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6 Ways to Make Your iPhone Less Annoying

The iPhone offers a highly polished user experience, but iOS has some quirks that you might find irritating. Our quick tips can help you shut down some of the biggest culprits.

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Speaking of Annoying...ChatGPT Is Getting a Personality Upgrade

According to OpenAI's CEO, ChatGPT is undergoing fixes to undo some of the recent work making it more sycophantic.

Report: Russian Nuclear-Linked Satellite 'Spinning Uncontrollably'

Senior US military figures claim the satellite is a 'counter-space weapon presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit.'

PSA: Google Ending Support for Early Gen Nest Learning Thermostats

Smart thermostats from more than a decade ago will lose in-app support in October.

4chan Returns, Blames Hack on Failure to Install Software Patches

The messaging board says an attacker 'exploited an out-of-date software package on one of 4chan's servers, via a bogus PDF upload,' resulting in critical data being exposed.

OnePlus Drops Watch 3 Price, But It's Still More Expensive Than at Launch

A tariff-related hike had put the cost of the smartwatch at almost $500. If you bought it for the higher price, OnePlus says you'll get a refund for the difference.

AI Enters the Ring in NJ Governor's Race

Democrat Josh Gottheimer is no stranger to using technology to shape his image. A new political ad featuring him boxing President Trump is obviously AI-generated, but it's a slippery slope.

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