Jared Newman

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While the big carriers love to yell about getting a new iPhone “on us,” they tend to bury important details in the fine print.

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone brings a bigger screen and some clever tricks, but living with one still means making a few compromises.

As someone who’s enjoyed foldable phones for several years now, I’m glad Apple’s gotten around to making one.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91603659/considering-an-iphone-duo-heres-what-having-a-foldable-phone-is-really-like?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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Minded is a surprisingly subtle way to reclaim focus—without all the usual awkward asterisks.

We all have that one app or website that wastes too much time.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91587105/minded-app-stop-doomscrolling?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

If your phone has ever woken you up in the middle of the night for no good reason, this guide is for you.

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While desktop AI apps can be helpful, they’re also a way for AI companies to ingrain themselves more deeply into your life, in a way that brings some risk.

AI companies really want a spot on your computer.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91602750/why-ai-wants-to-take-over-your-desktop?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

AI detection can seem like a superpower. But what happens if it’s not always bulletproof?

Installing Pangram in your web browser feels a bit like having X-ray vision.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91598497/pangram-is-here-to-call-out-your-ai-slop-habit?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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There is no computing endeavor quite so satisfying as a full factory reset.

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Always treat chatbots like unreliable witnesses.

Recently I found myself having to disprove something that Google’s AI made up.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91598970/how-to-prevent-ai-from-lying-to-you?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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If you’re still clinging to cable or want to save more money on streaming, I’ve got a guide that can help.

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Foldable phones are all about trade-offs. Samsung’s new Fold8 just has some different ones.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8 is a reminder that you can’t have it all.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91594185/samsung-fold8-perfect-foldable-phone-will-never-exist?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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Password managers are supposed to make your online accounts more secure and easier to access, but they can also cause problems.

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Who would’ve thought a simple-seeming typing tool could make such a dramatic difference?

One of the simplest ways to boost your productivity has nothing to do with using a new app, overhauling your to-do lists, or mastering some novel note-taking system.

– https://www.fastcompany.com/91572072/free-speed-typing-tutor?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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Updates to my personal tech setup, wireless plan picker, and ultimate app list.

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