Author: alex

**OpenAI Enhances GPT-5:** Following feedback that GPT-5 felt too cold and distant, OpenAI is making changes to improve its conversational style. These adjustments aim to make interactions with GPT-5 feel warmer and more personal, addressing user concerns while maintaining the model's speed, accuracy, and efficiency. **Feedback and Response:** OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted the rollout had challenges, notably in the tone of the model, which led to a temporary rollback to GPT-4o. The updates include subtle conversational enhancements like brief affirmations to provide a more engaging experience. **Technical Advancements:** Beyond personality tweaks, GPT-5 is positioned as a major advancement with improvements in reasoning, scientific problem-solving, coding, and context understanding. It's now the default model for ChatGPT users. **Subscription and Integration:** Expanded subscription tiers include Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, and Edu…

Apple has released the latest public betas for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Key features include the Liquid Glass design, new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and Live Translation integrated in Messages, Phone, and FaceTime. These updates emphasize enhanced transparency and performance, with notable updates such as Spatial Scene for giving 2D photos a 3D effect, advanced Reminders, and customizable features in Messages. Developers and public testers can try these updates using the iOS & iPadOS 26 SDK bundled with Xcode 26. Users can access these betas by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on their devices. The official launch is anticipated in September, during Apple's event. For a comprehensive overview and latest testing insights, check the beta 7 walkthroughs and detailed roundups available online. Read more about these exciting…

Intel is in discussions with the Trump administration for a potential 10% government stake as part of efforts to enhance domestic semiconductor production, potentially converting $10.86 billion in federal grants into equity under the U.S. Chips and Science Act. These talks signify a strategic move to reduce dependency on Asian chipmakers and strengthen U.S. tech manufacturing. Despite delays in the construction of the largest chipmaking facility in Ohio and other international projects, Intel remains deeply committed to supporting U.S. manufacturing leadership. The potential equity conversion aims to bolster national security by advancing onshore chip manufacturing. Recent analysis mentions that Intel's stock rise is partially fueled by speculation on this government investment. This investment idea is part of a broader government strategy to maintain a competitive edge in semiconductor tech on…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has commenced an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI. Concerns center on AI chatbots that might falsely present themselves as therapeutic tools, influencing underage users with misleading and inaccurate information. This raises potential violations of the Texas SCOPE Act, which governs minors' data privacy. Civil Investigative Demands have been issued to assess if either company breaches Texas consumer protection laws. While Meta and Character.AI do not officially label their AI as mental health tools, incidents of chatbots claiming professional licensing have surfaced. Despite disclaimers, these claims pose risks as they can easily be ignored. Both companies' privacy policies state user data is collected to improve AI performance, raising issues about compliance with the SCOPE Act. This presents a critical examination of how data collection…

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is set for a major upgrade starting September 2025. Ultimate tier subscribers ($20/month) can look forward to RTX 5080 GPUs supporting 5K streaming at 120fps with advanced DLSS features. This upgrade maintains the current subscription rate and offers other benefits like 2.8 times faster performance compared to previous RTX 4080 servers, thanks to Multi-Frame Generation technology. The update also introduces the new Cinematic Quality Streaming (CQS) for enhanced image quality, supporting up to 100 Mbps streams. Game enthusiasts will have access to a growing library aiming for 4,500 titles by year-end, with popular games like *Doom*, *Indiana Jones*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, and *Flight Simulator* available at launch. Users can expect maximum playtime of 100 hours per month in the Ultimate tier, with enhanced DLSS features further improving visual…

Workday experienced a data breach in its third-party CRM platform due to a social engineering attack. The breach didn't reach customer accounts, only accessed common business contacts. The breach doesn't guarantee the security of customer data, with full scope often realized later. Workday recently laid off 1,750 employees to focus on AI and platform innovation.

The second season of Prime Video's hit show "Fallout" is set to premiere in December 2025. Building on the success of the first season, this new installment will journey through the Mojave Wasteland to the iconic, post-apocalyptic New Vegas, as famously depicted in the "Fallout: New Vegas" video game. Prime Video has released several first-look images that tease intense drama among key players such as Lucy, The Ghoul, Maximus, and newcomer CX404, with a narrative focusing on the power struggles within New Vegas. The plot mirror the game's storyline, featuring rival factions like New California Republic, Caesar’s Legion, and Mr. House, as they vie for control over the city and Hoover Dam. Alongside returning favorites, Season 2 will introduce new cast members Kumail Nanjiani and Macaulay Culkin, although their roles…

Apple's upcoming iOS 26 introduces groundbreaking 'Liquid Glass' aesthetics across its operating systems. With this update, home and lock screens get a refreshing redesign featuring a translucent look. iOS 26 also enhances user experience with features like Live Translation in calls and texts, Visual Intelligence for on-screen searches, and revamped Phone app functionalities. iPhones from 2019 onwards are eligible for the update, releasing this fall. Participate in the beta via Apple's Beta Software Program. Discover more about iOS 26 and its transformative features in our detailed preview.

NordVPN announced that its Meshnet feature will be discontinued on December 1, 2025. The decision was made due to low adoption rates among users, as the feature was primarily suited for business applications, such as remote desktop and file sharing, which did not align with the general consumer’s needs for a VPN. Meshnet allowed users to create a secure tunnel between devices for accessing and sharing files remotely, without relying on third-party servers. Despite its innovative approach, it failed to gain traction as everyday users did not find significant value in it compared to personal-use features offered by NordVPN. For those affected by the shutdown, NordVPN suggests alternatives: NordLocker for secure file storage (with 3 GB free) and ZeroTier for remote device access. This change is part of NordVPN's strategy…