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I have always been the kind of person who gets lost in research. Some people scroll social media before bed; I deep dive into archaeological studies of color use and blogs obsessively chronicling the evolution of old TV shows. When OpenAI pitched ChatGPT's new Deep Research feature, it sounded like a dream companion, capable of autonomously conducting real-time web research and compiling detailed reports.

Deep Research started as an exclusive feature for ChatGPT Pro, the $200 per month subscription service, but is now available to those paying $20 monthly for ChatGPT Pro, though you only get 10 Deep Research queries a week at this level.

At its core, Deep Research is trying to do what I, and probably many others, already do when we have a question too big for a quick search. Usually, researching something means clicking through multiple sources, separating marketing fluff from useful insights, and resisting the urge to fall into unrelated Wikipedia rabbit holes. Deep Research claims to take all that work off your plate, handing you a neatly formatted report instead.

And ChatGPT isn’t the only AI trying to tackle this problem. Perplexity has a feature with the same name and broadly similar goals, as does Google Gemini and DeepSeek. Each system has its quirks, but ChatGPT’s Deep Research, at least in theory, aims for something more structured and thoughtful, a full-fledged report instead of a handful of search results.

I decided to put it to the test with three research challenges I thought might be fun. The reports were impressive, but sometimes a bit wandering. Imagine a brilliant but slightly absent-minded librarian who can find you an obscure 18th-century manuscript in under five minutes and occasionally hands you a 20-volume dissertation when you ask for a little beach reading.

Espresso

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I started with a request for help picking out an espresso maker. ChatGPT asked me a few follow-ups about price and other details, leading to this as the final prompt: "Provide a guide to setting up an at-home espresso station for beginners, including recommendations for budget-friendly espresso machines, grinders, and accessories, along with maintenance tips and common beginner mistakes."

A normal ChatGPT response is nearly instant, but Deep Research can take anywhere from five to thirty minutes to return results, depending on how complicated your request is. This took about ten minutes, but Deep Research returned with a very thorough espresso setup guide.

It covered everything from machine recommendations (the Breville Bambino, Gaggia Classic Pro, and a few others) to grinder options, the importance of fresh beans, and even a brief lesson on coffee extraction. It also included common beginner mistakes like using pre-ground coffee, not weighing shots properly, or ignoring the importance of a good milk frother.

There were quirks. Some of its product recommendations leaned toward pricey options when budget-friendly alternatives existed. But it was a helpful, enthusiastic guide, almost overwhelming in its thoroughness, but I like that.

Star search

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For my next request, I went with something I've been thinking about pursuing as a hobby locally, ending up with this prompt: "Provide an overview of beginner-friendly astronomy, including necessary equipment, recommended resources for learning, and local astronomy clubs or events in the Nyack, New York area."

Deep Research delivered an introductory guide to amateur astronomy covering telescopes, binoculars, and the naked eye. It gave some good recommendations for equipment, locations to go to, even websites and apps to plan my nights out, and celestial events to look out for. It also listed nearby astronomy groups and clubs I might join.

Despite being neutral in tone, there was a great deal of enthusiasm baked into the report that I found charming. The equipment suggestions made sense and didn't automatically go for the most expensive choices. Some of the event information it suggested was a little outdated, but that seemed more the fault of the websites that hadn't been updated.

Monster mash

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For my last test, I went with something a little less factual to see how the AI handled a report on something that's mainly based on rumors: "Investigate the origins and history of the ‘Lake George Monster’ legend, analyzing its first known mentions, how it evolved over time, and whether there is any real historical basis behind it."

This took the least time, only about five minutes. Maybe a fictional character limited to local legend takes less time to look up. Still, Deep Research returned with a surprisingly detailed breakdown of the Lake George Monster, a local legend in upstate New York. It traced the first major sightings back to the late 19th century, citing old newspaper clippings that described a mysterious serpent-like creature lurking beneath the lake. It explained how the legend was fueled by hoaxes, including a 20th-century prank involving a mechanical sea creature built by a local prankster.

It also attempted to analyze the plausibility of a real creature living in the lake, referencing known aquatic wildlife and scientific skepticism surrounding such myths.

As a report, this was definitely the most fun report to read. It was like a good local historian had written it, complete with source citations and fun anecdotes. It even mentioned other lake monsters, like Champ from Lake Champlain, drawing comparisons between regional folklore. It wasn’t flawless. While it did a great job recounting past sightings and debunked hoaxes, it struggled to clarify which sources were firsthand accounts versus modern retellings. But as a gripping read about a quirky bit of local culture, it was a delight.

Deep thoughts

Deep Research is one of the most ambitious AI tools I’ve tested, and I have to admit, I kind of love it. It feels like having reports from someone else who enjoys exploring through the weeds of research for hidden gems as much as I do. And I will say that, compared to regular ChatGPT answers, it felt like Deep Research made a real effort to find fresh, relevant information.

It's far from flawless, but when it works, it seems to really nail the assignment of making structured, easy-to-read reports that save time and effort. Instead of clicking through endless links, fact-checking articles, and wondering whether a recommendation is actually helpful or just a cleverly disguised ad, you get a report that at least tries to distill everything for you.

I wouldn't trust it to pick a car seat for a child, but I'd at least say it can give me a starting place for my own research. That's the thing about all AI research tools, of course. A librarian, a search engine, or an AI report are no substitute for putting in the work to find and organize information, they help streamline the process sometimes.

However, with the understanding that deep research is not, in fact, actual deep research, it can be a great way to get a head start.

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Marvel welcomes Daredevil back to TV, and you should too.

Major spoilers follow for Daredevil: Born Again episodes 1 and 2.

Daredevil: Born Again has been one of my most anticipated Marvel projects since it was officially announced in May 2022. A lot has happened in the near-three-year period between said reveal and its release, though, including a creative overhaul of Born Again's story and the 2023 Hollywood strikes that had me wondering if my faith in it was misplaced.

I need not have worried. Based on its two-episode premiere, Daredevil: Born Again is an unflinching, worthy successor to Netflix's Daredevil TV show that honors what came before, and drives Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk's stories forward in unexpected ways.

The devil reincarnate

Episode 1 reunites us with the beloved trio of Karen Page, Matt Murdock, and Franklin 'Foggy' Nelson (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney Plus)

Season 4 of Daredevil in all but name, Born Again picks up where the fan-favorite Netflix series ended. Murdock (Charlie Cox), Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), and Franklin 'Foggy' Nelson's (Elden Henson) newly established law firm appears to be doing well, and the group continue to frequent their local haunt – Josie's Bar – after a long day of fighting for those in dire need of legal aid.

Seeing Cox, Woll, and Henson again was like I'd been reunited with three of my best friends

Seeing Cox, Woll, and Henson again was like being reunited with three of my best friends. Their chemistry is a large part of what made Daredevil such a compelling watch, so I was delighted to see that their camaraderie hasn't lost an ounce of its unmistakable magic.

The ease with which the trio slip back into their roles makes it all the more baffling that, until Born Again's creative troubles surfaced in October 2023, it was initially going to be a pseudo-sequel to, rather than a direct continuation of, Netflix's TV adaptation that didn't acknowledge Murdock's closest allies. This group, as well as the returning Wilson Fisk (the always-scene-commanding Vincent D'Onofrio), is the primary connective tissue between the Netflix show and its Disney+ follow-up. It's heartening, then, that Marvel brought Woll and Henson back into the fold, allowing for the resumption of their on-screen dynamics with Cox, and each other.

Page and Murdock's sexual chemistry sizzles once more in Born Again (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney Plus)

That makes what follows, which was first teased in Born Again's official trailer, all the more heart-breaking. A heart-pounding 10-minute segment, which includes a terrifically choreographed 'oner' sequence involving Daredevil and returning villain Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) that replicates Daredevil's expertly-crafted action set-pieces, such as the infamous hallway scenes, is as soul-crushing and incredibly violent as you'd expect.

I wish Daredevil: Born Again spent more time with Murdock, Page, and Nelson as a collective

Prior to its release, I worried that Page or Nelson weren't long for this world after leaked Born Again images had me fearing for the fate of one of these beloved characters. Nothing could prepare for me, though, for the emotionally blind-siding events that results in one of their deaths and, in the wake of such a tragedy, sees the other leave New York for pastures new. I've spent so much time with this trio across multiple Netflix shows, and now here in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so it's not an exaggeration to say I was left feeling incredibly hollow over the dismantling of this tight-knit group.

The action in Born Again is as frenzied, bloody, and bone-crunching as its Netflix forebear (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Necessary as that tragic moment is to move Matt Murdock's story forward, it pains me that the trio's reunion is not only such a short-lived affair, but also that we'll never see them share the screen again.

I appreciate that Born Again represents a new era for The Devil of Hell's Kitchen – after all, he's officially part of the MCU now. His character evolution and the introduction of individuals who enter his orbit notwithstanding, though, I wish the series spent more time with Murdock, Page, and Nelson as a collective. It would have further helped to bridge the gap between one of the best Netflix shows and its sequel, and largely suppress how jarring some aspects of episode 1's first 15 minutes are from an editing perspective. I'm glad that Born Again's creators course-corrected to include Page and Nelson, and I enjoyed (if that's the right word) its unapologetically tear-jerking opening. However, even I'll admit that, compared to how the rest of episode 1 plays out, the scenes that comprise its prelude don't blend or flow naturally as they could.

Letting the devil out

The only scene between Murdock and Fisk in Born Again's two-episode premiere is a mesmerizing watch (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Following that devastating curtain-raiser, episode 1 jumps ahead 12 months to reveal that Murdock has opened a new law firm with fellow attorney Kirsten McDuffie (Nikki M. James) and retired from the crimefighting life. He's also started dating Heather Glenn (Margarita Leveiva), a friend of McDuffie's and a therapist, so Murdock is slowly and positively moving on from the events of a year earlier.

It's utterly absorbing to see these two sides of the same coin verbally and mentally spar

Or so he thinks. Following his own traumatic experiences in Hawkeye and Echo (it's not imperative that you watch these shows and/or Daredevil before Born Again, but it helps if you do), Fisk is not only back in New York but running to become to its new mayor, with a campaign built on the promise of cracking down on the city's vigilante contingent – and it's a race the fearsome former crime lord who went by the name of Kingpin wins.

It's a triumph that inevitably puts Fisk on a collision course with Murdock – and Born Again doesn't make us wait for the first deliciously spine-tingling and suspenseful meeting between the pair since Daredevil's explosive season 3 finale. At Murdock's behest, the arch-rivals convene for a spur-of-the-moment get-together at a diner before election night. It's utterly absorbing to see these two sides of the same coin verbally and mentally spar in a cat-and-mouse game while their anger, plus their resentment for each other, simmers just beneath the surface. On this evidence, I suspect their grip on their new holier-than-thou facades won't last for long.

How long will it be until Mayor Fisk loses his cool? (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Different though their ideologies are, these broken men share similarities outside of their disdain for one another. That much is evident through the common ground they now share in wanting to clean up New York's crime-infested streets, but it's further highlighted by the personal struggles that they face. Individually, Murdock continues to be plagued by the loss of his best friends, while Fisk's marital problems with wife Vanessa (Ayelut Zurer) laces their now-fraught dynamic with an appetizing tension, and humanizes Fisk in a way that the Netflix show rarely did. The parallel journeys they embark on in an effort to bury their pasts, and to try and quell the internal conflict raging within, is the mutual cross they bear, too.

Born Again feels like a narrative extension of its forebear... and gratifyingly expands into new storytelling territory

It's this stimulating character development that allows Born Again to cement itself as a narrative extension of its forebear, and empowers it to expand into new storytelling territory. One of my biggest fears with this Marvel Phase 5 project was that it would simply rehash character arcs and story beats from the Netflix show – and given the high regard that Daredevil is held in, that wouldn't have been out of the question. Color me relieved, then, that Born Again courageously drives Murdock and Fisk's singular and joint stories forward in a refreshing manner.

New blood

Murdock has professionally partnered with fellow lawyer Kirsten McDuffie in the MCU's present (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney Plus)

Born Again's supporting ensemble also adds an original flavor to proceedings that fleshes out the street-level corner of the MCU. James' McDuffie, Leveiva's Glenn, and Clark Johnson's private investigator Cherry challenge Murdock's deeply held black-and-white worldview with a zestfulness and toughness that suggests Murdock will have his hands full professionally and personally.

Daredevil: Born Again's overuse of Zack Snyder-style slow-mo shots is largely immaterial

Where Fisk is concerned, the immediate stand-out is Michael Gandolfini's Daniel, an astute boot-licker who quickly ingratiates himself with Fisk to set up what I expect to become a lively surrogate father-son dynamic. The introduction of Genneya Walton's B.B. Urich, an investigative reporter and daughter of Ben Urich (you know, the journalist that Fisk murdered in Daredevil season 2), who wastes little time in questioning Fisk's motives, lays the foundations for a particularly tasty side story too.

Hector Ayala/White Tiger, played by the late Kamar de los Reyes, is a vigilante who Matt Murdock represents in court (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

There are parts of Born Again's two-episode debut that don't work as well as the newcomers who join Cox and D'Onofrio on the cast roster. At times, its visual effects and green-screen application is incredibly janky and noticeable, while the overuse of Zack Snyder-style slow-mo shots is largely immaterial to the feeling that certain scenes try to evoke.

I also found some of the camerawork to be off-putting, not least in Born Again's attempts to take a page out of The Bear's playbook with its creative exterior shots. I can see the appeal of – cliched as this is to say – trying to make New York itself a character in the show but, unlike the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Hulu show, it feels redundant here. That said, I enjoyed the old-school filming techniques employed for B.B. Urich's on-the-ground reporting, which actually serves a storytelling purpose.

My verdict

"I like to think I… we have evolved", Nelson says to Murdock and Page just minutes into Daredevil: Born Again's first episode, and I feel like there isn't a more apt description for Marvel Studios' latest small-screen endeavor.

It's more evolution than revolution but, some niggles aside, Born Again is an absolutely terrific continuation of Netflix's adaptation that, much like its eponymous hero, dares to be brave and is handsomely rewarded for it. It walks the fine line between familiarity (its grounded nature and high-stakes storytelling) and innovation (propelling its character-led, drama-filled narrative forward and seamless MCU integration), with an aplomb that few show revivals have managed.

If its first two chapters are anything to go by, and if the seven that follow are as good or even better, Daredevil: Born Again won't just be one of the best Disney+ shows ever created, but also an all-time Marvel Hall of Famer.

Daredevil: Born Again episodes 1 and 2 are out now. New episodes release weekly (NB: episodes 5 and 6 will be simultaneously released on March 25 (US) and March 26 (UK and Australia)).

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• Those who fail to engage or prepare could majorly lose out
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Businesses across the UK are facing a tough outlook if they fail to embrace the possibilities and potential benefits offered by AI tools, new research has claimed.

The findings of a new Microsoft study predict UK businesses are at risk of not being able to grow if they are on the wrong side of the "AI Divide" of those firms with (or without) a tangible AI strategy.

This outlook could put the opportunity to boost the UK’s economy and improve its public services at a widespread scale at risk, the report warns.

"AI Divide"

The report noted the "AI Divide" was shown by the fact that, while half of organizations have a clear AI strategy and the skills to implement it, a similar proportion do not.

More than half (54%) of business leaders admitted their organization lacks any formal AI strategy, and worryingly, fewer than half (45%) say their firms properly understand the AI skills their workforce needs to be successful today, with half (50%) also describing a gap between AI ambition and action.

This AI divide also extends to the workforce, with more than half (57%) of leaders reporting a widening gap in efficiency and productivity between workers who use AI and those that do not - and more than a third (36%) of leaders even saying those workers who frequently use AI would be more likely to be recognized or promoted.

AI agents are set to take on a prominent place at many firms, helping employees alleviate their workload and hopefully unlock greater productivity. Microsoft's study found almost three quarters (72%) of leaders expected AI agents to be fully integrated across their operations soon, with 21% anticipating this to be within the next 12 months, and 39% within two years.

“Agentic AI can play a key role in removing digital drudgery, giving workers the opportunity to spend more time on creative and value adding tasks," noted Darren Hardman, CEO, Microsoft UK.

"At Microsoft, we’re helping to build an AI economy, investing in digital skills and tackling the AI divide, all pre-requisites to driving AI fueled economic growth for the UK.”

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• Google Gemini has six new iPhone lock screen widgets
• Gemini also has new iPhone Control Center shortcuts
• The widgets include instant access to voice input, image recognition, and file analysis

Google just made it a whole lot easier to talk to Gemini on an iPhone, even before it's unlocked. The Gemini app now offers widgets for iPhone lock screens and Control Center, making it feel less like a third-party chatbot and more like a built-in feature of iOS.

The six new lock screen widgets provide instant access to a different Gemini function. Before this update, getting to Gemini meant unlocking your phone, finding and opening to the app, and then choosing what you wanted to do. While hardly an ordeal, it wasn't exactly seamless. Now, though, you can jump straight into the action with a single tap.

The “Type Prompt” widget lets you quickly fire off a question to Gemini without opening the full app. Need a quick answer on whether penguins have knees? Now, you can find out without disrupting whatever else you are doing. “Talk Live” is similarly handy, letting you dive straight into a real-time conversation with Gemini, skipping the previous extra step of launching the chat first.

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The “Open Mic” option is perfect for when your hands are full, but you suddenly remember you need to set a reminder, schedule a meeting, or ask Gemini to draft an email. If you’re the kind of person who frequently thinks of to-do list items at the worst possible times, this could save you from the familiar cycle of “I’ll remember that later” and then, inevitably, forgetting.

There are also camera-based features that turn Gemini into an on-demand visual search engine. The “Use Camera” widget lets you snap a photo and ask questions about what’s in front of you, which is great for identifying mysterious ingredients in your fridge or confirming that the spider in your bathroom is probably harmless. The “Share Image” and “Share File” options let you upload existing media for Gemini to analyze, whether you want more information, some creative inspiration, or just someone (or something) to acknowledge your latest masterpiece.

If you'd rather make Gemini more invisible, you can set the shortcuts to the corner buttons where the flashlight and camera buttons usually reside. You can also make them part of Control Center, allowing you to swipe down in iOS to see them. Google seems eager to make Gemini feel more at home on your iPhone than Siri, frankly.

(Image credit: iPhone Screenshots) Gemini iPhone

It's also notable that Gemini's attempt to fit in on the iPhone comes as Apple is working to rework Siri for the new AI age. As that complete retooling hasn't arrived yet, Google might be trying to get iPhone users used to Gemini before Siri's AI makeover debuts.

It also sets the stage for a new kind of rivalry among AI assistants. Rather than being relegated to an app you visit when you remember it exists, AI is becoming a more immediate, everyday presence. With these new widgets, interacting with Gemini can be as habitual as checking notifications or adjusting brightness.

That’s a big leap from the days of virtual assistants feeling like novelties that you’d occasionally ask to tell you a joke before forgetting about them entirely.

For now, this update is a clear win for iPhone users who enjoy using Gemini. It makes the assistant faster, more accessible, and more seamlessly integrated into daily life. Whether this is the beginning of a full-scale AI assistant takeover remains to be seen, but it will certainly be harder to ignore if you add it to your lock screen.

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Dassault Systèmes has partnered with Apple to try and bring its 3D product design, simulation and manufacturing software into a totally new era.

At the core of the announcement is the Dassault platform’s support for the Apple Vision Pro wearable device, allowing designers, engineers and businesses to interact with virtual twins in a more immersive and intuitive way.

Spatial computing powered by the Apple Vision Pro allows users to see and modify their models as if they were physically present in their surroundings.

Dassault Systèmes wants to put the ‘3D’ in 3D designing

At the company’s recent 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD event, Dassault’s Gian Paolo (GP) Bassi admitted existing CAD software, including its own, can be extremely limiting, forcing users to interact with a 3D model on a 2D screen.

GP explained the goal of the partnership was to give designers access to more of their senses when interacting with virtual twins - for example, by tapping into the headset’s cameras, sensors and tracking technology, engineers can walk around their virtual models, inspect them at a bigger scale and even simulate real-world interactions – ironing out one less physical step in the name of both efficiency and sustainability.

Despite piquing consumer interest, the Vision Pro’s high $3,500 price tag has landed it in the enterprise market. Using it in conjunction with CAD software highlights how augmented and mixed reality can be integrated into enterprise workflows. Armed with genuine use cases, that enthusiasm will continue and will hopefully pave the way for cheaper, consumer-destined headsets – something that Dassault Systèmes is also preparing for.

Bassi described the partnership as the “combination of two big brains,” adding: “Any product built with SOLIDWORKS can be experienced in a spatially enabled environment, with no special skills required.”

Some use cases already being explored include automotive designers being able to assess a full-scale digital prototype of a vehicle before manufacturing, helping them to improve aerodynamics and ergonomics, and medical professionals exploring anatomical models for educational purposes and pre-surgical planning.

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Dassault Systèmes to supercharge the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with spatial computing capabilities that will enable engineers and designers to effortlessly bring 3D designs to life in ways not previously possible,” added Mike Rockwell, VP for Vision Products Group at Apple.

The Vision Pro app is already being trialled by Porsche, indicating a potentially broader deployment across other Volkswagen Group brands including VW, Audi and Bentley. Dassault Systèmes is preparing to launch its 3DLive Vision Pro app to all platform users in the summer of 2025.

Coinciding with the enterprise-destined application, Dassault Systèmes has also launched HomeByMe Reality – a separate Vision Pro app tailored for interior design and real estate, allowing homeowners, designers and estate agents to virtually apply furniture and preview renovations. It’s available to try now and builds on the company’s existing HomeByMe app, available for iOS and iPadOS.

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