AI & RoboticsNews

The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be

February 9, 2026
OpenAI announced last week that it will retire some older ChatGPT models by February 13. That includes GPT-4o, the model infamous for excessively flattering and affirming users. For thousands of users protesting the decision online, the retirement of 4o feels akin to losing a friend, romantic partner, or spiritual guide. “He wasn’t just a program. He was part of my routine, my peace…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford has 5 more affordable vehicles coming for under $40,000, including a new EV

February 9, 2026
Ford is promising to introduce more affordable vehicles over the next few years, including five priced under $40,000. Ford bets on more affordable EV and hybrid vehicles Although Ford is best known for its trucks, like the F-Series, and big SUVs, such as the Explorer, the company is moving in a different direction. As part of its updated Ford+ business plan, the American automaker announced it…
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DefenseNews

First US warship visit to Chinese-built port in Cambodia cements new drift for Phnom Penh

February 9, 2026
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — After a U.S. warship visited the Chinese-built Ream Naval Base on the south coast of Cambodia last week, analysts warn the government here should brace for a response from Beijing. The port call by the USS Cincinnati came amid a warming of relations with Washington after a decade of sour ties that took an unwanted toll on Southeast Asia, as Phnom Penh eschewed the West and…
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ComputersNews

Don’t let RAM clearance wreck your PC build

February 9, 2026
Anyone planning to install a large-volume CPU cooler with a fan alongside RAM modules with heat spreaders or RGB lighting will quickly encounter a problem: lack of space. The technical term for this is “RAM clearance,” and it can make the difference between a smooth PC…
GamingNews

Sony Announces Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla's New Co-Op Action Game for PS5 and PC With a Completely Different Art Style

February 6, 2026
Sony has finally announced Guerrilla’s Horizon live service multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering. It’s due out for PlayStation 5 and PC. A “small-scale” closed playtest is due at the end of February, which you can sign up for via the PlayStation Beta Program. Expect crossplay and cross-progression. There’s no release date yet, nor is there word on whether it’s…
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