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The maker of ChatGPT wants to make open-source projects less of a security bargain
As AI tools flood open-source maintainers with low quality bug reports, OpenAI's new Patch the Planet initiative aims to filter out the noise and fix real threats.
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Instacart is testing camera-ready AI shopping carts that sound convenient, but equally scary
Instacart's Caper Carts bring fast checkout, coupons, and loyalty perks to Weis stores, but their cameras, location tracking, and in-aisle ads make the grocery cart feel like a data machine.
OpenAI wants an all-knowing personal AI agent for everyone on Earth
OpenAI is framing personal AGI as the mass-market endpoint of its AI race, but it still has to explain price, access, safeguards, and how an all-knowing assistant would work for everyone.
VocabOwl is the viral vocabulary test making word nerds question everything
VocabOwl’s viral vocabulary test turns 100 multiple-choice questions into a shareable estimate of your English word knowledge, but the clever scoring system still leaves room for guessing and uncertainty.
These new Alogic displays are basically a touchscreen Mac workaround
Mac users waiting for a touchscreen Mac now have more third-party options. Alogic’s new display lineup adds touch controls across desktop, portable, and wall-mounted screens.
After social media ban, AI bans could be next for school kids
Norway has announced a near-total ban on generative AI tools in elementary schools, citing concerns about learning and development. The decision follows growing debate among researchers, educators, and policymakers about the long-term effects of AI on how people learn and think.
Asus just priced its RTX 5080 gaming laptop higher than a last-gen RTX 5090 model
The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5080 brings 64GB RAM and 160W TGP to the US for $4,799, but its value case is complicated.
AI tools that help students cheat are multiplying, and the detectors can’t keep up
A wave of new apps is helping students slip AI written homework past teachers undetected. Even companies selling AI detection tools are tangled up in the same problem.
This monstrous ASUS gaming laptop costs as much as three new MacBook Pros
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 is now available globally with cutting-edge hardware and hefty price tag that makes MacBook Pros look cheap.
ASUS fanboys can now spend $16,578 on its 20th anniversary gaming gear
Asus’ ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket Collector’s Edition bundles limited-edition gaming hardware, peripherals, and lifestyle gear for about $16,578.
Gemini Live can finally remember what you told it in past conversations
Gemini Live can now recall details from past conversations, closing a gap that's lingered since memory launched in standard Gemini over a year ago.
Google’s AI Overviews are blabbering about fictional monsters as if they’re real
Google's AI Overviews are reportedly treating fan-fiction horror entries from the SCP Foundation as real, citing fake forensic records and pointing users to "official" documents.
Adobe’s new AI assistant could save you hours in Photoshop and Premiere
Adobe has unveiled a major AI expansion across Firefly and Creative Cloud, bringing intelligent assistants to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and other creative applications.
Trump says Intel will make chips for Apple in a major win for U.S. manufacturing
President Trump says Apple has agreed to work with Intel on chip design and manufacturing in the U.S., a partnership that could reshape Intel's manufacturing future.
A harmless-looking ChatGPT prompt opened the door to gruesome AI images
Researchers say ChatGPT generated violent and sexualized images after a harmless-looking prompt was altered, raising new questions about OpenAI’s safeguards and how quickly AI image tools can be pushed around filters.
ChatGPT’s new Scheduled page puts all your automated tasks in one place
OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated Scheduled page for ChatGPT that lets users view, manage, and monitor all active tasks from the sidebar.
Claude Design will now stick to your brand guidelines instead of generic AI mockups
laude Design now builds using your actual brand components, syncs directly with Claude Code, and exports straight to tools like Canva, Adobe, Wix, and Vercel.
Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone
Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.
Qualcomm reveals flagship XR processor and new framework for AI glasses
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite platform brings faster AI processing, sharper visuals, longer battery life, and improved tracking to the next generation of XR headsets and smart glasses.
Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones
Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive
Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.
Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.
Intel’s wild NVIDIA RTX chip could blow up the laptop GPU war
Intel's rumored NVIDIA RTX chip could reshape future PCs, but the key details remain missing. The reported 2028 roadmap points to Serpent Lake, RTX graphics, and plenty of unanswered questions.
Intel’s rumored Serpent Lake SoCs with Nvidia graphics may arrive in 2028
Serpent Lake could become one of Intel's most ambitious chips yet. The rumored SoC reportedly combines Intel CPU technology with Nvidia graphics and may launch in Q1 2028.
Are you using ChatGPT or Claude for writing work? A study says you may be landing in a fluency trap
A new study finds that AI writing tools create a fluency trap, where clean, confident-sounding output leads writers to trust AI text before they have actually done the thinking.
WhatsApp Web is finally getting group calls, so you can leave your phone on your desk
WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video call support to its web client, letting beta testers start calls directly from the browser.
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