Trump administration considering broader DeepSeek ban
DeepSeek’s moment in the spotlight appears to be over, at least for now, as talk of ChatGPT’s image-generation abilities has dominated the AI conversations. Add …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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ChatGPT just got mind-blowing computer vision powers like in the movies
OpenAI surprised us all with ChatGPT’s new image-generation features, which went viral a few weeks ago. However, it’s worth remembering that the chatbot doesn’t just …
What the heck is OpenAI doing with its ChatGPT models?
OpenAI had a big week when it comes to ChatGPT, unleashing multiple new models that are available to users right away. The chatbot got several …
Stunning iPhone 17 Pro render helps the rumored two-tone redesign make sense
We have about five months to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 17 series, but it already feels like we know everything about this year’s …
Claude’s big upgrade supposedly does deep research faster than ChatGPT
Anthropic’s Claude is a key rival to ChatGPT and Gemini, even though it’s been trailing these chatbots when it comes to headline-grabbing new features. But …
Voice mode is coming to Claude AI this month
Claude is one of the main ChatGPT rivals, but Anthropic’s AI model isn’t quite on par with OpenAI’s chatbot. However, Anthropic has been catching up …
Gemini Advanced users can create mind-blowing Veo 2 AI videos right from the app
ChatGPT’s new AI image generation abilities continue to be one of the hottest topics in AI right now, as the feature helped OpenAI convert more …
I found another Apple Watch health feature that’s letting me down
I’ve been telling you for a while how I’m using technology to improve my well-being. Specifically, I’ve relied on ChatGPT to restart running and completed …
Here’s how unrealistic an American-made iPhone truly is
The iPhone is currently exempt from the massive 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, though Apple still has to deal with a 20% “fentanyl tax” on …
OpenAI’s ChatGPT will fix the worst thing about Netflix
We’ve had Netflix for years, yet the streaming service still has the same annoying problem it might never be able to fix unless AI like …
Reimagining people’s pets as humans is the latest viral ChatGPT trend
OpenAI essentially broke the internet a few weeks ago by adding an advanced image-generation tool to ChatGPT’s growing list of abilities. The 4o image generation …
Meta AI will train on Facebook and Instagram data in Europe – here’s how to turn it off
Meta recently launched Meta AI in the European Union, although the company had to settle for an inferior experience compared to the rest of the …
Thunderbolts*: We’re finally about to learn what the asterisk means
Marvel’s big Thunderbolts* release is only a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to see this Avengers-like crossover as soon as it premieres. It’s …
Trump’s tariffs might ruin the iPhone 17 Air for me
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I want to buy the iPhone 17 Air as soon as it comes out, compromises be damned. …
iPad will finally feel more like a Mac after the iPadOS 19 update
With WWDC 2025 drawing closer, we’re learning more exciting details about Apple’s upcoming software updates. While they’re unconfirmed, iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 leaks indicate …
Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly still faces 145% tariffs
Gamers dying to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 weren’t happy to hear the console will cost $449.99 in the US instead of …
‘Killing’ the iPhone is reportedly Tim Cook’s top priority
We’ve been talking about iPhone “killers” from the early years of Apple’s best product, but none of those rivals were able to deliver. If anything, …
This AI can create talking characters that are good enough for a movie
ChatGPT’s ability to ignore copyright and common sense while creating images and deepfakes is the talk of the town right now. The image generator model …
Spoilers leak from Marvel’s unaired Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts* trailers
Superhero movie fans can’t be disappointed with this year’s CinemaCon. The event has been an unexpected source of superhero action, delivering plenty of great surprises. …
Amazon’s new shopping agent is a glimpse of the future of AI
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the ChatGPT images that have taken over the web for the better part of a week. …
How to get ChatGPT Plus for free if you’re a student
You don’t need a ChatGPT subscription or even an account to get started with OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot. You get better features if you do …
China slams Trump’s tariffs with AI-generated videos (and relatiatory tariffs)
Trump announced new tariffs on Liberation Day a few days ago, and nobody is happy. The markets lost billions as soon as he announced a …
Why did ChatGPT go down this week? Blame the 700M AI images made by 130M users
ChatGPT experienced various service disruptions in the past week. The chatbot might have gone done for some, while others experienced slower overall performance. I’ve seen …
How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 cost after Trump’s tariffs?
I watched the Nintendo Switch 2 event waiting for the three most important details from Nintendo: the release date, price, and preorder date for the …
Claude’s special new mode is the right way to use AI for homework
Ever since ChatGPT debuted, universities have been panicking. Some banned the use of generative AI at school immediately, as products like ChatGPT can be used …
Google AI can play Minecraft without training, but this is about much more than video games
Tens of millions of gamers play Minecraft every month, and many of them are well-versed in how the universe works. Collecting diamonds is one of …
iOS 18.5 fixes one of the most annoying iPhone changes everyone hates
One of the big changes in iOS 18 was a new Mail design, and like all new things, this one didn’t go well with every …
ChatGPT’s viral image-generation upgrade is ruining the chatbot for everyone
About a week ago, OpenAI announced its newest image generator, building the GPT-4o image generator tool directly into ChatGPT and Sora. The service went viral …
Galaxy S25 Edge launch possibly postponed to May or June
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series a few months ago, we got to see the newest addition to the family, the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 …
Nintendo Switch 2 won’t work with any microSD cards you own right now
One expected Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade was more internal storage for games and data. It’s 2025, and 32GB of space doesn’t cut it anymore, especially …
