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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET OpenAI is constantly adding new features to ChatGPT to make it more functional for everyday needs and essential in our workflows. The recently added Canvas feature — unveiled last month — has transformed my ChatGPT workflow and I opt to use it nearly every time I reach for the chatbot.   Also: How to use ChatGPT to write a better cover letter Canvas is a new interface that makes collaborating on your writing and coding projects…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET When ChatGPT was first unveiled in November 2022, it was free for all users. However, its quick surge in popularity caused extended wait times and blackout periods. As a result, OpenAI added its subscription plan, which helped users avoid the wait and access other convenient perks.  Also: ChatGPT vs ChatGPT Plus: Is it worth the subscription fee? ChatGPT’s subscription plan is called ChatGPT Plus and costs $20/month. Since its introduction, the paid subscription model has…

Olena Ruban/Getty Images Writing down notes using a pen and paper scratches an itch that typing text doesn’t. Studies have shown that physically jotting down notes is a better way to retain information. However, by writing stuff down, you miss out on the perks of digital notes. ChatGPT helps you get the best of both worlds. When OpenAI supercharged the free version of ChatGPT with GPT-4o in May 2024, users gained the ability to upload…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Before Shyamal Patel had even experienced symptoms of his dental infection, his Oura Ring detected that something was off. The smart ring noticed data fluctuations when his resting heart rate elevated by 10 beats per minute from his average, so he called up his primary care physician.  His PCP told him that his elevated resting heart rate of 63 beats per minute was normal and, in fact, healthy for his age, and that…

MirageC/Getty Images According to new research from Slack, the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) is dwindling.  “For the first time since generative AI arrived on the scene, sentiment and uptake among desk workers is starting to cool,” the report published on Tuesday states. In August, Slack surveyed over 17,000 desk workers in the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland as part of their Workforce Index,…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET You don’t have to be a professional video editor to understand just how practical, efficient, and impactful the latest update to Final Cut Pro is. Apple today is launching the high-anticipated refresh to its in-house editing program, Final Cut Pro 11, along with updates to its cross-platform variants: Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Camera. Also: I’ve used Final Cut Pro for video editing for years – here are my 5…

Fitness trackers can come in all shapes and sizes. While the days of the pedometer are over, the form factor of smartwatches and smart rings have been leading the industry in health and fitness insights. New developments in technology make it easier than ever to become more aware of your health and/or to train for your next marathon. Luckily, they all can conveniently connect to your smartphone.  Also: The best blood pressure watches Many of…

Pulse/Getty Images I’m both a Linux and Android user, and although there are apps to make syncing those two platforms fairly seamless, there are times when I’d rather just run an Android app on my desktop. Fortunately, there’s an app called Waydroid that allows you to run Android apps within a virtual environment. The process for getting this up and running isn’t the easiest, but once it’s working, you’ll have full access to the Google…

Hakan Nural/Anadolu via Getty Images Every time I think social media is done evolving, something shakes things up. Twitter was the go-to for years, with algorithms steering what we saw. But Bluesky has arrived, offering something different — an open-source, decentralized network that puts control back into users’ hands.  Now that it’s open to all, I’ve spent time exploring how it works, and it’s a breath of fresh air for those of us looking to…