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In defense of not paying for AI (FastCo)
The free versions of ChatGPT and Claude are fine, no matter what AI boosters tell you.
If you don’t want to be left behind by the AI revolution, you really need to start paying for it.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91499445/in-defense-of-not-paying-for-ai?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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Here’s every cool tech thing the AI RAM crunch is ruining (FastCo)
A running list of electronics getting delayed, discontinued, or more expensive.
Even if you barely use AI, pretty soon you’ll be paying the price for it.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91495430/heres-every-cool-tech-thing-the-ai-ram-crunch-is-ruining?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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These plain-text websites will simplify your internet experience (FastCo)
Embrace these magically minimalist resources—and say ‘so long’ to fluff and filler.
Here’s the sad truth about sports score apps: Most of them aren’t all that interested in actually telling you the score.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91490383/plain-text-websites?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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How Super Bowl streaming stopped being free (FastCo)
TV networks gradually put paywalls in front of the big game, and this year it’s pricier than ever.
Watching the Super Bowl without cable keeps getting more expensive.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91487813/how-super-bowl-streaming-stopped-being-free?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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Bitwarden announced a price hike in the worst way possible (FastCo)
With any luck, it’s not a sign of bigger issues for the excellent password manager’s maker.
Bitwarden is one of the more likable tech companies. It offers a great password manager for free, charges modestly for its paid version, and has mostly stayed in its lane with its focus on security products.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91483458/bitwarden-price-increase?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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Clawdbot/Moltbot/OpenClaw is cool, but it gets pricey fast (FastCo)
Automating a few menial tasks with the viral AI hit would cost me about $30 per month.
Rarely have I more appreciated the chasm between me and Silicon Valley than I have while using OpenClaw.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91484506/what-is-clawdbot-moltbot-openclaw?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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The ultimate guide to ad blocking (Advisorator)
Use this free software for cleaner and faster web browsing.
The post The ultimate guide to ad blocking appeared first on Advisorator.
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Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone: Save this keyboard cheat sheet now (FastCo)
No matter what type of device or operating system you’re using, this is the speed-typing guide you never knew you needed.
If you’re an old-school writer like me, usually the words alone are all you need. But once in a while, you need something extra.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91476819/windows-mac-android-or-iphone-save-this-keyboard-cheat-sheet-now?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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ChatGPT is about to get worse (Advisorator)
The pivot to advertising will degrade ChatGPT in both obvious and subtle ways.
The post ChatGPT is about to get worse appeared first on Advisorator.
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Intel admits consumers don’t care about ’AI PCs’—yet (FastCo)
Turns out most folks just want better battery life and faster graphics. Who knew?
Remember a couple of years ago when Intel declared that the “age of the AI PC” had arrived?
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91476135/intel-ai-pc?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
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The maker of Pebble thinks way beyond than watches (FastCo)
Core Devices is making fun gadgets that scratch specific itches.
A few of the neatest gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 weren’t anywhere near the Las Vegas Convention Center trade show venue.
– https://www.fastcompany.com/91472461/pebble-watch-gadget-ces?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss