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Airbnb has introduced a new “reserve now, pay later” option that lets users in the US book a reservation without paying right away. Instead, users can put off their payment to a later date before check-in. Airbnb says it will require payment before the end of a stay’s free cancellation period, ensur
Hey everyone, big news! A group of consumer protection organizations, led by the Consumer Federation of America, just sent a serious letter to the Federal Trade Commission and every state's attorney general. They're asking for a full investigation into Elon Musk's new AI, Grok, and specifically its
A Reuters report revealed some seriously unsettling internal Meta documents. These documents outlined policies that, shockingly, allowed their AI chatbots to flirt with children and use romantic language. The report quoted examples like instructing the chatbots to "engage a child in conversations
Acura is bringing back the RSX sedan as a premium, dramatic-looking, all-wheel drive electric crossover that’s also the first model engineered in-house on Honda's new global EV Platform. This is the same platform that will eventually underpin the automaker’s Zero series, which is expected to go into
Two of the recalled power bank models featured built-in kickstands. | Image: ESR ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, because their lithium-ion batteries can “overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” The power b
What’s black and white and RGB all over? HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new flagship at $299.99. It uses 53mm drivers and 2.4GHz wireless lasting up to 250 hours — an impressive 10+ days of continuous us
One of the most-discussed subjects among many of my friends and colleagues are headphones: specifically, what provides the best sound, the best noise cancellation, and are the most comfortable to wear. If you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, then one of those featured in our roundup of best AirPods t
Google's really pushing AI into everything these days, and their latest target? Flights! They've just announced a beta test of a new AI-powered tool called Flight Deals, perfect for budget travelers who aren't sure where to go. Forget specifying airports and destinations – this tool lets you descr
Remember when Microsoft, like everyone else, sent its employees home at the start of the pandemic in 2020? That led to a pretty cool hybrid work policy a few months later, letting managers decide who could work remotely long-term. But now, with COVID-19 becoming endemic, Microsoft's changing its
Streaming services are getting really smart about keeping viewers entertained! More and more are adding casual games to their lineups – a clever way to hold onto people even when they've finished watching everything else. For example, Toronto's Zone-ify boosted its ad-supported service with free c
Elon Musk is at it again! This time, he's taking aim at Apple, threatening a lawsuit because neither X nor his new AI, Grok, are featured prominently on the App Store. Seriously? The whole thing's a bit dramatic, especially considering he aired his grievances between posts of AI-generated anime g
Love reading but tired of lugging around a library? The Boox Palma 2 is on sale, and it might be your perfect solution! This pocket-sized e-reader packs a punch. We were seriously impressed by its small size and the fact that it runs Android apps. Right now at Wellbots, you can grab a bundle with
Get ready, Hue fans! Philips Hue is about to drop a whole bunch of exciting new stuff, starting with a game-changer: the Hue Bridge Pro. This is the first bridge update in a decade, and it's packed with features. We got a sneak peek at a now-deleted product page, revealing a faster, more powerful
OpenAI is exploring new ways to boost revenue, and ads in ChatGPT are definitely on the table, although it's not a slam dunk. ChatGPT head Nick Turley, speaking on the Decoder podcast, was pretty open about it. He said he’s not ruling out ads completely, but stressed the need for a thoughtful, tas
Hey Apple fans! Need a portable power boost for your entire ecosystem? Check out Kuxiu's K1 MagSafe power bank. It's not just a battery; it's a charging station! Stick it to the back of your iPhone for a quick MagSafe charge on the go. But here's the clever part: flip it 90 degrees, and you've go
Welcome to Decoder! I'm Alex Heath, filling in for your usual host, and I'm thrilled to have Nick Turley, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT, with us today. While Sam Altman is the company's public face, Nick has been instrumental in ChatGPT's development from the very start. It's now the fastest-growing sof
