OpenAI and Reddit strike up partnership

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OpenAI has secured a deal with Reddit for access to real-time content through their data API. This means discussions from Reddit can surface within ChatGPT and future OpenAI products. The financial terms haven't been disclosed, but it follows a similar arrangement Reddit made with Google earlier in 2024, reportedly worth US$60 million (around CA$82 million).

The partnership benefits both sides. OpenAI gains access to a massive archive of ongoing conversations, potentially improving the quality and relevance of responses in ChatGPT. Reddit, in turn, can leverage OpenAI's large language models to develop new AI-powered features for its users and moderators. OpenAI will also become a Reddit advertising partner.

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OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open among first to receive Android 15 Beta 1

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OnePlus has announced its latest flagship smartphones—the OnePlus 12 and the foldable OnePlus Open—will be among the first in the world to receive the Android 15 Beta 1 update. Starting May 16, developers and early adopters can access the developer version of OxygenOS based on Android 15 Beta 1. This allows them to explore the new features and APIs before the official release.

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Fujifilm unveils X-T50: A fresh take on APS-C

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Fujifilm's recent X Summit in Sydney became grounds for the launch of new products, including the intriguing X-T50. This camera isn't a direct replacement for the X-T30 II, which remains available, but rather a new option with a distinct feature set.

The Fujifilm X-T50 boasts a stylish, rounded design unlike anything else in the X-Series. A first for Fujifilm cameras, it features a dedicated film simulation dial for quick access to these popular effects. You can choose from several preset film sims or customize the three available slots (though custom film recipes aren't supported). This dial highlights the importance Fujifilm places on film simulations, a core element of its brand identity.

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What you get with the Google Pixel 8A

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While leaks may have lessened the surprise factor, the Pixel 8A is officially here, packing Google's latest Tensor G3 processor and a slew of impressive AI features. The most exciting news? The 8A inherits the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro's phenomenal seven years of software support, an unmatched perk in the mid-range market.

The design remains familiar, but the 6.1-inch display boasts significant upgrades. The refresh rate jumps to a smooth 120Hz, and peak brightness reaches an impressive 2,000 nits, offering exceptional clarity even in bright sunlight.

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