ChatGPT's new default model is dialing back the annoying emojis
…Available now for all ChatGPT users—I haven't seen it on my account yet, so it must still be rolling out—GPT-5.5 Instant is now the default ChatGPT model…
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My most useful Chrome extension was stealing my data for years
…How else could you describe being more than a year behind Microsoft, with its much smaller userbase? It's been a little over a year since Google switched to the Manifest V3…
Want to make the most of the new Gemma 4 AI models? RTX GPUs and PCs accelerate local AI like never before
…Fully compatible with OpenClaw, Gemma 4 models allow users to build fast and capable local agents that leverage local-files to action user requests within local applications and automated workloads. When running…
New Xbox Elite 3 controller spotted. Here's the one thing it needs
…Players can switch between connection modes with the pairing button, similar to current Xbox controller designs that can switch between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz direct connections. Stick it to stick drift All…
How to Choose an ROG Custom Gaming Keyboard
…While they do offer a ton of personalization options, by swapping out switches and keycaps you can upgrade the entire user experience, unlocking a new board layout that is dreamy to type…
New PC? No need -- these 9 upgrades are all you need!
…However, these high-end models are primarily worthwhile for professional applications, large video files, or particularly demanding users, as they generate more heat and are significantly more expensive. If you have an…
Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
…You can also relegate an AI LLM to a sidebar or you can toggle off all AI features entirely with a single switch. Users take this very seriously, Varma said. He recalls…
AI Isn’t Optional Anymore – Here’s How to Actually Use It
…News Analysis Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model. Here's how to remove it You can nix Chrome's 4GB local AI model in just a few clicks, but you'll…
The new Fire TV OS is for Amazon, not you
…The Fire TV Stick 4K Select, for instance, has half the RAM of the Android-based 4K Plus model, which can mean more waiting around when switching between apps. Meanwhile, the new…
The $20 AI subscription era has become untenable
…burst this particular AI bubble (as I wrote Tuesday), switching all its flat-rate plans to much more expensive usage-based models while say out loud what everyone’s been thinking: the…