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Google is rolling out conversational shopping—and ads—in AI Mode search
Conversational shopping is Google’s first big swing at monetizing AI Mode search.
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OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities
New controls attempt to please critics on both sides with a balance between bland and habit-forming.
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Microsoft releases update-fixing update for update-eligible Windows 10 PCs
A bug was keeping Windows 10 PCs from enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.
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OpenAI slams court order that lets NYT read 20 million complete user chats
OpenAI: NYT wants evidence of ChatGPT users trying to get around news paywall.
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Meta’s star AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to leave for own startup
AI pioneer reportedly frustrated with Meta’s shift from research to rapid product releases.
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Steam Deck minus the screen: Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware
SteamOS-powered cube for your TV targets early 2026 launch, no pricing details.
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Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame
SteamOS-powered headset sports semi-modular design, wireless “low-latency” PC streaming.
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Review: New Framework Laptop 16 takes a fresh stab at the upgradeable laptop GPU
New components make it more useful and powerful but no less odd.
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Original Mac calculator design came from letting Steve Jobs play with menus for 10 minutes
In 1982, a young Mac developer turned Jobs into a UI designer—and accidentally invented a new technique.
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