According to Tom’s Guide, Valve’s Steam Frame headset is set to launch in early 2026, but it lacks a flagship game. Half-Life: Alyx, released in 2020 and still sitting at a 93 on Metacritic, remains the pinnacle of PC VR, creating a tough standard for any new headset to meet. The article argues that
YouTube has added a dedicated Shorts filter to its search results on mobile and web. The update also renames the “Sort by” menu to “Prioritize” and removes some less-used filter options.
Microsoft is launching a suite of “agentic AI” solutions aimed at automating retail operations. The tools include Copilot Checkout for in-chat sales and agents for merchandising and store management. This marks a clear push beyond generative AI into systems that perform complex tasks.
The AI giants are pivoting to health care, with OpenAI rolling out HIPAA-compliant tools for hospitals and a consumer health chatbot. But the life-or-death stakes introduce massive new risks and regulatory hurdles that didn’t exist for coding assistants.
Microsoft has officially canceled its controversial plan to impose a 2,000-email daily sending limit on Exchange Online. The company announced the reversal after facing fierce pushback from business users who said the 2024 policy would cause major operational problems. They are now seeking other way
Biller Genie, a platform that automates accounts receivable for small businesses, has secured $22 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand globally and scale its product development.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad calls a lot of today’s AI output unreliable, generic “slop.” He argues the path to better AI involves rigorous testing, specialized agents, and a fundamental shift toward “vibe coding” in enterprises.
The National Weather Service posted an AI-generated map that hallucinated fake Idaho towns with names like “Whata Bod.” The blunder comes amid severe staffing shortages following deep budget cuts. Experts warn such mistakes seriously damage public trust in critical agencies.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated service for health queries that can securely connect to apps like Apple Health. The move signals a major push into the personal health data space, but the company stresses it’s not for diagnosis.
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space to connect medical records and wellness apps. The move comes after finding over 230 million people ask health questions on ChatGPT weekly, but it enters a fiercely competitive market.
