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I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

OpenAI launched its first piece of hardware last week — a fancy little keypad built to pair with ChatGPT. Micro, which was developed in collaboration with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, is essentially an artisanal workplace novelty that tech-savvy users will love and that may leave everyone else a little puzzled.

OpenAI’s entrance into the hardware market hasn’t arrived without drama. Several weeks ago, Apple sued the AI lab and accused it of trade theft — kicking off what’s certain to be a long-simmering legal battle. Meanwhile, news of another smart home product in development at OpenAI has also raised eyebrows, as the supposed device — which is being built to pair with ChatGPT — was reportedly developed by former Apple engineers.

Until the legal battle works itself out and OpenAI’s broader hardware ambitions materialize, the most the startup has to offer is Micro — a funky little keypad clearly...

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Meta Is Rethinking Its Bizarre Subscription Plan That Put Even Offline Functions Behind a Paywall

Meta is reworking its Meta One Premium smart glasses subscription plan following public backlash over its decision to put even offline features behind a paywall. Originally, the company intended to give users just three free hours a month of Conversation Focus, a feature that boosts voices in noisy environments, and

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Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * LG is cracking down on apps that quietly turn smart TVs into residential proxies. * Your device could be routing residential traffic without your explicit consent. * Research shows the problem might be more widespread than we

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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The largest electrical grid in the U.S. has struggled to cope with an onslaught of data centers. Now, after an auction to add more generating capacity fell short, the grid’s operator, PJM Interconnection, has said it will cut off data centers and other large users during power shortages.

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Xbox Unveils Real-Life Halo-Inspired Lamborghini Urus SE SUV

To mark the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Microsoft's Xbox division and Lamborghini have teamed up to create a real-life SUV fit for a Spartan: the one-off Lamborghini Urus SE Master Chief 117 Edition. Unveiled with the ground-up remake of 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved (dude, am

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Meta Is Rethinking Its Bizarre Subscription Plan That Put Even Offline Functions Behind a Paywall

Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

Xbox Unveils Real-Life Halo-Inspired Lamborghini Urus SE SUV