OpenAI says it moves users it believes are under 18 into ChatGPT for Teens by default, and parental controls (via linked accounts) let parents enable stricter safeguards like “Reduce sensitive content,” control options such as Study Mode/Study hours/Quiet hours, and receive safety notifications for self-harm or harm-to-others discussions.
Sep 6, 2026 ·
Engadget
Whitbread said its proposed new Five-Year Plan will close all of its 261 restaurants as it becomes a pure-play hotel business focused on Premier Inn.
Sep 6, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
With Find My iPhone enabled (including Find My network, Bluetooth, Location Services, and Send Last Location), an iPhone 11 or later on iOS 15+ can remain trackable even after being turned off for about 24 hours, then for roughly five hours in Power Reserve mode, and last known location updates can remain available in Find My for up to seven days.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Boox’s Picco e-reader with a 3.97-inch touchscreen e-paper display is expected to launch in November, relying on microSD for storage and supporting USB-C or Wi‑Fi transfers of reading material via a companion app.
Sep 6, 2026 ·
The Verge
With iPadOS 26, an iPad can replace a laptop for email, web browsing, video calls, writing, streaming, reading, and multitasking window resizing—typically about 90% of laptop use—though workflow-heavy tasks still feel more frustrating than on macOS/Windows.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Most new iPhones start at 256GB, which is enough for roughly 70,000 photos (about 3MB each) but can run out quickly if you store lots of 4K video, ProRes footage, RAW photos, or big AAA games.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
A full-charge DualSense controller will generally last about 6 to 12 hours (about 5 to 10 hours for the DualSense Edge).
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Running a second router in normal router mode creates double NAT, meaning two private networks with separate routing and NAT that can complicate device-to-device connectivity (and can cause issues with gaming, port forwarding, and UPnP).
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Online used-camera retailers like KEH, MPB, Adorama, and B&H Photo will quote your camera after receiving it and then pay via store credit or a direct deposit, but they typically pay less than you could get selling yourself.
Sep 6, 2026 ·
CNET
At the Pokémon World Championships this year, the mobile version of Pokémon Champions was not allowed, and regional-level tournaments and above will still require Switch hardware after the September 1 rules refresh.
Sep 6, 2026 ·The Verge
Fairphone 6 Plus is $649 in the US and is described as “just fine” for a midrange Android phone, with 12GB RAM, a five-year warranty, up to six OS upgrades, and 12 user-replaceable parts including the battery, screen, USB-C port, and all three cameras.
Sep 6, 2026 ·The Verge
You can turn an old iPhone or Android phone into a live security camera in under five minutes using the free AlfredCamera app (no wiring required besides keeping it charged).
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Salt.xo, started by Jhalesa Seymour with $67 while in college, has generated over $16 million in sales.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Costco reported August 2026 sales of $23.70 billion, up 10% year over year from $21.56 billion, and total company comparable sales rose 8.4%.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Everton hosts Manchester United on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, kickoff is set for 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT), and the match will be broadcast on USA Network in the US via Sling TV (Blue plan) starting at $46 a month.
Sep 6, 2026 ·CNET
Steam Deck OLED remains a strong buy in 2026 specifically for players who want to run Steam games and aren’t focused on bleeding-edge graphics, despite its $300 price increase and limits like SteamOS not supporting anti-cheat games such as Fortnite or CoD: Warzone.
Sep 5, 2026 ·Engadget
Orbitals is a bite-sized couch co-op adventure on Switch 2 that can be completed in around three play sessions and is available exclusively for $40.
Sep 5, 2026 ·CNET
Earth Garden lets you explore locations worldwide through environmental field recordings pulled from Freesound, with a rotating globe that automatically transitions between sounds as the reticle nears points.
Sep 5, 2026 ·The Verge
iOS 27 later this month will add iPhone Handoff, letting you pair two iPhones so they share the same phone number and you can switch between a main device and a “companion.”
Sep 5, 2026 ·The Verge
Today’s NYT Strands puzzle (Sept. 6, #917) is themed around words implying “I’ve seen better,” with the completed spangram being NOTHINGSPECIAL.
Sep 5, 2026 ·CNET
