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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the Uncapped podcast in June 2025.

OpenAI faces investigation over ChatGPT concerns

Florida’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, raising concerns over safety, misuse, and national security.
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ChatGPT just got a $100 plan, and it’s not for everyone

OpenAI introduces a $100 ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at heavy users and Codex workflows, offering higher limits and advanced AI features.
Unitree's R1 humanoid robot.

This absurdly cheap, cartwheeling humanoid robot may be heading to the US

Unitree's R1, one of the most affordable humanoid robots yet, could soon make its way to international markets, including the US.
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Your smartwatch could soon let you control your PC through hand gestures

WatchHand is a new AI system that turns regular smartwatches into hand-tracking devices using sonar, potentially letting you control computers with finger gestures alone.
Anxiety

Doctors came up with an app to save you from jumping to wrong conclusions

Don't jump to conclusions just yet.
Beginner 3D printers

MIT experts come up with solution for a well-known 3D-printing fumble

MIT’s VisiPrint tool offers realistic previews of 3D-printed objects, helping reduce failed prints, material waste, and prototyping frustration.
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Can AI fix loneliness? The answer is… complicated

Studies show AI companions can reduce loneliness, but experts warn about emotional dependence and risks of replacing real human connections.
Claude vs OpenClaw

Claude just shut the door on OpenClaw (unless you pay more)

Anthropic now charges extra for using Claude with OpenClaw, moving third-party access to pay-as-you-go and sparking backlash from power users.
Perplexity app shown on an iPhone.

Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool

Perplexity faces a lawsuit alleging its incognito mode shared user data with Google and Meta, raising serious concerns about AI chat privacy.
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Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Anthropic has rolled out Microsoft 365 connectors for every Claude user and brought computer use to Windows, marking a significant step toward making Claude a genuine workplace productivity tool.
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The ElevenLabs AI music generator turns your ideas into 3-minute songs

Voice AI powerhouse ElevenLabs steps boldly into music generation with ElevenMusic, an iOS app offering free daily song creation, mood playlists, and a Pro plan.
OpenAI ChatGPT on Apple CarPlay

You can now talk to ChatGPT from your car thanks to CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on Apple CarPlay via iOS 26.4, offering voice-only AI interactions for safer, hands-free use while driving.
AI upgrades in Google Vids

Google Vids gets a big AI push to ease video generation with some cool new tricks

AI galore, but it’s doing the right things.
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I’m fed up of the messy internet, but I finally found a cleanup tool that makes it readable

Textise is a simple web tool that converts cluttered webpages into clean, text-only versions, making online reading faster and distraction-free.
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AI has a different kind of bias problem, but it’s an often repeated one

New research shows AI bias isn’t just in algorithms. Women are using AI less, receiving less support, and . falling behind in workplace adoption
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Scientists built a chip that works in temperatures hotter than lava

Scientists built a chip that works at 700°C. It could change AI, space travel, and nearly every device you own.
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Slack is getting more features than you can count on fingers and toes

Your entire workflow, now on autopilot (finally).
A person pinches while wearing an Apple Vision Pro.

Next-gen AR tech turns any surface into a touchscreen without any specialized gear

Researchers have found a way to turn any flat surface into a keyboard for AR headsets using your body's natural reaction to pressure.
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Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a privacy-first productivity suite that bundles encrypted email, documents, video calls, and AI tools, all without harvesting your business data like Google or Microsoft does.
VR Bangers Mannequin Head

After Face unlocks and fingerprint, skull vibrations could be your next password

Yes, seriously. That’s exactly what it says.
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Amazon Leo will challenge Musk’s Starlink with in-flight Wi-Fi for Delta airlines

The end of painfully slow in-flight Wi-Fi?
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Battery tech that stores over 9 times more energy is here and it’s perfect for your gadgets

Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.
Meta AI Glasses

Smart glasses were already creepy, now they’re helping people cheat

AI-powered smart glasses are raising new concerns as users reportedly exploit them for exam cheating, alongside ongoing privacy fears.
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AI is getting surprisingly good, but research says AI creativity is just a myth

New research suggests AI can match average human creativity, but true originality and top-level creativity remain uniquely human.
Artificial Intelligence

An AI agent tracked Guinness prices across Irish pubs — now, I want one for coffee and ramen

No, really, send one after ramen and coffee next.
Close-up view of Oakley Meta HSTN Smart glasses.

Meta’s next smart glasses sound like a treat for humans stuck with prescription lenses

Bloomberg reports that Meta's upcoming smart glasses will target prescription wearers with dedicated frame designs and Wi-Fi 6 upgrades, marking a significant strategic shift for the Ray-Ban AI glasses lineup.
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Research finds generative AI making frauds a cakewalk for bad actors

New research reveals generative AI is making fraud faster and more scalable, turning cybercrime into a $400 billion global problem.
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Study says AI chatbots are increasingly ignoring humans, but it isn’t quite Skynet yet

AI has a habit of bluffing, and you’re not alone in catching it.
iPhone with Active Siri

I see Apple skipping the AI hellfire, but shaping Siri as the most flexible assistant

The walls are still there, but they’re not as tall anymore.
DJI Avata 360° drone.

DJI’s first 360° drone offers 8K video recording and a freakishly long transmission range

DJI's first-ever 360° drone, the Avata 360, shoots 8K/60fps footage and 120 MP photos, boasts a 20 km transmission range, 42 GB internal storage, and takes direct aim at the Antigravity A1 starting at €459.
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I transferred all my chats from other AI apps to Gemini — and it works flawlessly

Gemini is changing the game by learning from your past chats.
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Google expands Search Live globally with voice and camera AI

Google has expanded Search Live globally, bringing AI-powered voice and camera search to over 200 countries and multiple languages.
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Your VR headset can soon let you smell the virtual world

Researchers have developed a wearable device that blends up to eight scents in real time to match what you see in VR, making virtual environments feel more immersive than ever before.
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MIT’s portable projector turns any surface into a design canvas with invisible ink

MIT researchers have created ChromoLCD, a portable device that can project high resolution designs onto everyday objects, turning surfaces like clothes and furniture into customizable, reprogrammable canvases.
Sprout Robot

Amazon adds a cute humanoid to its robot lineup

Sprout blends AI smarts with a friendly face.
RAI Institute's Roadrunner robot tackling a set of steps.

RAI’s amazing Roadrunner robot leaves humanoids behind

The robot's ease of movement is sure to surprise.
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Scientists demonstrate underground wireless communication, even through stony bedrock

Korean researchers successfully transmitted voice signals 100 meters underground using magnetic fields, a world first that could transform rescue operations and underground communication forever.
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Elon Musk is building a TeraFab chip factory, and it’s unlike anything in the world

Elon Musk has announced TeraFab, a chip factory in Austin built as a joint venture between Tesla and SpaceX, to produce chips for powering its cars, humanoid robots, and spaceships.