Building a stylish slide deck often means staring at a blank slide and wrestling with layouts, fonts, and images. Adobe Express’s AI Presentation tool promises a full deck in minutes. I tested it with a “Two-Minute Rule” procrastination-busting explainer slide …
Forget ChatGPT -— here’s the 5 best AI tools you’ve probably never heard of
While ChatGPT dominates the AI chatbot landscape, many lesser-known tools offer unique capabilities beyond common uses. This piece highlights five standout AI tools worth exploring outside the usual big tech options.
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-chatgpt-heres-the-five-best-ai-tools-you-might-not-have-heard-of…
This is the future of AI, according to Nvidia
The chip giant’s latest research highlights a new generation of AI that moves beyond chatbots—enabling machines to act, adapt, and reason in real-world settings across robotics, biotech, and mobility.
Revamping a Course on Entrepreneurship by Integrating Technologies
Champlain College Saint-Lambert redesigned its Incubator 2 course to integrate AI, emerging tech, and expert mentoring, transforming student engagement and skill development. The updated format fosters innovation and practical tech management skills, with strong positive feedback from students.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/revamping-a-course-on-entrepreneurship-by-integrating-technologies…
Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
Microsoft is now requiring new account sign-ups to use secure, passwordless methods like passkeys and push notifications by default. This move aligns with its redesigned sign-in interface optimized for a smoother, password-free experience.
https://www.theverge.com/news/659929/microsoft-passwordless-passkeys-by-default…
Ransomware Is Rampant in 2025: 6 Quick Tips That’ll Protect Your Data
Ransomware attacks often make headlines, and the worst part is that they target regular people, not just big corporations. Cybercriminals evolve their tactics, but protection doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. These straightforward tips can help keep ransomware at …
An evaluation of Contact North’s AI tools for education
Contact North is offering free access to four AI tools—AI Tutor Pro, AI Teaching Assistant Pro, AI Pathfinder Pro, and AI Trades Explorer Pro—via their landing page. The author plans to test and evaluate these tools in upcoming blog posts.…
How AI learns intuitive physics from watching videos
Humans naturally grasp intuitive physics, but teaching AI this common sense is difficult. A new study from Meta AI shows that deep learning models can develop such understanding by watching large amounts of unlabeled videos, advancing general-purpose AI.
How to Humanize ChatGPT Content (5 Simple Ways that Work)
AI-generated content often feels stiff and inauthentic, hurting engagement and credibility. Fortunately, five proven techniques can make ChatGPT writing sound natural and truly connect with readers.
The Godfather of AI is more worried than ever about the future of AI
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of neural network-based AI, continues to warn about its potential dangers, citing the rapid and unexpected pace of advancement. In a recent interview, he expressed deep concern over AI misuse, emphasizing how quickly progress has …
Human Consciousness Is a ‘Controlled Hallucination,’ Scientist Says—And AI Can Never Achieve It
In AI research, the “singularity” refers to a future point when artificial minds surpass human intelligence, potentially triggering rapid change. However, some experts argue that even then, AI will fall short of human brains due to its lack of consciousness.…
Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
AI tools like ChatGPT are boosting productivity for many workers, with 58% globally using them at work, but risky practices like uploading sensitive data highlight the urgent need for better AI policies and training.
CourseFlow: A Tool for Program Development and Curriculum Planning
CourseFlow is a cloud-based platform that helps educators design learning through intuitive, mind map-style workflows for activities, courses, and programs. It offers easy collaboration, content duplication, and organization, saving time across semesters.
https://eductive.ca/en/resource/courseflow-a-tool-for-program-development-and-curriculum-planning…
Face ID Is Not Enough: The iPhone Password Protections You’re Probably Ignoring
Face ID is a powerful security tool, but it’s not foolproof. With smartphone threats growing every year, relying on just facial recognition isn’t enough to protect your iPhone.
https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-face-id-security-additions…
Google’s NotebookLM expands its AI podcast feature to more languages
Google’s AI tool NotebookLM is expanding its Audio Overviews feature to 76 new languages, allowing users to create AI-generated podcasts based on their uploaded documents. The feature helps transform materials like course readings or legal briefs into audio summaries.