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ChatGPT Pulse: OpenAI Wants to Give You a Morning Briefing (and Get a Peek at Your Other Apps)

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-10-17 17:15:16

Some ChatGPT users can now get their day started with a personalized morning briefing from ChatGPT, but first, the OpenAI chatbot will have to scour through their chat history, email, and calendar, among other things, the night before. OpenAI announced today that it is previewing a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse to users who are subscribed to the company’s Pro plan. The feature will eventually be rolled out to users on the company’s lower Plus tier, the company says. ChatGPT Pulse will condu

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ChatGPT Pulse delivers morning updates based on your chat history

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-17 17:30:52

On Thursday, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Pulse, a new "push" feature that generates personalized daily updates for users without having to ask each time. The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and connected apps. OpenAI calls it "personalized research and timely updates that appear regularly to keep

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Microsoft cuts off cloud services to Israeli military unit after report of storing Palestinians' phone calls

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-10-17 21:25:36

Microsoft President Brad Smith, left, speaks at a press conference on future visions for the development and application of artificial intelligence in education in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in Berlin on June 4, 2025. To his right is Hendrik Wüst (CDU), Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, in front of the sign "From coal to AI." Microsoft said Thursday that it has stopped providing certain services to a division of the Israeli Mi

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Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Tech That Israel Used to Surveil Palestinians

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-10-17 21:35:11

Microsoft announced Thursday that it is cutting off access to some of its services provided to a unit of Israel’s Ministry of Defense after learning that its technology was used to conduct a mass surveillance campaign against Palestinian citizens. The agency within the Israel Defense Forces is known as Unit 8200, a spying unit that is known for its role in collecting signal intelligence and conducting cyberwarfare. Through reporting from The Guardian earlier this year, it was revealed that the

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Prime Video: 19 of the Absolute Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Stream Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-17 21:30:04

Want a sci-fi show to sink your teeth into? Look no further than Prime Video. The Amazon-owned streamer has pages upon pages of titles to sift through, and when it comes to original science fiction programs, the platform is full of must-watch goodies. Sure, places like Netflix, Disney Plus, and even Apple TV Plus have loads of cool shows to pick from, but Prime Video's selections feel like they're operating on another level. If you're looking for insightful yet edgy storytelling, this is the

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EU tells Apple it has "no intention" of repealing the Digital Markets Act

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-18 00:59:50

The European Union has summarily rejected calls from Apple to repeal and replace its Digital Markets Act (DMA), the law that governs much about how giant tech companies must operate within the 27-nation bloc. As first reported by France 24, EU digital affairs spokesperson Thomas Regnier responded to Apple's open letter regarding the DMA's effect on users in the EU. "Apple has simply contested every little bit of the DMA since its entry into application," said Regnier. He added that the Commissi

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Microsoft will offer free Windows 10 extended security updates in Europe

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-17 19:45:06

Microsoft will offer free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and all 27 European Union member states. This announcement follows Microsoft's statement in June that home users will be able to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost, using their Microsoft Rewards points or by enabling Windows Backup. The company took this decision following pressure from Euroconsumer

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ExpressVPN vs. Proton VPN: Two of the Best VPNs for Privacy Go Head-to-Head

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-18 01:30:00

Not every VPN cares about your privacy. But if you’re looking for a VPN that takes your privacy seriously, ExpressVPN and Proton VPN are among the best -- and specifically ones I recommend most to people with critical privacy needs. While Proton VPN offers a few additional privacy features like double VPN and Tor over VPN servers that ExpressVPN lacks, ExpressVPN includes forward-thinking privacy protections like post-quantum encryption, which Proton VPN doesn’t provide. Beyond a strong commitme

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Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-10-18 01:43:08

This week, Spotify publicly addressed misinformation circulating about its terms of use. The response was prompted by videos from creators, such as artist @chantmagick, which accused Spotify of modifying its terms and conditions to permit the transfer of rights to artists’ music to third parties, including partners, affiliates, and tech providers. Spotify issued a public statement this week, clarifying that these claims are false and reassuring users that these updated terms do not affect the

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-10-18 05:00:00

OpenAI is launching a new feature inside of ChatGPT called Pulse, which generates personalized reports for users while they sleep. Pulse offers users five to ten briefs that can get them up to speed on their day, and is aimed at encouraging users to check ChatGPT first thing in the morning — much like they would check social media or a news app. Pulse is part of a broader shift in OpenAI’s consumer products, which are lately being designed to work for users asynchronously instead of responding

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The Apple Watch SE 3 is the best deal right now - but I'm not upgrading for 2 big reasons

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-10-18 09:08:00

The Apple Watch SE 3. Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways After three years, Apple just upgraded the base model Watch SE. Despite competitive improvements, the SE remains a core wearable. If you're coming from an older model SE and want more, you may skip the SE 3 for a Series 10 or 11. Apple launches new iPhones yearly, but doesn't do the same with its watches. The base model Apple Watch SE, in fact, had not been refreshed since t

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Proton VPN won't log your data, audit confirms - even for free users

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2025-10-18 09:49:32

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Proton VPN's no-logs policy passes another independent audit. The report confirms that Proton does not log user metadata or activity. Such audits are a welcome practice - especially for a free VPN service. Proton VPN has revealed the results of its fourth independent security audit, which investigated the validity of its no-logs policy and security posture. Also: Proton VPN review: A very solid free VPN with robust

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LG’s new TV is designed to be easier for seniors to use

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-10-18 09:21:38

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. LG is launching a new TV in South Korea designed specifically for elderly users who may struggle to navigate and operate modern smart TVs. The LG Easy TV features a simplified home screen with a larger font and a smaller selection of apps that cater to seniors. The TV offers picture and sound adjustments tailored to older users with enhanced brig

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Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-18 09:41:37

Instagram is experimenting with bringing tools to control your own algorithm to Threads, its X rival. The feature was uncovered while in development by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who discovered the code and told TechCrunch it’s related to the algorithm configuration tools that are also coming to Instagram. When contacted, Instagram confirmed the product is still an internal prototype for the time being and is not currently being tested with users. However, the Instagram account being

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Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-10-18 13:45:45

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is blocking the Israeli military’s access to cloud and AI services that have been used in the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith announced the decision in an internal memo to employees on Thursday, after The Guardian and other

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Cloudflare Email Service: private beta

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-18 17:33:50

4 min read If you are building an application, you rely on email to communicate with your users. You validate their signup, notify them about events, and send them invoices through email. The service continues to find new purpose with agentic workflows and other AI-powered tools that rely on a simple email as an input or output. And it is a pain for developers to manage. It’s frequently the most annoying burden for most teams. Developers deserve a solution that is simple, reliable, and deeply

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Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2025-10-18 21:02:50

Since it came into effect three years ago, the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has sought to rein in major tech platforms’ anti-competitive behavior, largely by making it easier for users to switch platforms and move data between devices and apps. Big tech hasn’t been happy with that, of course, and now Apple’s come out swinging against the regulation. The company on Thursday blamed the EU’s enforcement of the DMA for delaying the launch of some features in the EU, saying the rules a

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Bizarre app that pays you to share your audio calls hits #2 in App Store social apps

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-19 01:30:04

A bizarre app that invites you to record and share your audio calls so that it can sell the data to AI companies has become the second most downloaded social app in the app store. Neon Mobile says that users can sell their privacy for hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year by allowing their audio conversations to be used for AI training … TechCrunch spotted the app’s raid climb up the App Store charts. The app first ranked No. 476 in the Social Networking category of the U.S. App Stor

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Which Apple Watch should you buy in 2025? I tested every model, and here's my verdict

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-18 23:41:00

The Apple Watch SE 3 (left), Apple Watch Ultra 3 (middle), Apple Watch Series 11 (right). Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple released three new smartwatches this month, and while they may look similar, their differences are stark. I've tested all three to get a sense of which watches work best for different people. I've even included one Apple Watch model from 2024 that, thanks to some retroactive updates through WatchOS 26, is a worthy contender fo

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Fusion power plants don’t exist yet, but they’re making money anyway

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2025-10-19 09:00:00

This is a weird moment in fusion. Investors are pouring billions into the field to build power plants, and some companies are even signing huge agreements to purchase power from those still-nonexistent plants. All this comes before companies have actually completed a working reactor that can produce electricity. It takes money to develop a new technology, but all this funding could lead to some twisted expectations. Nearly three years ago, the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore Na

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Can you trust cloud storage services in 2025? My verdict after testing fan favorites

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-10-19 09:44:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The best way to prevent data loss is to back up your files onto a cloud storage service. On top of safeguarding documents and photos, you can access content across multiple devices. I explain key terms, compare popular services, and even recommend third-party options. One of the most important (and harshest) lessons I've learned as a tech writer is to always back up your files. Sooner or later, the

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9 upcoming Android flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 07:00:34

Qualcomm has just announced the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which sports gains across the CPU, GPU, and NPU and supports the APV codec for higher-quality video capture. This new SoC is expected to be present in top Android flagships throughout the remainder of this year and next, with confirmed manufacturers including ASUS, HONOR, iQOO, nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMAGIC, Redmi, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. If you’re wondering what phones we can expect with the SoC, here

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Breaking: Galaxy S24 series starts getting stable One UI 8 update globally (Updated)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 08:48:11

Update: September 25, 2025 (12:43 AM ET): According to tipster Tarun Vats, Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update to users in the UK. We’re expecting a wider rollout in other regions, including the US, starting today. Original article: September 22, 2025 (4:30 AM ET): Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 series. We’re seeing updates reaching beta build users in South Korea, meaning it should also arrive soon for non-beta users, perhap

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PHP Almost Generics: Guided Journey Through the Official Compile-Time Proposal

news.ycombinator.com Doğan Uçar 2025-10-17 10:02:43

Generics in PHP: From Blog Series to Book Doğan Uçar 3 min read · 1 day ago 1 day ago -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Almost Generics in PHP: A Guided Journey Through the Official Compile-Time Proposal For more than a decade, PHP developers have debated one question: Should PHP have generics? Generics are a cornerstone feature in many languages — from Java and C# to TypeScript. They allow developers to write reusable, type-safe code without endless duplication

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Tor browser's great - but for more complete privacy protection, you need to add this

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-19 11:00:26

ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Tor Browser only protects browser traffic. To protect other network traffic, you need Tor. Tor is free to use and installable on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. By now, you've probably heard of the Tor Browser. If not, think of it this way: the Tor Browser is a secure web browser that works with the Tor Network to encrypt and anonymize all traffic. The only catch is that the traffic the Tor Browser works with is l

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Why a good cloud service is non-negotiable in 2025 - and 7 I actually trust

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-10-19 11:00:34

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The best way to prevent data loss is to back up your files onto a cloud storage service. On top of safeguarding documents and photos, you can access content across multiple devices. In this guide, I explain key terms, compare popular services, and even recommend third-party options, among other things. One of the most important (and harshest) lessons I've learned as a tech writer is to always back u

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I tested every new Apple Watch model in 2025, and here's my ultimate buying advice

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-19 13:18:00

The Apple Watch SE 3 (left), Apple Watch Ultra 3 (middle), Apple Watch Series 11 (right). Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple released three new smartwatches this month, and while they may look similar, their differences are stark. I've tested all three to get a sense of which watches work best for different people. I've even included one Apple Watch model from 2024 that, thanks to some retroactive updates through WatchOS 26, is a worthy contender fo

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Ask HN: Local hostnames without root/admin

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-16 11:41:45

Ask HN: Local hostnames without root/admin 7 points by 2 hours ago | hide | past | favorite | 17 comments by terry_hc I'm looking for a simple way to locally define hostnames for internal use, think /etc/hosts, but without the requirement of superuser privileges. Running a resolver locally, or within the LAN, falls outside the realm of "simple". The subject is primarily the web browser, so a clever browser extension for Firefox and/or Chromium would work great. If resolution could also happen ou

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Android Needs to Remember Its Roots Before It Can Become a PC

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-10-19 21:48:06

Google’s getting in on PCs, and it could mean we’ll finally have another option beyond today’s stable of operating systems. After letting ChromeOS moulder in a sea of its own inadequacies, the tech giant confirmed it’s going to offer a true PC operating system alternative to macOS or Windows 11 sometime… eventually. At Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit (full disclosure: travel and lodging were paid by Qualcomm, and Gizmodo did not guarantee any coverage as a condition of accepting the trip), Google V

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Waymo for Business

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-20 02:32:34

We're introducing Waymo for Business and inviting organizations to sign up to explore the benefits of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service. After conducting successful pilots with a variety of organizations, we're ready to partner with more employers, universities, and event organizers to help streamline their transportation needs. With over a million trips every month, Waymo has become the go-to mobility option for many people in our service areas. In fact, nearly 1 in 6 of our local ride

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ChatGPT Pulse: OpenAI Wants to Give You a Morning Briefing (and Get a Peek at Your Other Apps)

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Cloudflare Email Service: private beta

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