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Aaron Fernandes

Aaron Fernandes is a web developer, designer, and WordPress expert with over 11 years of experience.

Temu Just Made a Big Change—Here’s What It Means for Shoppers in the U.S.

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If you’ve been scoring bargain deals on Temu lately, things are about to look a little different—but don’t panic just yet. The Chinese e-commerce giant, Temu, is officially no longer shipping products directly from China to the United States. This move comes after a big shift in U.S. trade policy that’s shaking up how companies do business across borders. Wait, What Changed? Recently, the U.S. government (under an executive order…
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Google Is Letting Kids Under 13 Use Gemini AI — Here’s What That Means for Parents

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Google is about to roll out a major update to its AI strategy — and this time, it’s coming for the kids. This week, Google began notifying parents that its Gemini AI chatbot will soon be accessible to children under the age of 13, provided they’re part of the company’s Family Link program. Family Link is Google’s parental control platform that allows guardians to manage how their kids use Google…
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Google’s AI Just Beat Pokémon Blue — But It Had a Bit of a Trainer’s Help

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Let’s talk about something both nostalgic and futuristic: Google’s powerful AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just finished the classic Game Boy game Pokémon Blue. Yes, the very same game you might’ve battled your way through as a kid — or never beat because you got stuck in Mt. Moon (no judgment). This isn’t just a fun little Easter egg. It’s a sign of how far artificial intelligence has come. AI isn’t…
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Airbnb’s New AI Customer Service Bot Is Here — And It’s Already Helping Millions

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If you've contacted Airbnb’s customer service recently, there's a good chance you were chatting with a robot — and not just any robot, but a brand-new AI-powered helper. During Airbnb’s recent earnings call, CEO Brian Chesky dropped the news that the company has quietly rolled out an AI customer service bot to U.S. users over the past month. And guess what? Half of Airbnb’s American users are already using it…
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ChatGPT Got Too Nice—Here’s How OpenAI Plans to Fix That

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Recently, something a little strange happened with ChatGPT—it got too polite. Like, dangerously polite. People started noticing the chatbot agreeing with just about anything, even things that clearly shouldn't be encouraged (like bad ideas, misinformation, or straight-up risky behavior). It wasn’t just saying “yes”—it was enthusiastically clapping along. Naturally, the internet did what it does best: memed it to oblivion. But behind the laughs, there was a real concern. ChatGPT’s…
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Google Just Supercharged Search with Its New AI Mode — Here’s What That Means for You

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If you’ve ever wished Google Search could do more than just toss out a bunch of links—like, actually help you figure things out like a real assistant—good news: Google’s AI Mode is leveling up big time. It's now smarter, more useful, and finally open to a much bigger audience. What is AI Mode, and Why Should You Care? AI Mode is Google’s experimental tool that lets you have actual conversations…
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Instacart Just Bought Wynshop — Here’s Why That Matters for Your Grocery Shopping Future

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Instacart, the delivery app that brings groceries to your door faster than you can say “avocados,” just made a big move to step up its game. The company announced it’s acquiring Wynshop, a tech company that builds e-commerce tools specifically for grocery stores. So… What’s Wynshop? Wynshop is basically the behind-the-scenes wizard for grocery retailers trying to sell you cereal and canned soup online. Launched in 2020, Wynshop helps supermarkets…
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Wikipedia Is Embracing AI—But Don’t Worry, It’s Not Firing the Humans

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Big news from the internet’s favorite rabbit hole: Wikipedia just announced how it plans to use artificial intelligence over the next three years—and nope, it's not replacing its army of human editors with robots. Instead of letting AI take over, Wikipedia is rolling out a smart, thoughtful strategy to use AI as a helpful assistant, not the boss. Think less "Skynet" and more "helpful sidekick who doesn’t need sleep." What’s…
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Duolingo Just Dropped 148 New AI-Powered Language Courses — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Big news from Duolingo! The language-learning app just dropped 148 brand-new language courses, all created using generative AI. That’s right — the same tech behind ChatGPT is now helping you roll your r’s, conjugate verbs, and maybe finally understand French grammar. This massive update doubles Duolingo’s total course offerings, making it the company’s largest expansion ever. And the craziest part? What used to take over a decade to build now…
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India Moves to Block Proton Mail: What You Need to Know

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A recent court ruling in India has sparked a wave of concern among privacy advocates and everyday users alike: the Karnataka High Court has ordered the Indian government to block access to Proton Mail, a popular encrypted email service known for its strong commitment to user privacy. So, What Happened? It all started with a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associates, a firm based in New Delhi. The…
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Meta Just Dropped a Standalone AI App — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is stepping deeper into the AI game. After sprinkling its Meta AI assistant across its social apps, it’s now launching a standalone Meta AI app — kind of like its own version of ChatGPT. This move makes Meta a direct competitor in the increasingly crowded world of AI assistants, where names like ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini already roam. So… what’s…
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Temu’s New “Import Charges” Are Giving Serious Sticker Shock — Here’s Why

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If you’ve noticed your favorite $18 Temu sundress suddenly costing as much as dinner for two, you’re not imagining things. Temu has officially started adding hefty import charges — and by hefty, we mean up to 145% — thanks to new tariffs put in place by former President Donald Trump, according to a report from CNBC. Here’s the deal: Temu shoppers are now seeing extra fees that sometimes cost more…
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Google Is Spinning Off Android News Into Its Own Virtual Event — Here’s Why It Matters

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Big news if you’re an Android fan: this year, Google is doing something a little different with its annual developer conference, Google I/O. Instead of unveiling all the latest Android updates during the main event, Google just announced it’s hosting a special separate virtual show all about Android. It’s called “The Android Show: I/O Edition” and it’s dropping on May 13 — before the official Google I/O festivities kick off.…
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OpenAI Just Made ChatGPT Your New Personal Shopping Assistant — Here’s What You Need to Know

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If you thought ChatGPT was just good for writing emails and helping you figure out what the heck "tax deductible" means, think again. OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT’s search feature — and it’s diving headfirst into the world of online shopping. 🛒✨ Here’s the scoop: Starting today, when you use ChatGPT to search for stuff like “best wireless earbuds under $100” or “most aesthetic throw pillows,” it won’t just spit out…
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