doug — off the record

• Cartoon: Before Jimmy

• Chrome – AI Edition

• Your Samsung phone and watch could soon warn you of Alzheimer's disease

  Samsung researchers have developed a new way to track cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease, using your phone and watch.

• 3 ways to use photo-to-video in Gemini

  Here’s how I’ve been using Gemini’s photo-to-video tool as a multimedia storyteller, plus some tips for making your own videos.

• How to Use Free Nano Banana AI for Stunning Image Creation – Geeky Gadgets

  Discover Google Nano Banana AI, the free tool that turns text into stunning visuals. Learn its features and unleash your creativity today.

• Ontario is home to Canada’s ‘prettiest’ town and houses are so cheap it’s a ‘miracle’ – Narcity

  You might think that living in Canada's "prettiest" town comes with a hefty price tag, yet it's surprisingly affordable.

• Johnny Carson's Former Malibu Estate in Photos

  This Point Dume residence long owned by the late and legendary host of "The Tonight Show" is now up for sale at $110 million.

• People are already breaking their new iPhone 17s | Mashable

  iPhone Day isn't even over, but already users are sharing reports of accidentally broken phones. Others are breaking their phones on purpose.

• Hand over race data or face enforcement

• How Teachers Can Use AI to Create Assignments Students Actually Want to Do – CNET

  And maybe you'll even have fun grading them.

• Modi’s firm approach to punitive US tariffs could turn the tables on Trump

• These 15 albums don’t sound quite like anything else in rock | Classical Music

• VLC is the best open-source media player once you know these 8 tricks

  From editing to streaming, these VLC features will surprise you.

• The Canadian Government Just Issued A New Travel Warning For This U.S. State

  The Canadian government has issued stern warnings for travel to the United States.

• 6 Standing Exercises to Reverse Muscle Loss After 40

  Stop muscle loss with 6 trainer-backed standing moves you can do at home—squats, lunges, presses, rows, calf raises, carries.

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