Apple isn’t paying for ChatGPT in iOS 18, even though OpenAI can’t save your data
Apple built ChatGPT support into Apple Intelligence, as expected. You’ll be able to access ChatGPT’s GPT-4o model in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 …
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Working out at a certain time of day might make a big difference
I run marathons as a side effect of the goal I’m actually trying to achieve. I want to be more active and make up for …
Scientists found a new species of long-tailed sea creatures off the coast of Japan
A long-tailed sea creature first caught in 2011 has now been identified as a brand-new species. the specimen was found off the coast of Japan. …
Steam Next Fest: 12 superb demos you can play on Steam Deck
Summer Game Fest is now behind us, but the fun continues this week with the latest edition of Steam Next Fest. Hundreds of developers released …
I am irrationally excited about the Reminders and Calendar integration in iOS 18
I’m a pretty simple man. I don’t ask for much (don’t look at all of the rest of my opinion pieces). However, there’s one thing …
Jessica Alba gets back to kicking butt in her action-packed new Netflix movie
The next Netflix movie I’m excited for is Jessica Alba’s Trigger Warning — a sprawling, spectacle-filled revenge flick which arrives on the platform next week …
With watchOS 11, pausing my Activity rings won’t make me feel bad about myself anymore
I remember when Apple first introduced Activity rings on Apple Watch. Closing your rings became an obsession for a lot of us. Every day, you …
Scientists are making energy-storing concrete to turn buildings into giant batteries
Researchers at MIT continue to look for ways to turn concrete into a perfect energy storage option. The researchers first shared their findings in 2023, …
5 of the best talk shows you can only watch on Netflix
Netflix has dipped its toes into all sorts of TV show genres over the years, but one that it never quite perfected was the talk …
These new iOS 18 Apple Maps features are great, but I still won’t ditch the app I use
I’m one of the people who, after avoiding Apple Maps like the plague after it first launched, eventually made the jump from Google Maps and …
Tile customer data and tracker IDs hacked, Life360 confirms
Joining the unending list of companies to fall prey to hacking, Life360 announced on its blog this week that it was the victim of a …
iOS 18 might have spoiled a major iPhone 16 hardware change
Apple previewed iOS 18 during WWDC 2024 earlier this week. With its release expected around the announcement of the iPhone 16, we can’t help but …
10 best tvOS 18 features coming to your Apple TV
Gone are the days when Apple simply forgot about tvOS. Since tvOS 17, Apple has added several features to its Apple TV software. Thankfully, tvOS …
Tim Cook explained the difference between Apple AI and the ChatGPT partnership
During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI initiative, and a partnership with ChatGPT. While Cupertino will ensure …
Google AI Overviews are still a disaster unless you like glue on your pizza
How much glue should one put on pizza? The answer is (and always was) that you should not put any glue on pizza, ever. But …
Add hands-free Alexa to any car with this device you’ve never heard of
The Amazon online marketplace and the company’s staggering nationwide distribution network are obviously both incredible feats. But you know what? It’s entirely possible that neither …
9 exclusive macOS Sequoia features only for M1 and newer Macs
macOS Sequoia is Apple’s upcoming operating system update for its Mac models. With the Apple Silicon transition now over, the company continues to focus on …
Monster Hunter Wilds removes the biggest barrier to entry
Some video game series just aren’t for everyone, and that’s ok. League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dark Souls — these games require true dedication to learn, …
Today’s deals: $19 Roku streamer, $79 Beats Studio Buds, $199 Bose TV Soundbar, $399 Lenovo laptop, more
Wednesday’s top deals include all-time low prices on the Roku Express streaming media player and Beats Studio Buds noise cancelling earbuds. Plus, the Bose TV …
ChatGPT is coming to iOS 18, but OpenAI missed a big opportunity at WWDC
I’m a longtime iPhone user, a fan of gen AI products, and a ChatGPT Plus subscriber. All of that tells you that I loved seeing …
Apple just created a super-powered iPhone flashlight widget that no one asked for
iOS 18 preview was full of great surprises, but I assure you no one expected Apple to go this hard when redesigning the iconic flashlight …
Why the iPhone 15 won’t support Apple AI in iOS 18, and why that’s OK
The wait is over. iOS 18 is official, and you can install the first beta on your iPhone right now. The new operating system brings …
This true-crime doc about a bank robber is one of the biggest Netflix movies in the world
Robbing a bank is one of the dumbest crimes a person can commit. That’s according to a professor I had in college who previously worked …
Scientists are scrambling to find ways to refreeze the Arctic
We’ve seen a lot of crazy ideas to try to reverse climate change, including some proposals to send bubbles to space or even to set …
Doctors painted cancer cells in a glowing dye so they could remove the tumors
Surgery is one of the available options for treating various types of cancer. The earlier the diagnosis and procedure, the better the success rates, assuming …
SharePlay’s new remote control feature in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will save my relationship with my parents
Have you ever tried to help your parents navigate their phones? I’m sure you have. Parents love to turn to their kids to serve as …
Ted Lasso fans still holding out hope, here’s another reason to keep believing
A number of tantalizing clues about its future have trickled out since Ted Lasso ended on Apple TV+, leading many fans to wonder when and …
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess was my sleeper hit of Summer Game Fest
I was familiar with most of the games I played and saw at Summer Game Fest before I had a chance to see them, but …
Researchers are using AI to monitor malaria-spreading mosquitos in Africa
Researchers with the University of South Florida plan to leverage AI to revolutionize the monitoring and current state of mosquito control and combat the spread …
Pixel Watch 2 just stole a great safety feature from the Apple Watch
The Pixel Watch 2 has been ripping off Apple Watch features ever since it launched, and today is no different. However, let me be clear …
