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GPT-5 failed the hype test

GPT-5 failed the hype test

Last week, the launch of GPT-5 sent AI hype into overdrive. Beforehand, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fueled the fire, comparing GPT-5 to a game-changer like the iPhone's Retina display, saying he didn't want to go back. He even posted a picture of the Death Star the night before the livestream! The anti

I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco

I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco

Last Thursday, I had dinner in San Francisco with Sam Altman, a few other OpenAI execs, and a small group of reporters. We spent hours chatting – Altman answered everything we threw at him! Nothing was off-limits, except, funnily enough, the post-dessert conversation. That was strictly off the rec

This big stick solved my smart garden connectivity problems

This big stick solved my smart garden connectivity problems

Home Assistant's new Z-Wave antenna is seriously impressive! I just installed the biggest smart home antenna I've ever seen – it's a game-changer. This week, I got my hands on the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2, a towering 12-inch USB antenna that costs $69. It completely transformed my smart home's

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s full specs may have just leaked

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s full specs may have just leaked

Hey everyone! Get ready, because the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is almost here—launching August 20th! Google gave us a sneak peek on Tuesday, but now, even *better*, the full specs have leaked! Thanks to WinFuture, we've got the lowdown. This flagship foldable is seriously impressive, boasting an IP68 rat

Fortnite login is back after an outage

Fortnite login is back after an outage

Huge sigh of relief for Fortnite players! After a login snafu that Epic Games called a "getting in reliably" problem, everyone's back in the action. Around 8:54 PM ET, Epic announced the login outage was fixed across all platforms. Phew! They're still keeping an eye on things, just in case. The

Fortnite login is mostly back after an outage

Fortnite login is mostly back after an outage

Phew! Fortnite players were having a rough time earlier tonight, with a login issue that Epic Games described as preventing folks from getting into matches reliably. Around 8:02 PM ET, they announced that most platforms were back online – except for PlayStation, which is still getting some attenti

Fortnite login is down

Fortnite login is down

Hey Fortnite fans! Epic Games is currently investigating a login problem that's making it tough for many players to get online. I'm experiencing it myself on my Nintendo Switch 2 – getting a frustrating "unable to sign in" message. It's not just me either; I've seen several Twitch streamers, even

Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US

Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US

The Supreme Court will let Mississippi’s social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers no explanation, but in

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

Hey gamers! We're living in a golden age for controllers, seriously. The quality, versatility, and customization options available now completely blow away anything from just a generation ago. If you're rocking an Xbox Series X|S or a Windows PC, you're spoiled for choice! Microsoft's own contro

China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card

China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card

MicroSD cards? Tiny, but slow. Your PC's M.2 drives? Blazing fast, but bulky. Enter the Mini SSD from China, potentially the best of both worlds, and already slated for some seriously cool gaming handhelds. Chinese storage maker Biwin calls it the "Mini SSD," while others use "1517"—it's just 1

Nanoleaf's smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale

Nanoleaf's smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale

Nanoleaf’s Lines let you unleash your creativity as you can arrange them in all kinds of fun patterns. Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is why Nanoleaf’s back-to-school sale is worth checking out. The company’s offering all-time low prices on a wide range of its

Consumer safety groups are demanding an FTC investigation into Grok’s ‘Spicy’ mode

Consumer safety groups are demanding an FTC investigation into Grok’s ‘Spicy’ mode

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

Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors

Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors

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

Apple's AirPods Max are $70 off in every color

Apple's AirPods Max are $70 off in every color

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 Flights can help you book a trip when you don’t know where to go

Google Flights can help you book a trip when you don’t know where to go

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

Microsoft is getting ready to return to the office

Microsoft is getting ready to return to the office

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

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