ChatGPT is not getting an erotic mode, after all

ChatGPT’s proposed “adult mode” is now on indefinite hold, with OpenAI prioritizing core tools instead. The company says it needs more research on risks like emotional dependency and explicit content.

BYD recruits James Bond to launch its new long-range, 5-min charging luxury EV
BYD recruits James Bond to launch its new long-range, 5-min charging luxury EV

Is there anyone better to help promote a new high-end electric sports car? BYD is teaming up with Daniel Craig, AKA James Bond, to launch the new Denza Z9 GT in Europe. BYD said the new Denza Z9 GT is the “world’s longest-range pure EV” and supports ul…

Your VR headset can soon let you smell the virtual world

Researchers have developed a wearable device that blends up to eight scents in real time to match what you see in VR, making virtual environments feel more immersive than ever before.

Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles

Wikipedia will no longer allow editors to write or rewrite articles using AI. The update, which was added to Wikipedia’s guidelines late last week, cites the tendency for AI-written articles to violate “several of Wikipedia’s core content policies” as the reason for the ban. The change applies to the English version of Wikipedia and will […]

Car owners turn to EVs as 30-40% of Gulf energy capacity is destroyed
Car owners turn to EVs as 30-40% of Gulf energy capacity is destroyed

France’s Finance Minister confirmed that between 30% and 40% of Gulf refining capacity has been damaged or destroyed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes, leaving a shortage of 11 million barrels per day on global oil markets. The destruction is now pushing c…

Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use
Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use

On Thursday, senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) asking it to collect “comprehensive, annual energy-use disclosures” on data centers and make that information publicly available, as first reported by Wired. They’re urging the agency to “establish a mandatory annual reporting requirement for data centers,” […]

Turns out, if you ask an AI to play an expert, it gets less reliable

Telling an AI to “act like an expert” sounds like a great idea, but a new study suggests it can actually hurt its accuracy.

Kia launches its most affordable EV at lower prices than expected
Kia launches its most affordable EV at lower prices than expected

The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders at lower prices than expected.

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Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements are surprisingly forgiving for a modern AAA game

Forza Horizon 6 may look like a next-gen showcase, but its PC requirements suggest you won’t need a cutting-edge rig to play it.

Lightship electric RV trailer has room for activities – and won’t drain your range
Lightship electric RV trailer has room for activities – and won’t drain your range

We took a tour around the Lightship AE.1 electric RV trailer, with an open, airy interior and lots of neat features. It also has its own motor and batteries, which means it won’t drain your range while towing – whether you use a gas or electric tow veh…