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.
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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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week in EV Tech: Your emotionally-attuned AI car might soon be here
The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near
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.