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Artificial intelligenceOpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT by integrating restaurant booking services from Yelp, Resy, and OpenTable. Users can now search for venues, read reviews, and make reservations without leaving the chatbot interface. This feature is currently available for restaurants in the US and Canada, streamlining the selection and booking process for diners.
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BusinessYouTube has announced significant changes to its Partner Program, doubling the minimum requirements for new creators seeking monetization. From February 2025, long-form video creators will need 8,000 watch hours annually, while Shorts creators must achieve 20 million views within 90 days. Existing partners retain their status but risk losing Shorts revenue if views drop below 10 million in the same period. These adjustments aim to refine monetization strategies and enhance content quality across the platform.
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BusinessGoogle has rolled out a Wallet update enabling parents to transfer funds to their children’s accounts for safe contactless payments. Kids can make purchases using smartphones or smartwatches with NFC, eliminating the need for a physical card. Parents receive real-time transaction alerts, set spending limits, and can instantly block accounts. However, the feature has limitations: payments are offline-only and require NFC-enabled terminals. If your child frequently shops in stores without contactless support, this could pose an issue.
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SecurityIncogni offers CNET readers an exclusive 15% discount on its annual Unlimited plan, reducing the cost to just $153 from $180. Using the promo code CNETDEAL, users can automatically scrub personal data from over 420 data broker platforms. The service scans the web for emails, phone numbers, and addresses, preventing them from falling into the wrong hands. A Family Unlimited plan protects up to five people for $235 annually. This solution is ideal for those looking to minimize risks of leaks and unauthorized use of personal information.
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Artificial intelligenceOpenAI concluded a tender offer, purchasing employee shares worth $7 billion at a valuation of $852 billion. The deal aligns with its March funding round valuation, providing liquidity without an IPO—a growing trend among private tech firms. This move may postpone public listing despite SEC filings, as the company aims for stronger financial performance before going public. Competition with profitable Anthropic further complicates OpenAI’s IPO timeline.
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HardwareGoogle is set to host its annual Made by Google event, where it will unveil the next-gen Pixel lineup, including the Pixel 11 series with the Tensor G6 chip, Pixel Watch 5, and potentially the first Pixel Tag tracker. The event kicks off at an unusual time—evening in Moscow—with pre-launch details likely to emerge ahead of the official announcement. Key upgrades include expanded storage, enhanced camera lighting, and deeper Gemini AI integration.
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Artificial intelligenceUsers are increasingly frustrated by low-quality AI-generated content, often dubbed 'AI slop,' which floods digital platforms with errors, spam, and misinformation. In response, major platforms are rolling out detection tools to identify, label, or even block such content, aiming to enhance information quality and protect users. This shift reflects the growing urgency to regulate AI-generated material amid the rising adoption of generative models.
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HardwareA ZDNet editor tested Brick, a compact device designed to reduce smartphone dependency by blocking distracting apps. Using NFC technology, users simply tap their phone to Brick to disable access to social media or messaging apps. The gadget supports schedule-based restrictions, emergency unlocks, and multiple modes for different app categories. Within a week, screen time dropped by 7%, with lasting effects observed even months later. Currently, the device is available at a 25% discount, making it an attractive solution for productivity-focused users.
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SecurityMicrosoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a new wave of attacks leveraging the StormEncryptor ransomware, deployed by the cybercrime group Storm-1175—formerly affiliated with the notorious Medusa ransomware operation. The attackers exploit CVE-2026-18577 in N-central RMM software to gain rapid access to corporate networks, encrypting files with the '.encrypted' extension and leaving ransom notes ('!!!README_FIRST!!!.txt'). Experts warn of the group's speed, with full deployment occurring within days, and urge immediate patching of the vulnerability.
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BusinessYouTube has announced significant changes to its Partner Program eligibility criteria, set to take effect in February 2027. New creators will now need to accumulate either 8,000 hours of long-form video watch time or 20 million views on Shorts to qualify for monetization. These thresholds, which double the current requirements, may pose additional challenges for emerging content creators. Existing participants will retain their long-form monetization benefits, but Shorts creators must maintain at least 10 million views over the past 90 days to retain ad revenue.
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SecurityPrivacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo made a bold move in the fight for digital privacy by releasing classic sunglasses with no cameras, microphones, or artificial intelligence. Marketed as Normal F****** Sunglasses, the product serves as a direct alternative to AI-powered smart glasses with recording capabilities. The first batch, priced at $35, sold out within days of its late July launch. Pre-orders for the next batch are now open on partner Knockaround’s website, with shipping expected in November.
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DevelopmentThe developers behind the popular Heroic Launcher for Linux have announced a new open-source project called Xodus. Its goal is to enable Xbox PC games and Game Pass subscriptions to run seamlessly on Linux systems. The challenge stems from Microsoft's proprietary GDK environment, which blocks game launches without official support. Xodus leverages reverse engineering to emulate critical components, including Xbox service authentication and encrypted MSIXVC packages.
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