Hundreds of millions of people a week turn to ChatGPT for health advice, and now the platform has a dedicated space for those users.
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OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.

CBS News

ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? - CBS News

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes that, if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it."
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Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes that, if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it."

'If People Want That, I Think Companies Should Provide It' — Rockstar Co-Founder Shares His Thoughts on the Conversation Around Physical Game Releases - IGN

July 25 update: This post, first published on Friday, July 24, was updated to reveal more details of the Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus, now its available to buy in the U.S. 
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As another heat dome is predicted in the U.S., Sony’s wearable air conditioner has just arrived. Here’s all you need to know.

Forbes

Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves - Forbes

Thief and System Shock creator Warren Spector reemerged from the shadows to launch Thick As Thieves, a co-op game with clear ties to his previous immersive sims. Even with the low entry price, the ga… [+2343 chars]

After significant layoffs at the studio, the leaner Thief successor is hoping to continue with peer-to-peer servers

Kotaku

Warren Spector’s Thick As Thieves Ends Support After Two Months - Kotaku

Nintendo released Splatoon Raiders earlier this week. If Im chum for any Nintendo series, its probably this one. The methodical frenzy of the previous games made it the go-to for my friend circle ove… [+3238 chars]

Nothing sizzles quite like fashioning a biblically accurate balloon animal and watching it become a kill box

The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors - Kotaku

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Its just the latest victim of RAMageddon.
Its just the latest victim of RAMageddon.
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The Pixel 11 is just the latest victim of RAMageddon as Google all but confirms a price hike.

The Verge

Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike - The Verge

For decades Nintendo has gone through extraordinary efforts to maintain a family-friendly, squeaky clean image. However, a Nintendo historian in Japan has come across an incredibly rare collection of… [+2891 chars]

Each room in an unnamed hourly establishment was outfitted with a fully functioning 'Famicombox,' resurrecting rumors that a former Nintendo president dabbled in some after hours assignments

Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel - Kotaku

Were about two months away from Apples annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different. Instead of the entire iPhone lineup debuting at once, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPho… [+2703 chars]

We’re about two months away from Apple’s annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different....

9to5Mac

iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why - 9to5Mac

Back when the Nintendo Switch 2 was just a likely rumor, I wasnt exactly convinced that a superpowered console would benefit Nintendo much. Sure, a modern tech boost would open the door for better th… [+4339 chars]

Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Splatoon Raiders all show us what Nintendo is able to do with a more powerful console.

Polygon

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally justified its existence - Polygon.com

Everybodys on their phone at my program! jokes Charlie Bailey, a librarian in South Philadelphia. Hes just asked his audience to pull out their phones so that he can walk them through the steps of di… [+4877 chars]

At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

TechCrunch

Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech - TechCrunch

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How to Do It is Slates sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Sto… [+7292 chars]

Once ... just once ... I'd like to try anything else.

Slate Magazine

Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. - Slate

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Earlier this month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching for the original Switch at the same time as other versions on 15th October 2026.
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Konami's 2D action-exploration game arrives this October

Nintendo Life

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch - Nintendo Life

We tracked a few solid deals on Apple devices this week, including savings across the entire AirPods lineup, a record low price on AirTag 2, and the best prices on Apple's A16 iPad since June. All of… [+2184 chars]

We tracked a few solid deals on Apple devices this week, including savings across the entire AirPods lineup, a record low price on AirTag 2, and the...

MacRumors

AirPods, AirTag 2, and iPads Hit Low Prices This Week - MacRumors

Even Microsoft is irked by LG's advertising.

Mashable

LG users complain about unwanted ads on TVs and gaming monitors - Mashable

If your desk is full of electronics that need to be charged from time to time, then it's important to get a charging station that can collectively power all your devices at once. Look no further than… [+1190 chars]

From smart speakers and mechanical keyboards to webcams and battery backups, these practical, effective desk gadgets make every workday more productive.

10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work - bgr.com

Now that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is here, we know that the early glimpse we saw was correct: New AI health modes and scores are at the core of the new wearable.
Its recent changes mean that Samsu… [+5176 chars]

Android Police

Samsung's new smartwatch is packed with new modes; there are 3 I'm dying to test - Android Police

I'll be playing this for sure. I've read quite a lot of good things about it. And the amount of content they give you for free is very generous. It lets you level all available classes and jobs up to… [+808 chars]

Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026 - Nintendo Life

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Yes, its true that Fable is going multiplatform in its upcoming resurgence, released on both Xbox and PlayStation. But the storied Xbox IP is about to go up against arguably PlaySt… [+2287 chars]

Fable, the storied Xbox IP, is about to go up against arguably PlayStation’s strongest: God of War with its Laufey release date.

‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken - Forbes

I write about smartphones, Android, and consumer technology for a living, but I can admit that I am addicted to the devices I use every day. I figured I need to have a firebreak and, hand on heart, i… [+7390 chars]

After some soul searching I realised my phone use is absolutely out of control and some changes were needed.

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