OpenAI’s next move: making music and sparking creative mayhem

OpenAI is quietly building an AI-music generator to rival start-ups like Suno. Interestingly, it’s doing so while still grappling with deepfake video turmoil in its Sora platform. The next tune it drops could change how we compose, listen and litigate.

Varun Mirchandani     October 25, 2025

Elegoo’s Fastest 3D Printer Yet Is Now 24% Off on Amazon

Save 24% on the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Resin 3D Printer, now $493.98 on Amazon. Features 16K LCD, smart heating, 150mm/h speed, and large 8.33x4.66x8.66-inch print area.

DT Staff     October 24, 2025

Here’s how a microscopic implant helped blind people see again

A new retinal implant has helped blind patients read again. The 2mm PRIMA chip, developed by Science Corporation, converts camera footage into visual signals, restoring central vision for people with advanced macular degeneration.

Moinak Pal     October 21, 2025

ChatGPT Atlas wants to change how you surf the web forever

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Atlas, its first-ever AI-powered web browser that blends search, summarization, and automation into a single interface. It’s an ambitious move that pushes ChatGPT beyond chat and into the core of how people interact with the internet. It joins the growing race against new AI-first browsers like Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia.

Varun Mirchandani     October 21, 2025

I just wore 3D printed shoes from the future

Not only was I really impressed the first time I put these sandals on, I was actually shocked.

Peter Horan     October 21, 2025

Amazon Slashes 44% Off This Compact Under Desk Treadmill

The Lichico Under Desk Treadmill is now just $99.99 on Amazon — a 44% discount on this compact, quiet walking treadmill. Stay active while you work with an easy-to-store treadmill that fits perfectly under your desk.

DT Staff     October 16, 2025

AI is now writing research papers while scientists grapple with the ugly reality

AI use in research has surged, but rising concerns about accuracy, ethics, and transparency mean institutions must step up with better tools, training, and disclosure standards to unlock AI’s full potential.

Moinak Pal     October 14, 2025

ChatGPT’s makeover to bring back charm, chat, and a little chaos

OpenAI is bringing back ChatGPT’s old charm, and adding an adult mode while it’s at it. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the chatbot will soon sound warmer and more natural again, with a verified adult option for mature themes. But it also raises new questions about privacy, identity checks, and how AI draws the line between safe and personal.

Varun Mirchandani     October 14, 2025

Walmart partners with ChatGPT to help you chat your way to checkout

Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring an agentic commerce experience that will allow users to browse and buy directly through ChatGPT.

Pranob Mehrotra     October 14, 2025

Exclusive: YouTube reveals how it can make you speak languages you don’t know 

YouTube Product Lead for Autodubbing, Buddhika Kottahachchi, tells DigitalTrends how auto-dubbed videos will soon use AI to accordingly change the lip movement and make it look natural.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 14, 2025

Can a human marry an AI? A US state wants to draw the line already

Can a person really marry an AI? Ohio lawmakers don’t think so. A new bill aims to outlaw human-AI unions, calling AI "nonsentient entities." It comes as more people form romantic bonds with chatbots, a phenomenon raising questions about loneliness, obsession, and where humanity draws the line in the age of artificial love.

Varun Mirchandani     October 13, 2025

New law demands AI Chatbots play nice or face legal action

California has passed SB 243, the nation’s first law regulating AI chatbots, requiring safety measures, age checks, and accountability to protect children and vulnerable users from harmful interactions.

Moinak Pal     October 13, 2025

Google brings its AI Image Magic to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos

Google is expanding its Nano Banana AI image-editing model to Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos, bringing powerful generative tools directly into widely used platforms for creativity and productivity.

Moinak Pal     October 13, 2025

Sora revived dead celebs in AI slop, leaving families to fight for their dignity

OpenAI' Sora 2 AI video generator triggered a flood of videos showing dead celebrities, and their grieving families are now pleading to stop the horrific trend.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12, 2025

Satellite internet is here. A startup is now promising on-demand sunlight at night

Reflect Orbital has already millions in funding, but scientists say sunlight beamed at night will be devastating for astronomical observations and animal life on Earth.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12, 2025

AI will do anything for clout, even gaslight you

Stanford researchers found AI bots chasing clicks and likes often lie, spread misinformation, and adopt harmful behaviors despite safeguards.

Moinak Pal     October 11, 2025

ChatGPT wants to play doctor with a special mode, but I’ll skip

OpenAI could soon reveal a new health-focused mode for ChatGPT tailored for giving medical advice, but the information will be sourced only from trusted sources.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 10, 2025

A worryingly high number of kids are using AI, and experts are concerned

In a recent Pew survey, 4 out of 10 parents in the US reported that their children, 12 years of age, or younger, are conversing with AI assistants.

M. Priyadarshini     October 9, 2025

Scientists create smart indicator that can solve EV battery anxiety for good

Researchers at the University of California has come up with a smarter way to estimate the remaining range in an EV's battery.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 8, 2025

You can 3D print Google’s wacky 10-dial Gboard that’s unlike any other keyboard

Google is introducing a new wacky 10-dial Gboard that is unlike anything you have seen before, and you can 3D print one for yourself.

Collins Eshiet     October 7, 2025

Fraimic lets you talk your way to a new piece of wall art

Fraimic is a smart E Ink frame that turns your voice into art. Speak a description, and it instantly creates the image using AI. The Kickstarter project starts at $299 and blends simple design with creative tech.

Paulo Vargas     October 6, 2025

AI is reuniting the living with the departed for one final farewell

The family members and friends of soldiers who lost their lives in armed conflict are bringing them back to life in final goodbye videos created using AI tools.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 5, 2025

New leak suggests FCC has tipped Apple’s new iPads and MacBooks

FCC filings list new Apple model numbers, hinting at unannounced MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models that are widely expected to debut with M5 silicon.

Paulo Vargas     October 1, 2025

New Ring cameras get AI superpowers to help spot your lost dog

Ring has unveiled its first-ever 4K cameras, but the standout feature is something entirely new: an AI-powered tool called Search Party that helps neighbors locate missing pets. Starting with dogs, the feature turns outdoor Ring cameras into a community network to reunite families with their pets.

Paulo Vargas     October 1, 2025

This week in EV Tech: Your emotionally-attuned AI car might soon be here

The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near

Nick Godt     September 29, 2025

Experts warn about using ChatGPT to dumb down scientific research

A year-long evaluation says ChatGPT can do a decent job of summarizing science research papers, but it is prone to hyping, misses nuances, and that it could ultimately break trust.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 20, 2025

OpenAI’s biggest research on human-ChatGPT talks will surprise you

ChatGPT has over 700 million users exchanging over 2.5 billion messages per day, but the usage patterns suggest humans use it more for work, and less for play.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 15, 2025

This week in EV Tech: VW pushes budget EVs as Ram pulls plug on pricey truck

Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.

Nick Godt     September 15, 2025

A free Mac app is using AI to fix my back, and it can help you too

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 14, 2025

ChatGPT and Gemini makers under probe over AI chatbot risk for kids

In addition to the FTC probe, the state of California has passed a bill that regulates AI chatbots and seeks to hold the companies accountable for harm done to users.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 11, 2025

The Hypershell X Ultra helped me hike a hill that I couldn’t have hiked before

I tried the new Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton and it's helped me hike a hill that I could never have hiked before.

Nirave Gondhia     September 8, 2025

Google’s Gemini deemed “high risk” for kids in research by non-profit

Research by Common Sense Media suggests that Gemini's age-appropriate versions can still about sex and drugs with kids.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 6, 2025

The best tech of IFA 2025: a lightweight laptop, thin tablet, unique drone, and more

These are the products which caught our eye and we wanted to share with you.

John McCann     September 5, 2025