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OpenAI has announced plans to introduce an age verification mechanism for ChatGPT, aiming to improve safety for all users, particularly younger audiences. The company emphasized that this initiative prioritizes user safety over privacy, acknowledging potential controversy but maintaining that the decision is necessary given recent concerns.The new system is designed to tailor the ChatGPT experience based on the user’s age. This effort gained urgency following reports of a tragic case […]
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If you’re anime fan, probably you’ve already heard or used Crunchyroll, one of the biggest streaming platforms of the niche. In a surprising move, the company has announced a change that will impact all of its non-paying users, revealing that it will discontinue its free plan ( which is ad-supported) on December 31, 2025, marking the “end of an era” for viewers who relied on the free access to a... Read more ›
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Amazon Luna, Amazon’s cloud gaming service, is now available on an even wider range of entertainment devices across North America through new integrations with both Comcast and Rogers. Starting from now, Luna can be accessed on eligible Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Xumo Stream Box devices in the U.S. and on the Rogers Xfinity Stream Box in Canada. The expansion places the gaming service directly alongside traditional TV and streaming content,... Read more ›
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According to recent industry analyses, although smartphone manufacturers have been trying to keep stable prices for Android devices released in 2025, this trend is probably not going to happen next year, in 2026. Rising production costs driven by global demand for memory components are expected to have a huge impact, causing a significant price increases across the whole Android market. A major factor behind all the shift is the escalating... Read more ›
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Huawei has just introduced it’s newest laptop, the HM740, the first office computer bundled with HarmonyOS, expanding the brand’s operating system beyond mobile devices. The machine was designed specifically for enterprise productivity and brings a combo of features like portability, performance, and advanced connectivity. Sporting a slim and lightweight design (1.32 kg/2.91 lbs. with a thickness of 14.5 mm/0.57-inches), the computer has a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 120 Hz... Read more ›
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Reports have emerged concerning the potential integration of ads into the ChatGPT platform, which currently serves approximately 800 million weekly users. Screenshots circulating on social media purportedly show a Target advertisement within the ChatGPT interface, leading to user concern and speculation about a shift in OpenAI’s operational strategy. I'm in ChatGPT (paid Plus subscription), asking about Windows BitLocker and it's F-ing showing me ADS TO SHOP AT TARGET. Yeah, screw... Read more ›
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