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OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant to address widespread user complaints about ChatGPT's condescending tone that constantly told users to "calm down" and offered unsolicited emotional reassurance. The previous GPT-5.2 model frustrated users so much that some canceled subscriptions, prompting OpenAI to reduce the "cringe" and preachy responses.
Apple launched new MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips built on Fusion Architecture that combines separate dies for AI and traditional computing. The M5 Pro delivers 30% better CPU performance and supports up to...
Unihertz unveiled the Titan 2 Elite, a smaller and sleeker evolution of its QWERTY keyboard phone that closely resembles a BlackBerry with its physical keys, trackpad functionality, and compact 4.05-inch OLED display. The device...
Apple launched the M5 MacBook Air with a $100 price increase to $1099, but doubles the base storage from 256GB to 512GB and adds faster SSD speeds. The new model upgrades to Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and offers up to 4TB maximum...
University of Missouri researchers developed a DNA-based storage system using frameshift encoding inspired by viral processes, where genetic material acts like a rewritable hard drive with extremely high density compared to...
DFI's new INR556 single-board computer offers a compact Windows-compatible alternative to Raspberry Pi, featuring Intel processors up to Core 3 N355 and supporting up to 16GB DDR5 RAM compared to Pi's 8GB limit. The 1.8-inch...
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Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips represent a major architectural shift, using a two-chiplet design where one handles CPU and I/O while another manages graphics, plus introducing a third type of "performance core" between the...
Xiaomi's new 17 and 17 Ultra smartphones focus on camera hardware improvements with Leica collaboration rather than AI features. The company prioritizes physical innovations over software after lukewarm user feedback on AI...
Interlune and Astrolab are partnering to develop lunar mining technology, starting with a go-kart-sized FLIP rover launching this year to test helium-3 detection capabilities on the Moon's surface. The companies plan to scale up...
Apple's MacBook Air M5 offers 28% faster memory, 4x better AI performance, and double the base storage, but costs $100 more than M4 models.
Finnish company Jolla launched a €649 "European phone" with Linux-based Sailfish OS, targeting privacy-focused users with modular hardware and local AI processing. The device offers user-replaceable batteries and optional Android...
GoPro's new GP3 processor with AI Neural Processor Unit will power 2026 cameras, offering better low-light performance and cinema-grade features to attract filmmakers beyond traditional athlete customers.
SpaceX is moving toward a public offering despite Elon Musk previously stating the company shouldn't go public until reaching Mars, driven by financial pressures from acquiring the money-losing xAI and needing funds for expensive...
Apple accidentally revealed the name "MacBook Neo" for its rumored budget laptop in a regulatory posting that was quickly removed from its website. The low-cost MacBook is expected to launch tomorrow, featuring Apple's A-series...
The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered an extremely rare "dark galaxy" called CDG-2, located 300 million light-years away in the Perseus Cluster, which is composed of 99% dark matter with almost no visible stars. This galaxy...
Scanopy is an open-source tool that automatically scans networks to discover devices and services, then creates interactive visual maps showing network topology and connections.
A robotic desk assistant with glowing eyes and an animated face that sips imaginary coffee is Lenovo's latest vision for the AI-powered workplace. The AI Workmate Concept can project documents onto walls, scan postcards with...
OpenAI's partnership with the Pentagon for classified AI deployment sparked widespread social media boycotts, with users flooding to competitor Anthropic's Claude after the company refused a similar defense deal worth hundreds of...
Nvidia is investing $4 billion in photonics companies Lumentum and Coherent to secure advanced optical networking technology for AI data centers. These deals provide faster, more efficient data transfer compared to traditional...
Samsung Wallet now allows Galaxy users to unlock compatible smart doors using their phones through a new Digital Home Key feature that works with the industry-standard Aliro protocol. The service requires biometric authentication...
Apple launched a new iPad Air featuring significant internal upgrades while maintaining the same design as its predecessor. The updated tablet includes the M4 chip delivering 30% faster performance, 12GB RAM (up from 8GB), Wi-Fi...
Apple launched the iPhone 17e, a $599 budget smartphone featuring the A19 chip with Apple Intelligence support, doubling base storage to 256GB and adding wireless charging capabilities. The device includes Apple's new C1X...
MyFitnessPal acquired Cal AI, the viral calorie-counting app created by two teenagers that reached 15 million downloads and $30 million annual revenue in under two years. The deal, finalized in December after year-long...
Starlink's second-generation V2 satellites, launching by mid-2027, will offer 150 Mbps speeds and 100 times better data density than current versions, improving polar coverage.