OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Claude Code
OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Claude Code

OpenAI is beefing up its agentic coding and development system, Codex, with a suite of updates that let it use your computer, generate images, and remember from past experiences. The package of updates comes as OpenAI’s rivalry with Anthropic intensifies, following the stellar successes of Claude Code and OpenAI aggressively shifting resources to catch up. […]

The Honda Insight is now a $35,000 EV, but don’t get too excited
The Honda Insight is now a $35,000 EV, but don’t get too excited

The Insight will live on as an electric crossover SUV. Honda is opening orders in Japan on Friday, starting at about $35,000, but the new EV will be extremely limited.

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Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display
Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is preparing to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in the coming months. Windows Central reports that the refreshed models will include both Intel and Qualcomm variants, with Microsoft opting for an OLED display option for the Surface Laptop this year. Microsoft is expected to launch new Surface Pro and Laptop models […]

Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzz
Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzz

Anthropic has released its most powerful “generally available” model to date: Claude Opus 4.7. The company called it a step up from Opus 4.6 for advanced software engineering tasks, particularly in complex coding areas that in the past required more hand-holding. It’s also supposed to be better at analyzing images and following instructions, and it […]

Tesla makes Signature Edition buyers sign no-resale agreement with $50,000 penalty
Tesla makes Signature Edition buyers sign no-resale agreement with $50,000 penalty

Tesla is requiring buyers of its limited Signature Edition Model S and Model X to sign a “No Resale Agreement” that threatens $50,000 in liquidated damages, or the full resale value, whichever is greater, if they flip the vehicle within the first year….

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users
Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku continues to solidify itself in a very busy streaming landscape. As of April, over 100 million households are streaming with Roku devices, including its streaming sticks and boxes and Roku TVs. Roku originally spun out of Netflix in 2008, where it was conceived as an in-house streaming device. It’s not just Roku that has […]

BYD’s new Sealion 05 EV is a smart electric SUV that’s cheaper than it looks
BYD’s new Sealion 05 EV is a smart electric SUV that’s cheaper than it looks

It’s slightly smaller than the Tesla Model Y but costs less than half as much. BYD unveiled the new Sealion 05 EV and PHEV days ahead of their official debut. The entry-level electric SUV is equipped with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving system and star…

Intel reveals secret sauce to keep gaming laptops running quieter and cooler

Intel’s AI Quiet Plus isn’t a new chip or a software patch; it’s a certification standard that uses on-chip AI to dynamically manage noise, heat, and battery life.

Tesla Cybertruck sales inflated: SpaceX bought 1,279 units
Tesla Cybertruck sales inflated: SpaceX bought 1,279 units

New registration data confirms what Electrek has been reporting for six months: Tesla’s Cybertruck sales are being propped up by Elon Musk’s other companies. SpaceX alone bought 1,279 Cybertrucks in Q4 2025 — 18% of every Cybertruck registered in the U…

Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay
Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots’ interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new “Books” mode. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience, one the company hopes will broaden perceptions of what AI roleplay can […]

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