The vibes are off at OpenAI
OpenAI is in a relatively precarious position. The company is and has been a funding behemoth - just over a week ago, it closed $122 billion in funding at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. It's potentially planning for an IPO later this year. ChatGPT's longtime lead in consumer-facing AI led i
The Miniature Wife was an exercise in visual trickery
In Manuel Gonzales' 2013 short story "The Miniature Wife," a woman starts to become a different kind of person after her husband accidentally shrinks her down to the size of a coffee mug. Because of her new stature, the woman is more physically vulnerable, and it's difficult for her to effectively c
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it’s down to $62
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is down to its best price of the year. | Image: Amazon With temperatures on the rise and Earth Day right around the corner, now’s a good time to invest in a smart thermostat if you haven’t already. A good one like Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help reduce energy use and low
Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now
Back at CES, Samsung showed off a new line of speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars. Today, the company announced pricing for the entire suite of new products, including two soundbars that weren’t inside its showroom in Vegas. All but two of the new devices are available to order now, so you might
Mercedes-Benz recalls some G-Wagon EVs due to risk of wheels falling off
Before you take your electric G-Wagon for its next off-roading excursion, you may want to stop by an authorized dealer. The German automaker issued a recall for every Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ technology with the 2025 model year, as first spotted by InsideEVs. According to the recall on the Nationa
How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission is about to make history. After a successful April 1 launch, and a trip of 39,000 miles through space, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen are about to travel farther from Earth than any human beings have before, and you can watch the en
Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kids
Netflix just released a free app called Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for kids, aged eight and under. It's available to all Netflix members on any tier, and the company promises it doesn't have ads or in-app purchases. It also works without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection
You can now search through app reviews on the Google Play Store
Finding the right app on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier. Google is rolling out a new search function for an app's reviews when navigating its Play Store, as first spotted by Android Authority. The new feature only currently searches for exact matches of at least two words, but it should
How I set up Claude Code in iTerm2 to launch all my AI coding projects in one click
Managing multiple Claude Code projects doesn't have to be chaotic. My iTerm2 setup dramatically reduces friction in my daily AI-assisted coding workflows - here's how.
NASA's Artemis II crew just flew farther away from Earth than anyone ever has before
NASA's Artemis II crew just set a new distance record in miles traveled away from Earth. The team of four astronauts are in the process of circling the Moon, reaching 5,000 miles beyond the natural satellite. That brings the total distance traveled away from our home to over 250,000 miles. Gene Rodd
Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models
Three YouTube channels have banded together and filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, as first spotted by MacRumors. According to the lawsuit, the creators behind h3h3 Productions, MrShortGameGolf and Golfholics have accused Apple of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by scraping c
I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins
Opinion: Tiling managers are supposed to make your life easier, but the Miracle Window Manager did anything but for me last week. Here's what happened.
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. For a second time, the warring factions are going straight to the top of the judicial system. Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party paymen
Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous
Researchers found that part of what makes chatbots so compelling also makes them vulnerable to bad behavior. Here's why.
Which Telegram growth service is worth It
Which Telegram Growth Service Is Worth It How can I grow my Telegram channels quickly? Are growth services for Telegram safe? What is the best SMM panel for Telegram? Can I grow a Telegram channel without ads? Do fake members hurt my channel? The answers to these questions define the modern growth s
New Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
Kalshi can't be stopped in New Jersey. A 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that New Jersey has no authority to regulate Kalshi's prediction market allowing people to bet on the outcome of sports events. That power rests with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the panel rul
How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use
Want the best performance from Linux? Here's the ultimate sweet spot, based on my years of testing.
Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech is offering $18M to hire a chief AI scientist
UBTech’s salary range for Chief Scientist of Embodied Intelligence runs from $2.2M to $18M. The Shenzhen company’s humanoid robot revenue grew twenty-fold last year. Bloomberg calls the offer unusual even by Chinese standards. Chinese humanoid robotics company UBTech has posted a global recruitment
The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+
Disney has inked a deal with the Korea Esports Association that will bring several gaming tournaments to the its streaming platform. Disney+ will be the global live streaming home for Esports Champions Asia Jinju 2026, the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA CUP and some preliminary events ahead of the 20t
I've used every Samsung Galaxy S26 model - here's why the Ultra is frustratingly the best
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is yet another iterative upgrade for the popular brand, but it still manages to stand out in a crowded market.