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Microsoft has analyzed how Copilot users interact with AI across 37.5 million conversationsThere are clear differences between work and personal interactionsThis is how app developers can tailor their chatbot UIA new December 2025 report from Microsoft has uncovered some key difference among Copilot users in terms of how and when people use AI, and it’s based on 37.5 million de-identified Copilot conversations, so there’s reason to believe the insights should be pretty accurate.Drawing a line right down the middle, Microsoft identified that desktop AI use was generally dominated by workers between 8am and 5pm, while mobile use skewed heavily toward…

When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable vs. Fiber, for short. This post will briefly explain the two and offer tips for handling their broadband terminal devices: the Cable modem vs. the Fiber-optic ONT. You’ll walk away confident about what equipment to get the next time you upgrade or change your Internet service. Tip There is no such thing as the “best” routers or Wi-Fi systems for a particular Internet service provider or type—Fiber-optic, Cable, or whatever. Any standard router, including the primary unit of a mesh…

In attempting to keep up with (or ahead of) the competition, model releases proceed at a steady clip: GPT-5.2 represents OpenAI’s third major model release since August. GPT-5 launched that month with a new routing system that toggles between instant-response and simulated reasoning modes, though users complained about responses that felt cold and clinical. November’s GPT-5.1 update added eight preset “personality” options and focused on making the system more conversational. Numbers go up Oddly, even though the GPT-5.2 model release is ostensibly a response to Gemini 3’s performance, OpenAI chose not to list any benchmarks on its promotional website comparing…

Disney has accused Google of copyright infringement on a “massive scale,” alleging that the tech giant is training its AI tools on protected materials as well as allowing those tools to generate infringing images and videos. reports that Disney attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google on Wednesday.“Google is infringing Disney’s copyrights on a massive scale, by copying a large corpus of Disney’s copyrighted works without authorization to train and develop generative artificial intelligence (‘AI’) models and services, and by using AI models and services to commercially exploit and distribute copies of its protected works to consumers in violation of…

The Oura Ring was my favorite smart ring because its app was easy to understand, and I liked some of the newer features from its latest software update. At the steep price of $349, this smart ring is made up of aerospace-grade titanium — one of the strongest materials on earth, according to the site — and now the brand offers more colorful ceramic options. Before I received my Oura Ring, I was sent a ring sizer to figure out my ring size. Other smart rings did the same, as sizing varies by brand. Once I received the Oura Ring, I…

Corsair adds Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB to its lineup of PC casesIt features a 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreenAsking price of $399.99Corsair recently launched a new entrant in its Frame series of PC cases – the Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB. As the name suggests, this model comes kitted with a 14.5-inch LCD screen on the left side of the case.In theory, that’s perfect for monitoring metrics like GPU temperature, checking the date and time at a glance, and adding useful widgets right at your fingertips.But in practice, I don’t see why you would spend $400 for this case when…

If you missed the recent UniFi Friday Deals, here’s your second chance. Ubiquiti today announces its second discount event of the year, the UniFi Holiday Sale, featuring 30 UniFi devices at excellent prices. Most of these devices weren’t part of the previous sale. Still, like the previous one, this sale event also includes hardware for multiple applications, spanning UniFi Cloud Gateways (a.k.a. “routers”), access points, PoE switches, and security cameras. The UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE) is one of a few excellent Cloud Gateways available during Ubiquiti’s 2025 UniFi Holiday Sale event. Related stories on Ubiquiti and Wi-Fi Ubiquiti…

In July 2023, Musk himself tweeted that “we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand, and gradually, all the birds.” That was when Peroff, a Chicago-area attorney specializing in trademark and IP law, saw an opportunity not only to claim the name Twitter but also to use the iconic illustrated logo that was affectionately referred to internally as “Larry Bird.” Peroff and others began formally organizing Operation Bluebird, a way to bring back Twitter in name, services, and format, catering in particular to commercial brands. Some corporations have been reluctant to advertise on X for fear that they will be…

Spotty Wi-Fi can make even simple tasks feel harder than they should. If you’ve ever had a video call freeze in one room or watched a stream buffer in another, a mesh Wi-Fi system can fix those frustrations. Instead of relying on a single router tucked in a corner, a mesh setup uses multiple units that work together to spread a strong, consistent signal throughout your home.Modern mesh systems are built for busy households. They keep dozens of devices connected at once, manage traffic intelligently and often include helpful app features that make troubleshooting or adjusting settings much easier. Many…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? A couple of the clues are real puzzlers today. Read on for the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times…