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Spotify’s AI DJ Now Takes Song Requests So You’re Not Stuck With Its Weird Picks

1 day ago | makeuseof.com | Mahnoor Faisal

Love Spotify's AI DJ or hate it, you've got to admit it's one of the most unique (and fun) ways to listen to music. But unlike a real DJ, Spotify's version has always been more of an "I talk, you listen" kind of affair. Well, until now. Spotify’s AI DJ Now Lets You Take Control Today, Spotify announced that it's adding a new way to interact with the DJ through a post on Spotify Newsroom.
How to Spot a Genuinely Good Budget Smart TV in a Sea of Hype

1 day ago | makeuseof.com | Alvin Wanjala

Not every budget smart TV is a hidden gem—some are just cheap for a reason. Finding a quality budget-smart TV is harder than it looks unless you know how to cut through the noise and spot the real winners without wasting your money. 5 Supported Smart TV OS A smart TV's operating system (OS) significantly impacts your overall user experience. Yet, it's often overlooked in favor of flashy specs or screen size.
This Android App Helps Me Reclaim My Sanity, One Notification at a Time

1 day ago | makeuseof.com | Abhishek Baxi

Notifications are supposed to help. But most days, they just hijack your sanity. BuzzKill offers a smarter way to manage the noise, letting you fine-tune exactly which alerts get through so your phone feels less like a megaphone and more like a well-trained assistant. Granular Notification Control BuzzKill's core strength lies in its ability to provide incredibly granular control over how Android notifications behave.
Make Your iPhone Dynamic Island Useful With These 6 Apps

2 days ago | makeuseof.com | Brent Dirks

The Dynamic Island is one of the best features of modern iPhones. It gives you quick access to information at a glance, no matter what you’re doing on the iPhone. But if you really want to get the most out of the Dynamic Island, you'll need to install some third-party apps. 6 Pixel Pals Who says the Dynamic Island can’t be fun? Instead of information at a glance, Pixel Pals brings adorable, retro friends to the Dynamic Island.
Websites Are Offering "Ad-Lite" Premium Subscriptions-but That's the Worst of Both Worlds

3 days ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

While some websites let you completely remove ads after subscribing, others have started offering “ad-lite” subscriptions. But like when subscribing to streaming services with ads, you’re not getting the best deal. 5 You're Not Getting Rid of All Ads While ads can be annoying, they’re an important source of revenue for many websites. Many sites are smart about ad-blockers, too, so old tricks might not work as well as they used to.
My 8 Foolproof Methods to Check If a Social Media Post Is AI or Not

4 days ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

Knowing what's real and what's fake on social media has become harder than ever with AI. But with a few simple methods, I'm able to avoid getting fooled more often than not. The best part? You don't need to be a technical expert. 8 AI-Generated Markers The easiest way to check if content is AI-generated is to look at the platform's AI marker. Several social media apps, such as Instagram, have a tool that allows users to quickly see if a post was generated with AI software.
Copilot Can't Compete With ChatGPT, But There Are 9 Reasons It's Worth Using

4 days ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

Though not on the same all-round level as ChatGPT, Copilot does several things better than OpenAI's equivalent. Rather than using one or the other, knowing when to use Copilot instead of ChatGPT is a good idea. 7 Strong Ability to Read Images and PDFs From personal experience, I've noticed that Copilot is better than ChatGPT at reading images and PDFs. My opinion has stayed the same despite significant upgrades to GPT-4o.
Next Time You Shop on Amazon, You Can Grab Pet Medications Too

5 days ago | makeuseof.com | Saikat Basu

Amazon has teamed up with Vetsource, a pet pharmacy, to sell prescription medications for pets in the US. This makes life a lot easier if you're a pet owner, as you can now get FDA-approved treatments delivered right to your door. Amazon Expands Into Pet Prescriptions With Vetsource If your pet needs prescribed medication, such as flea preventatives or treatment for a chronic condition, you can now order it directly on Amazon.
Don’t Just Use Any ChatGPT Model-Here’s When to Use Each (According to OpenAI)

5 days ago | makeuseof.com | Alvin Wanjala

Why Choosing the Right ChatGPT Model Matters After releasing ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI had just one model. Since then, the company has periodically introduced new versions, making it hard to keep up, even for someone closely following the latest technology news. If you already find AI model names confusing, you're not alone. As of May 2025, ChatGPT has multiple models available, each optimized for different tasks.
These AI Playlist Generators Do a Much Better Job Than Spotify's

5 days ago | makeuseof.com | Alvin Wanjala

I was excited when Spotify launched its AI playlist generator. However, after trying it for several weeks, it left me yearning for more. That prompted me to go on a search to find the best alternatives. Luckily, I stumbled across three AI playlist generators that outshine Spotify's. I was excited when Spotify launched its AI playlist generator, but having tried it on multiple occasions, it doesn't quite hit the spot.