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announced Structured Outputs for its top models in its API, a new feature designed to ensure that model-generated outputs exactly match the JSON Schemas provided by developers. This solves a problem many developers face when a system or process consumes an LLM’s output for further processing. It’s essential for that system to “know” what to expect as its input so it can process it accordingly. Similarly, when displaying model output to a user, you want this to be in the same format each time. So far, it’s been a pain to ensure consistent output formats from Anthropic models. However, it appears that Anthropic has now solved this problem for its top models anyway. From…
Making a good digital picture frame should be easy. All you need is a good screen and an uncomplicated way to get your favorite photos onto the device. Combine that with an inoffensive, frame-like design and you’re good to go.Despite that, I can tell you that many digital photo frames are awful. Amazon is positively littered with scads of digital frames and it’s basically the 2020s version of what we saw with knock-off iPods back in the 2000s. There are loads of options that draw you in with a low price but deliver a totally subpar experience that will prompt…
For home cooks that host, Thanksgiving might be the most stressful day in the kitchen. For people who don’t cook a lot, working on several recipes at once can be a little daunting. If you have a large crowd to feed or if you’re just cooking for a few, easy recipes with simple ingredients are your best friend. Luckily, these lazy thanksgiving recipes do just that. Whether you need a low-effort side, a simple dessert, or an easy way to cook turkey, these recipes can save you time in the kitchen and energy at the end of the day. Squash…
Google is rolling out automatic linking between YouTube channels and Google Ads accounts when its systems detect a strong data relationship between the two — giving advertisers access to richer audience signals without manual setup. Driving the news. Google will begin automatically linking accounts when its signals show a “high-confidence connection.” Admins and channel owners receive an email 30 days before the link is created, giving them the option to opt out or link early. How it works If no one opts out during the 30-day window, Google completes the link automatically. Dual admins — with access to both accounts…
TikTok LIVE is a blank canvas that creators and brands have adopted in different ways. Some creators stream games as they would on Twitch. Others perform or create content in real-time on the platform.Going live on TikTok can help you increase your engagement, reach new audiences, and grow your following.It’s also a great way to start monetizing your TikTok presence through TikTok Gifts.If you’re curious about how to go live on TikTok, you’ll need to meet some requirements for TikTok LIVE access:Have 1,000 followers, andBe older than 16 (18 if you want to monetize)Once you’re there, you’re ready to start streaming! In this…
Our Experts Written by James Bricknell Article updated on November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM PST James Bricknell Senior Editor James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools — 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters — he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs. Expertise 3D printers, maker tools such as Cricut style vinyl cutters and laser cutters, and traditional paper printers Credentials 6 years working professionally in the 3D printing space / 4 years testing consumer electronics for…
There’s an avalanche of Black Friday streaming deals out there to be taken advantage of, but for Hulu subscribers looking to add a little extra to their viewing arsenal, this HBO Max bargain is hard to beat.Of course, we have no idea what the future holds for the prestige streamer, with owners Warner Brothers currently being shopped around with various suitors rumored to be interested in acquiring the legendary studio. Should such a merger take place, it’s likely the HBO Max we know could change, but all of that is probably a long way off, so it’s still definitely worth…
Over the past decade of watching food and drink trends, nothing has surprised me more than the rise of canned cocktails. People love them because they skip the measuring, shaking, and inevitable sticky counters, but still taste like something you’d order out. As a recipe developer, I love making cocktails from scratch. My idea of a perfect date night usually involves muddling sugar cubes, digging around for bitters, and shaking a cocktail until the shaker frosts over. You can trust me when I say that I never thought I’d be the one reaching for a canned drink. For years, I…
Every Q4, the same message shows up in our accounts: “Use seasonality adjustments to get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.” On paper, it sounds reasonable. You expect conversion rates to rise, so you give Smart Bidding a heads up and tell it to bid more aggressively during the peak. Optmyzr’s latest study puts a pretty big dent in that narrative. Over three BFCM cycles from 2022 through 2024, Fred Vallaeys and the Optmyzr team analyzed performance for up to 6,000 advertisers per year, split into two cohorts: those who used seasonality bid adjustments and those who did not.…