OpenAI Will Soon Test Ads On ChatGPT
OpenAI announced on Friday it will begin testing ads in the ChatGPT responses in the coming weeks. The ads will show on the free product and low-cost subscription tier, ChatGPT Go. The ads will show under the main response and not influence the answers ChatGPT gives you. Advertisers will not get conversations with ChatGPT. The […]
Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself
The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.
Everyone Can Now Use the ‘Live’ Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn’t Be Happier
The user-generated video industry is worth over $4 billion, reflecting how tastes have evolved away from reading articles and watching television punditry and toward scrolling vertical video feeds and watching live streams. As a reader, a writer, and the editor of an article-driven tech site, the rise of user-generated video and streaming can be a […]
This Samsung Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor Is $250 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Odyssey line is designed for gamers who want a blend of speed and immersion, and its consistently popular monitors are known for high refresh rates, low-input lag, and crisp visuals that perform […]
ChatGPT Is Getting a Cheaper Subscription Tier (but Also Ads)
As OpenAI scrambles to find new ways to monetize ChatGPT, it announced today that it’s introducing a new, cheaper subscription tier for its AI chatbot—but that it’s also adding ads to both that new tier and for free users. ChatGPT Go was first launched in India in August, and later became available to 170 countries […]
The ‘Natural Cycles’ App Now Has a Smart Band to Track Your Temperature and Fertility
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Tracking symptoms of your menstrual cycle can be surprisingly effective at identifying when you’re likely to get pregnant. One of the best metrics to track is body temperature, which wearables can pick up on. The Natural Cycles app already works with your Apple Watch or […]
Visible Is Also Offering a Credit for This Week’s Verizon Outage
We may earn a commission from links on this page. After Verizon’s unexpected nationwide outage Wednesday, the carrier came out yesterday to try to save face, saying it was offering a $20 credit to all accounts in the myVerizon app. Now, its low-cost offshoot carrier, Visible, is also trying to make its own amends. As […]
Why Everyone Thought We’d Be Shopping by Voice (and Why That Never Actually Happened)
Remember when hands-free shopping was going to be the next big thing? In 2017, the Echo Dot was the single best-selling item on Amazon during its Prime Day sale, outselling both the Nintendo Switch and Instant Pot. Amazon’s goal was partly to heavily discount the device in order to install its voice assistant, Alexa, in […]
A Key Stat Just Crossed a Major Milestone—And It Could Have a Major Impact on the Housing Market
America’s tipping point for small investors might come not from a sudden drop in interest rates or a deluge of new construction, but from something far simpler: For the first […]
A Look at Google’s Attempt to Control the Real Estate Market
The 10,000-pound search gorilla that is Alphabet’s Google has officially entered the real estate portal chat. While Google has long influenced how consumers discover homes online, a new test from […]
Millions of Earbuds and Headphones Have a Serious Android Security Vulnerability
If you’re an Android owner who uses wireless headphones or earbuds, remove them for a second and listen up: As first reported by WIRED, millions of audio devices from reputable brands like Sony, JBL, Anker, Sonos, and even Google itself are now facing a major security vulnerability that could allow hackers to eavesdrop on your […]
This Samsung Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Is 33% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re dreaming of ditching a multi-monitor gaming setup without sacrificing too much screen space, the Samsung 49-inch ViewFinity S95UC monitor delivers that idea in a single curved panel. A versatile option for both […]
15 Shows Like ‘Bridgerton’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes’ candy-colored, ultra-stylized period piece has been a legitimate sensation for Netflix, adapting the Julia Quinn novel series that itself owes plenty to Jane Austen (as does just about any Regency romance). With a large, rotating ensemble—led, perhaps, by Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Bridgerton, […]
‘RageCheck’ Points Out Manipulative Language in News Articles
If you don’t like how the internet makes you feel right now, you’re not alone. The entire ecosystem seemingly exists to manipulate you, which can make finding clarity hard. I’ve written about how to avoid anxiety bait, which can be an important step toward healthy and productive engagement, but an important step is recognizing when […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Is Gravity Ending?
There is a rumor going around online—on Reddit, Facebook, TikTok, and (I assume) Friendster—that gravity will stop working for seven seconds on August 12. Here is part of the warning posted online: In November 2024, a secret NASA document titled “Project Anchor” leaked online. The project’s budget is $89 billion, and its goal is to […]
