Technology

In brief OpenAI unveiled new upgrades to ChatGPT’s search, including an ad-free shopping feature that detects shopping intent and surfaces direct product listings. The rollout comes as ChatGPT’s real-time search tool crossed 1 billion searches last week, intensifying competition with Google’s ad-driven model. Additional search enhancements include citation improvements, autocomplete, trending searches, and live answers […]

In brief United Launch Alliance successfully deployed Amazon’s first operational Kuiper satellite Monday, marking a milestone in Amazon’s effort to build a low-Earth orbit broadband network. The launch intensifies competition with SpaceX’s Starlink system, as Amazon and ULA target the deployment of 1,618 satellites by mid-2026. The mission kicks off a broader agreement between Amazon