John Shirley

Opera Integrates ChatGPT and Claude Directly Into Its Browsers Opera is deepening its push into artificial intelligence by giving users a new way to interact with AI chatbots while they surf the web. The browser maker has launched a feature called Browser Connector, allowing users of Opera One and Opera GX to link either OpenAI’s […]

A new study paints a concerning picture of how artificial intelligence impacts human cognition, suggesting that while AI offers immediate help, it may seriously undermine our long-term thinking abilities and motivation. The research, conducted by a team from the US and UK, is titled AI assistance reduces persistence and hurts independent performance, a name that

Traeger Expands Budget Options with New Westwood Pellet Grill Series Traeger is pushing further into the affordable segment of the pellet grill market with its new Westwood series. This launch follows last year’s introduction of the more accessible Woodridge model, aiming to offer basic smart grilling at a lower entry point. The Westwood series consists

Spotify Teams With Bookshop.org to Sell Physical Books Directly in Its App A new collaboration between Spotify and the online indie bookseller marketplace Bookshop.org is now live, allowing users in the US and UK to purchase physical books directly within the Spotify app. This move signals a strategic shift for the audio giant, framing audiobooks

Google is adding a new productivity feature called Skills to its Gemini AI assistant within the Chrome browser. This update allows users to save and quickly reuse their most effective prompts, streamlining repetitive AI-powered tasks directly from the desktop browser. The feature is designed to make interacting with Gemini faster. Users can save a useful

US Government Demands Reddit Identify Anonymous ICE Critic Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using a grand jury subpoena to pressure Reddit into revealing the identity of a user who has been critical of the agency. Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. issued the order after an initial attempt through a California court failed. The subpoena demands

Amazon Luna Scales Back, Ends Third-Party Store Integrations Amazon is making significant changes to its Luna cloud gaming service by ending support for third-party storefront and subscription integrations. This move simplifies the platform but removes popular ways users accessed games. The most immediate effect is that users can no longer purchase Ubisoft Plus or Jackbox

Amazon’s satellite internet service, named Leo, is on track to launch by mid-2026 according to CEO Andy Jassy. In his annual letter, Jassy stated the service will offer download speeds reaching up to 1Gbps, which would surpass the current speeds offered by competitor Starlink. Amazon has not provided further details about the initial service rollout.