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Forget just rereading your notes — these 7 Gemini study hacks could make you a better student this school year

By Elton Jones Published

As the back-to-school season comes into focus, I asked Gemini for the best methods to improve any student’s study routine—these 7 proved invaluable.

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Google is giving students a free year of Gemini Pro — plus, new AI study features

By Amanda Caswell Published

Google is giving college students free access to its premium AI plans for a year as part of a larger back-to-school update spanning Gemini and Google Search.

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Is the MacBook Neo a good back-to-school laptop or a trap?

By Jason England Last updated

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo looks like a budget dream, but with an iPhone chip, no backlit keys, and an 8GB RAM ceiling, it could be an academic trap for college students.

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I gave ChatGPT, Gemini, and Alexa the same school supply list — one cost 3X as much

By Amanda Caswell Published

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Alexa to shop my kids' school supply lists. One AI found the best deals, while another nearly tripled my total.

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Go back to college with IKEA: 7 finds to get organized in style for under $25

By Camilla Sharman Published

7 clever IKEA hacks to organize your dorm for under $25.

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'Used right, AI is a patient tutor. Used wrong, it's a shortcut around the learning': we spoke to the creator behind an AI tool that's changing the way students learn

By Elton Jones Published

We spoke to Ashish Bansal, Founder & CEO of StarSpark AI, about his AI educational tool and how it's impacting the way kids learn math and science via K-12 and AP coursework.

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macbook neo
I test laptops all year — and these are the 8 best for students in 2026

By Darragh Murphy Last updated

Heading to school? I’d bring one of these laptops for my studies, as they're powerful, cost-effective and sure to survive dorm life.

Laptops
Asus Zenbook Duo (2026)
Are two screens better than one at college? I put the Asus Zenbook Duo to the test

By Madeline Ricchiuto Published

I swapped my MacBook Pro for the dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo. From 4K video editing to dual OLED displays, here is why two screens beat a standard laptop.

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What size laptop should you get for school? Here's why I think 14 inches is the sweet spot

By Sean Riley Published

Choosing a college laptop? From 16:10 displays to Intel Panther Lake battery efficiency, here is why a 14-inch laptop is the ultimate sweet spot.

Laptops
3 things to look for when shopping for a laptop for school — and this notebook checks all the boxes

By Rami Tabari Published

Here’s what to look for when you’re shopping for a laptop for school, and why the Asus Vivobook 16 might be a great fit for you.

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