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Meta has hit the brakes on its plans to open up the operating system that powers its Quest headsets to third-party manufacturers. First announced last year alongside the Horizon OS rebrand, the initiative now hangs in limbo as the company shifts focus to building “the world-class first-party hardware and software needed to advance the VR market.” When it initially pitched the idea, Meta aimed to democratize Horizon OS and create a new ecosystem of devices powered by its operating software. The company had even named Asus and Lenovo as early partners, with Asus developing a gaming VR headset and Lenovo…

OpenAI is opening a new publishing pipeline for apps that run inside ChatGPT, and it is pairing it with a ChatGPT app directory so users can actually find what gets built. For everyday users, the value is convenience. Instead of tracking down integrations elsewhere, you’ll be able to browse featured apps or search for one by name, then use it in the same chat where you’re already working. For developers, this is also a directional call. If you were thinking in terms of connectors, OpenAI is steering attention to apps as the main way to extend what ChatGPT can do.…

We’ve already seen plenty of reports about Apple’s plans to equip its next-gen MacBook Pro models with OLED displays. The rumored MacBook Pro OLED is also expected to be the first laptop from the company to feature a touchscreen panel, along with a hole-punch cutout for the webcam. Now, it looks like Apple’s OLED ambitions could extend beyond laptops, with early signs pointing to a future iMac model with an OLED screen. According to a fresh report from The Elec, Apple has taken the first step in the development cycle by sending a request for information (RFI) to major panel…

Google Labs just introduced CC, an experimental AI productivity agent built with Gemini that sends a Google CC daily briefing to your inbox every morning. The idea is to replace your usual tab-hopping with one “Your Day Ahead” email that spells out what’s on deck and what to do next. If you like the habit of checking a daily summary like Now Brief on Galaxy phones, CC is Google’s take, but with a different home base. Instead of living as something you check on your phone, Google is putting the briefing in email and letting you reply to it for…

Everyone is jumping on the AI bandwagon and DoorDash isn’t about to be left behind. The food delivery giant has launched Zesty, a new AI-powered social app that aims to make discovering new restaurants easier. The app’s main purpose is to cut out all the legwork involved in finding new places to try. Instead of spending hours scrolling through reviews on Google, checking menus, or hunting for popular spots on social media, users can simply chat with Zesty’s AI chatbot to get personalized recommendations based on their cravings. An Instagram promo of the app shows how users can use natural…

Dubai, UAE — Amaya Dubai steps forward with its New Year’s Eve celebration, presenting a nine-course menu crafted to embody The Future is Now: 3026 — a theme built on innovation, elevated dining, and Dubai’s forward-moving spirit. Rather than simply marking the start of a new year, the evening invites guests to experience the feeling of tomorrow through cuisine, ambience, and curated celebration. Designed for those who appreciate refinement in detail, Amaya’s NYE experience blends culinary artistry with skyline glamour at the heart of The Dubai Mall. Outdoor guests will also enjoy a dedicated viewing area with direct sightlines of…

Netflix and iHeartMedia have agreed on a multi-year deal that will bring more than 15 of iHeart’s top podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. They’ll be available as exclusive video podcasts in the United States, with plans to expand to more later. The lineup of podcasts includes The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder, Dear Chelsea, Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast, Joe and Jada, and This Is Important. As part of the agreement, iHeart will share all new video episodes, along with select episodes from the existing library. Starting early 2026, Netflix will be the exclusive home for…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring the surface of Mars since it landed there in spectacular fashion nearly five years ago. In that time, NASA’s most advanced rover to date, which is about the size of a small car, has traveled almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) while all the time conducting science research and collecting soil samples for return to Earth. In a new video (top) released on Wednesday, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which overseas the space agency’s Mars missions, has shared footage captured by Perseverance’s two navigation cameras (navcams) as it completed a drive of 1,350.7 feet (411.7…

OnePlus has officially launched a trio of new products after teasing all three for a couple of months now. The headliner among them is the OnePlus 15R and its ginormous battery, and it lands alongside new affordable tablet and smartwatch devices. Kicking off with the OnePlus 15R, the star of the show with it’s 7,400mAh battery, which is 100mAh bigger than the already-huge power pack found in its flagship sibling, the OnePlus 15. That phone can easily last two days on a single charge, so we’re expecting similarly stellar performance from the 15R – although you’ll need to wait for…

For the last week, I’ve been testing the new OnePlus Pad Go 2, a reasonably low-cost new Android tablet which was announced alongside the OnePlus 15R. I’ve spent that time watching movies, gaming, and browsing YouTube – like most of the best Android tablets that don’t break the bank, entertainment users are the target audience here. Just as the phone is a cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 15, the Pad Go 2 lets you enjoy some of the tablety goodness that the OnePlus Pad 3 offered earlier in 2025, but at a lower price. The Pad Go 2 price starts…