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OpenAI released its GPT-5.1 model, which brings updated conversational options. The latest update builds on the GPT-5 release from earlier this year with GPT‑5.1 Instant and GPT‑5.1 Thinking modes. OpenAI claims Instant is “warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions” while Thinking is “easier to understand and faster on simple tasks, more persistent on complex ones”.
OpenAI is also allowing users to fine-tune ChatGPT’s tone style directly from settings. In addition, GPT-5.1 users
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Valve has created a PC-based game console that lives under your TV. The Steam Machine takes everything that's great about the Steam Deck and adds the raw power to compete with the latest PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It also puts a huge amount of pressure on Microsoft to perfect its Windows and Xbox combination, as […] Read more ›
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Ina Garten has so many delicious potato recipes that are perfect for the holidays, including her easy roasted potatoes and a super comforting gratin. Read more ›
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Dbrand did the thing: it announced a Portal Companion Cube skin for Valve’s boxy new Steam Machine, allowing you to turn the new PC / console hybrid into a facsimile of gaming’s most loyal sidekick. The Companion Cube skin is limited edition, and will release some time in 2026, though we don’t know if it […] Read more ›
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The OnePlus 15 has the largest battery of any flagship phone sold in North America. Here's why that matters. Read more ›
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Microsoft Windows president faces withering criticism in response to boasts that 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS.' Read more ›
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Looking for the best bed frame? Our top pick is the Classic Bed from Thuma. Explore our other favorites, which include options for all budgets and tastes. Read more ›
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Spotify is launching a new AI feature for audiobooks that summarizes what you’ve already heard without needing to rewind. The company likens the feature, called Recaps, to a “previously on” segment at the start of episodes in a TV series. Recaps will be available automatically in the iOS app for a limited number of English-language […] Read more ›
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Valve isn’t just looking for more powerful chips. It needs something truly spectacular. Read more ›
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Red Dead Redemption has been rated by the ESRB for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, suggesting a remaster is very much on the way. Read more Read more ›
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I booked Amtrak's business class on the way to Boston and coach on the way back to NJ. The seats were similar, but the experiences didn't compare. Read more ›
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In August, Google announced that it will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identities if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. Now, the company has started inviting developers that distribute exclusively outside of the Play Store to the early access of the identity verification feature in Android Developer Console. Google has also revealed in the same announcement that despite... Read more ›
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The search funnel is shrinking in the generative AI boom and Google is making changes to keep apace. Read more ›
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Have you ever laid down for the night, only to realize your phone charger is across the room? And then thought to yourself, "Nah, I'm not going to get up and plug it in"? And then known without a shadow of a doubt that you won't regret that decision tomorrow - that your phone will […] Read more ›
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Google is infusing artificial intelligence into just about every part of how people shop online — including having an AI tool call local stores on a human’s behalf and purchase items automatically. Beginning Thursday (and ahead of the holiday shopping season) Google users in the US will have access to a slew of new AI […] Read more ›
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Disney said that it "cannot predict how long this service blackout will last," referencing its long-running dispute with YouTube TV. Read more ›
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Five years is always a strange point in the life of modern consoles. It's far enough into things to feel like we should have peaked, like we're maybe even over the crest and heading towards the next generation; not far enough to feel like we can say anything really definitive. Which brings us nicely to the slightly unusual position of the PlayStation 5, which is now five years old. Read... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shares a report: France has lifted its travel ban on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who is under investigation over illegal content on his messaging app, judicial sources close to the case said Thursday. The entrepreneur, 41, was detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity. Durov, who was initially banned from leaving France, had... Read more ›
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Over the past few weeks, the American right has been fiercely debating a drama that begins with Tucker Carlson hosting an antisemitic young influencer on his podcast, and ends with a very public breakdown at the Republican Party’s premier think tank. Is it a bit inside baseball? Yes. But it’s worth understanding. The details tell […] Read more ›
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Not long ago we heard a rumor saying that OnePlus was working on the Ace 6 Pro Max, which was to join the already available Ace 6 in the company's portfolio. However, today a new rumor out of China claims there is no Ace 6 Pro Max. Instead, that device will be marketed as the OnePlus Ace 6T. The phone will come in an "electric purple" colorway, which will resemble... Read more ›
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The open wearable stereo (OWS) market gained serious traction over the last two years, and just about every brand has its own entry now. While traditional earbuds come with the tried and tested plug form factor, which sits inside your ear, the OWS models position their drivers right at the tip of your ear canal. The result is raised awareness of your surroundings at the cost of subpar passive isolation.... Read more ›
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The latest update to Samsung's SmartThings app for iOS brings with it a neat addition - the ability to activate routines with Siri voice commands. This includes routines you've created in the SmartThings app. It works through compatibility with Siri Shortcuts, which is the built-in iOS feature that lets you automate multiple-step routines. You can drag and drop multiple actions from SmartThings to Siri Shortcuts, but you can also access... Read more ›
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Apple announced a new “limited edition” accessory for its iPhone called the iPhone Pocket. It is a cross-body carrying pouch made of a 3D-knitted construction with a ribbed mesh structure that holds your iPhone, AirPods and other small everyday essentials. The accessory was developed by legendary Issey Miyake Design Studio, which made the iconic black turtlenecks worn by Steve Jobs. The Pocket can be worn as a sling bag over... Read more ›
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After launching the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China in mid-October, Oppo made them official for global markets late last month, and earlier today it announced that they're landing in India on November 18. [#InlinePriceWidget,14235,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14094,1#] Ahead of that, today a tipster over on X has shared the purported pricing for the Find X9 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This will allegedly cost INR 74,999.... Read more ›
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Formula 1 fans can now get their hands on the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Limited edition variant in China. The phone gets a turquoise rear panel with an Aston Martin Aramco F1 team badge and elements. The GT 8 Pro Aston Martin Edition will be available with two camera deco designs in the box, both featuring a carbon-fiber finish. The phone also features neon yellow accents throughout, including... Read more ›
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Apple is working on expanding its satellite features for iPhone and Apple Watch users, but some of those are still a long way away. The latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that Cupertino has a long list of improvements for its satellite connectivity features, but those will rely on Globalstar’s network, which will have to undergo key improvements in the coming years to meet Apple’s demands. The biggest update... Read more ›
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It appears that ZTE is preparing to expand its Blade lineup with a new smartphone, which, according to a new leak, bears a strong resemblance to the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. Prominent tipster Evan Blass has revealed the design of the upcoming ZTE Blade V80 Vita on X. The smartphone features a large rear camera module that appears to be clearly inspired by the camera island on Apple’s iPhone 17... Read more ›
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Qualcomm is yet to fully unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – note: no “Elite” – but the company has confirmed some key details. The most interesting part is the CPU as this will be the first non-Elite chip to feature the in-house Oryon cores instead of relying on Arm’s Cortex designs. Geekbench has results from the Motorola XT2603-1 – this should be the Moto Edge 70 Ultra or, more... Read more ›
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Back in October, the upcoming Poco Pad M1 got certified, and today it's been spotted in the Geekbench AI database. This has revealed the fact that it's powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The prototype which ran the benchmark booted Android 15, which means the finalized product may unfortunately do too, even though Android 16 has been out since June. Now, if you're... Read more ›
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