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Three Key Enhancements Boost ChatGPT’s Effectiveness with GPT-5

the wait for the long-awaited GPT-5 models has concluded. Following months of anticipation, users can finally begin to leverage OpenAI’s advancements in technology. Although some have debated with CEO Sam Altman regarding this assertion in the hours since its release, the organization refers to GPT-5 as its “finest model” thus far — and in numerous respects, it truly is.

OpenAI asserts that GPT-5 has progressed in all the areas it previously excelled in the last version, encompassing coding, mathematics, writing, image generation, and beyond. Nonetheless, there are additional key modifications that will enhance the user experience with ChatGPT following this week’s upgrade.

In addition to the visual app updates, including a revamped ChatGPT interface featuring customizable colors for dialogue bubbles, a voice button, and text highlighting, there are several significant upgrades behind the scenes, such as the removal of the model selector, the introduction of new personalities, and a major enhancement to voice mode. Here’s an overview of these new features.

iOS 26 Update Brings AirPod Functionality to Address Significant Problem

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iOS 26 brings numerous enhancements for Apple devices, including the long-anticipated feature that allows control of AirPods audio through CarPlay.

Mac Application Synchronizes Workflow with Nature’s Cadence

**Portal App For Mac Aligns Your Workflow With Nature’s Cadence**

Portal for Mac is an exceptional application on the App Store, designed by indie developers at Portal Labs. It improves well-being during work, browsing, or leisure. The app changes your wallpaper with vibrant landscapes and spatial audio, immersing you in the splendor of nature. Recently, Portal unveiled its most ambitious feature to date—Circadian Flow. This functionality syncs with your local time, providing curated scenes that mirror the natural light and sounds of the day, with the goal of restoring the natural rhythm that affects sleep, energy, and mood.

Version 1.6 of Portal also includes numerous updates:
– **Favorite Playlists:** Users can build a flow of their preferred portals.
– **Audio Balancing:** Ensures consistent volume across various portals for seamless transitions.
– **Serene Nature Collection:** New portals shot in Iceland, highlighting rare instances of tranquility.

Portal for Mac is accessible on the Mac App Store with a 7-day free trial. It presents subscription choices at $69.99 per year, $12.99 per month, or a lifetime subscription for $299.99, granting full access to both Mac and iOS versions.

Grok’s Loss to OpenAI in AI Chess Tournament: Evaluating Its Importance

the BBC’s article prompted me to ponder one main question while reading: Why does this matter to me?

The rationale behind questioning the significance of this competition stems from the fact that tech firms have traditionally utilized chess as a benchmark for evaluating the capabilities and advancements of machine learning models. This practice has been so prevalent that today’s chess engines typically outmatch human players. However, chess does not equate to real-world scenarios.

With the abundance of news articles highlighting the advancements in AI, it may seem somewhat odd for me to sit here and criticize the reality that Grok was defeated by OpenAI in chess. Although it’s easy to interpret Elon Musk’s post on X regarding the result as just his usual self-promoting commentary, his insights on Grok’s chess performance being merely a byproduct are indeed quite accurate.

Microsoft Copilot Users Receive Complimentary Access to GPT-5

GPT-5 live broadcast. The forthcoming AI experience of the next generation is accessible to every ChatGPT user, including those utilizing ChatGPT Free accounts. To gain access, simply establish a ChatGPT account and remain signed in. Following that, GPT-5 will be free of charge, although there are constraints on usage.

However, ChatGPT is not the sole platform providing complimentary access to GPT-5. On Thursday, Microsoft declared that GPT-5 will be offered at no cost within multiple Copilot products, encompassing the web version of the application and the Copilot apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Furthermore, GPT-5 will drive AI functionalities in the premium Microsoft 365 Copilot suite of productivity tools, Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Mobile. Additionally, GPT-5 will be made accessible to developers in Azure AI Foundry.

Netflix Resurrects Overlooked Dwayne Johnson Fantasy Film

“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” a follow-up to 2008’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” was the type of classic film that blended Jules Verne-inspired visuals with a generally cheerful atmosphere — and, although critics didn’t exactly label it a work of art, audiences still came out in large numbers. So much so, in fact, that the film ultimately surpassed $330 million at the international box office.

Following that, however, the film essentially followed the path of many mid-level blockbusters from the early 2010s. It sort of just disappeared into the background of Johnson’s body of work — eclipsed by movies such as his “Fast & Furious” series and other family-friendly escapades like “Jumanji.”

Enter Netflix. Or, to be more precise, the arrival of “Journey 2” on Netflix, where it’s currently experiencing a resurgence. At the time of writing, the film holds the #5 spot on the streamer’s daily U.S. Top 10 chart, a surprising revival for a fantasy adventure that had nearly disappeared.