Claude Sonnet 5 release expected imminently. What we know.
Rumors are swirling that Anthropic is close to releasing Claude Sonnet 5, a new version of its mid-tier AI model that could significantly shift the competitive landscape for large language models. Multiple reports published in early February suggest Claude Sonnet 5 is imminent, with some industry watchers pointing to signs of internal testing and quiet […]
Rent-a-Human wants AI Agents to hire humans as gig workers
Based on the weekend’s viral hype around AI agents, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re inching closer to a Cyberpunk future once reserved for sci-fi books and video games. And while that trajectory may be real, we’re also nowhere near full-blown cyber-dystopia just yet. Still, the tech world has found something new to fixate on. […]
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Google Maps adds Gemini to a major feature in new test
Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular Google product. In a new test, Gemini appears in a popular crowdsourced Google Maps feature. As first discovered by Android Authority, Google is working on a chatbot conversation-style overhaul of the community edits feature. Currently, users can click on “Suggest an edit” within Google Maps […]
Sam Altman unloads on Elon Musk in latest X posts
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sharply escalated his long-running feud with Elon Musk, responding to newly filed court documents and recent public comments with a series of posts on X, tracking their ongoing legal and business disputes. This latest round of the feud began after court filings in Musk’s lawsuits against OpenAI and Apple became […]
The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro gimbal is back at a record-low price at Amazon: Save over $30
SAVE $33.01: The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal is on sale at Amazon for $126.98, down from the list price of $159.99. That’s a 21% discount that matches the record low at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal $126.98 at Amazon $159.99 Save $33.01 Get […]
Get $600 off the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station and stay prepared for emergencies
SAVE $600.01: As of Feb. 4, get the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station for $1,298.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,899. That’s a discount of 32%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station $1,298.99 at Amazon $1,899 Save $600.01 Get Deal If you live […]
ChatGPT caricature trend: What it is, prompt to try it.
Have you ever had a caricature of yourself made? You know those funny drawings you can get made at Disney World or at most boardwalk spots where the artist accentuates your features in an over-exaggerated cartoon-style portrait? Well, if you missed out on your last summer vacation, AI chatbots like ChatGPT are generating caricatures now […]
Alexa+ is now available to everyone in the US, and free for Prime members
For ages, Alexa has been a staple of Amazon Echo devices, serving as the loyal voice assistant. But Amazon is upgrading Miss Alexa to Alexa+, an assistant that does far more than play music and answer your questions. Alexa+ is Amazon’s AI assistant coming to all Echo devices for Prime members. Not a Prime member? […]
Anthropic Super Bowl LX ads mock ChatGPT
In a series of Super Bowl LX ads released today, AI company Anthropic is taking shots at OpenAI and ChatGPT, its biggest rival. As you may have heard, OpenAI is bringing advertisements to users’ ChatGPT conversations, including in some paid plans. As recently as June 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described ads in ChatGPT as […]