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Monica Chin

Monica Chin

Former Senior Reviewer

Former Senior Reviewer

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    Dell’s XPS 13 Plus gets 13th Gen Intel processorsDell’s XPS 13 Plus gets 13th Gen Intel processors
    There’s a new Zephyrus G14 in town, with Mini LED and Zen 4There’s a new Zephyrus G14 in town, with Mini LED and Zen 4
    Finally, you can put an AMD processor in the Framework LaptopFinally, you can put an AMD processor in the Framework Laptop
    ChatGPT can now find you a houseChatGPT can now find you a house
    Monica Chin
    Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) review: lighter than Air

    If you’re looking for a Windows-based alternative to Apple’s MacBook Air, the Zenbook S 13 is what you want. It’s even thinner and lighter than last year’s version, too.

    Monica Chin
    Schools bought millions of Chromebooks in 2020 — and three years later, they’re starting to breakSchools bought millions of Chromebooks in 2020 — and three years later, they’re starting to break
    Asus ROG Ally hands-on: Windows but tiny

    I had a fun time testing this device, but everything’s going to come down to price.

    Monica Chin
    Monica Chin
    Monica Chin
    Who needs beauty gurus when we have ChatGPT?

    Hyram Yarbro, one of the biggest skincare influencers on YouTube, had Chat GPT design a skincare routine for him. It got the broad strokes right and dutifully advised him to reapply sunscreen every few hours.

    It did make some iffy moves: It recommended a sunscreen with chemical UV filters (“They tend to increase sensitivity, but ChatGPT didn’t know that, so I’m not going to blame her,” Hyram said), and a mask with added fragrance (a big no-no among Hyram’s followers).

    “AI gives recommendations for products based on what’s most popular online...but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll be right for your skin,” Hyram caveats at the end.

    Monica Chin
    Monica Chin
    “Get the f*** out of this friendship, bro!”

    Stewy, the devious private equity guy from Succession, took over Slate’s Dear Prudence advice column this morning with some, well, frank life tips. “Lawyer the f*** up and wait for the pusillanimous piece of fool’s gold to die,” Stewy advises a reader scared of being cut from their uncle’s will. “Who is this guy? He sucks ass,” he says to a woman complaining about her lazy husband. “Block this f***er,” he orders a reader conflicted about a needy friend.

    (The column was actually written by Arian Moayed, the actor who plays Stewy.)

    Help! My Family Could Inherit Millions. But It All Comes Down to What I Do Next.

    [Slate Magazine]

    Monica Chin
    Monica Chin
    Much Acer, very global. Wow!

    Acer’s Global Press Conference has concluded — and it was, in typical Acer fashion, a whole bunch of totally random stuff. Highlights: the “eco-minded” Aspire Vero 15 has a new green color (you know, like the earth), the Swift X comes in a new 16-inch size, and the fan-favorite Chromebook Spin 714 is being refreshed. There’s also an air purifier? Look, I don’t know either.

    If you missed the event, watch the replay for all the juicy deets.

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