TECHNOLOGY

May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Gets a Smart Upgrade

OpenAI has rolled out a new version of ChatGPT’s core engine, called GPT‑5. 5 Instant. The change is meant to make the AI more precise and reduce the number of “hallucinations” it produces, especially when users ask about complex topics like medicine, law or finance. The upgrade also improves the

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Media Shake‑Ups: From AI Lawsuits to House Sales and Job Trends

A group of book publishers, including big names like Elsevier and Hachette, has filed a lawsuit against Meta in Manhattan. They claim the company used millions of their copyrighted works to train its AI model, Llama, without permission or payment. The suit accuses Meta’s CEO of encouraging the pract

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Safety Tests: U. S. Opens Doors to Big Tech Models

The United States has widened its effort to check artificial intelligence systems for dangers, inviting top companies like Google, Microsoft, and a newcomer called xAI to share their most advanced models. The move follows earlier voluntary cooperation from OpenAI and Anthropic, who already let U. S.

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Designers and AI: How Ready Are They to Embrace the New Tool?

A new study looks at how graphic designers feel about using AI to create artwork. Instead of simply asking if the technology works, researchers checked how easy it feels and how ready people are to try it. They used two popular ideas from tech research: the Technology Acceptance Model, which s

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

US Army Tests Bitcoin as a New Tool for Military Strategy

The U. S. military has begun running a live Bitcoin node, according to the commander of the Indo‑Pacific Command, who spoke before Congress this week. The node is not used for mining; instead it allows the service to observe network traffic and experiment with security measures that rely on the Bitc

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Cuts Staff as AI Changes the Game

Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Cuts Staff, Trims for an AI‑Focused Future

Coinbase has decided to reduce its workforce by about 14 percent, roughly 700 employees. The move follows a shift toward artificial intelligence to speed up product delivery and cut costs. The company’s leader explained that engineers can now finish tasks in days that once took weeks. Non‑technical

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bose steps into smart home audio with new modular sound gear

Bose just launched three new pieces that let you build a home theater slowly instead of buying everything at once. There’s a soundbar with nine speakers built in, a standalone smart speaker that can also work as a rear speaker, and a cube-shaped subwoofer with a glass top. All three use the same tun

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Wave of Adventure Cars for Europe

Europe’s love for outdoor getaways is getting a fresh twist with a vehicle that blends rough terrain skill with street-smart ease. The focus isn’t just on raw power or flashy specs. Instead, it’s about creating a ride that understands real life. Imagine a car that handles potholes like a mountain pa

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Tech: Wires, Gadgets, and What Really Works

People love shiny new tech, but picking the right system is like choosing a favorite sandwich—options stack up fast. Some devices play nice with Alexa, others swear by Google Assistant, and a few stubborn holdouts cling to Siri like it’s the last slice of pizza. But here’s a secret: your current set

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