OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex appears to be going smoothly, especially compared to the more difficult GPT-5.0 release from last August. It turns out that OpenAI got ahead of a problem that was brewing before the release of the GPT-5.5 models: a goblin fix. GPT-5.5 is specifically instructed not to obsess over goblins,…
watchOS 26 introduced a new hypertension detection feature not only for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11, but also for some older Apple Watch models. Here’s how to configure it and which models are compatible. Compatibility requirements for Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Hypertension notifications are available in watchOS 26 for the following Apple…
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch — Until Now Pancreatic cancer kills roughly 50,000 Americans every year. It’s the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and the survival statistics are brutal: the five-year survival rate sits around 12%. That number is so low for one primary reason — most…
Netflix keeps getting more expensive, which pushes more users toward its advertising tier. Today, along with the rise of ad subscriptions, Netflix also announced that ads will be expanded to more places in its app. Netflix Launches Vertical Video Stream Ads and More Podcasts in the Coming Year A few years ago, Netflix rejected the…
Sam Rutherford for Engadget After the first batch sold out within a day, Valve announced plans to handle the next wave of Steam controller sales. Rather than playing free for all, the gaming company adopts a reservation system. This should ensure that more actual customers get their…
Apple increased its iPhone sales in the United States during the first quarter of 2026, even as the broader smartphone market declined, fueled by both strong demand for the iPhone 17 and Samsung’s delayed launch of the Galaxy S26. iPhone sales volume in the United States increased 1.3% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2026,…
CarPlay has gotten a lot better with iOS 26 and subsequent updates over the past year, here are two new features I’ve been loving lately. #1: AI Chatbot Applications It’s not often that CarPlay gets a whole new category of apps, but that’s exactly what happened with iOS 26.4. Since the last iPhone update, CarPlay…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected to be called “iPhone Ultra,” is set to launch with a noticeably restricted color selection, according to multiple leaks, with sources pointing to just two options and a deliberate avoidance of bold or vibrant finishes for the device. In February, the Weibo leaker known as “Instant Digital” shared a broader…
Google is updating its AI search results to incorporate “insight insights” from public online discussions and social media. Results from places like Reddit and online forums are sometimes labeled as “Expert Advice,” according to Google screenshots. Google says the section might have different titles like “Community Insights” depending on the query and answer, so not…
Starting today, Apple will ask customers in the United States, Canada, and Chile to verify their student or educator status to receive educational discounts. Apple is adopting the UNiDAYS verification system it uses in other countries, with a new process to accommodate homeschooling families. Apple is also adding the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch…