ChatGPT finally fixes the em-dash habit, because punctuation matters

In a new personalization update, OpenAI says that ChatGPT will now respect your instruction to avoid using em-dashes when set in custom preferences. This might look trivial, but it marks a deeper shift toward fine-grained style control in AI conversations.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     November 15

Grab This Professional Ionic Hair Dryer for Only $24.99

The NEXPURE 1800W professional ionic hair dryer with two magnetic attachments is now just $24.99, a 72% discount off its $88.99 list price.

Emerging Tech     DT Staff     November 14

Uber wants to drive you straight into ski season, literally

Uber is rolling out Uber Ski, a seasonal service that lets you reserve trunk-space friendly rides to nearly 40 top ski resorts and buy an Epic Pass directly in the app.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     November 13

Koushicare Lumnineyes: World’s First Infrared Light Eye Device

If you spend your day staring at screens, living the “spreadsheet dream,” you’re probably no stranger to dry and tired eyes. KouShiCare’s LuminEyes PhotonMask is a pocket-sized, science-backed spa treatment for your eyes that provides eye rejuvenation after just five minutes. This isn’t your average heat wrap or humidifier workaround. The LuminEyes team created and […]

Emerging Tech     N. Dual     November 11

Skynet jokes aside, experts say Gemini and ChatGPT are too risky on humanoid robots

Robots using popular AI failed basic safety and fairness tests, even approving harmful tasks. Until there is independent certification and layered controls, treat "AI-powered" as a claim to verify, not a reason to trust.

Emerging Tech     Paulo Vargas     November 11

ChatGPT now lets you plan workouts and trips with Peloton and Tripadvisor

Peloton and Tripadvisor are now available as apps in ChatGPT, letting users request workout tips and travel recommendations without leaving the chat.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     November 7

The Apple AirTag 4-Pack Is the Smart Gift Everyone Can Use, Now 34% Off

The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is now $64.99 (34% off). Track your keys, bags, and more using Apple’s Find My network with easy one-tap setup and precision tracking.

Emerging Tech     DT Staff     November 6

Microsoft’s new AI image maker is live, and early testers are loving it

Microsoft just rolled out its new in-house image model, MAI-Image-1, inside Copilot — and early testers say it’s a big upgrade. The model is already earning praise for producing more realistic textures, cleaner hands, and better lighting than previous Copilot image tools. You don’t need a subscription to try it — just open Copilot and start generating.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     November 4

AI is making your house hunt more complicated than it should be

Recent reports indicate a steep rise in landlords using AI to enhance property photos on online real estate platforms.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     November 4

Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first supersonic flight minus the sonic boom

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a revolutionary quiet-supersonic aircraft designed to pave the way for faster commercial air travel.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     October 31

You’ll be able to browse and buy inside ChatGPT with PayPal soon

OpenAI and PayPal announced a partnership to embed PayPal’s wallet in ChatGPT, enabling "chat to checkout" payments starting in 2026. The move leverages OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol and opens thousands of merchants to the chatbot.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     October 28

Elon Musk’s Grokipedia is here, hoping you’ll ditch Wikipedia

Grokipedia launched with roughly 885,000 AI-generated entries on October 27, 2025. Created by xAI and backed by Musk’s mission to correct "editorial bias", the new platform is now live in version 0.1 — but it still faces early errors, scaling hurdles and credibility questions.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     October 28

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.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     October 25

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.

Emerging Tech     DT Staff     October 24

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.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     October 21

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.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     October 21

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.

Emerging Tech     Peter Horan     October 21

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.

Emerging Tech     DT Staff     October 16

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.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     October 14

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.

Emerging Tech     Varun Mirchandani     October 14

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.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     October 14

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.

Emerging Tech     Nadeem Sarwar     October 14

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