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OpenAI Plans to Make GPT-5 “Nicer” After User Backlash
OpenAI is working to adjust the personality of its latest model, GPT-5, after users complained it felt too cold and distant compared to earlier versions.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2025
1 min read
Use ChatGPT as Second Opinion, Not Primary Source: OpenAI Executive
OpenAI’s latest language model, GPT-5, may be more powerful and accurate than its predecessors, but the company has warned users not to treat ChatGPT as their main source of information.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2025
2 min read
OpenAI to Launch Chromium-Based AI Browser to Compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI is preparing to launch its own AI-powered web browser built on Chromium, directly competing with Google Chrome.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2025
1 min read
Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys Had Login Problems — Now Fixed
Epic Games said the issue also affected other games that use its online services.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2025
1 min read
Bitcoin Hits Record $124,210 as US Rate Cut Hopes and Pro-Crypto Policies Fuel Rally
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $124,210 on Thursday, driven by growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy and by supportive reforms under President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
1 min read
Xbox App on Windows on ARM Now Supports Local Game Downloads
Microsoft has updated the Xbox app for Windows on ARM, allowing users to download and play ARM-compatible games locally for the first time.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Rolls Out AI-Powered Age Assurance Checks in the US
YouTube has begun implementing AI-based age assurance checks for users in the United States starting today.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
1 min read
Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Calls, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has partially blocked voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, claiming the platforms failed to curb misuse for fraud, extortion, and terrorism.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2025
1 min read
Apple Denies Elon Musk’s Allegations of Favoritism to ChatGPT
Apple has denied any foul play, insisting its platform is “fair and free of bias" after Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk accused the iPhone maker of favouritism in App Store rankings.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Adds Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts Integration to ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature that lets ChatGPT connect with your Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Perplexity Offers $34.5 Billion to Buy Google Chrome
AI search startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Threads Hits 400 Million Monthly Users Up from 350 Million in April
Threads has crossed 400 million monthly active users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2025
1 min read
Rockstar Adds Nvidia DLSS 4 Support to GTA V Enhanced, Alongside New Nvidia Game Ready Driver
Rockstar Games is rolling out Nvidia’s DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation support for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced starting today.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
Epic Games to Bring Fortnite Back to iPhones in Australia After Court Ruling
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will return to iPhones in Australia soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read
Elon Musk Alleges Apple Favours OpenAI over xAI, Threatens Legal Action
Elon Musk on Tuesday threatened legal action against tech giant Apple, alleging that the company is unjustly favouring the OpenAI application in its App Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
2 min read
xAI Testing Grok 4.20 to Compete with GPT-5
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is testing a new update called Grok 4.20, which is expected to launch later this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Tests 3,000 Weekly Limit for GPT-5 Thinking
OpenAI is testing a new weekly limit of 3,000 messages for its GPT-5 Thinking model.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2025
1 min read
Chinese State Media Questions Security of Nvidia’s H20 AI Chips
Chinese state media have raised security concerns about Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chips designed for the Chinese market.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2025
1 min read
OpenAI Announces Million-Dollar Bonuses to Nearly 1,000 Employees to Retain AI Talent
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has announced massive bonus payouts for about 1,000 employees, which is approximately one-third of its full-time workforce.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2025
2 min read
Instagram Launches New Map Feature With Privacy Controls
Instagram has introduced a new feature called Instagram Map, allowing users to share their last active location with friends and explore posts tagged at different places.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 9, 2025
1 min read
