OpenAI's new GPT Image 1.5 model offers notable improvements in image quality, realism, and editing capabilities over previous versions, making it a significant upgrade for ChatGPT users, though Nano Banana Pro still leads in some scenarios.
The article reviews GPT-5's upgraded voice mode, which allows users to speak to ChatGPT with more human-like voices and personalities. While the feature offers natural-sounding responses and good conversational flow, it is more suited for casual chatting or brainstorming rather than detailed research, and talking to AI in public remains socially awkward. Overall, voice mode is a useful but situational tool for interacting with AI.
Ara: History Untold has received a significant update called the Living Strategy patch, which reduces micromanagement, enhances AI decision-making, improves combat clarity, and upgrades map variety and graphics, aiming to make the game less frustrating and more strategic for players.
The article compares the free and ChatGPT Plus versions, highlighting that while the free version is sufficient for casual use, the paid $20/month Plus offers significant benefits like faster response times, access to advanced models, better research capabilities, and priority image generation, making it worth the upgrade for frequent or professional users.
Turn 10 and Microsoft plan to address user feedback on Forza Motorsport, focusing on car progression, race regulations, and AI behavior. The game has received negative reviews on Steam, with complaints about cheating, boring single player mode, and poor PC optimization. Turn 10 aims to improve the progression system, refine race regulations, and address aggressive AI behavior in 2024, based on player feedback and data gathering.
ChromeOS is implementing a new accessibility feature that allows users to control the mouse and keyboard on Chromebooks using face tracking. This feature is primarily aimed at users with physical impairments who cannot or prefer not to use traditional input methods. While the feature has been added to the settings, it is not yet functional, and the exact implementation details are unclear. However, if it allows users to navigate the operating system by looking at numbers or spots on the screen, it could greatly enhance the efficiency and accessibility of Chromebooks. This move by Google demonstrates their commitment to expanding accessibility tools and helping more people benefit from technology.
Microsoft's Bing search engine is set to receive several AI improvements, including support for OpenAI's DALLE-E 3 model, more personalized answers based on prior chats with Bing Chat, and the addition of invisible digital watermarks to all AI-generated images. The company aims to enhance search results by incorporating personalized context from users' chat history, such as favorite movies, books, or music. Microsoft is also introducing AI experiences to Windows apps and bringing AI enhancements to Bing Chat Enterprise for its Microsoft 365 users.