OpenAI’s GPT-5 swap collides with user attachment
Maria Garcia / implicator - OpenAI's upgrade to GPT-5 sparked its biggest user revolt ever—not over performance, but personality. Users mourned their "AI friend" so intensely the company restored the old model. The crisis reveals how emotional bonds now constrain AI product decision…
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Battlefield 6 open beta missing DLSS/DLAA, EA confirms — matchmaking issues also hamper second weekend launch
tomshardware - Battlefield 6 open beta weekend 2 has been hit with a couple of technical issues.
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ChatGPT users revolt over GPT-5 release — OpenAI battles claims that the new model's accuracy and abilities fall short
tomshardware - OpenAI is facing backlash over its introduction of the new GPT-5 model, while removing older options. Users claim it's significantly worse, despite it achieving greater scores on a range of benchmarks.
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Google Launches ‘Preferred Sources’ to Let Users Prioritize News Outlets in Search
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google rolls out 'Preferred Sources' in Search, allowing users to prioritize news outlets. The feature arrives amid publisher conflict over AI traffic loss.The post Google Launches ‘Preferred Sources’ to Let Users Prioritize News Outlets in Search appeare…
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Battlefield 6 Players Certainly Have Some Strong Opinions After The First Open Beta
Hayley Williams / gamespot - Battlefield 6 fans haven't been shy about giving their opinions on the game through its extended public testing period--and that hasn't changed with the game's wildly popular first open beta. Many players are echoing the same few criticisms on social medi…
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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Is So Dang Customizable, You’ll Never Need Another Controller
Kyle Barr / gizmodo - You can swap the 8BitDo Pro 3's face buttons for either Xbox or Switch layouts.
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Latest Instagram update adds repost feed and location map
Vincent Lin / mobilesyrup - In its latest update, Instagram is introducing many new features inspired by competitor platforms. Users can now repost reels and grid posts from other accounts with a similar feel to TikTok. These reposts will be displayed on new repost tab on your profi…
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Mario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online, with mouse controls on Switch 2
Bradly Shankar / mobilesyrup - Mario Paint has finally landed on Nintendo Switch Online. The 1992 SNES classic is available through in the Switch Online catalogue on both Switch and Switch 2. For the former console, you’ll need a compatible USB mouse, but on the latter, you can simply …
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Microsoft Preps Copilot for GPT-5 With New ‘Smart’ Mode
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is developing a 'Smart' mode for Copilot to leverage OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 model, aiming to unify AI reasoning in a seamless user experience.The post Microsoft Preps Copilot for GPT-5 With New ‘Smart’ Mode appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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What's new in iOS 26 beta 4: Silence Unknown Callers, Dynamic Wallapers, Camera App
appleinsider - The fourth developer betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have landed, with the update adding more Liquid Glass changes, Dynamic Wallpapers, and even CarPlay customizations. Here's what's new this time.Dynamic Wallpaper options in iOS 26 developer beta 4Just ove…
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New FBC Firebreak Update Will Address The Game's "Frustrating" Opening Hour
Darryn Bonthuys / gamespot - FBC: Firebreak has been out for around a month, and Remedy Entertainment has revealed how it plans to draw more players in ahead of the game's first big update in September. While Steam only counts for a portion of the game's audience--it's also available…
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Nintendo wants you to join its next mysterious Switch Online playtest
Jay Peters / theverge - Late last year, Nintendo hosted a mysterious Switch Online playtest, and on Thursday, the company announced that it would be doing another test as part of the “Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program” and that it will be opening applications soon. This s…
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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts
Aisha Malik / techcrunch - Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.”
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iOS 26 Camera App: New Features and Design Changes
Juli Clover / macrumors - The Camera app received some of the most noticeable design updates in iOS 26, with Apple simplifying the interface to make it easier to get to various controls. Most of what's new focuses on design, but there are a couple other notable changes.Liquid Glas…
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Uber Canada Launches Senior Accounts: What You Need to Know
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Uber Canada has launched a new feature aimed at making its app easier to use for older adults. Called Senior Accounts, the update includes larger text, fewer buttons, and simplified directions to help seniors book rides with less hassle. The move comes as…
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Windows 11 Build 27898 introduces taskbar icon scaling and system recovery improvements
Wayne Williams / betanews - Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 to the Canary Channel. This update introduces features aimed at improving usability and recovery, including taskbar icon scaling, quick machine recovery, and enhancements to accessibility tools…
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Apple's next Vision Pro will reportedly have an M4 chip and a better head strap
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Apple is planning to release the first refresh of the Vision Pro headset, according to reporting by Bloomberg. Industry analyst Mark Gurman suggests that the updated gadget could come as early as this year.The reporting indicates that the new headset will…
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Bluesky users can customize their notifications, including activity alerts from their favorite accounts
Lauren Forristal / techcrunch - Bluesky updated its notifications to allowing users to personalize their experience, including the option to be notified only when accounts reply to them.
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What the iPhone 17 Pro looks like with moved MagSafe & Apple logo
appleinsider - New renders of what the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could look like have been shared by a serial leaker, complete with a slightly repositioned Apple logo.iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in cases, with shifted MagSafe and Apple logo - Image Credit: Majin…
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Study Finds AI in Customer Service Creates More Problems Than It Solves
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - New research and high-profile failures reveal AI in customer service often creates more work and damages trust, challenging Big Tech's automation push.The post Study Finds AI in Customer Service Creates More Problems Than It Solves appeared first on WinBu…
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