Entries by Tony Simons

OpenAI Says ChatGPT Adult Mode Could Arrive In Q1 2026

TL;DR What Happened Fresh on the heels of the much-anticipated release of ChatGPT 5.2, OpenAI is reportedly planning an “adult mode” for ChatGPT, with a stated target of the first quarter of 2026. The push is being framed less as “let the bot get weird” and more as “separate adults from minors so the product […]

T-Mobile’s Free Line Promo Is Back For Some Accounts

TL;DR What Happened T-Mobile is (reportedly) back to doing the kind of perk people actually care about: an extra line that doesn’t add a monthly charge—if your account is one of the chosen ones. The catch is the same as always with these “loyalty” promos: they’re targeted. There isn’t a public sign-up page where you […]

GPT-5.2 Release Official; OpenAI Claims It Beats Human Experts

The official GPT-5.2 release has arrived, and OpenAI isn’t being subtle about its capabilities. Launching today, the company’s latest flagship model comes attached with a massive claim: it doesn’t just chat, it actively outperforms human professionals at their own jobs. This update introduces three new model variants—GPT-5.2 Instant, Thinking, and Pro—along with a massive 256k […]

How to Grow on Threads in 2026

Forget Virality and Treat Threads Like a Search Engine in 2026 If you’re still posting on Threads like it’s Twitter back in 2018, you’ve already lost. We’re almost at 2026, and let’s face it: that old “town square” idea for social media is pretty much dead. It’s been replaced by something way more useful but […]

The AI Art Panic Is Just History Repeating Itself

“This industry, by invading the territories of art, has become the most mortal enemy of art. It is the refuge of every would-be painter, every painter too ill-endowed or too lazy to complete his studies. If it is allowed to supplement the functions of art, it will soon supplant or corrupt them all.” It sounds […]

The Best Budget Tech Gifts Under $50 (2025 Edition)

There’s a sweet spot in tech gifting where a present feels way more expensive than it actually is. In 2025, that magic number is still around $50. At this price, you’re not buying disposable junk—you’re buying gear people will actually use every day: better sound, smarter lights, cleaner desks, and fewer dead phones. This guide […]