ChatGPT was down: a brief outage for the AI chatbot, but it’s now fixed

OpenAI has applied a fix to resolve errors with the conversations component of ChatGPT.

John McCann     October 23

OpenAI has a bunch of fixes for its Atlas AI browser, here’s what’s coming very soon

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas is live on Mac with a careful core, a cautious agent, and a public fix list. The polish arrives next, with tab groups, a model picker, and faster replies on deck.

Paulo Vargas     October 23

Can you believe this solid Lenovo gaming laptop is on sale for only $200? No joke!

The Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and 12GB of RAM is on sale for a very affordable $207 from Best Buy in a clearance sale. Don't miss this bargain!

Aaron Mamiit     October 23

Tesla close to ‘something really tremendous’ with its humanoid robot, CEO Musk insists

But there are some key challenges that it still has to overcome.

Trevor Mogg     October 22

24 hours in, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is already surprising me

I've spent a day using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser by OpenAI. It impressed me with its clean design and familiarity, but it's not the best AI browser out there. At least, for now.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 22

AMD’s next Ryzen chip could be a gamer’s dream with 192MB of cache

AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 might just redefine what a gaming CPU can do. With 16 cores, 192MB of stacked L3 cache, and a power-hungry 200W design, it’s shaping up to be an enthusiast’s dream. And with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D in the mix, AMD seems set to dominate both the high-end and mid-range gamer markets.

Varun Mirchandani     October 22

This Wireless Mechanical Keyboard With RGB and Gasket Mounting Is Now Just $59

The Epomaker x Aula F75 Mechanical Keyboard is now $59.99, down from $79.99. This 75% wireless gasket keyboard features LEOBOG Reaper switches, RGB lighting, five-layer sound padding, and Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C connectivity.

DT Staff     October 22

Netflix doubles down on its AI stance, but should actors worry?

Netflix chief hints at the technology's rising role in TV and movie production.

Trevor Mogg     October 21

YouTube’s new AI tool hopes to stop the deepfake menace

YouTube’s new likeness detection tool helps stop deepfakes before they reach your screen.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 21

Make your gaming PC upgrade count, RX 9070 beats RTX 5070 says new tests

Hardware Unboxed’s retest flips a small launch edge into a double-digit lead. At the same $549, RX 9070 runs about 13 percent faster than RTX 5070 at 1440p, even with Quality upscaling enabled.

Paulo Vargas     October 21

The Dell 16 Plus, a Copilot+ laptop that will boost your productivity, is $400 off

The Dell 16 Plus is a Copilot+ laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor and 16GB of RAM. Get it while it's $400 off from Dell!

Aaron Mamiit     October 21

Meta is killing Messenger on desktop, here’s what you need to do

Meta is pulling Messenger’s desktop apps. Windows shuts down on December 14, macOS gets a 60-day window.

Paulo Vargas     October 21

Forget kung fu. Watch this humanoid robot do something surprisingly different

The team at Unitree has unveiled the latest version of its flagship humanoid robot.

Trevor Mogg     October 20

If your laptop can’t upgrade to Windows 11, buy this Lenovo for only $129

If your current laptop can no longer support Windows 11, we highly recommend buying a new device for your security. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i is an affordable option for just $129 from Walmart.

Aaron Mamiit     October 20

Google’s newest update enhances your Android’s screen recorder in exactly the right way

Android’s native screen recorder is getting a major upgrade with a selfie camera toggle and editing tools.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20

How Amazon’s AWS outage took down huge chunks of the web

Amazon suffered a massive AWS outage on October 20, 2025, with services returning to normal operation after 15 hours.

John McCann     October 21

My top 3 reasons why you should buy a Copilot AI PC, and 3 why you shouldn’t

With Copilot+ PCs, what you get is snappy performance, loads of aI perks, and solid battery life. But there are a few hiccups with privacy concerns and non-conformity with power user needs.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 19

I’m using an AI chatbot as a therapist and unfortunately it sucks

AI won't be replacing therapists anytime soon.

Jasmine Mannan     October 19

Nano Banana: everything you need to know about Gemini’s image generation tool

Gemini is coming in hot with even more AI tools.

Jasmine Mannan     October 18

Reddit AI apparently thinks a deadly narcotic is good health tip

Reddit’s AI chatbot “Answers” shocked users after recommending heroin and kratom for pain relief. The dangerous suggestions highlight how AI can spread misinformation when sourcing from user-generated content unchecked.

Moinak Pal     October 17

Generate videos from images with Adobe Firefly: here’s a step-by-step guide

Create videos from images and prompts with the Generate Video module of Adobe Firefly's Video Model. Here's a step-by-step guide to the fast, easy, and flexible process.

A. Mamiit     October 17

I can’t believe this $800 HP Laptop is only $279 on Amazon

Save 65% on the HP Touchscreen Laptop — now just $279.99 on Amazon. A sleek, fast, and reliable laptop for everyday use.

DT Staff     October 17

Perplexity AI turns into tutor with new language learning feature

Perplexity AI just added a new language learning feature that turns everyday chats into interactive lessons, with built-in translation, flashcards, and real-time practice facility in tow.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 17

I’m liking Apple’s M5 update because it favors smaller fixes over flashy upgrades

The M5 is faster and ready for AI, but beyond the familiar looks of the hardware it drives, there are plenty of meaningful upgrades.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 17

Everything new in Windows 11 right now, from image edits in File Explorer to Gaming Copilot in Game Bar

Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.

Paulo Vargas     October 17

This unique LG gaming monitor lets you switch between 4K and 480Hz – $400 off!

The 32-inch LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED gaming monitor will let you switch between 4K Ultra HD at 240Hz and Full HD at 480Hz via a hotkey. It's on sale from Best Buy at $400 off.

Aaron Mamiit     October 17

Gemini can now handle the boring edits for you in Google Sheets

Google’s Gemini AI now supports multi-step automation in Google Sheets, helping users clean, format, and edit spreadsheets faster with simple prompts.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 17

Claude just got a Microsoft-sized brain boost for workplaces

Claude now integrates with Microsoft 365, accessing documents, emails, chats, and calendars to deliver contextual answers and enterprise-wide search, transforming scattered organizational data into actionable insights for teams and businesses.

Moinak Pal     October 16

Microsoft empowers Windows 11 with voice-controlled Copilot AI assistant

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces AI-powered Copilot features, allowing users to perform tasks through voice or text.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 16

Anthropic’s Claude gets new Skills system to help you work smarter

Anthropic's Claude just got new Skills update. Think of them as ready-made mini toolkits that teach Claude how to handle specific jobs; whether that’s analyzing data, writing reports, or following your brand style.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 16

Apple might soon ditch the MacBook’s notch, and I’m glad it never became a trend

According to Bloomberg, Apple will ditch the notch on its next MacBook Pro. I am glad that the idea never inspired a design trend in the laptop segment.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 16

OLED MacBook Pro leak predicts Apple taking an unthinkable turn

Apple is finally making a touch-screen MacBook Pro. According to Bloomberg, the company is developing a high-end MacBook Pro with a slimmer, lighter body, OLED display, and a hole-punch camera cutout and dropping the infamous notch. Slated for late 2026 or early 2027, the new lineup could mark Apple’s biggest laptop redesign since 2021, though it may come with a higher price tag.

Varun Mirchandani     October 16

Gemini’s next trick is hiding in Chrome, and it could change how you browse

Chrome’s Canary build quietly adds a “Contextual tasks” panel tied to Gemini. It's rough, but it points to agentic browsing, useful in small steps, as long as permissions, controls, and trust catch up.

Paulo Vargas     October 16