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ChatGPT’s mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install

ChatGPT’s mobile app is raking in the revenue. Since launching in May 2023, ChatGPT’s app for iOS and Android devices has reached $2 billion in global consumer spending, according to a new analysis by app intelligence provider Appfigures. That figure is approximately 30x the combined lifetime spending of ChatGPT’s rivals on mobile, including Claude, Copilot,

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Microsoft Office Lifetime License | Mashable

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2021 at just $49.97 (reg. $219) and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity tools. Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 — pay once and access it forever Includes must-have apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, and Publisher Compatible with Windows — ideal for professional and personal projects Streamline your

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Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls

WIRED copublished an investigation this week with The Markup and CalMatters showing that dozens of data brokers have been hiding their opt-out and personal-data-deletion tools from Google Search, making it harder for people to find and utilize them. The report prompted US senator Maggie Hassan to demand accountability from the companies. WIRED also took a

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Ultrahuman acquires viO HealthTech to launch enhanced cycle and ovulation tracking

Smart ring maker Ultrahuman is acquiring women’s health technology company viO HealthTech to launch advanced cycle and ovulation tracking, the company announced on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thanks to the acquisition, the company is launching a new plug-in for the Ultrahuman Ring AIR called “Cycle and Ovulation Pro.” The

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NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for August 16: Tips to solve Connections #327

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier

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DJI Osmo 360 Review: A Strong Start

Price-wise, the £410 ($550) launch cost for the Standard Combo undercuts Insta360’s comparable bundles by a fair margin, which only adds to the appeal. This package comes with the camera, one battery, a rubber lens cover, a soft carry case, a cleaning cloth, and a USB-C to USB-C cable. For those who want a more

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Trump wants to clean up the space industry’s red tape: Here’s who wins

During a press conference in late 2024, President Donald Trump vowed to “slash massive numbers of job-killing regulations” in his second term and pledged to eliminate 10 old rules for every new one. Now he’s bringing that deregulation drive to commercial space, ordering federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport development, and clear out

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Today’s NYT mini crossword answers for August 16, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who

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Acer Predator Helios 16S AI Review: Great Performance, Annoying Crashes

The keyboard features four-zone color backlighting, tunable through Acer’s extensive PredatorSense system, which controls everything from battery charging details to whether you want to customize the logo displayed as the laptop boots. It’s available via a dedicated key above the slim numeric keypad. The other bespoke key on the machine is the Mode key, found

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Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters. Back in 2023, Media Matters published research showing ads from major companies had appeared alongside antisemitic and other offensive content on Elon Musk-owned X. When major advertisers subsequently pulled back from the platform, X sued

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