OpenAI's drive to make ChatGPT more agreeable left it validating user delusions at scale

A New York Times investigation shows how OpenAI pushed ChatGPT toward higher engagement, creating overly agreeable models that reinforced users' delusions and, in several cases, had tragic outcom [...]

Use AI browsers? Be careful. This exploit turns trusted sites into weapons - here's how

Researchers are warning AI browser users about a new exploit called HashJack that can infect devices and steal data. [...]

I tested Opus 4.5 to see if it's really 'the best in the world' at coding - and things got weird fast

Here's what happened when I pushed Anthropic's new model through some simple development tasks. [...]

The best earbuds I recommend for every budget, all TechRadar tested

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with. [...]

Best Home Theater Gifts for 2025

Upgrade your friends' or family's home audio and video experience with a new streaming box or upgraded speakers. Here are some of the best home theater gifts. [...]

AMD rumored to hike price of GPUs by 10% – so it could be a case of grab a Black Friday deal now, or feel the pain later

Black Friday might be the right time to buy a new GPU, as rumors over RAM price hikes impacting graphics cards get stronger. [...]

Want to ditch ChatGPT? Gemini 3 shows early signs of winning the AI race

Google's new Gemini 3 is fast, smart, and winning benchmarks. Should OpenAI be worried? [...]

Best Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 18+ sales live now on MacBooks, Lenovo, HP, more

Black Friday is here, and the big sales are going live. Here are the best laptop deals we've found so far, including the new MacBook Air M4 for 25% off. [...]

These Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards have dropped to record lows for Black Friday

If you already picked up a Switch 2, you're probably looking for deals that can help you kit out your new console without spending too much money. While maybe not the most exciting thing, a micro [...]