pre-order can pick up the console as soon...

Without a fresh UI and customization features, the Switch 2 is Nintendo's most boring looking console ever

While there are still a few question marks, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has taught us pretty much everything we need to know ahead of the console's June 5 release date, and I have some mixed feelings. GameChat seems fun (though suspiciously reminiscent of Discord), Switch...

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 – I’m more excited that Microsoft could be making Windows 11 gaming handhelds even better with a new ‘handheld mode’

Hidden clues in Windows 11 point to a new ‘full screen experience’ for gaming handhelds This could be a long-rumored ‘handheld mode’ that has several choices for layouts the user can select It’s still very early days with this speculation, but Microsoft’s past (and more...

Nintendo's latest FCC filing hints at a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller featuring a headphone jack

A new Nintendo FCC filing suggests a new Pro Controller is in the works This filing indicates that the device will feature Bluetooth, NFC, and a headphone jack Fans believe that this could be a new Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct...

The Switch 2 Direct is almost here and Nintendo has now released a teaser promoting the console's mysterious 'C' button

A new Nintendo Switch 2 video is teasing the function of the mysterious 'C' button The video was uploaded to the new Nintendo Today! app ahead of today's Switch 2 Direct Showcase Some fans believe that the music played in the teaser is the same that plays in the Wii...