Tag: computing
Want to turn your MacBook into a weighing scale? Me neither, but an app that gives the trackpad this ability looks impressively accurate
A new app turns Apple’s trackpad into a weighing scale The results with the TrackWeight app are surprisingly accurate There are certainly limitations here, though, including the need to keep a fingertip on the trackpad while weighing an object If you ever need a set of weighing scales in a…
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Rumors of GPT-5 are multiplying as the expected release date approaches
OpenAI appears to be testing GPT-5 based on leaked files and internal biosecurity tools GPT-5 is rumored to unify memory, reasoning, vision, and task completion into one No specific release date has been announced, but it’s likely to roll out officially in the next few months Rumors that OpenAI is…
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1494, Tuesday, July 22
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…
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The UK could make a U-turn on Apple’s encryption backdoor demand
The UK could soon back down on its demand for an Apple encryption backdoor US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have been putting strong pressure against it Apple killed its iCloud’s end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February, and then challenged the order in Court The UK could soon…
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Sorry MSI, but you blew it – the Claw A8 is overpriced and could struggle to compete against cheaper rivals like the Steam Deck
New pre-order listings for the MSI Claw A8 have appeared at European retailers online The prices suggest the Claw A8 will cost just under $1,000 / £1,000, similar to the Claw 8 AI+ It may be a tough sell, in the same vein as its Claw 8 AI+ counterpart Handheld…
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Is ChatGPT down? Live updates as we track issues with the site and app
Refresh OpenAI confirms there’s an issue OpenAI has been quick to confirm issues, providing an update that it has identified the issue as of 8:38AM ET. Here’s the full message on the status page. Elevated errors on ChatGPT for all paid users We have identified that users are experiencing elevated…
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