?? OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 Changes Everything (Again)

PLUS: Baidu enters the race saying it’s already ahead of GPT-5…

What’s Next for AI?

OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. That’s a big deal, because today’s LLMs are black boxes: Nobody fully understands how they do what they do. Building a model that is more transparent sheds light on how LLMs work in general, helping researchers…

Google DeepMind is using Gemini to train agents inside Goat Simulator 3

Google DeepMind has built a new video-game-playing agent called SIMA 2 that can navigate and solve problems in a wide range of 3D virtual worlds. The company claims it’s a big step toward more general-purpose agents and better real-world robots.    Google DeepMind first demoed SIMA (which stands for “scalable instructable multiworld agent”) last year. But…

The Download: AI to measure pain, and how to deal with conspiracy theorists

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI is changing how we quantify pain Researchers around the world are racing to turn pain—medicine’s most subjective vital sign—into something a camera or sensor can score as reliably as blood pressure. The…

Black Friday has started at Philips Hue: The best deals

A quick glance at the calendar tells us that Black Friday isn’t actually until November 28. At Philips Hue, the Black Friday sale has already started today. You can visit the promotion page already via my link. And there are some very attractive offers to be found there, including new products such as the Hue…

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Valve Showcases Steam Frame: The Next Big Swing for PC VR?

Valve’s reveal of the Steam Frame feels like a long-overdue jolt for the PC VR ecosystem. If you’re an XR vendor, enterprise buyer, or innovation lead tracking the future of immersive hardware, this headset isn’t just another spec bump. It marks a shift toward streaming-first design, frictionless access to massive software ecosystems, and modular hardware […]

Even Realities Doubles Down on AI Wearables with G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring

As AR wearables continue to get smarter and more connected, they quietly edge their way into mainstream business use. Even Realities just pushed that shift further with the launch of its G2 smart glasses and R1 smart ring. If you’re leading innovation or shaping digital transformation in your organisation, this is the kind of product […]

AI Meets Immersive Learning: How Lenovo and VR Vision Are Transforming Workforce Training

Lenovo is working with partners to combine artificial intelligence and virtual reality to transform how workers learn.   Through its partnership with Canadian immersive learning company VR Vision, Lenovo is helping global enterprises deliver training that adapts to each employee in real time – a step change from the one-size-fits-all models that have dominated corporate education […]

TikTok Official Launches its Bulletin Boards Feature

Like Instagram’s Broadcast Channels, but in TikTok form.

Snapchat Shares Insights into Whats Creators are Seeking in Brand Deals

A look at what creators are seeking in branded content partnerships.

Google Adds AI-Powered Shopping Tools for the Holidays

The new tools will be help you find relevant products, and even make purchases on your behalf.

Meta Shares Tips on How To Use Click-To-Message Ads

Some pointers to help drive more DM connection opportunities.

Glassbreakers Review-In-Progress: Nuanced PvP Strategy With Adorable Whiskers

Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss is a brilliantly designed PvP strategy game that’s worth your time.

Vampire Survivors VR Shadowdrops On Quest Today

Vampire Survivors VR is now available in a surprise shadowdrop on Quest, which uses a 3D diorama approach with a resizable board.

Pocket Lands Looks Like Mixed Reality Minecraft On Quest

Pocket Lands lets you create miniature worlds in mixed reality before exploring them in VR, channeling Minecraft in next month’s early access launch.

Knights Of Fiona Is A Large-Scale VR RPG Adventure Launching Next Year

Knights of Fiona is a new RPG adventure from the Ruinsmagus studio that’s coming to PC VR and Quest next year.

Steam Frame may be great, but it may not be a game changer for XR

Today, Valve has finally announced the Steam Frame, its hybrid standalone/PCVR headset. It seems like a great device, but I’m honestly a bit disappointed because I don’t think it will be disruptive to our ecosystem. Let me explain why. Steam Frame In case you missed the news, I’ll briefly summarize: Valve has announced its new […]

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Watch The VR Games Showcase Right Here at 9AM PT

It’s very nearly time for the next iteration of the VR Games Showcase. VRGS is VR’s leading Direct-style digital showcase dedicated to revealing high-quality VR games and showing updates on some of your most anticipated projects. We’ve got a massive event lined up this week, with around 5 brand new games to announce, new trailers […]

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Google Is Cautiously Experimenting With One of Apple’s Most Controversial AI Features

The Pixel is getting AI notification summaries, but only for certain chats.

This New Pocketable E-Reader Is Also a Secret Phone

Just make sure to keep your Bluetooth headphones handy.

How to Spot a Paid Survey Scam

Sorry, but you weren’t selected to earn a $1,000 gift card.

Microsoft Just Broke (and Fixed) Extended Security Updates for Windows 10

Update your PC to enroll in the ESU program.

The Download: how to survive a conspiracy theory, and moldy cities

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What it’s like to be in the middle of a conspiracy theory (according to a conspiracy theory expert) —Mike Rothschild is a journalist and an expert on the growth and impact of conspiracy…

Improving VMware migration workflows with agentic AI

For years, many chief information officers (CIOs) looked at VMware-to-cloud migrations with a wary pragmatism. Manually mapping dependencies and rewriting legacy apps mid-flight was not an enticing, low-lift proposition for enterprise IT teams. But the calculus for such decisions has changed dramatically in a short period of time. Following recent VMware licensing changes, organizations are…