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The 3D-printed shoe company that wants to follow Apple’s lead

Can influencers be the key to making 3D printed shoes a success?

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Are you buying a drone soon? Here’s how the FCC’s move affects you

A new FCC ruling bans approvals for future DJI drones, citing security risks, but current devices remain usable.

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ChatGPT’s year-end recap offers a snapshot of how you used it in 2025

ChatGPT is rolling out a year-end recap feature that shows how you used the chatbot in 2025.

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ChatGPT now lets you dial up the warmth or tone down the enthusiasm in its responses

OpenAI is rolling out new personality settings that let you fine-tune ChatGPT's responses for warmth, enthusiasm, and more.

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Gemini can now help you spot AI-generated videos

Google is expanding Gemini's AI content detection capabilities to include video content.

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ChatGPT now lets you discover songs and create playlists in Apple Music

OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT earlier this year as a way to help users interact with third-party services without leaving the chat window. The feature launched with support for a handful of apps but has steadily expanded to include options like Peloton and Tripadvisor. Now, Apple Music has joined the lineup. 9to5Mac reports that, much […]

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Kyrgyzstan launches gold-backed stablecoin to modernize cross-border payments

Kyrgyzstan is making a bold play for the digital future and they’ve not gone halfway doing it. With the launch of USDKG, a $50 million gold-backed stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Central Asian nation is signaling that it’s ready to become a serious contender in global commerce. A hybrid approach to stability So, […]

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ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming, but you’ll have to wait until next year to try it

ChatGPT's highly anticipated adult mode is expected to roll out in Q1 2026 as OpenAI tests its age-verification system.

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AI toys are getting scary – but this small red box promises a fix

Trending Fowrard: Stickerbox uses it's own 'safe' AI to give kids creative control - and the founders promise multiple guardrails to protect children.

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Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer drops to $199.99 in new deal

The Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer is on sale for $199.99, $50 off the usual $249.99 price, offering a compact, beginner friendly 3D printing option that fits easily on a desk or in a small workspace.

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ChatGPT gets major update (GPT-5.2) as OpenAI battles Google in AI arms race

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, a more capable AI model focused on professional workflows, longer context, better reasoning, and more reliable outputs.

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Google’s new Disco browser shows how AI could transform the way you get things done online

Google's Disco is a new AI browser that uses GenTabs to turn open tabs and chat history into interactive web apps, helping you complete tasks efficiently.

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Google turns Chrome into a native AI browser with Gemini-powered tools

Google's latest Chrome update is its most ambitious ever, infusing the desktop browser with advanced AI tools powered by Gemini, including contextual answers, summaries, and enhanced security.

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OpenAI launches its first certification courses to upskill workers and educators

OpenAI has launched its first certification courses, offering structured AI training for workers and educators through the OpenAI Academy and Coursera.

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CES 2026 is almost here, as a veteran of the show here’s what you need to know

From new TVs, auto tech, and computing announcements, to AI, drones and robots, the world's biggest consumer technology show has it all.

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Google’s AI mood board can now turn your idea dump into a slick presentation

Google has released a massive update for its AI-powered mood board app, Mixboard, which includes a new feature that can turn your idea dump into a crisp presentation.

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Google’s virtual try-on app now helps you discover and shop outfits tailored to you

Doppl, Google's AI-powered virtual try-on app, now has a shoppable discovery feed that offers outfit recommendations with direct links to merchants.

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Save on the SenseRobot Chess — the AI chess master everyone wants

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with SenseRobot The holidays are almost upon us, and one deal is standing out for tech enthusiasts, chess lovers, and shoppers. The SenseRobot Chess, the world’s first mass-produced AI chess robot arm designed for home use, is now available at its Christmas holiday special price of […]

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Too lazy to shower? This human washing machine can clean your body in 15 minutes

A new human washing machine from Japan can wash your entire body in just 15 minutes. You simply need to lie inside the capsule while microbubbles, sensors, and a preset routine handles the whole bath for you.

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Save 29% on Rokid AR Spatial Glasses with a 360″ Micro-OLED three-screen display

Rokid AR Spatial Glasses Max 2 in silver, bundled with Station 2, offer a 360" Micro-OLED three-screen display, 120Hz OLED, 600 nits brightness, and multi-tasking support for work and gaming on Android, Windows, and consoles—now $499, down from $698.

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Save up to $1,200 on a Speediance home gym this Black Friday

Save up to $1,200 on Speediance smart gyms plus get free accessories. Use code media120 for extra savings on compact, digital weight systems.

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This AI app is helping visually impaired people find and navigate objects around them

NaviSense is a new AI-powered smartphone app built to help visually impaired people find and navigate objects in real time. Using camera input, spatial audio, and vibrations, it guides users toward what they’re searching for, without needing pre-mapped environments.

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