We tried ChatGPT’s experimental new shopping features: How do they work?
ChatGPT can now better help you shop for robot vacuums and espresso machines, in theory. As of Monday, April 28, OpenAI is experimenting with new ways to recommend products to ChatGPT users. OpenAI announced the update on Monday, saying the ChatGPT search tool will now make it “simpler and faster to find, compare, and buy […]
Anonymous researchers used AI bots to experiment on a Reddit debate subreddit
Researchers claiming to be with the University of Zurich used AI bots to generate thousands of comments in r/changemyview. A group of unidentified researchers, allegedly affiliated with the University of Zurich, conducted a months-long AI experiment on the users of Reddit’s r/changemyview (CMV) debate forum, according to the subreddit’s moderators. In a pinned announcement, the […]
The impressive Beats Pill portable speaker is landing in two gorgeous new colors, ready for summer
Blush Pink and Navy Blue join the three existing shades
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak reveals major specs, including how thin it actually is
Will this be Samsung’s thinnest smartphone ever? A new leak has potentially unveiled some information about Samsung’s most buzzed about coming Galaxy product. In January, Samsung revealed its new Samsung Galaxy S25 line of smartphones at the event. However, it snuck in a sneak peek at a specific S25 model that it wasn’t releasing …
Spotify takes on YouTube by paying podcasters for video views
While Spotify is best known as a music app, the platform is putting a new focus on video podcasts. So far in 2025, Spotify has paid podcasters more than $100 million, a big payout for creators. Spotify first shared that figure with The New York Times Deal Book, which says the funds have two purposes: […]
iOS 19 rumors: Every feature we’ve heard of so far
New features, coming soon. We’re still not sure exactly when iOS19 will become available to the public, but we’re beginning to see lots of rumors about what it might bring. And so far it seems like it could be an exciting new operating system for iPhone users. It’s expected that Apple will reveal the …
This high-tech exoskeleton lets you hike longer and run faster
The futuristic Hypershell X is the closest thing yet to being bionic. Every weekend warrior knows the drill — you sit in front of a computer all week, and when the weekend hits, you bike, hike, and run yourself ragged. Your body feels destroyed on Monday. Repeat. If this sounds like you — or even […]
I tested the Sony UBP-X800M2 and it’s an excellent 4K Blu-ray player, but there are better value players available
Sony’s flagship 4K Blu-ray player is undeniably good, but better value options are available.
Google to end updates and support for 1st and 2nd-gen Nest thermostats
The older models of the Nest thermostat will soon just be a regular old thermostat. The early Google Nest thermostats are finally being left behind. Google announced via its Nest support forum that it’s ending support for first and second-generation Nest Thermostats. That means no more updates and no more remote control through the app […]
DragonForce ransomware group announces its forming a hacking cartel
Malware for everyone! A major ransomware group is rebranding as a “cartel” and expanding its business model. It’s part of a relatively new development in the world of cybersecurity known as RaaS, or ransomware-as-a-service. According to cybersecurity firm Secureworks, which obtained screenshots of the March 19 announcement from an …
