2026-08-08

Readers rate AI-generated short stories higher than human ones until they learn a machine wrote them

People can't tell ChatGPT-generated short stories from human-written ones, according to a new study. More than 2,500 participants performed no better than chance. The AI-generated texts were actually rated higher, but scores dropped as soon as participants learned a machine wrote them.<br /> The article Readers rate AI-generated short stories higher than human ones until they learn a ma [...]

2026-08-08

Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience. [...]

2026-08-08

OpenAI Acquires NextSlide, the AI Presentation Startup

OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, a startup that built software for turning raw material into finished presentations, with the NextSlide team now working on ChatGPT. Founder Ahmed Beshry announced the move in a note on the startup's website. He did not disclose financial terms. NextSlide's product converted prompts, notes, documents, or research into a polished, editable presentation, the p [...]

2026-08-08

Anthropic sets Claude Code to Auto Mode by default to protect developers from bad approvals

Starting August 14, Anthropic will make Auto Mode in Claude Code the default for Pro, Max, and Team plans. The company says it's safer. In tests, the classifier caught 89 percent of dangerous commands, while human reviewers caught only 13.6 percent. For the most widely used AI coding tool, this means developers are shifting further from writing code to monitoring AI output.<br /> The ar [...]

2026-08-08

‘Playing around with your favourite artist’s song is an ultimate expression of fandom’: Spotify is taking another step into participatory music tools with its upcoming AI remix feature — but it signals red flags for industry professionals

Spotify's agreement with Merlin brings it one step closer to launching its AI-powered remix tool, but where do industry professionals stand on it? [...]

2026-08-08

Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do

A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port. [...]

2026-08-08

The RAM crisis just hit a new low — here's my advice on what to do based on 30 years of writing about GPUs, memory and PC components

There are certain components and devices that you should be considering buying sooner rather than later, at least in my view. [...]

2026-08-08

The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed

Apple has a not-so-obvious heart rate feature that's worth checking out. Here's what it does and how to use it. [...]

2026-08-08

Pentagon launches campaign for unmanned boats able to launch drones at sea

The Pentagon launchs $100 million competition seeking autonomous vessels capable of deploying drones across contested maritime environments and patrol missions. [...]