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OpenAI has launched new integrations that plug controls for other apps directly inside ChatGPT, letting you call them up to make a playlist in Spotify or search for local real estate listings on Zillow without leaving the chatbot. It’s a bit like the “mini” apps that messaging platforms like Telegram and Discord have embedded inside…

The Trump administration could soon require tourists from dozens of nations to hand over their social media handles before entering the country. Under a proposal from US Customs and Border Protection, the agency would make social media history from the past five years a “mandatory” part of the screening process, as reported earlier by The…

When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28, and Cyber Monday (which only became a thing in 2005) follows on December 1. Beat the store chaos and do your shopping from the comfort of your home (or office!). Are gadgets really cheaper during Black Friday? The short answer is yes, gadgets can…

2025 was a big year for gaming, and that includes gaming hardware. Nintendo launched its Switch 2 console in June, and since then, numerous Switch 2 titles and noteworthy updates for original Switch games have launched. These include brand-new Nintendo experiences like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as some belated but…

Here’s a feature that would’ve been a lot more useful before this week. Amid recent hours-long airport lines, United is adding security wait times to its app. However, the feature arrives a few days after security lines began returning to normal. Hey, at least it’ll be there for the next shutdown. At launch, the feature…

Dispatch was one of 2025’s standout titles and one of the best narrative games in years, which made its no-show on Xbox all the more puzzling. Luckily, that’s being rectified this summer. Announced during today’s Xbox Partner Preview , Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud later this year….