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ChatGPT’s New Computer History Feature Tracks How You Work
OpenAI has introduced Computer History for its macOS ChatGPT app, an opt-in feature that records activity as events so ChatGPT and Codex can understand how you work and help with unfinished tasks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2026
1 min read
Amazon Ordered to Pay $2.25 Million Over Identity Theft Records
Amazon will pay a $2.25 million civil penalty and must change how it handles requests from identity theft victims seeking records of fraudulent transactions.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2026
2 min read
Discord Doubles Free File Upload Limit to 20MB
Discord has increased the free file upload limit from 10MB to 20MB, while also making file-size checks more consistent across desktop and mobile.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI’s New Ultrafast Mode Makes GPT-5.6 Sol Up to 14x Faster
OpenAI has introduced Ultrafast, a new mode designed to significantly speed up GPT-5.6 Sol, with the company claiming speeds of up to 14 times faster than standard processing.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
1 min read
Instagram Introduces a New Wordmark After a Decade
Instagram has refreshed its text-only logo with a new wordmark that gives the familiar brand name a sharper and more modern appearance.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
1 min read
X Opens Up More of Its Recommendation Algorithm
X is making more of its recommendation and ranking systems public while introducing a tool that lets users check how its algorithms have affected their posts and accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
3 min read
ChatGPT Can Now Remember What You Do Across Apps and Websites
ChatGPT can now use Computer History to remember activity across apps and websites on your computer, helping future conversations feel more personalized.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
1 min read
Bluesky Beta Now Lets Users Upload Videos Up to 10 Minutes
Bluesky has started rolling out a beta update that allows users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long, while also improving upload speed and progress tracking.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Begins Testing On-Device Scam Alert Feature
WhatsApp has started testing a new optional Scam Alert feature that uses on-device machine learning to identify potential scam messages and warn users before they engage with scammers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
1 min read
GeForce NOW Gets Native Linux App, Better Frame Generation and Nine New Games
GeForce NOW is getting several upgrades for the back-to-school season, including a native Linux app, improved cloud Frame Generation, better performance for demanding games, and nine new titles.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreaming Over Child Safety Concerns
Brazil's ANPD has ordered Discord to suspend its Go Live livestreaming feature, saying the platform failed to adequately protect children and teenagers from harmful content.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
1 min read
Facebook Launches AI-Powered Creator Studio App for Creators
Facebook has launched a standalone Creator Studio app for iOS, bringing AI-powered recommendations, performance insights and comment tools to help creators manage and grow their audiences.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Google Photos Finally Fixes Annoying Drag-to-Select Bug
Google Photos has finally fixed a frustrating bug that prevented users from selecting multiple photos and videos by dragging their finger across them.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
OpenAI has finally brought ChatGPT to Linux desktops with the launch of an official ChatGPT app for the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
2 min read
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Cyber for Advanced Security Research
OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called GPT-5.6 Cyber, designed specifically for cybersecurity work such as vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Raises Monetization Requirements for New Creators
Starting February 1, new creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours during the previous 12 months or 20 million qualified Shorts views within 90 days to become eligible for YouTube's monetization program.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Can Now Help You Find and Book Restaurant Tables
ChatGPT is making restaurant planning easier by helping users find and book tables directly through its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
1 min read
WhatsApp Adds a Username Field When Saving New Contacts
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out usernames more widely by adding a new username field to the contact creation screen on Android and iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific People
The platform now lets you hide reposts from specific people, which could be useful if someone you follow frequently reposts content that you are not interested in seeing.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2026
1 min read
Google Play Adds Venmo as a New Payment Option
Google is adding Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, giving users in the U.S. another way to pay for apps, games, in-app purchases, add-ons, and other digital content.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 10, 2026
1 min read
