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Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness

ChatGPT Study Mode’s rote answers and lack of intellectual stimulation made me give up before I learned anything. AI developers – and educators – can do better. Here’s my modest proposal.

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Is Instagram Map showing your location? How to check and turn it off

Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it’s off by default and requires opt-in. Here’s how to see what you’re sharing and with whom.

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I went hands-on with ChatGPT Codex and the vibe was not good – here’s what happened

I asked ChatGPT Codex to fix my WordPress plugin. It rewrote nine files, submitted a pull request, and crashed my test server. It did recover – but where’s the flow?

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Here are all the GPT-5 updates OpenAI has rolled out since launch

OpenAI has been responding to user feedback following a rocky start for its newest, much-hyped AI model.

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Debian 13.0 Officially Released

After two years of development, the latest iteration of Debian is now available with plenty of under-the-hood improvements.

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Don’t like GPT-5? You can still use GPT-4 and other legacy models in ChatGPT – here’s how

While OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is out, there are still good reasons to use the older models.

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Apple’s improved Siri voice assistant may finally have a release date – and I’m ready to ditch Gemini for it

The revamped Siri could usher in a whole new way to interact with your Apple device—provided it actually works as intended.

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Upcoming Changes for MXLinux

MXLinux 25 has plenty in store to please all types of users.

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How Debian 13’s little improvements add up to the distro’s surprisingly big leap forward

It’s been two years since Debian 12 was released, but we now have “Trixie,” and it was worth the wait.

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Why xAI is giving you ‘limited’ free access to Grok 4

The move arrives days after the company’s competitor, OpenAI, released GPT-5 at no cost to all users.

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Your Country’s Digital Sovereignty Index Score — and Why It Matters

Think your country’s got its digital act together? The Digital Sovereignty Index might have a few surprises for you.
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The best tablets for students in 2025: Expert recommended for back-to-school season

Our experts went hands-on with the best tablets for students from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and Wacom, just in time for back-to-school season.

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Ubuntu 25.10 May Ship with an “Unstable” Linux Kernel

Ubuntu 25.10 may ship with a Linux 6.17 release candidate kernel due to timing conflicts, marking the first Ubuntu release with an “unstable” kernel.
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Microsoft Copilot 3D turns your 2D images into 3D models for free – how to try

You can quickly cook up 3D models for use in games, animation, art projects, and VR/AR productions.

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I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank – here’s the verdict

What better way to test the Gooloo GT6000 power bank than jump-starting a six-liter diesel engine from 1934?

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I tried Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio – my verdict as a content creator

Hands-free 3K video sounds impressive – but is it worth the trade-offs? I tested the buzzed-about smart glasses in the studio to find out.

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Google just gave the Gemini Live app its biggest update yet – Android and iOS versions included

Adding Google Calendar, Keep, Maps, and Tasks support just took Gemini Live to the next level for me.

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Microsoft to shut down Lens and push users to Copilot – but you have other options

You can use Microsoft 365 Copilot to scan, though it lacks some of the features found in Lens.

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Linux desktop frozen? My 5 go-to tricks to try – before forcing a hard reboot

On the rare occasion that my Linux desktop freezes, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that keep me from having to do a hard reboot on my machine.

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GPT-5 bombed my coding tests, but redeemed itself with code analysis

I asked GPT-5, GPT-5 Pro, GPT-5 Thinking, and o3 to analyze my code repository – and found surprising differences in detail, reasoning, and actionable insights that could change how you work.

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