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Bad news: ChatGPT Plus users have annoying limits to slow them down once again

It will help OpenAI manage its compute resources better. TL;DR OpenAI is restoring five-hour usage limits on ChatGPT Work and Codex for Plus subscribers. The limits will allow OpenAI to manage its resources and continue offering generous weekly usage. The five-hour limits are currently not applicable to ChatGPT Pro users. If you’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT Work and Codex and exploring the possibilities they unlock, you might need to slow d…

7 mins ago • Android Authority

The AYN Odin 3 is getting another price hike, but you can avoid it by acting fast

You'll need to act fast to avoid the price increase. Credit: AYN TL;DR AYN has announced another price increase for the Odin 3 handheld. The increase …

1 hour ago • Android Authority

Apple may launch AirPods 5 alongside the new iPhones

Apple's AirPods 5 could be closer than you think, with a fall launch rumored to line up right alongside the new iPhones.

1 hour ago • Digital Trends

Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch

Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.

1 hour ago • Wired Technology

Met Office finds most of us still won't trust an AI weather forecast

Survey finds low confidence in weather prediction systems based on machine learning, with the majority overwhelmingly in favour of traditional forecas…

1 hour ago • TechRadar

The iPad mini upgrade I’ve been waiting for could arrive in October

Apple’s smallest iPad may be in line for one of its biggest display upgrades yet, and we may not have long to wait.

1 hour ago • Digital Trends

Google’s clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out

Pixel phones appear to be the first devices to get Google's Motion Assist feature. TL;DR Google is gradually rolling out the new Motion Assist feature…

1 hour ago • Android Authority

ASUS' first gaming soundbar is now available in the US for $600

The ASUS ROG Gjallar is now available in the US.

1 hour ago • Engadget

Apple’s new Mac mini could show up any day now, and it might beat the iPhones to the punch

Apple's readying a fresh Mac mini that could drop within days, driven by AI demand and a chip shortage squeezing supply.

1 hour ago • Digital Trends

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans in Australia for August 2026

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra premium foldables are some of the most expensive phones locally — should you buy one from a telco? Pr…

1 hour ago • TechRadar

SpaceX claims it will put a Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale system into orbit next year

And fly ‘significant scale’ in 2028 – a claim that isn’t entirely bonkers, but needs a solid grain of salt SpaceX will send at least one datacenter ra…

1 hour ago • The Register

The best Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL plans in Australia for August 2026

Pre-orders for Google’s new flagship phones have wrapped up, and we’ve compared all the best telco plans across Australia for the newest Pixel handset…

2 hours ago • TechRadar

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IBM is building a dual-architecture mainframe chip that will run Arm and Z software on the same cores

The processor was showcased at Hot Chips 2026 and is expected to use 11 IBM Z cores built on a 2-nanometer process. IBM said the cores will operate above 5.7 GHz and support native execution of both z/Architecture and AArch64 instructions.Read Entire Article

2 hours ago • TechSpot

TCL QM7L Review: The mid-range continues to deliver excellent value

TCL’s QM7L lowers the barrier to its flagship Super Quantum Dot color display and raises the bar for sheer brightness while subtly cutting a few corne…

2 hours ago • Digital Trends

Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts

The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.

2 hours ago • BBC Technology

ChatGPT can now turn your photos into custom iMessage and WhatsApp stickers

ChatGPT can now turn your photos into custom stickers with transparent backgrounds, ready to send straight to iMessage or WhatsApp.

2 hours ago • Digital Trends

Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US

There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.

3 hours ago • Wired Technology

How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on August 30.

3 hours ago • Engadget

New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October

Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple…

3 hours ago • MacRumors

India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones

Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.

3 hours ago • TechCrunch

AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month

Apple is planning to announce two new AirPods 5 models as early as Wednesday, September 9, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Like the AirPods 4, t…

4 hours ago • MacRumors

The best limited series on Netflix you can binge-watch at once

This roundup covers 16 of the best miniseries and limited series on Netflix, spanning a full decade of prestige television complete with near perfect …

4 hours ago • Digital Trends

Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report

Although AirPods with cameras aren’t expected until next year, Bloomberg reports that Apple could announce the AirPods 5 as early as next month’s expe…

4 hours ago • 9to5Mac

Shein’s IPO Plans Value It at About $27 Billion. That’s Shockingly Low

That's a little over a quarter of its peak valuation.

4 hours ago • Gizmodo

Report: New Mac mini could launch before Apple’s September event

Bloomberg reports that Apple could release a new Mac mini “as soon as the coming days, potentially” ahead of next month’s expected iPhone 18 Pro and i…

4 hours ago • 9to5Mac

New Mac Mini Reportedly Set to Launch Before iPhone 18 Pro Event

Apple plans to unveil a new Mac mini in the "coming days," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new Mac mini will potentiall…

4 hours ago • MacRumors

Apple Reportedly Will Announce iPhone 18 Pro Event Date This Week

Apple plans to send out invites for its annual iPhone event this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The event will likely take place on Wedne…

5 hours ago • MacRumors