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It might seem that “ChatGPT” is all you ever hear about when discussing AI chatbots, also known as LLMs. As it turns out, that’s reflected in the real world, too. Statcounter, which tracks the market share of operating systems, browsers, social media sites, and more, has begun tracking the number of sessions by users who visit artificial intelligence sites like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude AI, Microsoft Copilot, and more. The winner, not surprisingly, is ChatGPT, by an enormous margin: over 80 percent and climbing, which coincides with our own chatbot tests. Statcounter began tracking the statistics in March, and they’ve…
In recent years, Apple has gone harder on touting how private its iPhones are, from keeping your personal data on the device to prevent prying eyes from following you around when browsing on Safari. In a recent briefing with Apple, four key pillars of privacy were highlighted to me: collect less data, keep private data on device, be transparent in what data is being collected, and keep iPhones secure.Out of the box, I feel iPhones tend to offer more default privacy than rivals, including some of the best Android phones; it doesn’t hurt that chips like the A18 Pro have…
Is your backlog of games not quite long enough? Lucky you, since we have three more indie games to add to your library. This month we’ve got a retro-inspired driving game, a laid-back but dark city-builder, and the best new survival crafter of the last few years. 1 FUMES Released in early access on July 29, FUMES is a single-player vehicular combat game that’s unapologetically retro. It’s the kind of game that doesn’t really get made anymore, ever since the genre fell out of favor in the late 90s and early 2000s. The game looks like a relic of the…
Summary Motorola’s Razr Ultra (2025) is well-built and versatile. It also works as a fun and helpful desktop clock/notification hub. The phone’s cover screen offers convenient access to notifications and apps like Google Calendar. Despite some drawbacks like finicky facial recognition and cramped apps, the cover screen adds unique convenience to the foldable phone. I’ve always thought clamshell foldable smartphones are cool (there’s just something satisfying about snapping them shut), but it’s never felt like their design has a truly useful purpose. Sure, it’s great that they fold up and become smaller, making them easier to slide into a pocket…
Labels like “Verified” give a false sense of safety but don’t reflect real extension behaviorBrowser DevTools were never meant to track how extensions behave across tabs and over timeMalicious extensions often act normally until specific triggers make their hidden features come aliveThe unchecked spread of malicious browser extensions continues to expose users to spyware and other threats, largely due to deep-seated flaws in how the software handles extension security.New research from SquareX claims many people still rely on superficial trust markers like “Verified” or “Chrome Featured,” which have repeatedly failed to prevent widespread compromise.These markers, while intended to reassure users,…
The next four-person team to live and work aboard the International Space Station departed from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, taking aim at the massive orbiting research complex for a planned stay of six to eight months. Spacecraft commander Zena Cardman leads the mission, designated Crew-11, that lifted off from Florida’s Space Coast at 11:43 am EDT (15:43 UTC) on Friday. Sitting to her right inside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule was veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, serving as the vehicle pilot. Flanking the commander and pilot were two mission specialists: Kimiya Yui of Japan and Oleg Platonov…
Foundation is currently rolling out a third season stuffed full of dramatic resonance. We’ve always been fans of Demerzel, the ancient android played by the excellent Laura Birn, but season three has really elevated the character—even beyond that big season-two reveal that she’s been moving the chess pieces on behalf of the galaxy-ruling Empire for generations. That was a monumental bit of information. But this week’s episode, “The Stress of Her Regard,” dropped a bombshell that’s even more startling in the moment, and just gets more jaw-dropping as it sinks in. It’s a callback to Foundation season one. But it also…
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.If you know which team is the “New York Yankees of Japan,” you’ll have a good shot at conquering the purple category for today’s Connections: Sports Edition. Stuck? Read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by…
June Wan/ZDNETWith the start of back-to-school shopping, you may have tweens, teens, and college-aged kids asking for their first smartphone or an upgrade to their old device. And right now at Verizon, both new and existing customers can get up to four free iPhone 15 Plus smartphones when you sign up for an Unlimited Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate plan. That means you can upgrade the whole family for just the activation cost.Also: The best iPhone models you can buy Verizon offers the 128GB version of the iPhone 15 Plus in this deal, with plenty of space for most users to store…
VPNs aren’t just useful for keeping your online activities safe and private, they’re also a great way to bypass restrictions on streaming content in other countries. The top VPN providers continue to stay one step ahead of streaming services in a never-ending cat-and-mouse game, ensuring that you always have access to your favorite content no matter where you are. I’ve thoroughly tested the top VPNs on the market to see how they fare at unblocking the top streaming sites and curated a list of the very best below. If you’re looking to use your VPN for more than streaming, be…