2026-07-13

OpenAI's new prompting guide tells users to stop overthinking and start with the result

OpenAI has released a prompting guide for everyday users, not developers. Instead of rigid formulas, it suggests four optional building blocks: goal, context, format, and constraints. The core advice is simple: describe the result you want, not the steps to get there. It's the first time OpenAI covers both Chat and Codex in a single framework.<br /> The article OpenAI's new prompti [...]

2026-07-13

No room in your kitchen for a Ninja Slushi? We tested 3 blenders that make perfect slushies for one for a fraction of the price, and actually fit in your cupboard

If you don't have the space or cash for a Ninja Slushi machine, these portable blenders can make fantastic frozen drinks for a fraction of the price. [...]

2026-07-13

Is that QR code a trap? How to spot quishing scams before it's too late

A QR code phishing scheme can take many forms. Here's how to recognize them and avoid becoming a victim. [...]

2026-07-13

Trump just declared the US "Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz." Iran says no

Iran declared the strait closed and vowed to block U.S. interference as fresh U.S. strikes hit dozens of targets [...]

2026-07-13

SpaceX stock is sinking toward its $135 IPO price as the post-debut rally fades

SpaceX stock has fallen about 7% from its first-trade price of $150, giving back much of the post-IPO rally [...]

2026-07-13

The best bathroom exhaust fans, according to Consumer Reports

A weak bathroom fan leaves mirrors foggy after a shower. Consumer Reports tested airflow and noise to find standout picks [...]

2026-07-13

Why is everyone eating Cream of Wheat on TikTok?

Cream of Wheat is viral on TikTok as grocery prices stay high and shoppers turn to affordable, nostalgic comfort foods. [...]

2026-07-13

Meta’s Hyperion data centre hit $50bn, and split a Louisiana town in two

Meta’s Hyperion data centre in rural Louisiana has ballooned from $10bn to more than $50bn in under two years. In a parish of 20,000 people, it has made some locals a fortune and priced others out of their homes. Meta just made its biggest AI bet bigger. On Monday the company said its Hyperion data […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-13

200 economists just admitted they can’t see where AI is taking the economy

Two hundred economists, sixteen of them Nobel laureates, have signed a statement on AI and the economy. The punchline: the smartest people in the room are telling you they cannot see the road. Economists do not usually panic in public. This week, more than 200 of them did it together. On Monday a group of […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]