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Sources: OpenAI is taking steps to improve its audio AI models, in preparation for its AI-powered personal device, which is expected to be largely audio-based (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information)

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
Sources: OpenAI is taking steps to improve its audio AI models, in preparation for its AI-powered personal device, which is expected to be largely audio-based  —  OpenAI is taking steps to improve its audio AI models, in preparation for its eventual release of an AI-powered personal device, said a person with knowledge of the effort.

Twin Peaks actor Matthew Lillard reflects on working with David Lynch

Scream star Matthew Lillard also appeard in Twin Peaks: The Return

Meet the new tech laws of 2026

As usual, 2025 was a year of deep congressional dysfunction in the US. But state legislatures were passing laws that govern everything from AI to social media to the right to repair. Many of these laws, alongside rules passed in past years, take effect in 2026 - either right now or in the coming months. […]

Startups have started to offer free nicotine pouches as a perk, as some employees claim the products help them focus during the workday, despite health hazards (Angel Au-Yeung/Wall Street Journal)

Angel Au-Yeung / Wall Street Journal:
Startups have started to offer free nicotine pouches as a perk, as some employees claim the products help them focus during the workday, despite health hazards  —  A nicotine replacement for smokers has started popping up in offices in the tech industry, despite health hazards

50 most anticipated new video games of 2026

GTA 6 is far from the only big new video games of 2026. Here are 50 new video games we're excited about in 2026.