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TikTok is reportedly playing around with AI-generated search results.

According to screenshots obtained by The Verge, the social media giant is set to introduce a tool called "AI Smart Search" with material generated by ChatGPT. As per a separate page about the search results, TikTok says it will display this content when the algorithm "finds them relevant to your search."

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Justin Jordan says he has more mental energy to focus on things like his health now that he has a corporate office job — something he couldn't do when he worked a physical labor job.
  • Justin Jordan, a 29-year-old social video creator, shares his experiences transitioning from non-corporate to corporate jobs.
  • Jordan points out the dehumanizing treatment in non-corporate jobs.
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Even on an Air Force base tarmac, a cicada landed on the president's neck.

The spectacular emergence of a double brood of cicadas in 2024, with some 1.5 million of the harmless insects emerging per acre in some places, will result in cicadas landing on people's shirts, arms, hair, and...beyond — just as the impressive insects did in 2021. But the bugs have no real interest in people: After 13 or



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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

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Some workers say having to return to the office would be a dealbreaker.
  • An RTO mandate influenced 36% of senior-level job seekers in their decision to seek a new role.
  • A survey found some workers pulled out of a hiring process for jobs that required office time.
  • While some CEOs adjust, it's unclear how long workers might be able to resist heading to the office.

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Gladys Nkengasong moved to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.
  • Gladys Nkengasong, 27, moved to the UK in 2021 for school and stayed on to work as a consultant. 
  • Nkengasong said she doesn't enjoy British drinking culture and finds people to be less friendly.
  • But she loves how London is livable, walkable, and convenient. Plus, it feels safer than the US. 

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SEI) has announced a new leadership structure that puts two people in charge of different parts of its business. Hideaki Nishino, who is currently serving as the SVP for the Platform Experience Group, will become the CEO of SIE's Platform Business Group starting on June 1. On the same day, Hermen Hulst will take on the role of CEO for SIE's Studio Business Group



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It's not a search engine; it's a voice assistant.

When OpenAI randomly shared late last week that it would have a big announcement to kick off Monday, rumors swirled. Was OpenAI planning to try to overshadow the planned Google I/O event that the search giant had already scheduled for the following day, Tuesday? Was OpenAI about to drop a ChatGPT-powered search engine to compete with Google?

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TL;DR: As of May 13, listening to your favorite podcasts just got a lot easier with lifetime access to a Player FM Premium Plan, on sale for $39.99.


With an abundance of new podcasts coming to the surface each day, you’ll likely never run out of content to listen to. Make your commute, workout, or trip more enjoyable by tuning into one of 50+ million podcast episodes on the Player FM app.

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TL;DR: Explore the world of Fallout 76 on Xbox for $5.99 (save $64), featuring new quests, enemies, and the largest Fallout map ever.


Welcome to the support group for those who got addicted to Amazon Prime's new Fallout series and now have to wait at least a year for the next season. Some of us are coping by jumping into the video games, and you might be surprised by how affordable it is to play



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TL;DR: Turn your car into an entertainment streaming hub for your entire crew with this Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless adapter, on sale for $89.99 (reg. $129.99).


Hitting the road for your summer trips can be a lot of fun. That is until the kids start bickering, repeatedly asking to stop and whining about how long it's taking. An easy way to prevent most of that frustration is by giving



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TL;DR: Score this 8-in-1 tablet docking stand for only $54.99 and declutter your desk.


In the same way that many tech manufacturers no longer provide charging bricks with new devices, you might have noticed that the latest gadgets are ditching ports, forcing many of us to deal with multiple dongles, adapters, and cords.

For those who value a tidy desk, this ergonomic 8-in-1 tablet docking stand is