OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed

OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.
The Caledonian Record

Cerebras Powers Ultrafast Mode for OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerebras (NASDAQ: CBRS) today announced that it is powering Ultrafast mode, a new service tier in the OpenAI API for GPT-5.6 Sol. Available ...

Android 17's strictest security setting broke my workflow in one unexpected way

Let's start with compatibility. You need Android 16 or newer. The feature is in Settings > Security & privacy > Advanced Protection. The phone checks one thing on the way in and does one thing on the ...
Wired

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations. The idea of Incognito Chat is to create a way for ...
Android

Spotify's New Exclusive Mode Lets PC Users Bypass System Audio Processing

Spotify has introduced Exclusive Mode for PC, allowing users to bypass system audio processing and enjoy bit-perfect sound. The feature delivers cleaner playback by preventing interference, though ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Loading Content With JavaScript Does Not Make It Harder For Google Search

Google has removed a whole section from its JavaScript SEO documentation because it was outdated and Google says loading content with JavaScript does not make it hard for Google Search. Google wrote ...
The Verge

Process Zero II will let you do a little processing, if you want

Halide’s Mark III update includes HDR and ProRaw support for Process Zero, plus a new film simulation. Halide’s Mark III update includes HDR and ProRaw support for Process Zero, plus a new film ...
9to5google

YouTube fixing widespread ‘processing will begin shortly’ delay while uploading videos

YouTube has confirmed a widespread upload issue that delays video processing for upwards of 30 minutes and is also looking for a fix. Uploading a video to YouTube is typically a pretty quick process.
Polygon

10 Anno 117: Pax Romana beginner tips to build your first island

These Anno 117: Pax Romana beginner's tips will help you set up your first town, calculate processing times, boost prestige, find a happiness hack, and stop you from self-sabotaging your workforce ...
Popular Science

How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

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Bleeping Computer

Microsoft restricts IE mode access in Edge after zero-day attacks

Microsoft is restricting access to Internet Explorer mode in Edge browser after learning that hackers are leveraging zero-day exploits in the Chakra JavaScript engine for access to target devices. The ...