John Brandon

Twin Cities

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Executive Editor and Owner at Gearadical

Reporter for Forbes, Wired, Business Insider, PCMag, Tom's Guide, LAPTOP. Book author. My site: https://t.co/s3SJ8hIcOQ

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5 Marvel movies worth watching again before 'Ironheart' comes out next week

6 days ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

For anyone who knows the name Ryan Coogler, "Ironheart" on Disney Plus is a show you're going to want to watch. Debuting next week, it looks like a light-hearted origin story for the character first introduced in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," named Riri Williams. But Executive Producer Coogler has been on a roll lately. He not only directed that 2022 film but also the well-received "Sinners," which already has Oscar buzz. Plus, he directed the original "Black Panther" as well.
5 Marvel movies worth watching again before 'Ironheart' comes out next week

6 days ago | yahoo.com | John Brandon

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: MarvelFor anyone who knows the name Ryan Coogler, "Ironheart" on Disney Plus is a show you're going to want to watch. Debuting next week, it looks like a light-hearted origin story for the character first introduced in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," named Riri Williams. But Executive Producer Coogler has been on a roll lately.
Microsoft Teams Phone

1 week ago | me.pcmag.com | John Brandon

Microsoft Teams Phone is an optional voice over IP (VoIP) extension for the Microsoft Teams messaging and video conferencing app. On the one hand, it offers an extensive set of telephony features and competitive Copilot AI capabilities in an easy-to-use interface. But on the other hand, it's not nearly as seamless to set up and administer as top competitors, and its many required components quickly add to the cost.
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Told Me AI Will Radically Change Social Media. Here’s How

1 week ago | forbes.com | John Brandon

Woman in her 20s getting ready in the morning, laptop half open, reading text messagegettyAs social media continues to evolve in how it captures our attention, using an algorithm to make sure we’re clicking and scrolling, there is a whole new frontier facing us. In the coming years, one expert told me social media will start to expand beyond doomscrolling to make sure we all stay riveted to content for longer periods of time—even rivaling popular streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu.
Malwarebytes Plus antivirus review

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

For those who just need basic antivirus protection without a lot of fuss, Malwarebytes Plus is a good option that runs light and fast. The price is far lower than most - about half what you would spend on products like Bitdefender or McAfee+ - even if this app doesn’t match the advanced features of our top picks for the best antivirus software.
Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus review

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

When it seems like there is a security hole everywhere you click on a computer or mobile device, Norton 360 Deluxe is a welcome relief. There are extensive security protections available, beyond what we’ve found offered in some of the other best antivirus apps. And, like hugely popular tax preparation app TurboTax, Norton 360 is incredibly intuitive to use. What makes Norton 360 a top overall pick in the category has to do with the added security protection.
These are the 10 prompts in DeepSeek to help you create a budget

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

Creating a home budget doesn’t have to always involve an Excel spreadsheet and coffee to keep you awake during the process. Instead, AI bots can guide you through a budget and make it much easier to track your income and expenses. I should know — I avoid the topic as much as possible. For years, I calculated most of my expenses in my head and hoped it all worked out. Roughly about 10 years ago, I started relying on apps like Mint to help me and even the tools provided by my bank.
I tested 5 apps that detect AI writing - here's the one that beat them all, and the one that missed the mark

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

On the one hand, AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and DeepSeek are incredibly useful when it comes to writing emails, summarizing content, and detecting tone in our writing. It’s hard to imagine life before late 2022, when most of us discovered that ChatGPT can do some of the legwork when it comes to writing content. Need a cover letter? You can write one in five seconds, complete with a greeting and a summary of your work experience. On the other hand, AI slop is all around us.
I tested 5 apps that detect AI writing — here's the one that beat them all, and the one that missed the mark | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | John Brandon

6 hours agoAnthropic and OpenAI make moves against popular AI apps With the latest moves from both companies, life is getting increasingly treacherous for AI startups. Battlelines are being drawn between the major AI labs and the popular applications that rely on them.
Gmailの動作が遅い？試してみたい改善のコツ

3 weeks ago | wired.jp | John Brandon

世界中で18億人以上が利用しているGmailは、人々の主要なコミュニケーション手段となっている。2004年にグーグルが提供を始めたこのメールサービスは、いまやiPhoneやWindows搭載ノートPCなどと並ぶほど、わたしたちの生活に欠かせない存在となっている。わたしがGmailのアカウントを初めてつくったのは2005年と大昔のことで、現在のアカウントは2012年から使っている。メールは生活の中心にあるが、ときに動きが鈍くなることがある。メールが多すぎることが原因で、メールを開くだけでも時間がかかり、添付ファイルをクリックして開くのにはさらに時間がかかってしまうのである。どうにかしなければならない。しかしグーグルは、Gmailの受信トレイの処理速度を高速化するための情報をあまり提供していない。そこでいろいろ試したところ、Gmailの処理速度を上げるのに役立つ、いくつかの工夫やコツを発見した。大がかりな改善策...