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OpenAI yesterday: We’re beginning a limited preview of the GPT‑5.6 series: Sol, our flagship model; Terra, … OpenAI Announces, But Is Blocked From Releasing, New GPT-5.6 ModelsRead more

Reed Albergotti and Ben Smith, reporting last night for Semaphor: The decision, in a letter sent … White House Grants Access to Anthropic’s Mythos Model to 100+ U.S. Institutions; Fable Still Shut DownRead more

Grace Kay and Theo Wayt, writing for the paywalled-with-no-gift-links The Information: xAI launched an upgraded video … Grok Is a Generative Porno AppRead more

Sean Hollister, writing for The Verge (gift link): Since the Magnavox Odyssey came out in 1972, … The Steam MachineRead more

Om died two days ago, after a long battle against a bum heart. Om and I … ★ OmRead more

Apple, in a statement issues to the press yesterday, quoted fully by MacRumors: The consumer electronics … Apple’s Full Statement on Yesterday’s Price IncreasesRead more

I’m heartbroken that the housing needs of my fellow citizens are not being met at either … To Solve the Housing Crisis, We Simply Need to Build More Homes (Just Not in My Town)Read more

Via MacRumors’s Buyer Guide, the current third-gen Apple TV 4K models were introduced in October 2022, … The Price-Hiked Apple TV 4K Is 4 Years OldRead more

“We Tested 100 Quill Pens to Find the Best One for Writing the Declaration of Independence” … Wirecutter Headlines During the Revolutionary WarRead more

Some quick thoughts on the hardware prices Apple increased — and didn’t increase — today. Here’s a table with most … ★ Spensive ThoughtsRead more