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Beyond the Hype: OpenAI's New Agent, How Threads is Breaking Free From Instagram, Real Winners of the EV Truck Wars
The future of AI with OpenAI's new, more powerful ChatGPT agent. Meta is shaking things up for Threads, potentially opening the door for Facebook users. In the EV arena, the truck wars are getting intense as the Hummer EV pulls ahead of the Cybertruck. Plus, level up your gaming setup with the new Razer x Pokémon collection, and simplify your life with OnePlus's clever new dual-charging cable.
Rob LeFebvre
July 18, 2025
Catch 'Em All In Style: Razer's New Pokémon Collaboration Brings Pikachu and Gen 1 Favorites to Keyboards, Headsets, and More
Razer has released a new collection of gaming peripherals in collaboration with Pokémon. The collection features Pikachu and other Generation 1 characters on a keyboard, headset, mouse, and mousepad. The BlackWidow V4 X Pokémon Edition keyboard, Kraken V4 X Pokémon Edition headset, and Cobra Pokémon Edition mouse are all decked out in a yellow and black color scheme with Pokémon-themed designs.
OpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Can Now Browse the Web and Autonomously Complete Tasks for You
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OpenAI has introduced a new "ChatGPT agent" that can perform tasks and browse the web for users. This more powerful version of the chatbot is designed to be more proactive and can handle tasks like coding and web Browse. The new agent combines the capabilities of previous OpenAI breakthroughs, including visual Browse and deep research skills, to provide a more comprehensive and helpful user experience.
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Meta's Threads is Testing Facebook Sign-Ups in a Move Away From Instagram Exclusivity
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Meta is testing a new feature that will allow users to sign up for Threads using their Facebook account. This would be an alternative to the current system, which requires an Instagram account to create a Threads profile. The move is seen as a way to make Threads more independent from Instagram and attract a wider user base.
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OnePlus Unveils a New Dual-Charging Cable to Power Up Your Phone and Smartwatch Simultaneously
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OnePlus has released a new SuperVooc-branded dual-charging cable that can charge a OnePlus smartphone and smartwatch at the same time. The cable features a USB-C plug for phones and a magnetic charging puck for wearables. It delivers 80W of power when charging a phone alone and 67W to the phone and 10W to the smartwatch when charging both simultaneously.
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A New King of the Road? GM's Hummer EV Overtakes the Tesla Cybertruck in Q2 Sales, But Ford's F-150 Lightning Still Dominates the Electric Truck Market
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In the second quarter of 2025, General Motors' Hummer EV outsold the Tesla Cybertruck in the United States. While the Hummer EV saw a steady increase in sales, the Ford F-150 Lightning remained the top-selling electric pickup truck. The data suggests a growing competition in the electric pickup market, with legacy automakers like GM and Ford challenging Tesla's dominance.
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AI EXPLAINED team