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OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:48:26 +0000

So much for voluntary review.

The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:57:41 +0000

NSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.

Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:34:43 +0000

A refreshing direction for a price change.

Notion Mail is shutting down

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:41:24 +0000

So long, Notion Mail.

Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:33:12 +0000

Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.

Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:07:32 +0000

Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.

Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:51:50 +0000

Retroid's Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.

As everything gets more expensive, it's time to make do and mend

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:31:37 +0000

The skyrocketing cost of computer components needs to foster a new mindset.

You may be plugging your Fire TV Stick into the wrong HDMI port

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

It's not so much about using a wrong port, and more so about freeing up the more capable ones for needier devices.

Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:15:53 +0000

Apple may skip the M6 Pro and Max chips.

Xbox prices are rising again after Microsoft helped drive up component costs

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:55:53 +0000

We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:01 +0000

Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman has stepped down.

Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:18:44 +0000

Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.

Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:32:43 +0000

The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.

Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Google Finance is a standalone Android app now, with an iOS version on the way.

Sony A7R VI review: A huge speed boost makes this a nearly perfect high-resolution camera

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:07:54 +0000

Sony's A7R VI finally serves up speed and resolution together thanks to the new 67MP stacked sensor.

IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:59:10 +0000

IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

Apple hikes prices for most of its hardware

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:49:43 +0000

Macs, MacBooks, iPads and other Apple products just got more expensive.

Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea?

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.

Google will open the Play Store to outside billing on June 30

s_9@mymelody.com (endgedge) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:21 +0000

Google will allow developers to offer alternative billing in the US, the UK and Europe starting on June 30.