2026-06-20

ChatGPT keeps creeping toward becoming your AI personal assistant with new scheduled task controls

OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT's scheduling feature. A new "Scheduled" page in the sidebar puts all active tasks in one place, letting users view, pause, edit, or delete them. Research tasks search the web and connected apps, sending alerts only when something actually changes. The previous "Pulse" feature is being retired.<br /> The article ChatGPT keeps creeping towar [...]

2026-06-20

The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is a palm-sized instant camera that produces lovely little prints — in the right conditions

The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is a minor refresh with a new lens and flash — even better for instant-film selfies, [...]

2026-06-20

This easy-to-miss coupon code can get you a Galaxy S26 Ultra for its lowest-ever price — up to $950 off

Combine this code with a trade-in rebate or upfront discount for a seriously cheap Galaxy S26 Ultra. [...]

2026-06-20

A Coffee Expert Explains Why Burr Grinders Are the Only Grinders Worth Buying

The single upgrade that transforms your home coffee the most? Your grinder. A coffee expert shared their go-to recommendation with me. [...]

2026-06-20

The best U.S. national parks for sunsets, ranked

From the Grand Canyon's mile of open air to Acadia's lighthouse silhouetted against the Atlantic, the national parks with the best sunsets [...]

2026-06-20

The most charming small towns in America to visit this summer

From Crested Butte's July wildflower meadows to a Maine coastal town where advisors say lobster rolls are among the best they've had anywhere [...]

2026-06-20

The best aluminum-free deodorants of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Aluminum-free deodorants vary widely in how well they hold up through an active day. Consumer Reports tested nine to find the top picks [...]

2026-06-20

The 6 best budget soundbars to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Budget soundbars vary widely in audio performance. Consumer Reports tested models on sound quality and features to find six top picks [...]

2026-06-20

Wharton researchers coined ‘cognitive surrender’ to describe what happens when people let AI think for them

A pair of Wharton researchers have put a name to something that many AI users have quietly started doing: letting chatbots make their decisions for them. Steven Shaw and Gideon Nave published a study in January titled “Thinking, Fast, Slow, and Artificial,” in which they introduced the term “cognitive surrender” to describe the tendency of […]<br /> This story continues at The Next [...]