OpenAI’s decision to replace 4o with the more straightforward GPT-5 follows a steady drumbeat of news about the potentially harmful effects of extensive chatbot use. Reports of incidents in which ChatGPT sparked psychosis in users have been everywhere for the past…
Sen. Hawley says he’ll investigate Meta’s ‘sensual’ child chatbot policies
This week’s Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company. “Your company has acknowledged…
SpaceX aims to launch Starship Flight 10 test flight on Aug. 24
SpaceX says the 10th integrated test flight of its Super Heavy Starship launch vehicle could launch as soon as Aug. 24. Liftoff from the company’s Starbase, Texas, manufacturing and test site is expected during a launch window that begins at 7:30…
iPhone 17 Pro Max leak points to lighter frame & bigger battery
Apple’s new frame design, battery layout, and component arrangement for the iPhone 17 Pro Max may have just been leaked. Leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max. Image credit: yeux1122 Apple is reportedly planning to switch back to aluminum for its Pro-series frame….
Deutsche Telekom’s $170 T Phone 3 offers AI tools, an 18-month Perplexity Pro subscription, and a €1 bundle deal shaking up the market
Deutsche Telekom T Phone 3 launches at $170 with a €1 bundle offer in Germany Perplexity Pro subscription worth $360 is included free for 18 months with purchase Picsart Pro image editing tools are bundled for three months at no extra…
The Download: Taiwan’s silicon shield, and ChatGPT’s personality misstep
Taiwanese politics increasingly revolves around one crucial question: Will China invade? China’s ruling party has wanted to seize Taiwan for more than half a century. But in recent years, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has placed greater emphasis on the idea of…
The best robot vacuum for 2025
Chores are just a fact of life, but there may be some chores you detest more than others. If vacuuming comes to mind for you, consider a robot vacuum cleaner. These smart home gadgets have come a long way in recent…
Was in cooked in space? A space food-themed quiz!
When astronauts head into orbit, they don’t leave their appetites behind. But dining in space is a whole different experience — no gravity, no kitchens, and definitely no pizza delivery. Early space meals were squeezed from toothpaste-like tubes and chewed from…
Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station review
The “Plus” in Anker Solix F3800 Plus isn’t just for show — it’s an accurate representation as it takes every core feature of the original and builds on an already excellent home battery backup solution. It’s been more than a year…
Nvidia’s smallest Blackwell workstation GPUs promise major AI power in tiny systems at prices that could surprise professional users everywhere
Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 SFF delivers over twice the AI performance of its predecessor Nvidia claims the RTX Pro 2000 outpaces the RTX A2000 in 3D modeling performance Both new GPUs maintain a 70-watt limit, enabling deployment in space-limited systems Nvidia…