Latest articles by Lloyd Coombes
How do you test AI that’s getting smarter than us? A new group is creating ‘humanity’s toughest exam’
Humanity's Last Exam should prove a worthy test for expert-level AI.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT o1 model 'cheated' on an impossible test — here's what happened
OpenAI's new o1 model in ChatGPT made some interesting choices during safety testing.
Huge Backcountry sale — save 50% on Patagonia, Salomon, Flylow and more
Backcountry's end of summer sale is offering huge discounts on Patagonia, Flylow and more. Here are my top picks.
11 gaming laptop deals I'd buy from $599 — save on Asus, MSI, Alienware and more
I've found the best gaming laptop deals for every budget. Save big on Alienware, Lenovo, Asus, and more.
7 robot vacuum deals to help you tidy your house for less
Don't let fall find you with a dirty house. These discounted robot vacuums can sweep up messes across your entire home.
Zuck wants MetaAI to be the most used AI assistant by the end of the year
Meta AI is reaching critical mass, with the company's tools hitting 400 million monthly users.
Epic apparel sale at REI — I've picked the best deals on Patagonia, North Face and more
Save on gear you'll need for the great outdoors at REI, with the retailer's massive Labor Day sale.
Target Labor Day sales — 15 deals I'd shop right now
From earbuds to TVs, Target's epic Labor Day sales event has huge deals for everyone. Here are my top deals right now.
Massive Alienware sale — get up to $1,300 off our favorite gaming PCs
Alienware's desktops and laptops are undergoing massive price cuts for back to school. Here are 7 sales I recommend.
Best free AI image generators of 2024
Looking to test out some AI image generators for free? We've got you covered.
Google confirms Gemini Live rollout timing — what you need to know
Gemini Live is now available but Google says its voice assistant will gradually rollout over the coming weeks.
OpenAI knocks Gemini off the top of chatbot leaderboard with its new model
OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4o model has beaten Gemini in the Chatbot Arena benchmarking test, thanks to its recent upgrade.
Elon Musk drops Grok 2 — the X-based AI chatbot is now more powerful and can make images
Grok-2 is here, and it's being rolled out now in two versions.
Back to school headphone deals — 9 deals I recommend from $19
There are big deals on wireless earbuds and headphones ahead of the new school year. Here are the top deals I'd shop now.
9 monitor deals for back to school — deals I'd buy from just $79
Pick up a new monitor for less than $99. Here are the best back to school monitor deals I'd shop right now.
Massive Apple sale at Amazon — AirPods from $79, MacBooks from $799 and more
Still shopping for back to school gear? Amazon's huge Apple sale has AirPods and Macs on sale from $79 and $799, respectively.
ChatGPT Desktop app gets a big upgrade — new companion mode makes it easier to use with other apps
ChatGPT's Mac app just got a huge productivity boost for AI users on Apple machines.
Best smart home deals for your dorm room — 9 deals I’d buy from $19
Save big on speakers, hubs, and even cameras with these back to school smart home deals.
Meta’s SAM 2 lets you cut out and highlight anything in a video — here’s how to try it
Meta's new model could be a game-changer for AI-based video workflows. Here's how to try it now.
Huge Nike back to school sale is live — 9 deals I'd buy starting from $16
Save big on sneakers, clothes and more with Nike's back to school sale.
Huge smartwatch sale — 7 deals from Apple, Google, Samsung, and more
We've tracked down discounts on Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, Garmin and more. Here are my top picks right now.
7 last-minute backpack deals on Prime Day for back to school
Save on backpacks for your summer vacation or the new school year. Here are 7 deals I've picked for Prime Day.
Prime Day LEGO deals you can still get — save on Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & more
Save on excellent LEGO sets this Prime Day with Amazon's latest deals.
