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      This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right)

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      Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysOpenAI’s GPT-5 will attempt to solve a common ChatGPT problem. It should automatically pick the best model for your prompt. Delays in rolling out are the result of how challenging it is to build. OpenAI has been at the forefront of the AI race since its initial launch of ChatGPT in 2022, consistently releasing new products, models, and updates. That also means that it’s difficult to keep track of new product launches — but GPT-5 is one you’ll want to keep an eye out for. Here’s why. Also: OpenAI teases imminent GPT-5 launch. Here’s what to expectWhen OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teased GPT-5 in February, he gave a glimpse into the model’s best feature: the ability to pick the best model to automatically answer your specific queries. This will be done by unifying the o-series reasoning models, which produce higher-quality answers, with the GPT-series models, which are more time-efficient, eliminating guesswork on the user’s end. “The plan is to unify all of these ideas into something like GPT-5 such that you just ask it a question and it needs to think of things, very much like when you talk to a human; sometimes it will think before responding, sometimes it will respond immediately, sometimes it’ll respond and keep thinking,” said Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT to ZDNET.  How will this make your life easier?It is no secret that the OpenAI models available on the market can sound like a bit of an alphabet soup, with similar-sounding models, like GPT-4o and o4, which are each best suited to different tasks. This makes it difficult to keep track of which model to use for what query, even though picking the right model can make a real difference in your response. “Our goal is that the average person does not need to think about which model to use,” said Turley. Instead, the aim is for GPT-5 to automatically choose the best model for the user’s task. Also: I tried Google’s new agentic IDE, and it blows away the popular VS CodeFor example, if a question is simple enough that the GPT model can answer it well, then GPT-5 will choose that, as it would be cheaper and quicker. However, for anything more complex, like STEM prompts, GPT-5 would choose other models for more in-depth thinking.Power users will still be able to choose the models they use.  More

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      This rumored Pixel 10 feature puts Google above Samsung and OnePlus for me – here’s why

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      Kerry Wan/ZDNETThere’s been no shortage of Pixel 10 leaks leading up to its expected August launch event — even Google has taken part in it. While early renders and marketing imagery point to a family of phones that look nearly identical (if not the same) as the last generation, the biggest feature upgrade with the Pixel 10 series may actually be hidden in plain sight.Qi2 certificationI’m talking about Qi2 certification, the wireless charging standard introduced at CES more than two years ago that has yet to gain widespread market adoption due to material costs, lack of user demand, and other reasons, according to brands. At the time of writing, only recent iPhone and Samsung models and the HMD Skyline are considered Qi2‑ready. That’s it. Also: The next big wireless charging leap is coming soon: What Qi2 25W means for Android phonesIf the latest rumors are true, the Pixel 10 series will join that list, while also surpassing the likes of Samsung for one key reason: magnets. More

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      Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free – 8 WatchOS 26 features I’m using now

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      Jason Hiner/ZDNETYour iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won’t have to pay a dime for them — just update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try now, if you don’t want to wait until the official launch later this fall. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already digging into the latest update and commenting on their most and least favorite features. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple’s platforms for a more unified look and naming mechanisms that reflect the year the software debuts. Also: The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedIn addition to WatchOS updates, Apple also introduced AI feature developments, like Live Translation and on-screen Visual Intelligence, like Hold Assist for phone calls and Polls for Messages. If you want to try it out, make sure your Apple Watch supports WatchOS 26, and be sure to back up your device beforehand. Here are the features we’ve enjoyed using on WatchOS 26 now that the public beta is live.  More

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      These ultra-thin AI glasses make the Meta Ray-Bans look outdated (with 3X the battery)

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      Brilliant Labs/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysHalo smart glasses might be the first true AI wearable.The agent can remember names, and even vibe code.They are available for $299 and will ship later in 2025.Smart glasses are an ideal form factor for AI assistance. They give AI access to everything you hear and see from your POV, making the handoff between you and the bot as effortless as possible. Now, the latest AI glasses from Brilliant Labs seem ready to take AI-enabled assistance to the next level. The Halo glasses, launched Thursday, weigh just over 40 grams, about the same weight and look as traditional eyeglasses. Yet, they also pack in other features: a full-color display, made possible by a tiny optical module built into the frame; an optical sensor used for multimodal tasks; bone conduction speakers; a microphone array; and 14 hours of battery life for daily intelligence.Also: Should you buy XR glasses for work and travel? This discounted pair made me a believerWhile these specs are impressive on their own, they all work together to support their core purpose — being a true AI wearable that can see and listen to what you do all day and assist you with anything you need at a later date.AI at the coreWith the Halo AI glasses, the company says users can have near real-time conversations with Noa, the device’s AI agent that was created to feel as intuitive and natural as speaking to a real person. According to Brilliant Labs, part of the fluidity of the experience can be attributed to the fact that Noa can see and hear what you see using the mic array and optical sensor.Also: I took a walk with Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses – they beat my Ray-Bans in every wayThis contextual data isn’t only used for immediate responses. Rather, through Brilliant Labs’ long-term agentic memory feature called Narrative, Noa can also create a personalized knowledge base for the user that analyzes life context for future questions. “There’s a ton going on when it [the agent] receives unstructured audio and video and other related contextual bits of data that it’s working autonomously in the background to connect those data pieces together,” Bobak Tavangar, CEO at Brilliant Labs, tells ZDNET.Also: Xreal wants you to dump your Meta Ray-Bans with this trade-in deal – here’s how it worksBeyond regular AI assistance, Noa can perform a series of tasks on your glasses, such as muting your microphone and camera. The AI can also help users vibe code with a new experimental feature called Vibe Mode. Using this feature, users can create new apps using natural language voice commands, which, according to the company, takes seconds. Users can then see and run the application on the display, share it with others, and remix existing generated apps.  More