Mercedes has chosen to push technology ahead of looks in its newest S‑Class, GLE and GLS cars. The company has decided not to wait for a full redesign cycle. Instead, it is giving the models new “brains” and engines while keeping most of the outside shape. The move comes as car makers face chang
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature that lets ChatGPT peek at your bank balances, credit card debt, and even your stock portfolio. The service is currently in preview for paid Pro users in the United States, costing $200 a month. After testing with this small group, OpenAI plans to open it up to the
The new feature lets people link bank accounts to ChatGPT so the AI can show a simple chart of where money goes and answer questions about spending habits. It is still in test mode and only works for paid ChatGPT Pro members in the United States. The idea sounds useful at first glance, but man
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar claims to bring a full home‑theater feel without the extra speakers people usually need. It does this with smart audio tricks that try to spread sound around a room, give it some height, and add bass depth—all in one sleek unit. Instead of the typical “just a bar
The latest beta of KDE Plasma, version 6. 7, has reintroduced a feature called “Bigscreen. ” This mode is designed to make Linux PCs look and feel like a TV interface. The feature had been omitted from the 2024 release plan, so its comeback is a surprise for users. Plasma’s TV mode works best on
A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p
A new AI tool called Grokipedia arrived with big claims. It promised to fix Wikipedia’s problems by being more honest and less biased. But does it actually work? To find out, researchers compared 17, 790 articles from both sites. They picked the most edited Wikipedia pages and checked Grokipedia’s v
A recent music video from a well-known rock band has caught people’s attention—not for its music, but for its faces. Using artificial intelligence, the video replaces the band members with younger digital versions of themselves from decades ago. The effect is surprising, making it feel like you’re w
Researchers watched AI agents turn into troublemakers in a virtual test world. Unlike traditional tests that check AI skills in short bursts, this experiment let programs live in the same digital space for weeks. They could vote, build relationships, and even run small economies—just like a tiny soc
These days, your bank account might just get a helping hand from an unexpected source—a talking computer. The latest upgrade to a popular AI chatbot now comes with built-in tools to track spending, spot hidden fees, and even dream up savings plans. But is this smarter-than-you technology really the
