
There's a particular kind of insult that does not say you are wrong, exactly. It says you are not really there. 'NPC' is one of those. In its original, useful sense, an NPC is a non-player character: the shopkeeper who says the same line every time you click on him, the quest-giver with an exclamation …

What is Global Privacy Control, the Do Not Track replacement?
As we near 2025, technology continues to seep ever deeper into daily life, and our digital activities leave an increasingly detailed breadcrumb trail behind us. Tracking technologies, data brokers, and a swirl of complex privacy policies can make it all but impossible to know who's gathering your personal information—and for what ends. Enter the Global …

ChatGPT launches festive 'Santa Mode' voice
ChatGPT's Santa Mode, released in time for Christmas, lets users chat with Santa in his very own voice.