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ChatGPT's New GPT-5 Model Is Supposed to Be Faster and Smarter. Not Everyone Is Satisfied

The new flagship engine behind OpenAI's generative AI tool comes with a ton of changes.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Looking to Recycle an Old Laptop or Printer? Here's Where You Can Take It

You may be able to recycle old printers and PCs for free and even score store credit.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Roblox is sharing its AI tool to fight toxic game chats – here’s why that matters for kids

Roblox is giving away its powerful AI chat safety tool to help protect kids online, a promising step that still demands careful oversight.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I’ll upgrade my M1 MacBook Pro for the first time in years if this rumor is true – and it might be the last MacBook I buy this decade

The M6 MacBook Pro is rumored to be a major step up, and it could keep me happy for years.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Here's How to Spot Bright Fireballs During the Dazzling Perseids Meteor Shower

Look up, and if you're lucky, and in the right spot, you could see dozens of meteors in the sky each hour.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Here are all the GPT-5 updates OpenAI has rolled out since launch

OpenAI has been responding to user feedback following a rocky start for its newest, much-hyped AI model.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Get a Free Thing Skin, Thor Skin and More in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5

The battle heats up in Season 3.5 as a Phoenix Force-infused Blade enters the fray. Kit out your heroes in these free skins to prepare for the fight.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

iOS 26 beta 6 adds new ringtones, snappy app launches, and more

The new developer beta release, iOS 26 beta 6, adds new ringtones, faster app launches, and fixes the Camera swipe direction issues.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

AI summaries can downplay medical issues for female patients, UK research finds

The latest example of bias permeating artificial intelligence comes from the medical field. A new study surveyed real case notes from 617 adult social care workers in the UK and found that when large language models summarized the notes, they were more likely to omit language such as "disabled," "unable" or "complex" when the patient was tagged as female, which could lead to women receiving insufficient or inaccurate...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Even the lowly canister vacuum now wants access to your Wi-Fi network

Despite the convenience of cordless stick vacs, canister vacuums are still very much a thing for those with battery anxiety or those who want a lighter cleaner. Miele still offers over 20 different models of canister vacs in the US, but its latest is the company’s first to introduce smart functionality making it yet another […]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Four-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Italy as scientists warn of β€˜molotov cocktail’ of climatic conditionsDeadly heat of up to 44C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a β€œmolotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires across the Mediterranean.In Italy, where temperatures of 40C are expected in Florence later this week, a four-year-old boy died of heatstroke, and a red alert...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Here’s How to Watch the Original Naked Gun Movies in Order in One Convenient Place

The Naked Gun 2025 reboot is out, so now's a great time to revisit the original trilogy, or even experience it for the first time -- and you can stream the entire series on one streaming service.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Trump delays China tariff increases by another 90 days

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending lower tariffs with China for another 90 days, CNBC reports. The new executive order was signed before the previous agreement was set to end on August 12 at midnight. The extension will maintain the current 30 percent tariff on goods from China while representatives from both countries negotiate a new trade deal. The previous agreement lowered US tariffs...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

How you can still access GPT-4o, o3, and other older models in ChatGPT

While OpenAI's newest GPT-5 model is out, there are still good reasons to use GPT-4o, o3, o4-mini, and more.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of β€˜new reality’

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as β€˜out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burningWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.More than 470 fires across the country are...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 12, #1515

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 12, No. 1,515.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This Meta prototype is a seriously upgraded Meta Quest 3 – and you can try it for yourself

Tiramisu and Boba 3 are two Meta prototype VR headsets people can demo if they're lucky.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Reddit blocks Internet Archive to end sneaky AI scraping

The Internet Archive confirmed it's in ongoing discussions with Reddit after block.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Grok 4 is free for a limited time, as xAI competes with GPT-5

Grok 4, xAI's latest chatbot model, is free for all users for a limited time and with no usage limits.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Ford Bets Big on EVs, $30,000 Electric Pickup Coming in 2027

The American automaker announced a $5 billion investment into its EV plants, a new electric vehicle platform and an affordable electric truck arriving in 2027.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

How Apple may revamp Siri to a voice assistant I'd actually use (and ditch Gemini for)

The revamped Siri could kickstart a new way to interact with your Apple device, so long as it works the way it is supposed to.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Study Reveals ChatGPT Gives Dangerous Guidance to Teens, Despite Safety Claims

The chatbot created personalized suicide notes for a fictional 13-year-old girl.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank - here's the verdict

What better way to test the Gooloo GT6000 power bank than jump-starting a six-liter diesel engine from 1934?

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Poshmark CEO and founder to step down

After nearly 15 years, Manish Chandra will transition to being a member of the board of directors. Namsun Kim, who has served as executive chairman since April, has been appointed as his successor.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The tablet that replaced my iPad and Kindle got a worthy successor - and I'm loving the upgrades

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that offers a solid everyday experience at a competitive price.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Why I recommend this $200 Android phone with a paper-like display over competing models

The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G offers a standout display at a budget-friendly price, though it comes with a few trade-offs.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Alien: Earth burger let me live out my Xenomorph-killing dreams

"Alien: Earth" teamed up with Black Tap to create an "Alien: Earth" tie-in burger, and the eating experience was downright fun.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Finally, I found a portable charger that checks all of my boxes for traveling

The Voltme Hypercore 10K delivers 10,000mAh of power in a slim, pocket-friendly design.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

MRI scans, X-rays and more leaked online in major breach - over a million healthcare devices affected, here's what we know

Many healthcare devices are not properly configured or managed, leaking sensitive patient files on the internet.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I did not expect this JBL soundbar to outperform pricier models by Sonos and Bose like this

The JBL Bar 1000MK2 is a theater-in-a-box, and although its main selling point may sound counterintuitive, it works better than expected.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This see-thru Game Boy is a work of art β€” because she designed a transparent circuit board

Have you heard of Natalie the Nerd? She’s a pillar of the Nintendo Game Boy modding scene who taught herself to reverse engineer and design Game Boy circuit boards. Now, she’s put her skills to work in probably the most beautiful build I’ve ever seen: a working see-through Game Boy Color where even the circuit […]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Flying With Delta? Crunchyroll Anime Is Coming to Your Flights

Demon Slayer on the seatback screen? Count me in.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them

From rice to bottled water, you may be ingesting microplastics. However, there are some simple ways to minimize your exposure.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Revel shutters rideshare business, pivots to EV charging

Revel is shutting down its ridehail business, citing heightened competition from rideshare leaders like Uber and Lyft. The company, which began as an electric moped business before shifting to rideshare, plans to pivot to electric vehicle charging. β€œAt the end of the day, rideshare is a very competitive market and asset-heavy,” Revel CEO Frank Reig […]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang

A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch