OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 is here, and this time it actually looks like a real upgrade
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 today and for once the benchmarks back up the hype – here’s what’s new and what it costs.
ExpressVPN launches MCP server, letting AI agents manage your VPN connection
ExpressVPN has launched the beta of what it calls the industry’s first VPN MCP server, letting AI tools read and configure VPN settings directly from developer workflows.
Oracle’s AI can now predict construction site accidents before they happen
Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle Construction and Engineering Advisor for Safety, an AI-powered predictive intelligence solution aimed at helping construction firms get ahead of jobsite accidents instead of just reacting to them after the fact. Built on a model trained on data covering the equivalent of over 10,000 project-years, the solution generates weekly risk forecasts, prioritized corrective actions, and cross-project analytics to help firms reduce incident rates and workers’ compensation costs.
Gen Z loves AI for homework, hates it in their headphones
A new study from Wavelength by MAX surveyed more than 14,000 people and found a striking contradiction at the heart of Gen Z’s relationship with AI. The generation uses it more than anyone else, with 81 percent reporting active use, but it is also the most hostile toward it. More than a third of Gen Z say they would stop liking a song they already enjoy if they found out it was AI generated. That number drops to just 15 percent among Gen X and Baby Boomers. The divide runs deeper than age, cutting across gender, race, and music genre in ways that reveal just how complicated the AI conversation really is.
Waze gets a ‘Star Trek’ makeover, and The Doctor is your new co-pilot
Waze has launched a Star Trek themed driving experience to celebrate “Starfleet Academy,” the new series streaming on Paramount+. The star of the show is The Doctor, the beloved holographic physician from “Star Trek: Voyager,” voiced by Robert Picardo. He brings his trademark wit to turn-by-turn navigation, covering everything from traffic alerts to your daily commute. You can also swap your car icon for the U.S.S. Athena, the new starship from Starfleet Academy, and activate a custom Vulcan salute Mood to greet other drivers on the map. The experience is available globally in English right now.
Norton brings Genie scam detector to ChatGPT
Norton has launched its Genie AI scam detector inside ChatGPT, allowing users to paste suspicious messages, emails, and links for instant safety guidance.
Google kisses Trump’s ring to protect AI data center power
Google says it will cover the electricity costs of its growing data center empire as AI drives huge energy demand. The pledge aligns with the Trump White House push to protect ratepayers from rising power costs.
Google OpenTitan open source security chip is now shipping inside Chromebooks
Google says OpenTitan, its open source silicon Root of Trust project, is now shipping in Chromebooks. The chip brings transparent hardware security to real consumer devices.
Bitwarden lets Windows 11 users sign in with passkeys instead of passwords
Bitwarden now lets users log into Windows 11 with passkeys stored in the Bitwarden vault, bringing passwordless authentication directly to the desktop login screen.
Apple MacBook Neo costs $599 and cheap Windows laptops suddenly look like a bad deal
Apple just launched MacBook Neo for $599. If the specs hold up, many cheap Windows laptops may suddenly look like bad deals.
Nitrux 6 proves the Linux desktop is ready to replace Windows 11
Nitrux 6.0 has arrived with Linux kernel 6.19.2, Hyprland updates, a rewritten update system, and new virtualization tools. It could be a compelling Windows 11 alternative for enthusiasts.
Google Chrome will update every 2 weeks but in the AI era that may not be enough
Chrome will ship stable releases every two weeks starting in September 2026. With AI accelerating software development, some may wonder why not weekly or even daily updates.