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OpenAI announced the expansion of the recently released GPT-4.1 series of artificial intelligence (AI) models to ChatGPT. These models were so far exclusive to the company’s application programming interface (API), but on Thursday, the San Francisco-based AI firm said that they will also be available within the chatbot. In particular, the GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini models are being rolled out to ChatGPT currently. The company says that these new models feature higher proficiency in coding-related tasks and can be an alternative to the o3 model.OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 AI Models Are Now Coming to ChatGPTIn a post on X (formerly known as…
YouTube is relying on AI in its latest crusade against seekers of an ad-free video-watching experience. The company recently announced plans to use AI models to make ads more persuasive by strategically placing them within the video. At its Brandcast 2025 event in New York, YouTube revealed it will deploy Google’s Gemini AI to analyze videos to optimize placement of ads. The AI will be used to identify key moments or “Peak Points” in the video where viewers are most likely to be engaged and too invested to stop watching it in order to avoid the ad. The AI supposedly…
The Final Destination franchise returns for a new chapter after 14 years away from our screens. Final Destination: Bloodlines, which opens on Friday, is expected to storm the box office this weekend, raking in as much as $60 million, according to a forecast by Boxoffice Pro. If you’re coming to the franchise for the first time, IMDb’s genre list for the movie gives you a decent idea of what to expect: Splatter horror; supernatural horror; horror. You should know that Final Destination is well known for its carefully crafted death scenes, ones that may well have you tensing up…
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition, Ace 5 Ultra Confirmed to Launch Next Week; Chipset Details Revealed
OnePlus’s Ace 5 series is set to get two new variants. The lineup, which was initially unveiled in China in December 2024, includesd the standard OnePlus Ace 5 and an Ace 5 Pro. They will soon be joined by the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition and the Ace 5 Ultra handsets. The company has officially teased their upcoming launch and confirmed their chipset details. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition will be one of the first phones to launch with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset.OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra LaunchOnePlus confirmed in a Weibo post that the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Why does it matter? What else is on the platter? If you’ve ever felt like dining at only the crème de la crème of food establishments in your neighborhood, Apple Maps just built the right system for you. And to go with it, if you’re in the mood for some calorie burnout through golf, the service got you covered on that front, too. Apple has inked a deal with MICHELIN Guide and The Infatuation that will let users find and get insights about Michelin-starred restaurants on the mapping and navigation platform. “Users can now…
Infinix GT 30 Pro will launch next week, the Transsion Holdings subsidiary confirmed through a social media post on Wednesday. The upcoming GT series phone will succeed the Infinix GT 20 Pro, which was unveiled in India last year. The Chinese tech brand has not disclosed the specifications of the Infinix GT 30 Pro, but it is confirmed to be a gaming-focused offering. It is likely to feature a 144Hz AMOLED display and could run on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset.Through its Instagram handle, Infinix Mobile Malaysia announced that the Infinix GT 30 Pro will be unveiled in Malaysia on…
Proton Drive Plus MSRP $119.88 “Proton Drive Plus maximizes cloud security at an affordable price, particularly if you subscribe to other Proton services.” Pros Strong end-to-end encryption and privacy Good cross-platform support Convenient web app for file access Easy file and folder sharing by users or a link Built-in document editor with collaboration Cons Photo gallery isn’t searchable Windows app lacks photo access Table of Contents Table of Contents Tiers and pricing Design Features Support Privacy and security Is Proton Drive right for you? If you’ve been questioning whether Google Drive, iCloud, and OneDrive are secure enough for your personal…
Apple is said to be developing a new feature for Vision Pro to enable easy navigation across the user interface (UI). As per a report by a seasoned journalist, the mixed reality headset may soon let users scroll across all of the menus and built-in apps with only their eyes. This functionality is in development in the visionOS 3 update for the Apple Vision Pro and is likely to be previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 next month.Currently, Apple Vision Pro enables the wearer to navigate the UI by looking at objects and selecting them by pinching their…
Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button has been a familiar part of its homepage since the launch of the search engine 27 years ago, but the company could be about to ditch it. The web giant is currently testing with select users how to integrate its AI chatbot into its homepage. One option is to replace the “lucky” button with one that reads “AI Mode.” Selecting AI Mode leads to a more conversational interaction regarding your search, eliminating the need to sift through a long list of search results. Google announced the feature earlier this month. Let’s just remind ourselves about what…
Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, weather map, and Google app. The Mountain View-based tech giant says it also improves constant battery drain issues that have been reported on Pixel phones.Android 16 Beta 4.1 Update: What’s NewAndroid 16 Beta 4.1 builds upon the previous release of the second major platform stability release, which…