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Koi fish in a backyard pond

I tried Google Learn About to care for my koi fish— here’s what happened

By Amanda Caswell published

I took a deep dive into Google's Learn About, the AI chatbot that lets users explore endless topics, but not everything impressed me.

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Image shows the Helix Sunset Luxe mattress on a light wooden bed frame in a neutral coloured bedroom

Is the Helix Sunset Luxe mattress worth it for side sleepers? We tried it to find out

By Alison Barretta published

The Helix Sunset Luxe could be the ideal choice for lighter weight side sleepers seeking a softer, pillow-top mattress. Here's what we discovered during our hands-on review...

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Google vs. ChatGPT

I just tested ChatGPT Search vs. Google – here’s the results

By Amanda Caswell published

ChatGPT Search and Google go head to head in a variety of prompts to determine which one is the overall winner for web searches.

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The Leesa Studio Chill mattress placed on a simple bedframe in a well-lit bedroom with neutral shades

Is Leesa's new Studio Chill cooling mattress worth buying? We tried it to find out

By Frances Daniels published

We tested the new Leesa Studio Chill Hybrid to see what level of comfort and support this mid-range cooling mattress provides.

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The Brooklyn Bedding The Plank Mattress on a luxury bedframe in a neutral bedroom with warm lighting

Is the Plank Firm mattress worth it? We tried this extra firm bed to find out

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm by Brooklyn Bedding claims to be the firmest foam mattress around, but what's it like to sleep on? We tested it to find out...

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Ideogram image of 'me'

I asked ChatGPT to create images based on what it knows about me — here's how it went

By Ryan Morrison published

ChatGPT holds information about you in its memory, so I decided to use this to create an 'epic image' of my life.

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A portrait of a lion in the Serengeti, shot with a 50mm lens at golden hour. The focus is sharp on the lion’s eyes, with a shallow depth of field that blurs the tall grasses in the background. The light highlights the lion’s mane, creating a warm, glowing effect.

How to get more out of Midjourney — 5 tips that actually work

By Ryan Morrison last updated

Midjourney is still the king of AI image generation, focused entirely on generative images where other tools have expanded into different features.

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Two people sit on the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress

Is the Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress worth it? Here's our hands-on review

By Ruth Jones published

The Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress promises luxury comfort for side sleepers. We got hands-on to see how it stacks up...

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Nolah Natural 11 Mattress

Is the Nolah Natural 11 mattress worth it? We tried the organic latex bed to find out

By Frances Daniels published

I tried the organic latex Nolah Natural 11 mattress to see if it delivers on its promise of eco-friendly comfort. Here's what I found...

Mattresses
Tom's Guide mattress testers sitting and talking to each other on a Helix Midnight Elite mattress in a luxurious bedroom with soft lighting

Is the Helix Midnight Elite mattress worth it? I tried it — here's what I think

By Alison Barretta published

The Helix Midnight Elite one of the most luxurious mattresses for side sleepers I've seen, but is it worth the money? I tried it to find out...

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