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10 Hacks Every Opera Browser User Should Know

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The Opera you're using today is obviously a very different browser from the one it was decades ago. Perhaps the most significant change is that it's a Chromium-based browser, which means you can install Chrome extensions to fill any features you may be missing. That said, the browser still retains its core philosophy of shipping useful integrated features—even if those options aren't always obvious. From bypassing unskippable YouTube ads to using a built-in volume booster for every tab, here are the best Opera hacks you should know about: Use "Early Bird" to try experimental features before release If you live on the bleeding edge of tech, you can use Opera's "Early Bird" to try all kinds of experimental features. To do so, click the three-line menu in Opera's toolbar, scroll to the bottom, then select Go to full browser settings . Now, enable Early Bird , go through the list of features on the page, and enable the ones you wish to try. At the ...
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Is Apple Intelligence Making Up Words Now?

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As powerful as LLMs can be, all have one shared weakness: hallucination . For reasons beyond our understanding, AI models have a habit of making things up, totally out of the blue. A response might be accurate, with well-cited sources and relevant information; then, all of a sudden, the AI pushes a false claim, or mistakenly interprets an ironic forum comment as fact. (That's how you end up with Google's AI Overviews recommending adding glue to your pizza .) Some LLMs may hallucinate less than others, but none are immune. That's why anytime you use a chatbot, you'll see some kind of warning on-screen, letting you know that the AI can make mistakes. Apple Intelligence, Apple's AI platform, is no exception here. When the company first rolled out its AI, it included notification summaries as a "perk." Apple had to quickly backtrack, however, once the feature started incorrectly summarizing news alerts— such as in one case , when Apple Intelligence condense...
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I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are My Top 10 Tech Deals This Week

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As Lifehacker's deals writer, I'm always looking for the best bargains on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights , all of which I've vetted using my favorite price-tracking tools to make sure they are actually good deals. This week, you can find great deals on the new M5 MacBook Air, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, my favorite earbuds for sleep, and more. Apple 2026 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M5 chip $1,149.00 at Amazon ...
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Here's What We Expect to See at Google I/O 2026

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Google I/O is rapidly approaching . Google's big developer conference kicks off May 19 and will be available to stream live for anyone not invited to the keynote in California. While you likely won't get a look at the company's upcoming Pixel products, this presentation will contain a slew of software announcements—though we don't exactly know what Google has up its sleeve. Last year, the company made a number of interesting announcements. We got our first look at Android XR, Google’s platform for smart glasses; AI Mode’s general rollout for Search, following an initial beta period; Gemini Live's official rollout on iPhones; Try it on, a feature that lets you virtually try on clothes; and new AI models across Google's product line. This year will likely feature similar announcements, though the rumors have been pretty thin. That said, we can make some educated guesses here to figure out what Google might be planning:  Google will almost assuredly reveal m...
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These New AI Editing Tools May Be Added to the Photos App in iOS 27

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Apple is undoubtedly behind in the AI race. " Apple Intelligence " has fewer features and less utility than similar products from competitors; the company has no chatbot of its own; and we're still waiting on the AI-powered Siri upgrade Apple first revealed back in 2024. And yet, much of that could change with iOS 27. The update is shaping up to be a bit of a catch-up moment for Apple , as rumors suggest we'll finally see both the updated Siri as well as Apple's attempt at a ChatGPT-like chatbot. And it now seems there's a good chance the update will also include new photo editing features that could directly compete with others across the AI market. Photos is getting "Apple Intelligence Tools" As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman ( via MacRumors ), Apple is planning to add a new "Apple Intelligence Tools" section to the Photos app. This new option will contain three AI-powered editing options: Extend, Enhance, or Reframe. Extend ...
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10 Hacks Every Slack User Should Know

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Slack is one of the most commonly used business messaging apps—beyond basic communication, the service has plenty of built-in features that can help you be both more productive and less overwhelmed by the volume of messages you receive. These are the top tips and tricks to use Slack efficiently. Create sections to organize your sidebar If you have dozens of channels and DMs to keep track of and a long sidebar list that requires scrolling, you can create custom sections to keep related conversations together and prioritize those you need most at the top. You can create, for example, a section for conversations with just your team or a grouping of channels and DMs related to a specific project. On the desktop app, tap the three dots next to Channels or Direct messages and go to Create > Create section , then give the section a name. Then, open a channel or DM, tap the star icon, and move the conversation to the correct section. This tool is available only to paid users, so if y...
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