ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is
ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is OpenAI will now give you the ability to dial up – or down – ChatGPT’s warmth and enthusiasm. An update rolling out on Friday gives you the option to choose whether you want “more” or “less” of these personality traits, or stick with the default. […]
The TikTok US sale is finally happening
The TikTok US sale is finally happening TikTok has finalized the deal to sell its US business, according to reports from Axios, The Hollywood Reporter, and CNBC. They report that a memo from TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to employees on Thursday said the deal will close on January 22nd, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and […]
Apple opens iOS to third-party app stores in Japan
Apple opens iOS to third-party app stores in Japan Apple has announced the changes it’s making to the iOS App Store in Japan in order to comply with recent legislation in the country. It will allow third-party app stores and payment processing options, though is introducing new commission fees for those transactions. Developers in Japan […]
The ChatGPT app store is here
The ChatGPT app store is here On Wednesday evening, OpenAI launched an App Directory to browse all the tools currently available and opened its SDK for developers to build new interactive experiences that operate within the bot’s UI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said last month that “We are planning to build the obvious features that […]
iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’
iFixit's FixBot helps with repairs 'the way a master technician would' The iFixit app rolls together its guides, battery health tools, and a new AI chatbot. DIY repair site iFixit has launched its own app for iOS and Android, featuring its extensive library of repair guides and resources, a battery health monitor, and a new […]
ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over App Store removal
ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over App Store removal Joshua Aaron, the developer of the ICEBlock app, is suing Attorney General Pam Bondi, US Homeland Security Secretary Kirsti Noem, acting director of ICE Todd Lyons, White House “Border Czar” Tom Homan, and other federal officials over the Trump administration’s “unlawful threats” made against Aaron and […]
Pentagon’s Signalgate report finds Pete Hegseth violated military policies
Pentagon's Signalgate report finds Pete Hegseth violated military policies It has been months since a group of Trump administration officials put together a Signal group chat to discuss classified military intelligence ahead of a military strike in Yemen while inadvertently adding a journalist, and now the Pentagon’s inspector general has released its report on the […]
The annual app recaps for 2025: all Wrapped up
The annual app recaps for 2025: all Wrapped up Spotify may have popularized the Wrapped user recap trend, but more companies are jumping on that bandwagon every year. From rival music streaming providers like Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and Deezer, to completely unrelated services across tech, gaming, and other industries, a huge range of companies are […]
MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app
MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app Marques Brownlee’s Panels wallpaper app is shutting down on December 31st, barely a year after its controversial launch. “We made mistakes making our first app, and ultimately, we weren’t able to turn it into the vision I had,” Brownlee said in a video on the MKBHD YouTube channel. […]
Signal’s secure message backups arrive on iOS
Signal's secure message backups arrive on iOS Signal is launching secure backups on iOS, allowing you to save and restore your messages in case you lose or break your phone. With the free version of the feature, you can store up to 100MB of text messages, along with the past 45 days’ worth of photos, […]