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The ChatGPT app store is here
On Wednesday evening, OpenAI launched an App Directory to browse all the tools currently available and opened its SDK for developers to build new interactive experiences that operate within the bot's UI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said last month that "We are planning to build the obvious features that you would expect for a robust […]
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over
In July, Sony sued Tencent to prevent the release of Light of Motiram, a game Sony alleged was a "slavish clone" of its popular Horizon series. But the legal battle is already over; the two companies have reached a "confidential settlement" and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, according to a court document filed […]
Netflix Adds Video Podcasts To Its Platform With New Partnership Deal
Netflix is gearing up to appeal to podcast lovers in a major way. The streaming giant has struck a deal with iHeartMedia to bring video podcasts to the platform, including new episodes from shows like Joe and Jada, New Rory & MAL, and The Bill Simmons Podcast. The podcasts are expected to roll out Netflix […]
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Meta has "paused" its program to license its VR operating system to other hardware companies so they could build their own headsets using the platform, as reported by Road to VR . With the program, announced in April 2024, Meta announced that it would be licensing the Quest OS headset - which, at the same […]
Democratic lawmakers are investigating data centers’ impact on electricity costs
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) fired off a letter on Tuesday to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and several major data center developers to investigate the impact they're having on Americans' utility bills. The move comes as rising electricity rates became an increasingly hot-button issue in the US, which […]
The best games to play on Xbox Game Pass in 2025
From pervasive layoffs to continued price hikes, things didn't go so well for Xbox in 2025. But even though Game Pass, the Xbox subscription service, isn't quite the deal it once was, there are still a lot of excellent titles to check out. This was an especially good year for indie titles, with breakout hits […]
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025
Apple's streaming service got a new name this year - it dropped the "plus" and is now just Apple TV - but its actual programming didn't change all that much. And that's good news for sci-fi fans, as the service continued to cement itself as the preeminent destination for the genre in the streaming era. […]
Even Trump’s chief of staff was ‘aghast’ at Elon Musk’s deadly USAID cuts
Elon Musk, a billionaire who decimated the United States federal workforce using the Department of Government Efficiency, is not remembered fondly by the most powerful woman in Washington: Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff and the gatekeeper to President Donald Trump. In several on-the-record interviews with Vanity Fair's Chris Whipple conducted over the past […]
Arcade1Up isn’t dead, maybe
Days after a rumor circulated that home arcade machine maker Arcade1Up would be shutting down, the company has finally shared a statement about its future. "Select assets" from Arcade1Up have been acquired by toy company Basic Fun, and although Arcade1Up isn't dead, what's next for the brand is still a little murky. Last week, a […]
Shokz’s OpenDots ONE Open-Ear Earbuds Hit the UK
Shokz has announced the UK launch of its revolutionary open-ear earbuds, featuring an ergonomic clip-on design that comfortably hugs the ear. A pioneer in open-ear earbuds, the OpenDots ONE blends comfort, high-quality audio performance, and style-conscious accents to transcend how you connect with the world and your favorite media.If you're a creative, an outdoor enthusiast or citydweller with a life on the go, the OpenDots ONE earbuds are designed for you. With an attractive, streamlined profile, they offer an elevated look that complements your style expression while delivering premium audio quality in a hyper-sleek package. If you prefer a moody, monochromatic look or tech accessories that offer a subtle pop of color, Shokz has you covered with modern colorways available in gray, black...
Larian’s CEO says the studio isn’t ‘trimming down teams to replace them with AI’
The CEO of Baldur's Gate 3 studio Larian has inadvertently stirred up some controversy over the use of AI in the developer's next game. Based on an interview with Larian CEO Swen Vincke, Bloomberg reported that the studio uses AI tools for things like developing concept art and writing placeholder text. But following some initial […]
You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam
Hollyland, a company best known for affordable wireless microphones that are popular with creators, has announced its first webcam, the small 4K Lyra. While it lacks advanced features like the Insta360 Link's tracking gimbal, it's one of the first webcams we've seen that's designed to improve how you sound by connecting directly to one of […]
