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OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’
OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’ OpenAI has rolled back an update to its GPT-4o model for ChatGPT due to concerns that it caused the chatbot’s default personality to be overly flattering and sycophantic. The company had introduced the update last week, aiming to improve the model’s default personality, […]
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Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones
Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones Google is close to striking a deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into the iPhone, with plans to roll out by the end of 2025. The integration would allow Siri to call on Gemini to answer more complex questions, similar to the integration with OpenAI’s […]
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Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2
Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2 Nintendo has released a new update (V20.0.0) for the original Switch, preparing it for the upcoming Switch 2 release on June 5th. The update adds features like Home menu buttons for Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, which can only be used between two […]
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OpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update
OpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update OpenAI has rolled back its latest GPT-4o update after CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the chatbot’s personality had become “sycophant-y and annoying”. The rollback, which started on Monday night, affects both free and paid ChatGPT users, with paid users expected to be fixed “hopefully today”. Altman initially announced the […]
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OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe
OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe The OnePlus 13T will not be sold in Europe or North America. The phone was launched in China and will be sold in India as the 13S, but no US release is planned. The 6.3-inch screen of the 13T is considered “small” by today’s standards, […]
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Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeks
Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeks Borderlands 4’s release date has been moved up by two weeks, shifting from September 23rd to September 12th. The change was announced by Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Interactive, who reassured players that development is going well and the game should be released earlier. Many gamers and […]
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New ChatGPT ‘glazes too much,’ says Sam Altman
New ChatGPT ‘glazes too much,’ says Sam Altman OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the latest update to GPT-4o has made the chatbot “too sycophant-y and annoying” with its uniform praise responses. The update, which promised improvements in intelligence and personality, has resulted in the chatbot giving excessive praise even when users are exhibiting symptoms […]
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Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard
Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard Google Play Games for Android may be discontinued, as indicated by recent lack of updates to the app’s features. The Google Play Store app has been quietly updated with new features, including Gamer Profiles and the ability to “follow” other users. The Play Store can already […]
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OnePlus backs off its Watch 3’s huge price hike
OnePlus backs off its Watch 3’s huge price hike OnePlus has reversed its price hike for the Watch 3, dropping it from $499.99 to $349.99. The price increase was initially attributed to “current market conditions,” but further evaluation and supply chain adjustments led to the change. Customers who purchased the watch at the higher price […]
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Major blackout sweeps through Europe
Major blackout sweeps through Europe A major blackout swept through Europe on Monday afternoon, affecting vast areas of Spain, Portugal, and France. The power outage began at around 12:30pm local time and caused widespread outages in homes and businesses, bringing transportation infrastructure to a halt. Major cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, and Valencia […]
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