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Friday, Jan 16th, 2026 - Ads coming to free tier and new $8/month ChatGPT Go plan in US. On Friday, OpenAI announced it will begin testing advertisements inside the ChatGPT app for some US users in a bid to expand its customer base and diversify revenue. The move represents a reversal for CEO Sam Altman, who in 2024 described advertising in ChatGPT as a "last resort" and expressed concerns that ads could erode user trust, although he did ...

Friday, Jan 16th, 2026 - Researchers working at KU Leuven University in Belgium are warning  people who use Bluetooth audio products that their devices may be at risk due to vulnerabilities in Google's Fast Pair technology, a feature that makes it quicker and easier to connect Bluetooth devices. Google says it has addressed issues that could allow hackers to hijack  audio devices  and track their location. But the ...

Thursday, Jan 15th, 2026 - Verizon on Thursday said it's offering a $20 credit to customers affected by a widespread service outage on Wednesday .  Verizon subscribers complained that the outage limited their ability to use their mobile devices, preventing them from making calls or completing online transactions that require a wireless network. To appease frustrated subscribers, the wireless provider said it's giving those customers a ...