ChatGPT is not getting an erotic mode, after all

ChatGPT’s proposed “adult mode” is now on indefinite hold, with OpenAI prioritizing core tools instead. The company says it needs more research on risks like emotional dependency and explicit content.

Turns out, if you ask an AI to play an expert, it gets less reliable

Telling an AI to “act like an expert” sounds like a great idea, but a new study suggests it can actually hurt its accuracy.

Samsung brings its browser to PC with plenty of cool tricks in tow

Samsung Browser has officially arrived on Windows, bringing cross-device continuity and an AI assistant that goes beyond answering questions.

Apple rolls out age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4 — right after Meta and Google get fined for not protecting kids

There’s growing momentum behind holding tech companies to account for protecting children, as Apple adds age verification in the UK.

macOS 26.4 adds a neat charging feature that Windows laptops have had for years

macOS 26.4 introduces a new “Slow Charger” indicator that alerts you when your MacBook is connected to an underpowered adapter or cable, making it easier to diagnose slow charging issues.

Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement

Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, but it’s also blocking apps that bring it back, leaving Mac users with fewer options and developers navigating unclear App Store rules.

Sony won’t bring back the Vita, but Anbernic did

Anbernic’s new RG Vita series channels the PlayStation Vita with modern specs, Android/Linux support, and retro gaming focus.

Dare we dream of Windows 11 with fewer ads and promos? Microsoft exec promises a ‘calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal’

A Windows 11 without endless promotion for Microsoft’s services and games? It could happen, apparently.