2026-08-16

Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers

Two renowned mathematicians, Timothy Gowers and Peter Sarnak, say large language models are good at combining known methods but lack the intuition for genuinely new mathematical ideas.<br /> The article Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers appeared first on The Decoder. [...]

2026-08-16

Sony Bravia 7 II vs Samsung R95H: which RGB TV wins, and does either model topple OLED? I tested them side-by-side to find out

As more RGB TVs become available, I decided to test the Sony Bravia 7 II next to the Samsung R95H — but which one is the better buy? [...]

2026-08-16

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart

The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well. [...]

2026-08-16

How to lease an iPhone instead of buying one

The new Apple Upgrade program makes the monthly cost of an iPhone even cheaper than before. [...]

2026-08-16

Russia's accelerating Starlink rival development means that war in space is not just probable; it's inevitable

Rapidly-expanding Rassvet raises concerns about stronger drone communications and forcing Ukraine to consider responses beyond conventional battlefield defenses. [...]

2026-08-16

'I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras': I used Viltrox’s new 26mm f/2.8 full-frame lens every day for a month — at half the price of Nikon's version, it's unbeatable value

For its size, quality and price, I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras than the new Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO [...]

2026-08-16

What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?

Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps. [...]

2026-08-16

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT feature logs your keystrokes and stores them in plain text

OpenAI has launched Computer History, a ChatGPT feature that records clicks, keystrokes, keyboard shortcuts and app switches on macOS to build a searchable memory. The memory files are stored locally as unencrypted plain text, and the feature is not available in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK. OpenAI has given ChatGPT a record of what […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-16

How to set up your emergency contacts and medical ID on your iPhone

Take time to enable these features today before you need them; they could help save your life in an emergency. [...]