Sam Altman calls GPT-6 Astra rollout ‘messy’ as enterprise users wait for access
OpenAI’s rollout of its GPT-6 Astra model ran into early access issues after paying ChatGPT users were unable to use the system shortly after launch, prompting CEO Sam Altman to apologize and say the release had been “messy.” “First, sorry for the messy rollout,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged theContinue Reading
16 Gmail power moves for more efficient inbox management
You might not know it from looking, but Gmail is jam-packed with time-saving tricks. Some of ’em are right there in front of your face, if you know how to find ’em — while others require a teensy bit of under-the-hood tinkering to activate. But all of ’em are builtContinue Reading
Ecuador Just Passed a Wild New Adoption Law That Banning Single LGBTQ+ Parents
Ecuadorian lawmakers just unanimously passed a bill designed to speed up adoptions across the country. On paper, cutting down the months or years children spend in foster care sounds like a massive win. But tucked inside the legislation is a targeted hit to LGBTQ+ rights that has local advocates soundingContinue Reading
Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears
Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches., The United States-led international military coalition will conclude its mission in Iraq by the end of this month, the country’s armed forces have confirmed to state media. Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shammari, director ofContinue Reading
Why has Nicaragua taken Germany to the ICJ over Gaza genocide?
Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza., Germany is back before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague over its support for Israel, more than two years after Nicaragua accused Berlin of “facilitating” the Gaza genocide by supplying IsraelContinue Reading
Husband of Tanzania’s president dies while undergoing hospital treatment
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband has died while undergoing treatment in Zanzibar, Read MoreContinue Reading
2026 Creative Arts Emmy Winners: Rob Reiner, Bad Bunny, More
Winners for the Creative Arts Emmys were announced over the weekend, including the late Rob Reiner for his guest role on “The Bear,” Bad Bunny for his critically-acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show. Meanwhile Mariska Hargitay took home two statues for her documentary, “My Mom Jane.”, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
LIVE: Funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia
Crowds of supporters turn out in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladic, who died in August in a U.N. detention facility in The Hague aged 84. Mladic was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war. #ratkomladic #serbia #belgrade #warcriminal #mladic #funeral #bosniaContinue Reading
Rescuers search rubble for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills seven
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures., Read MoreContinue Reading
How I used guilt as a motivator for good
Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that’s when I learned theContinue Reading
3 key open source challenges in developing countries
When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I’m involved in daily, I’m usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of aContinue Reading
Balogun red card U-turn prompts Belgium to withdraw support for Infantino
Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino’s bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy., Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino’s bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy. Belgium’s football federation has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to run for a fourthContinue Reading
Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?, Iran says it plans to establish a new restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint, after Tehran and Washington traded attacks on ships in theContinue Reading