Articles by Stevie Bonifield, Contributing Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist who has written for PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, and Laptop Mag on everything from gaming to smartwatches. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, TTRPGs, and building way too many custom keyboards.

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

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Miss Black Friday? Snag over 50% off on Beats headphones with Amazon's Winter Sale!

By Stevie Bonifield published 27 December 24

Black Friday might be over but holiday season deals aren't! Save over $100 on Beats headphones with these top discounts.

This year, Copilot+ PCs beat the hype — and gaming is next, AMD exec tells Laptop Mag

By Stevie Bonifield published 27 December 24

Copilot+ PCs turned out to be more than a marketing gimmick and we have the reviews to prove it.

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Chat GPT-4o, one of the biggest AI launches of 2024, was just the beginning for OpenAI

By Stevie Bonifield published 26 December 24

OpenAI wowed with another impressive model release, pushing the boundaries of what consumer AI is capable of.

Scarlett Johansson: ChatGPT stirred controversy with "her" voice in 2024

By Stevie Bonifield published 24 December 24

AI toppled the voice assistant this year, bringing advanced conversational AI to desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

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"Is that Instagram photo AI?" Meta tried to police AI fakery in 2024 with an ever-changing policy

By Stevie Bonifield published 23 December 24

Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and family, but AI-generated content is making it a scammer's playground.

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The New York Times made headlines by suing OpenAI this year, but the case against AI isn't so black and white

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 December 24

The courtroom battle between the New York Times and OpenAI may have a long-lasting impact on how AI is developed in the future.

In 1999, Nvidia reinvented the GPU. In 2024, it is powering the AI revolution

By Stevie Bonifield published 21 December 24

Nvidia is the brain behind your favorite AI — for now.

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Google's AI Overview broke the Internet this year — is AI ready to replace search?

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 December 24

Google's Search Generative Experience got off to a rocky start in 2024.

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Robert Downey Jr. gave this 'Stark' warning to Hollywood execs over AI in 2024

By Stevie Bonifield published 19 December 24

This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.

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Microsoft created the single biggest AI controversy this year — and it might make AI more thoughtful

By Stevie Bonifield published 18 December 24

This year, Windows gained its most controversial feature to date in Recall, and it took Microsoft months to recover.

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This cute AI gadget was one of the biggest tech failures of 2024... or was it?

By Stevie Bonifield published 17 December 24

The cute, quirky device that took CES 2024 by storm wasn't a Tamagotchi revival. It was an AI assistant.

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Amouranth was the AI girlfriend of 2024, but what exactly is an AI companion?

By Stevie Bonifield published 16 December 24

Are AI tools like EVA a stepping stone or a crutch for loneliness?

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In 2024, a controversial Beatles song made Grammy history and raised eyebrows

By Stevie Bonifield published 15 December 24

AI helped deliver a new wave of Beatlemania, but worries about AI in the arts remain.

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In OpenAI, Google, and Meta's AI arms race, the real loser in 2024 was privacy

By Stevie Bonifield published 14 December 24

AI is consuming the Internet, one copyright infringement at a time

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In 1996, AI beat a grandmaster at chess. In 2024, the stakes are higher

By Stevie Bonifield published 13 December 24

Who comes out tops when humans and AI go head-to-head?

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Remember the year's biggest AI flop? The Humane AI pin's public failure has a silver lining

By Stevie Bonifield published 12 December 24

Humane's AI Pin stumbled out of the starting blocks, but the company ends 2024 with a new game plan in mind.

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AI was everywhere in 2024, except where you wanted it

By Stevie Bonifield published 11 December 24

AI was in everything, everywhere, all at once this year. Was it just a marketing smoke screen?

This year, Google launched Gemini AI, but did it come too late to defeat ChatGPT?

By Stevie Bonifield published 10 December 24

Google Gemini's turned heads throughout 2024, but not always for the right reasons.

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Google invested millions in training job seekers to use AI this year. Will it work?

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24

Google's AI Opportunity Initiative Fund shines a light on the importance of AI education worldwide.

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In 2024, Uncle Sam's AI task force deliberated while worries proliferated

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24

Formed in February, Capitol Hill's AI Task Force is tight on time to tackle AI in 2024.

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AI supercharged the sciences in 2024, revealing a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's diagnosis

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24

A surge of AI-powered breakthroughs reminds us of the good that artificial intelligence can do, when placed in the right hands.

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5 PlayStation deals that debunk the biggest myth about Black Friday

By Stevie Bonifield published 7 December 24

Black Friday might be over, but holiday deals on PS5 gear are here to stay. Here are the top 5 deals on PS5 consoles and games this weekend!

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Asus Vivobook S14 vs. Asus Zenbook 14 (Q425M): Which Asus laptop deserves your money?

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 December 24

The Asus Vivobook S14 and Asus Zenbook 14 look like identical twins at first glance. However, differences set one apart as the better deal for most users.

Asus Vivobook S14 (Q423) review: A few surprising strengths and one critical flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published 5 December 24

The Asus Vivobook S14 boasts surprisingly strong gaming performance and nearly 18 hours of battery life, but its strengths are marred by subpar overall performance.

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Dell Cyber Monday Deals Live: I can't believe the Alienware M18 is $1,000 off!

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 3 December 24

I found the best deals on Dell laptops for gaming, business, and more to help you save on Cyber Monday. Here's how you can save up to $1,000 on your next Dell laptop.

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