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ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO

ChatGPT is struggling to keep up its once-explosive growth as users uninstall the app or opt for rival chatbots instead. According to data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, ChatGPT experienced a 132 percent increase in uninstalls year over year in April. Its uninstall rate was even higher last month, up 413 percent year-over-year, following […]

Tumbler Ridge Families File Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Not Reporting Suspect’s ChatGPT Activity to Police

Seven families of victims injured or killed in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company and its leadership of negligence after they failed to alert police to the suspected shooter’s ChatGPT activity. The families allege OpenAI stayed silent after its systems flagged activity […]

The Best Deals We Found During Amazon’s Gaming Week

Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch […]

The Factors Contributing to Bluetooth’s Ongoing Reliability Challenges

Disrupted connections, choppy sound, and possibly the most infuriating issue of all, trying repeatedly to connect a new device to no avail: For a technology that has been around for nearly thirty years, Bluetooth can be quite frustrating. Although it has undoubtedly advanced over time, it remains inconsistent and unreliable in numerous (regrettably rather common) situations.

You might argue that much of this inconsistency isn’t solely Bluetooth’s responsibility. It’s attempting to perform a challenging task in an increasingly congested environment. Governed by an organization known as the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Bluetooth is persistently being competed against by other signals and emerging technologies.

That being said, one of the primary challenges with Bluetooth isn’t precisely the SIG’s concern: It boils down to signal interference. Bluetooth functions on the 2.4GHz frequency band, which is also saturated with signals from everything ranging from Wi-Fi to wireless devices using their own specific adapters, and even older devices like microwaves. Frequency hopping, a method where a signal rapidly changes channels within the 2.4GHz band, can alleviate some of these challenges. However, Bluetooth will perpetually grapple with interference and data loss.

Bluetooth: the silent force behind the scenes

Bluetooth serves as a crucial link between devices, enabling communication and interaction perhaps more seamlessly than any other wireless technology. Yet its inherent limitations lead to complexities, often resulting in frustration for users who expect a flawless experience.

As more devices adopt Bluetooth technology, efficiency and performance can suffer due to increased demand on the available bandwidth. It begs the question: Is the future of Bluetooth sustainability in jeopardy, or can advancements in technology help mitigate these issues?

The Keyboard Behind Dune 2’s Score Becomes More Affordable

Expressive E is making its Osmose MPE keyboard (comparatively) more affordable by ditching the synthesizer and making it a simple MIDI controller. The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,199, respectively. Now, $999 is pretty expensive for a MIDI controller, but it’s far less than Osmose’s $1,799 […]

Google’s Latest Complimentary Smart Home Upgrade Brings Major Improvements

Gemini for Google Home is currently in an early access phase and necessitates registration. Google intends for Gemini to completely supersede the previous Google Assistant, although there has been no official announcement regarding the timeline for the full deployment. Although there were aspirations for Gemini to fully displace Google Assistant by March 2026, the transition has predominantly occurred with newly launched Android smartphones to date, with rollouts for other Google devices progressing gradually.

Understanding How Continued Conversation Functions with Google Home