These pieces of tech have actually made my life better

                                                                                                                                              Plus, 6 Google Bard prompts you need to try [PocketLint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/S4jDI5pDvrbe59fx2LFQXJYekNI=358) January 29, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/wSiQunpxevNs8T-cjdk4nmXmh44=358)! [Random things that made my life better: Tech edition](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Frandom-things-that-made-my-life-better-tech-edition%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/PiKgoEMMVD5790Aidpin4ohYZNQ=358) The viral TikTok trend inspired me to think about the top 8 tech items that have actually improved my life during my travels and testing. [AirPods next to airplane window](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Frandom-things-that-made-my-life-better-tech-edition%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/ovMbtsG7ZADYtXQBzynDUMzTLfQ=358) Scrolling through TikTok, I see many people claim that they were "born in the wrong generation." While that may be the case for them, but definitely not for me. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to be born in a world that has an electric wine opener for $25 on Amazon. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Frandom-things-that-made-my-life-better-tech-edition%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/ybAxgg7-oJv6puHw1zzvZYJJgDI=358) [What is Temu, who owns it, and is it safe to buy from?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-temu-how-does-it-work-is-it-safe%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/_QhGQiUuFsM2VuumxV4mx2eKYzc=358) Wondering why Temu is so cheap, whether it's safe to buy from, and are the products any good? We bought over 30 things from Temu and got the scoop. [Temu](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-temu-how-does-it-work-is-it-safe%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/AWV5KjbimR3w2aaZgK1RLKAPgQg=358) Temu is the new kid on the block in the world of online shopping, quickly making a name for itself through its noticeable presence in Google searches and social media ads on platforms like [Facebook](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapps%2Fnews%2Ffacebook%2F138496-facebook-tips-and-tricks-you-probably-didn-t-know-about%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/JDXURMT-IaTereRS4vntsMuYAn0=358) and [Instagram](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Finstagram-tips-and-tricks%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/JewBJAa-hqOEDeWNLZfG7vaKdV8=358). It's not just the buzz that's got people talking; it's also its wide selection of products and incredibly low prices that are turning heads. As Temu continues to gain traction, many are curious about what's behind this viral phenomenon. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-temu-how-does-it-work-is-it-safe%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/i7RXAhnW_zMBLzCqXYIUl0ihy6o=358) [6 Google Bard prompts to try: AI-supercharge your workflows](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle-bard-prompts%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/HWUE2WvWdso-UmMdk3D3txQ5nFo=358) Google's Bard is a powerful AI chatbot, but it's not nearly as useful if you don't know the right prompts to use. Here's six to get you started. [google bard home screen](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle-bard-prompts%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/mDVKLojD8opYj2-mDkOKkql_P0g=358) Generative and conversational AI are all the rage right now. ChatGPT is the first name people think of in the [AI space](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-ai-image-generator%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/Ho2TX1b8yvEJrJdGoP81oUGmCR4=358), but [Google](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/gFwG_sMWwGCkSjpjVyNzkL_BUTU=358) is definitely not willing to be left in the dust with Bard. Like all AI, [Google Bard](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-google-bard-extensions%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/UwMpYjMxJfHWfz0rD4vORWj_vJQ=358) is only as good as your prompts. As powerful as Bard is, it can't read your mind (at least, not yet), so you need to feed it the right questions and prompts to get it to behave how you want it to. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle-bard-prompts%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/L0B31qcKu_EOt2n22oUQNCZy70A=358) Deal of the day [Sony's best noise canceling headphones are $72 off right now](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09XS7JWHH%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/diP-tpc0LDRk0KqNR54APMVRTnA=358) In case you missed it [Amazon Go stores: How the 'Just walk out' cashierless tech works](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-amazon-go-where-is-it-and-how-does-it-work%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/B8B8NrwgIrGDtK0ow33s_inkTlQ=358) [How to return an Audible audiobook and get your money back](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-return-audible%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/nzJCWK1Xs1-vW7BlrKxOdilA07w=358) [Have multiple AirPods? Here's how to quickly rename your AirPods and keep track](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-rename-your-airpods%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/nPsTQn1jZpbb3EXBoh8z_oh9Nb4=358) [Stop putting your Roku to sleep. Here's how to turn it off the right way](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-turn-off-roku-streaming-device%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/PMXSAT7jj3b03X2Ppq4BHHbv82k=358) [Do Apple's AirTags need to be charged? What you need to know](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdo-airtags-need-to-be-charged%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/g3tJ14bQ-Ks0c696Plp-Rw3ImAI=358) And finally... [I use this tool to weed out fake tech products, and it really works](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-fakespot-to-detect-fake-products%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/xyX5ICArUAsx7jwn4IUx4604yb8=358) Fakespot detects deceptive behavior when shopping on Amazon and other retailers. Here's how to use it. [Fakespot browser view](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-fakespot-to-detect-fake-products%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/UH4iidM_h7xMuiqhecQtBv1u2cQ=358) Shopping on the Internet is easier than ever with a plethora of ecommerce outlets like [Amazon](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/-A_UxUYF5-206W7c-EjIW5U3AFc=358) and social media even integrating shopping extensions. However, it's also harder than it's ever been to spot fake products. Between social media influencers' strong verbiage when describing relatively mundane devices, fake reviews making Amazon products look way higher quality, and the plethora of copycat products out there, it can be difficult to discern which ones are good. Online reviews can help, but there are so many and no site covers every product. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-use-fakespot-to-detect-fake-products%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202401291329%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d567e6234-4b2b3321-2996-4c0b-af44-1b7921ccfc09-000000/VSllfRr4TW_l4ADpKBRK5anX3x4=358) Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? 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