OpenAI reveals how people really use ChatGPT: personal tasks over work, women users outnumber men


The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working paper by OpenAI's research team and Harvard economist David Deming analyzed 1.5 million conversations to track how ChatGPT's use has evolved in the three years since its launch.

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Thinking of buying a new SSD? Watch out for potential price hikes


Western Digital and SanDisk recently announced upcoming storage price hikes, with a TrendForce report blaming the surge to unprecedented AI server demand. While it's still unclear whether the impact will trickle down to consumer storage, anyone planning to buy a new SSD should start paying close attention to price trends.

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AI is transforming the future of learning and jobs, says Google DeepMind CEO and Nobel laureate


Hassabis, a neuroscientist recognized for his groundbreaking work on AI-driven protein folding models, pointed to the growing need for individuals to master the process of learning itself.

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This disposable vape just became a "smokin' fast" web server


In what might be the nerdiest twist on vaping yet, an engineer has turned a disposable vape into a fully functional web server. That's right: a device running on just 24 KB of flash and 3 KB of RAM – usually meant to track how many puffs are left – can now...

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Intel's new Core i5-110 appears identical to a 2020 Comet Lake chip


Intel's online CPU database recently added the Core i5-110, an oddly branded processor that uses five-year-old technology for reasons known only to the semiconductor giant. Intel confirms the CPU's codename was formerly "Comet Lake," and its hardware specifications appear to be essentially identical to the Core i5-10400.

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There has never been a successful, widespread malware attack against iPhone, claims Apple


Apple noted in a recent blog post that the only system-level attacks targeting iOS have been mercenary spyware, which are historically associated with state actors. These attacks typically use exploit chains executed by sophisticated hacking syndicates with massive financial backing.

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Wearable finger mouse brings precision control anywhere, no desk needed


The latest candidate to replace the handheld mouse is the Finger Maus. Think of the wearable computer as a pulse oximeter, except it performs the functions of a computer mouse instead of checking your blood oxygen saturation level.

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Nano Banana drives Google Gemini past ChatGPT on iPhone app rankings


Google's Nano Banana image-editing tool is driving the rapid rise of the company's Gemini app, which has surged to the top of Apple's App Store in the United States. Its success underscores the intensifying competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which had long held the top spot before Google's recent ascent.

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Windows 11 now nags you to renew your Microsoft 365 subscription


A recently released Insider build of Windows 11 introduces a new notification screen for Microsoft 365 subscriptions experiencing issues. Known as SCOOBE (Second Chance Out-of-Box Experience), it functions similarly to Windows 11's initial out-of-box setup, which appears after installation is complete.

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AirPods Pro 3 first reviews: improved fit, sound, and a new heart rate sensor


The AirPods Pro 3 debut with a built-in heart rate sensor, "Live Translation," and a revamped ear tip system that now offers an additional XXS size. Reviewers praise the enhanced ANC, improved Transparency mode, and upgraded IP57 water and dust resistance.



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