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Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag

When OpenAI launched GPT-5 last week, it told software engineers the model was designed to be a “true coding collaborator” that excels at generating high-quality code and performing agentic, or automated, software tasks. While the company didn’t say so explicitly, OpenAI appeared to be taking direct aim at Anthropic’s Claude Code, which has quickly become… Continue reading Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag

Lamborghini’s new plug-in hybrid is the fastest car its ever built

Transportation The Italian automaker only plans on making a couple dozen Fenomeno hypercars, with each priced at $3.5 million. The Italian automaker only plans on making a couple dozen Fenomeno hypercars, with each priced at $3.5 million. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 15, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Lamborghini’s new plug-in hybrid is the fastest car its ever built

Lucid reveals off-road version of Gravity SUV, which it has definitely sold more than 9 of

Electric Cars Transportation The automaker forcefully denied a report that said it only sold 9 Gravity SUVs in the first six months of production. The automaker forcefully denied a report that said it only sold 9 Gravity SUVs in the first six months of production. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 15, 2025, 12:59 PM UTC… Continue reading Lucid reveals off-road version of Gravity SUV, which it has definitely sold more than 9 of

I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco

Command Line Over dinner, OpenAI CEO’s addressed criticism of GPT-5’s rollout, the AI bubble, brain-computer interfaces, buying Google Chrome, and more. Over dinner, OpenAI CEO’s addressed criticism of GPT-5’s rollout, the AI bubble, brain-computer interfaces, buying Google Chrome, and more. by Alex Heath Aug 15, 2025, 12:35 PM UTC Alex Heath is a deputy editor… Continue reading I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco

I’ve tested several Android tablets for work travel – why I recommend this Samsung the most

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is available starting at $659 for the 128GB version, with 5G models starting at $769. It’s an exceptionally rugged tablet with removable dual batteries and software updates for eight years. RAM is a bit limited at 6GB, and the included S… Continue reading I’ve tested several Android tablets for work travel – why I recommend this Samsung the most

Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised Update/Tweaks004154

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I will be turning 85 this month, so I definitely don’t mind getting some help with the driving. It’s especially appreciated when I’m tired on the long drive home at night after a concert in Salt Lake City.The navigation appears to remember my driving history… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised Update/Tweaks004154

Clean Technica: The Nvidia Deal Shows How Chinese-Made EVs Could Come To The US004153

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 14th August 2025, 11:26 am Writing in the Detroit Free Press, Ethan Dodd began his most recent article with this doomsday prediction: “Chinese electric vehicles don’t just pose a market threat to Tesla. They could also be a weapon of war. When… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Nvidia Deal Shows How Chinese-Made EVs Could Come To The US004153

Scientists Say They’ve Found a Way to Vocalize the “Inner Voices” of People Who Can’t Speak

Image by Getty / Futurism New advances in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology may make speech for those who’ve lost the ability to do so easier than ever before. In a new, groundbreaking study published in the journal Cell, researchers from Stanford University claimed that they have found a way to decode the “inner speech” of those… Continue reading Scientists Say They’ve Found a Way to Vocalize the “Inner Voices” of People Who Can’t Speak

MIT Student Drops Out Because She Says AGI Will Kill Everyone Before She Can Graduate

We’re all probably feeling a little anxious about AI. It’s horrible for the environment, is used as an excuse to fire workers, floods the internet with misinformation and slop, entrenches government surveillance, and appears to be driving people into psychosis. And so, at a time when many college students are dropping out to join AI… Continue reading MIT Student Drops Out Because She Says AGI Will Kill Everyone Before She Can Graduate

There’s a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so Much

The launch of OpenAI’s long-awaited GPT-5 model last week marked an ignominious chapter for the company. While it boasted modest performance upgrades on paper, the actual experience of using it left many fans sorely disappointed. Common criticisms were that its answers were too short and its writing was noticeably worse and devoid of personality. On… Continue reading There’s a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so Much