Sora AI app now available without an invite, but there’s a catch

OpenAI's video generator app has had limited availability in the U.S. and Canada since the start of October.

Trevor Mogg     October 29

MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for chromebooks

MediaTek has unveiled its Kompanio 540 chipset for Chromebooks, delivering 35% longer battery life and silent, fanless performance.

Moinak Pal     October 29

Microsoft Azure outage disrupts airlines, telecoms, and global services

A global outage in Microsoft’s Azure cloud services disrupted major airlines, telecoms, and businesses worldwide.

Moinak Pal     October 29

Save $500 if you buy this Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 5070, 64GB of RAM today

The Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card and 64GB of RAM is available from Dell with a $500 discount, but probably not for long.

Aaron Mamiit     October 29

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with keyboard is $350 off – make it your Copilot+ laptop

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Surface Pro Keyboard is available from Best Buy with a $350 discount. It's an excellent choice for a Copilot+ laptop, so hurry!

Aaron Mamiit     October 29

You can now order this robot butler, but there’s something you should know

1X Technologies' NEO robot can do chores around the home, but there's a trade-off.

Trevor Mogg     October 28

Apple is readying a long-overdue display upgrade for MacBook Air

Apple plans OLED screens for the MacBook Air by 2028, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast, and improved HDR, bringing the notebook closer to iPhone-level visuals.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 28

MacPaw’s Moonlock app promises clutter-free security for your Mac

Moonlock, the latest app from CleanMyMac creator MacPaw, offers Mac users a sleek new defense system with real-time protection, network monitoring, and a built-in VPN, all designed to keep your Macbook safe without the usual software clutter.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 28

I can’t believe Microsoft hasn’t made it easier to delete a page in Word

Microsoft has modernized Word in many ways, yet deleting a page remains surprisingly complex.

Kunal Khullar     October 28

This Dell laptop with 32GB of RAM could be your best option at a $1,000 budget

This Dell 15 Laptop with 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD could be the best laptop that you can get for $1,000, while it's on sale from Best Buy at $430 off.

Aaron Mamiit     October 28

Watch this little humanoid robot pull a car with ease

Unitree's G1 robot displays remarkable balance and steadiness during the feat.

Trevor Mogg     October 27

Amazon about to lay off a huge number of workers, report claims

Amazon about to lay off a huge number of workers, report claims.

Trevor Mogg     October 27

Over a million users are emotionally attached to ChatGPT, but there’s an even darker side

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to handle emotionally sensitive conversations with greater care, from self-harm and delusions to over-attachment. The company says the new safeguards in GPT-5 reduce unsafe responses by up to 80%, after discovering more than a million users show signs of emotional reliance on the chatbot each week.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 27

Northridge fix warns against buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition

Northridge Fix warns gamers against buying NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition, revealing its fragile internal connector makes repairs impossible — turning the $2,000 flagship GPU into a one-time-use luxury item.

Moinak Pal     October 27

I created over 100 videos in Sora 2, here’s how to get the best results

If you want to use Sora to your advantage, here's how to get the best from it.

Jasmine Mannan     October 27

Windows 11’s Search box gets Copy & Search, saving you time and clicks

Windows 11’s new Copy & Search cuts a step from everyday lookups. Copy text, tap a paste gleam in the taskbar search box, and your query appears instantly.

Paulo Vargas     October 27

I tested smart glasses that cost a fraction of Vision Pro and get way more work done

Viture Luma Pro cost a fraction compared to the Apple Vision Pro, but they handle wearable computing with a lot more style and plenty of substance without hurting your face.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 27

Google’s Gemini just made building presentations as easy as typing a thought

Google’s Gemini in Canvas can now turn your ideas, notes, or files into full presentations in seconds. The AI generates slides complete with text, layouts, and images, all ready to export to Google Slides. It's your new shortcut from blank page to polished deck.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 26

This cute robot can entertain, and educate, for the price of a flagship phone

Bumi will cost around $1,400 when it launches later this year.

Trevor Mogg     October 26

AI browsers are here, and you need to learn how to use the web properly

Comet, Dia, and ChatGPT Atlas are a new wave of browsers that put AI at the center of all user activity. Google and Microsoft are also adapting to the shift, easing the whole experience while raising the risks, too.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 26

I tried a Opera’s AI browser that can shop, book and even apply for jobs for you and it’s not worth it just yet

Neon takes five minutes to complete a task that would've taken me one, what's not to love?

Jasmine Mannan     October 26

MacBook Pro M5 finally makes battery replacement easier, but not perfect yet

In its latest teardown the repair experts at iFixit found the MacBook Pro M5 finally lets you access battery pull-tabs without removing the trackpad — a subtle yet meaningful win for repairability. Apple still sells only a “top-case with battery and keyboard” kit, but this shift signals change. Just don’t ignore reports of thermal throttling under heavy loads.

Varun Mirchandani     October 25

OpenAI promises big fixes and smarter features for ChatGPT Atlas

OpenAI unveils upcoming fixes and major feature updates for its ChatGPT Atlas browser.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 24

Qualcomm’s new chip promises big camera and gaming gains for budget Android phones

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 brings improved gaming, camera, and performance upgrades to budget Android phones.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 24

OpenAI’s Sky for Mac wants to be your new work buddy and maybe your boss

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., creators of Sky, an unreleased AI assistant for Mac that sees your screen and helps automate tasks, signaling OpenAI’s deeper move into everyday computing.

Moinak Pal     October 24

Edge’s Copilot Mode now helps you handle mundane tasks and pick up where you left off

Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode is now widely available with two new experimental features: Copilot Actions and Journeys.

Pranob Mehrotra     October 24

PC stuck on Windows 10? This HP All-in-One with Windows 11 Pro is 63% off today

The HP 23.8-inch All-in-One Desktop Computer ships with Windows 11 Pro, a 1TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM. Get it while it's on sale from Amazon with a 63% discount!

Aaron Mamiit     October 24

These are my favorite ChatGPT prompts after a year of using OpenAI’s chatbot

There are countless ways to use ChatGPT, but these prompts are the best.

Jasmine Mannan     October 24

Your team can now work, chat, and share files inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out its Shared Projects feature to ChatGPT users, including Free, Plus, and Pro plans. The update lets teams collaborate inside ChatGPT with shared chats, files, and instructions, turning the AI assistant into a true shared workspace.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 24

Amazon’s latest AI tool makes sure you’re never overwhelmed by too many choices

Amazon has released a new Ai-powered shopping tool called Help Me Decide that aims to help you pick the right product with just a tap.

Pranob Mehrotra     October 24

Sora’s next big update will turn your furry friends into video stars

OpenAI has outlined major upgrades for its Sora video generation app, including new AI cameos, editing tools, and social features.

Pranob Mehrotra     October 24

Anthropic’s Claude can now remember your work, projects, and preferences

Anthropic's Claude AI assistant can now remember past conversations, helping users get more context-aware, personalized responses.

Pranob Mehrotra     October 23

You might want to double-think about getting news from Google Gemini

A BBC and EBU study found that nearly three out of four of Google Gemini’s news answers contained major errors or sourcing issues, making it the least reliable AI assistant for current affairs. Researchers say even the best AI tools still struggle to separate fact from fiction.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 23