The OpenAI board was reportedly not happy with the former CEO’s plan to profit from its powerful AI. But this is Silicon Valley. Is it possible to develop ethical AI and still make billions? By Chris Stobing Though the full details of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s widely publicized departure…

You’re in a better position to shop when not under the fabricated pressure of a time-sensitive sale. If you only care about the lowest price, though, wait for November 24…or January 1. By Jill Duffy Whether you beam from the adrenaline rush of getting a great deal or loathe the…

If everything is on sale, how do you suss out a good price or know if it’s the right time to buy? Our Black Friday expert has inside tips to maximize your holiday savings. By John Mihaly If it seems like Black Friday deals are coming in hotter than ever…

Custom AIs like Elon Musk’s personality-filled Grok could usher in a new era of chatbots that are marketed to us based on our preferences and politics. By Emily Dreibelbis Whether we like it or not, the tech we use often serves as a signal to others of who we are…

Do you have WinRAR installed? There’s a good chance your PC is vulnerable, and the root of the problem goes back to Windows 8. By Chris Hoffman WinRAR has a massive security hole that’s still being actively exploited, and it’s one of many Windows applications that do not auto-update. The…

Despite big investments, automakers are struggling to sell EVs. Until they overcome China’s grip on battery supplies and convince buyers to fork over $40K+, hybrids offer some serious upsides. By Emily Dreibelbis This year has been a wild ride for EVs-highs and lows that chewed up the industry and spit…

Apple exorcized the Touch Bar so it wouldn’t haunt the Oct. 30 unveiling of its M3 processors. By Brian Westover Apple’s Oct. 30 “Scary Fast” Mac announcement was filled with little spooky touches for Halloween, like skeletons, skulls, and black cats, plus plenty of dark shadows and moody lighting. From…

If you downloaded Super Skibydi Killer, Love Emoji Messenger, FinancialFusion, or any of the other apps identified by Doctor Web as malicious, you should get rid of them immediately. By Emily Price Doctor Web’s latest monthly mobile threat report has identified several Android apps with more than 2 million installs…

AI is the hot new thing for Windows, but it’s far from the first innovation Microsoft promised would change computing forever. Whatever happened to them? By Chris Hoffman Microsoft’s vision for the future of Windows is all about artificial intelligence (AI). Not long ago in New York City, I listened…