A fresh debate has erupted in the AI industry after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued that so-called open-source AI models are largely a “red herring” and do not offer the same community benefits as traditional open-source software. His comments have drawn immediate pushback from researchers, developers, and members of the open-source AI community, who dispute […]

OpenAI has rolled out another set of quality-of-life improvements for Codex, making the AI coding assistant more pleasant to use during long development sessions. The latest update focuses on one of the most common pain points users encounter while working through extended conversations: navigating lengthy threads. With smoother scrolling and improved position tracking, Codex now […]

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview Build 29617.1000 for Windows Insiders in the Canary 29600 series as part of the transition to the newly restructured Windows Insider Program. While this isn’t a feature-packed consumer release, it introduces several meaningful improvements that could eventually make their way into future versions of Windows […]

Microsoft is continuing its steady push to improve the Windows user experience, and one of the latest enhancements focuses on an area that millions of users interact with every day—the Taskbar. Building upon the Taskbar improvements introduced in recent preview builds, Microsoft has now unveiled a dedicated Taskbar Size setting that makes customizing the desktop […]

OpenAI has officially introduced the GPT-5.6 family, bringing three new AI models designed for different workloads and budgets. The new lineup consists of GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, and GPT-5.6 Luna, each targeting a distinct segment ranging from frontier reasoning to affordable, high-volume inference. The announcement marks one of OpenAI’s biggest model releases yet, with substantial […]

A new leak suggests OpenAI could be preparing to launch GPT-5.6 sooner than many expected. According to reports, select enterprise partners have already received early access for testing, with a broader rollout now rumored for the second week of July. While OpenAI has not officially announced GPT-5.6, multiple details emerging from the leak paint a […]

Microsoft Brings Copilot Notebooks to Copilot Chat Microsoft has announced that Copilot Notebooks is now rolling out to Copilot Chat users across commercial and education organizations, bringing a powerful new way to collaborate with AI using shared, curated workspaces. The expansion means more users can create dedicated notebook environments where Copilot focuses only on the […]

OpenAI Launches Codex in the ChatGPT Mobile App With Powerful New Productivity Features OpenAI has officially made Codex in the ChatGPT mobile app generally available, bringing its AI coding assistant to more users on the go. Alongside the wider rollout, the company has introduced several new features designed to improve productivity, collaboration, and security across […]

Trump Administration Reportedly Requests OpenAI to Stagger GPT-5.6 Release In a significant development for the artificial intelligence industry, the Trump administration has reportedly requested OpenAI to delay the wider rollout of its upcoming GPT-5.6 AI model over national security and cybersecurity concerns. According to the latest reports, the request came through the White House’s Office […]

Microsoft Introduces Skills for Copilot in Excel to Scale Team Expertise Microsoft has announced Skills for Copilot in Excel, a major upgrade that enables organizations to capture, reuse, and scale spreadsheet expertise across every workbook. Instead of repeatedly performing the same complex tasks, teams can now package their knowledge into reusable AI-powered skills that Copilot […]

Microsoft is rolling out a useful enhancement to PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams that aims to solve a common presentation challenge: staying synchronized with the presenter during collaborative meetings. The new “Stay in Sync” experience makes it easier for attendees who have navigated away from the current slide to quickly return to the presenter’s view, […]

Microsoft is rolling out a highly requested quality-of-life feature for Teams users: the ability to test your microphone and speakers before entering a meeting. The new pre-join audio testing experience aims to eliminate one of the most common frustrations in virtual meetings—joining a call only to discover that your microphone isn’t working, your speakers are […]

Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users.

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Hackers claim 1M+ records tied to French employment apps were exposed, including HR files, health data, worker details, and plaintext passwords.

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Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security.

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Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra could bring OLED, touch support, new silicon, and a higher-end laptop tier, but timing remains uncertain.

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Microsoft Edge 149 removed Collections, leaving recovery options dependent on Favorites migration, exports, or Bing Saves access.

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Chinese AI models are undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic on price, but enterprise adoption depends on security, compliance, and data-governance trade-offs.

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Microsoft extended Windows 10 security updates for personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade.

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