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AI for Beginners: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (ebook)

A short, non-technical introduction to what AI assistants can and cannot do. The best starting point if the guides here are new to you.

Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker

The cheapest way to try voice assistants at home: timers, lists, reminders and the kitchen routines from our meal-planning guide.

Nextnoid 12-month hardcover weekly planner

We still write the week down on paper after the AI drafts it. A dated planner keeps the plan where you can see it.