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These 20 Kitchen Gadgets Are a Complete Waste of Money, According to Chefs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 21:03:00

With endless kitchen tools and gadgets promising faster food prep and better results, it's easy to find yourself with a cluttered kitchen. A handful of dependable tools will carry you much farther than a drawer full of gimmicks -- at least that's what the culinary experts I spoke to suggest. Professional chefs stick to basics like sharp knives, sturdy cutting boards, and reliable pans because they work and they last. Those are the types of tools that help you build confidence in the kitchen ins

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Apple's Live Translation Is Fluent in Convenience, Not Culture

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-02 12:24:00

Apple wants you to believe the future of travel fits neatly inside your AirPods. At Apple's "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9, the tech giant unveiled the AirPods Pro 3, introducing a range of features like heart rate sensing, "world's best" active noise canceling and the headline-grabbing Live Translation, a feature that lets you hear another language instantly translated into your own, in real time. On paper, it sounds magical. In practice, something about it feels… off. There's a weirdly dism

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Threat actors abuse X’s Grok AI to spread malicious links

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-11 05:01:34

Threat actors are using Grok, X's built-in AI assistant, to bypass link posting restrictions that the platform introduced to reduce malicious advertising. As discovered by Guardio Labs' researcher Nati Tal, mavertisers often run sketchy video ads containing adult content baits and avoid including a link to the main body to avoid being blocked by X. Instead, they hide it in the small "From:" metadata field under the video card, which apparently isn't scanned by the social media platform for mal

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BioShock creator Ken Levine's Judas game still exists, now has key art

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-22 21:16:35

Remember Judas? No, not the biblical figure and not the Lady Gaga bop, this Judas is a project from Ghost Story Games. If you don't remember, it's the game that was reportedly in " development hell " before it was even announced . The team, led by BioShock creator Ken Levine, had gone pretty quiet for a few years after releasing the debut trailer, but today teased a look at some key art and mechanics for the game. The BioShock lineage is clear from the handful of visuals we've seen so far, but

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20 Kitchen Tools and Gadgets Chefs Swear You'll Regret Buying

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-24 19:30:00

Walk through any home store or scroll a kitchen gadget section online and it's easy to feel tempted. You might see a spiralizer that promises to replace pasta, a countertop machine that claims to chop, dice and sauté, or a ton of other "miracle" products. These might sound like they'll make cooking easier. The reality is that many of them are used once or twice before being shoved to the back of a cabinet. A handful of dependable tools will carry you much farther than a drawer full of gimmicks

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Chefs Advise: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Pointless Kitchen Tools

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-13 21:00:04

Kitchen gadgets come in all shapes and sizes but that doesn't mean all of them are actually useful. While essential kitchen utensils get used constantly and can speed up your cooking process, some options are just going to take up space and end up collecting dust. Choosing versatile options like a quality knife, or kitchen shears, means that you'll build skills and ensure those tools get used on a regular basis. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's fun

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Prefer Chrome Over Safari? Here's How to Change Your iPhone's Default Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-15 17:00:03

Your default apps are the apps your iPhone uses automatically in certain situations. So if you tap a phone number on a website, for example, your iPhone will open your Phone app and place a call to that number. But if you like using a certain browser app, like Chrome or Firefox, you can make that app your iPhone's default browser app. When Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, that update made it easier to change your iPhone's default apps. You could change a few default apps prior to that updat

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Quick fixes: bring back Google Photos classic search instead of ‘Ask Photos’ Gemini AI

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-11-20 03:58:40

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Issue You just want to search your archived photos, instead of interacting with an AI assistant. Quick fix Inside the app, tap the Google account button at top-right, then go to Photos settings > Preferences > Gemini features in Photos, and turn off

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Declutter Your Kitchen: Pro Chefs Detail the Most Useless Kitchen Tools

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-30 11:00:08

Our kitchens are filled with tools and gadgets that are supposed to make whipping up dinner easier. While essential kitchen utensils can speed up the process, not every option available is worth stuffing into your cabinets. A quality knife or kitchen shears are more versatile options that won't end up sitting in a drawer taking up space and collecting dust. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's functional, reliable and actually makes your life easier. T

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Professional Chefs Beg: Don't Buy These 20 Pointless Kitchen Gadgets

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 11:00:07

As long as we have kitchens, brands will continue to pump out tools. Many are essential, while others just collect dust or don't perform their duties any better than a great knife or pair of kitchen shears. Instead of chasing every buzzy new appliance, it pays to stick with gear that's versatile, reliable and actually makes your life easier. To help you sort the essentials from the excess, we asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets are worth the hype -- and which ones are better left behind.

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I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Most Worthless Kitchen Tools?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 21:55:04

Our kitchens have become hotbeds of innovation, packed with high-powered air fryers, countertop smokers and other impressive tools designed to make cooking easier. But not every gadget deserves a spot on your counter -- some are better off in the trash with the food scraps. Rather than falling for every shiny new trend, it's wiser to invest in reliable, versatile gear that can actually make life easier. To help separate the helpful from the hype, we asked chefs and kitchen pros to weigh in on t

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Pro Chefs Call Out 20 Kitchen Tools They Find Absolutely Useless

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-09 02:05:04

Our kitchens are fantastic sources of technical innovations. From ultrapowerful air fryers to indoor smokers, wonderful new inventions are released for home chefs every year -- as well as other kitchen gadgets that should get thrown out with the compost. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight around t

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20 Kitchen Tools That Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 15:13:00

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

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20 Kitchen Tools that Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 21:13:00

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

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You Probably Own These 20 Kitchen Tools -- And Pros Think They're Useless

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-30 17:00:07

Countertop real estate is valuable, and when you're short on space, every inch counts. That's why it's frustrating when drawers get crowded with gadgets that looked fun at first but quickly collect dust. Whether it's an avocado cuber, a corn kernel stripper or a specialty peeler you forgot you even owned, these single-use tools often take up more room than they're worth. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs

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Is Crypto in a Bubble (Again)?

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-13 15:32:48

The crypto world is buzzing. If you ask a true believer, they’ll say this is just the beginning. Ask a skeptic, and they’ll swear we’re watching a bubble inflate in real time. One that could pop any second. I saw the excitement firsthand at a crypto event in Brooklyn last week. The bar was packed. People were animated. It felt like a flashback to 2020 and 2021, when crypto fever gripped everyone from twenty-something retail traders to grandparents. Back then, it was all about Bitcoin, flashy NF

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Are These 20 Kitchen Tools Absolutely Worthless? These Pros Think So

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-13 06:00:07

Kitchen space is precious, especially if you're working with limited counters and packed cabinets. The last thing anyone needs is a drawer full of gimmicky gadgets that never get used. Whether it's a strawberry huller you forget about or a banana slicer that takes up more space than it's worth, single-use tools can quickly become clutter. Professional chefs know better than anyone which tools are truly essential and which are just hype. If you're aiming for a more efficient, minimalist kitchen,

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Stop Wasting Money: 20 Pointless Kitchen Gadgets Chefs Warn Against

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-13 06:00:00

We all know how important preserving valuable kitchen space is. There's simply no room for single-function gadgets that are barely used, or worse, don't do much of anything at all. If you can't stand clutter -- and wasting money -- avoiding overrated and useless tools is a good place to start. To find out which kitchen tools aren't worth the space they occupy, I turned to five professional chefs. These career cooks are the ultimate authority on which kitchen gadgets should get the boot -- espec

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People Being Replaced by AI Are Suffering a Deep Sense of Worthlessness

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-25 03:34:07

If you find yourself asking dark existential questions about technology lately — like, for instance, "what's the point of existence if AI is better than me?" — you're definitely not alone. Business Insider interviewed Elaine Ryan, a psychologist and writer in Ireland who noticed that past clients and readers of her popular-facing work have lately been bringing up the advent of AI as a pressing new source of anxiety in their lives. "I've heard it again and again: 'Where do I fit now?' or 'What

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The 20 Most Pointless Kitchen Gadgets, According to Chefs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 11:29:00

If you've ever worked in a professional kitchen, you know how valuable space is. There's simply no room for single-function gadgets that barely get uses, or worse, don't do much of anything at all. If you can't stand clutter -- and wasting money -- you should think about your kitchen in the same way. Avoiding overrated and useless tools is a good place to start. To find out which kitchen tools aren't worth the space they occupy, I turned to five professional chefs. These career cooks are the ul

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Professional Chefs Beg: Don't Waste Your Money on These 20 Overrated Kitchen Tools

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-11 07:38:00

Professional chefs understand the value of kitchen real estate like New Yorkers understand rent -- every square inch better be pulling its weight. Walk through the swinging doors of most restaurant kitchens and you won't likely spot an avocado slicer or dedicated egg cooker lying around. Nope, every tool has a job, and if it doesn't earn its keep, it's out the door faster than last week's unsold seafood. That's why chefs are the ultimate authority on which kitchen gadgets should get the boot --

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I Asked 5 Pro Chefs About Their Least Favorite Kitchen Tools. They Didn't Hold Back

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-11 21:11:00

Professional chefs know the value of space in a drawer or on a countertop better than anyone. Stroll through the swinging doors of any restaurant kitchen worth its salt, and you won't find an excess of single-function gadgets collecting dust. Every instrument and piece of cookware serves a purpose, earning the real estate -- however small -- it occupies. That's what makes career chefs the perfect people to ask about all the kitchen tools that don't belong in your kitchen, especially when space

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20 Useless and Overrated Kitchen Tools, According to Chefs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 10:47:00

Professional chefs know the value of space in a drawer or on a countertop better than anyone. Stroll through the swinging doors of any restaurant kitchen worth its salt, and you won't find an excess of single-function gadgets collecting dust. Every instrument and piece of cookware serves a purpose, earning the real estate -- however small -- it occupies. That's what makes career chefs the perfect people to ask about all the kitchen the tools that don't belong in your kitchen, especially when sp

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