Sam Altman has told OpenAI staff members during their weekly meeting that the company is changing its rather convoluted non-profit corporate structure next year, according to Fortune. The CEO said OpenAI will move away from being controlled by a non-profit entity and will transition into a more traditional for-profit organization. He didn’t delve into the… Continue reading OpenAI is reportedly moving away from its complicated non-profit structure next year
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Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
It used to go by at least two different names — Oculus Connect and then Facebook Connect — but whatever the moniker, Meta’s fall event is still a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual reality and mixed reality space. Much like last year, we can likely predict the biggest… Continue reading Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
The best iPad accessories for 2024
Once you’ve decided which Apple iPad you want, the next step is finding the right accessories. For getting work done, you’ll likely want a mouse and keyboard. For drawing and note-taking, a stylus is the obvious choice, but we also recommend a paper-like screen protector for added texture. Power banks let you recharge your slate… Continue reading The best iPad accessories for 2024
Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
In just three days, you’ll be able to download iOS 18 on your eligible iPhone. Apple announced the release date at its iPhone event on Monday, along with the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, and the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 devices (here’s everything Apple revealed at the iPhone… Continue reading Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Apple has revealed it will allow iPad users in the EU to install third-party app stores on their tablets (without having to sideload them) starting on September 16. You’ll need to install iPadOS 18, which will be available broadly on Monday, to do so. Back in April, the European Commission designated iPadOS as a “core… Continue reading iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
iPhone 16 launch: Here’s how to pre-order the new iPhone from the Apple Store
Apple announced its newest lineup of smartphones during the 2024 iPhone 16 launch event earlier this week. Four new models took center stage: The iPhone 16, the larger iPhone 16 Plus, the high-end iPhone 16 Pro and its big sibling the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Last year, the most notable design change came with the… Continue reading iPhone 16 launch: Here’s how to pre-order the new iPhone from the Apple Store
One of our top MagSafe-compatible power banks is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals
End-of-summer and back-to-school sales have mostly expired and, while we know Amazon will have another Prime Day sale in October, we don’t know when just yet. That makes this just another week of our team hunting and searching for deals all across the world wide web. We actually found quite a few worth considering, with… Continue reading One of our top MagSafe-compatible power banks is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals
Tales of the Shire, a cozy life sim with Hobbits, has been delayed until 2025
Tales of the Shire, a cozy life sim set in the world of Lord of the Rings, has been delayed until 2025. It was previously set for a release sometime this year. Developer Weta Workshop, who assisted with the effects in all of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth films, says the delay was necessary to ensure that… Continue reading Tales of the Shire, a cozy life sim with Hobbits, has been delayed until 2025
NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone
NASA confirmed on Friday that it’s developing a new lunar time system for the Moon. The White House published a policy memo in April, directing NASA to create the new standard by 2026. Over five months later (government time, y’all), the space agency’s confirmation states it will work with “U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international… Continue reading NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone
An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work
An artist who goes by @tofu_rabbit on X says that the look of Nerf’s Ace of Spades handgun from Bungie’s Destiny games came from a commissioned artwork they drew almost a decade ago. Nerf and Bungie unveiled its newest foam dart gun collaboration on Tuesday featuring a limited edition version of Cayde-6’s iconic “Ace of… Continue reading An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work