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about 3 hours ago1 min read

How to use GPT-5 in VS Code with GitHub Copilot

Learn how to unlock GPT-5 in VS Code using GitHub Copilot Pro. Here are the steps and how to bypass usage limits using your API key.

about 7 hours ago1 min read

I tested GPT-5's coding skills, and it was so bad that I'm sticking with GPT-4o (for now)

According to my LLM testing, ChatGPT has been the gold standard of programming tools, but GPT-5 stumbled badly, delivering broken plugins, flawed scripts, and errors that could derail projects without careful human oversight.

about 10 hours ago1 min read

SoftBank founder Son makes his biggest bet by staking the Japanese giant's future on AI

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has been thinking about AI in various forms for more than a decade, according to former executives and public commetnary.

about 13 hours ago1 min read

Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales revenues to the U.S. government, FT reports

The arrangement comes as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate through the global economy.

about 15 hours ago1 min read

Nvidia claps back against Chinese accusations its H20 chips pose a security risk

Nvidia pushed back Sunday in response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China.

I changed these 6 settings on my iPad to significantly improve its battery life

Getting more out of your tablet in a day means more work and more play.

1 day ago1 min read

I've tested every iPad sold by Apple right now - here's the model I recommend most

Apple's 11th-generation iPad is still the best and most accessible tablet to date. And at this price, it makes the Pro that much harder to justify.

1 day ago1 min read

I compared the best headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Sonos: Here's how the AirPods Max wins

Here's what makes Apple's over-ear headphones great, where they fall short, and whether they're still worth it in 2025.

1 day ago1 min read

5 iOS 26 features that made updating my iPhone worthwhile (and how to try them)

iOS 26 is out in both developer and public beta, bringing a slew of exciting new features and upgrades. Here are the ones I like best.

I tried Lenovo's new rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized screens

After being unveiled at CES, Lenovo delivered the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with an extendable 120Hz OLED display. I used it for a week, and here's my verdict.

3 portable power stations I travel everywhere with (and how they differ)

I've tested dozens of power stations, but here are my all-time favorites.

I answered the million-dollar question about buying laptops - here's the ultimate guide

Laptops generally fit into three main categories - here's what to know before choosing your next one.

The best Linux distros for beginners in 2025 make switching from MacOS or Windows so easy

Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to install and use as MacOS or Windows.

This Motorola foldable is on sale for $100 off - here's why I recommend it over most slab phones

It might not be the Ultra model, but the standard Motorola Razr is still a highly capable foldable with a creative camera system.

This digital graffiti project is making the internet fun again, pixel by pixel - see for yourself

Want to leave a mark on your hometown without breaking the law? Here's your chance.

ChatGPT comes with personality presets now - and 3 other upgrades you might have missed

GPT-5 is a big deal, but don't underestimate the power of these smaller feature upgrades - especially new access to Advance Voice Mode for free users.

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Truth Social's New AI Chatbot Is Donald Trump's Media Diet Incarnate

Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions.

Apple has its best week since July 2020 after White House visit

Apple is the third-most valuable company, behind Microsoft and Nvidia and ahead of Google and Amazon.

OpenAI's GPT-5 is now free for all: How to access and everything else we know

We're testing GPT-5 and will have more to share next week. Here's what we know about OpenAI's GPT-5 so far.

Can GPT-5 fix Apple Intelligence? We're about to find out

Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and MacOS 26 releases are around the corner. Now you may have one more reason to upgrade.