OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-6 Astra, describing it as a new generation of intelligence and its most capable and aligned model yet. Unlike a traditional model upgrade focused mainly on better answers, Astra is designed to act. It can use computers, browse the web, write and test software, work through professional documents, analyze scientific data, […]

Microsoft is taking another step toward making Windows 11 a better operating system for developers with Project Zenith, a new ready-to-code Windows experience designed specifically for developer-class PCs. Announced on September 4, Project Zenith is built around a simple idea: developers should not have to spend hours configuring a new Windows machine before they can […]

Google is rolling out AI-powered Battery usage summaries to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones to help users understand what may be draining battery life.

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OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra with advanced computer-use capabilities as Greg Brockman declared the “AGI era” has arrived, though major questions remain.

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Google’s September Android update adds five features across Gemini, Find Hub, Keep, and Messages, but availability depends on your Android version.

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The 5.3-inch Enough Phone promises Android 17, a removable battery and microSD storage, but the compact smartphone still faces a difficult path to launch.

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Singapore and Thailand are deepening AI, digital trade, and payments cooperation as both countries prepare to shape ASEAN’s next phase of digital integration.

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Abbott’s Libre Duo 10 Day continuously tracks glucose and ketones from one sensor, with a US launch planned for later in 2026.

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Atlassian’s Dec. 3 Rovo and Automation metering changes introduce new usage-based costs, limits, and workflow risks for enterprise IT teams.

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Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max pricing varies by country, while the Pro Max adds a larger battery, faster charging, storage, and 4K video.

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OnePlus 16 camera leaks point to a 200MP main sensor, larger 50MP 3x telephoto and new ultrawide, but global availability remains unclear.

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Samsung is showcasing an AI ecosystem at IFA 2026 that connects TVs, appliances, Galaxy devices and wearables across the smart home.

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Microsoft is changing the way it reports its business — and one of the biggest changes is something investors have been asking for years: actual Azure revenue numbers. Starting with its next fiscal year, Microsoft will disclose Azure revenue on a quarterly basis instead of only reporting the cloud platform’s year-over-year growth. The company is […]

Sony and Microsoft are pushing back against lawsuits from U.S. gamers who want their money back after paying higher prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles during the tariff period. The legal fight has become particularly interesting because Sony is expected to receive roughly $508 million in tariff refunds from the U.S. government. Consumers suing the […]

OpenAI may be getting very close to releasing its next major AI model. The model, widely known by the codename Astra, has reportedly appeared in the OpenAI API under the name “gpt-6-astra.” An unusual response from the Responses API has sparked speculation that OpenAI has already staged the model internally and could be preparing to […]

Claude is becoming less like a chatbot and more like an AI coworker that can actually get things done. Anthropic has expanded computer use in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, allowing Claude to interact directly with your computer. Instead of simply telling you what to do, Claude can click buttons, type text, open applications, use […]

Microsoft is preparing to enable a Windows 11 security feature on more PCs, and while the change is good news for system security, it could come with a downside for some PC gamers. The feature in question is Memory Integrity, also known as Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI). Microsoft uses it to protect Windows from malicious […]

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.1 is making its way into the enterprise AI ecosystem, with Microsoft now making the model available through Microsoft Foundry. The message from Microsoft is simple: don’t judge Fable 5.1 with a single prompt. Put it to work on a real workflow. Fable 5.1 is designed for jobs that take much longer […]

Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, two new versions of its fifth-generation Claude models that push the company further into long-running coding, research, cybersecurity and scientific workloads. The announcement is particularly interesting because Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 are essentially the same underlying model. The major difference is how Anthropic applies […]

Microsoft is continuing to refine Windows 11 through its Insider testing program, and the latest experimental update brings a mix of small but noticeable changes to some familiar Windows tools. The update focuses on File Explorer Home, Magnifier, and Print Management. While two of the changes improve the everyday Windows experience, Microsoft is temporarily pulling […]