OpenAI executive confirms first ChatGPT-powered device is coming your way in 2026

An OpenAI executive has confirmed that the company's first device could hit the market in the latter half of 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

AI resurrection can turn your grief into “spectral labor”

AI resurrection tools can make the dead “talk,” but researchers argue that comfort isn’t the point. Their “spectral labor” framework warns that voice, likeness, and emotion can be extracted and monetized without consent.

Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

Laptops featuring Nvidia’s ARM-based chips may finally hit stores near you in Q1 2026

Supply chain sources have revealed that Nvidia could debut the first laptops featuring its ARM-based N1 and N1X chips in Q1 2026.

Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

Humanoid robots to build aircraft? Airbus is exploring the idea

The European aviation giant has signed a deal with a Chinese robotics firm.

Trevor Mogg     5 days ago

Your next PC upgrade could cost more if 100% chip tariffs land

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is warning memory chipmakers that skipping US investment could mean duties up to 100%. If that turns into policy, SSD and RAM prices may climb quickly.

Paulo Vargas     5 days ago

You can soon ask AI about any Chrome webpage with one right-click

Chrome Canary is testing a floating Google Lens overlay that lets you ask AI about a full webpage with a single right-click, skipping text selection and opening AI Mode only when you want deeper answers.

Paulo Vargas     5 days ago

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band fixes via Windows Update, including KB5077744 and KB5077797.

Paulo Vargas     5 days ago

NVIDIA’S RTX 5070 Ti end of life may hit you now

The RTX 5070 Ti is vanishing from shelves as ASUS moves its cards to end of life status and retailers report supply droughts. Prices are already rising in the US and Australia.

Paulo Vargas     5 days ago

I found an iPad browser that finally puts a desktop-like experience on Apple’s tablet

Beam adds plenty of desktop-grade browsing flair on the iPad, while throwing its own unique set of features into the mix. It's the most fulfilling browser experience I've ever had on Apple's tablet.

Nadeem Sarwar     6 days ago

AMD has new chips, but RAM prices are the real boss fight

AMD’s 2026 PC strategy focuses on incremental CPU updates, price-to-performance GPUs, and cautious AI upscaling.

Moinak Pal     6 days ago

Microsoft Excel’s new import functions make handling numbers easier

Excel now supports IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV functions that load external text and CSV files as dynamic arrays, making it easier to refresh and reuse frequently updated data inside a worksheet.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 16

OLED MacBook Pro displays may already be in production ahead of rumored 2026 launch

Apple's OLED MacBook Pro may be ahead of schedule, as reports suggest display panel production has already begun, bringing the long-awaited upgrade closer to launch.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 16

ChatGPT can now search your entire chat history for answers

ChatGPT can now search through your full chat history and pull details from earlier conversations, making it easier to find things you discussed weeks or months ago, as long as you are a Plus or Pro user.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 16

Changing your embarrassing Gmail address is finally possible! Here’s how it works

Google is finally giving users the ability to change their email addresses and has detailed how the feature works.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 16

Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

Replit’s new feature generates iOS apps from text prompts, integrates monetization, and streamlines App Store publishing - marking a major step in AI-driven software creation.

Moinak Pal     January 15

How about a humanoid robot as your running partner?

Watch Figure's robot out for a run with some of the people who helped create it.

Trevor Mogg     January 15

MacBook Pro models with more powerful M5 series chips could be right around the corner

Apple's next MacBook Pro refresh with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could launch sooner than expected, possibly alongside its new Creator Studio subscription for professionals.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 15

Samsung won’t charge you for Galaxy AI features (or at least some of them)

Samsung confirms Galaxy AI's basic features will remain free, but new wording hints some advanced tools may eventually cost extra.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 15

This robot learned to lip sync like humans by watching YouTube

A robot face developed by researchers can now lip sync speech and songs after training on YouTube videos, using machine learning to connect audio directly to realistic lip and facial movements.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 15

You can now use Gemini’s Thinking model without worrying about Pro model limits

Google has split the shared limit for Gemini's Thinking and Pro models and increased the daily quota for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 15

Try this two-step trick for better chatbot prompts, repeat and empathize

Two new studies point to a simple combo for better chatbot prompts, paste your request twice for straightforward tasks, then add a line of perspective taking so the AI can match your level, constraints, and preferred format.

Paulo Vargas     January 15

Your teen’s YouTube Shorts scrolling can now have a hard cap

YouTube now lets parents cap Shorts scrolling on supervised teen accounts, and it’s working on a zero setting that can shut the feed off. It’s a tighter, more targeted control than generic screen time.

Paulo Vargas     January 15

Google revamps Gemini’s My Stuff hub to make your creations easier to find

Google recently refreshed Gemini‘s web interface, introducing a new “My Stuff” hub to make it easier for users to find their images, videos, and other creations. Now, the company is rolling out an update for this hub that reorganizes items into two separate sections based on content type, resulting in a more structured layout. When […]

Pranob Mehrotra     January 15

Try ChatGPT Translate if you need your message rewritten, not just translated

ChatGPT Translate looks like a familiar translator, but its best trick is what happens after the translation. One-tap rewrites kick you into ChatGPT to polish tone, while big Google-style features are still missing.

Paulo Vargas     January 15

Windows 11 26H1 pulls in features from 25H2, but you won’t get it just yet

Windows 11 version 26H1 preview is now live for testers, bringing over missing 25H2 features and laying the groundwork for Snapdragon X2 devices launching in 2026.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 14

I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and "normal" form factor. It's only plagued by the curse of a first generation product.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 14

AI chatbots still struggle with news accuracy, study finds

Researchers warn that AI chatbots often fabricate or distort news, urging users to treat AI-generated news summaries with caution.

Moinak Pal     January 13

You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch

Microsoft is finally allowing some users to uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the option comes with strict conditions and is limited mainly to managed work devices, leaving most free users without a real off switch.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 13

Apple’s Creator Studio bundles six pro apps in a shockingly affordable subscription

Apple Creator Studio bundles six powerful creative apps for just $12.99 a month, and it might be Apple's best value subscription to date.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 13

This $700 discount makes the Samsung OLED G9 much easier to justify

Save $700 on the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SD), now $999.99 (compared value $1,699.99). Dual-QHD super ultrawide OLED with 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response, and G-Sync compatibility.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 13

Save $150 on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s M5 chip

Save $150 on the 14-inch MacBook Pro in Space Black with Apple M5 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU), 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD. Now $1,449 compared to $1,599 for a compact pro-level laptop.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 13

Your first NVIDIA N1X laptop could come from Dell

A Dell-tested NVIDIA N1X laptop just resurfaced in a recent test record. It’s a solid hint Nvidia’s laptop processor plans are active, but Windows drivers and launch timing remain big questions.

Paulo Vargas     January 13

Your next retro mini PC can look like a classic PlayStation

Acemagic’s latest retro mini PC borrows from Dreamcast and PS1 design, then pairs it with AMD’s Gorgon Point platform. It looks ready for a TV stand, but price and timing are still unknown.

Paulo Vargas     January 13

Google Removes AI Health Summaries After Risky Medical Errors Exposed

Following safety concerns, Google has pulled certain AI-generated health overviews and is reviewing how its search AI handles sensitive medical topics.

Moinak Pal     January 12