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OpenAI says nearly 1.3M weekly users are discussing "advanced topics in hard science" in January, with an average of 8.4M ChatGPT messages on those topics (Ashley Gold/Axios)

OpenAI says nearly 1.3M weekly users are discussing "advanced topics in hard science" in January, with an average of 8.4M ChatGPT messages on those topics (Ashley Gold/Axios)

Ashley Gold / Axios : OpenAI says nearly 1.3M weekly users are discussing “advanced topics in hard science” in January, with an average of 8.4M ChatGPT messages on those topics —  AI is increasingly being used as a research collaborator for mathematicians and scientists, per a new report from OpenAI shared exclusively with Axios.

Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More

Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More

Best Buy today kicked off a new 48-hour flash sale with sitewide discounts on a huge collection of products. This includes some notable markdowns on Apple products like the 11-inch iPad and AirPods Max, both of which are seeing their lowest prices of 2026 so far during this event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, you can get the AirPods Max for $429.99 , down from $549.99, a deal that beats Amazon's current price by about $20 and is an overall solid second-best price. Even better, Best Buy has every color of the USB-C AirPods Max on sale at this price. $119 OFF AirPods Max for $429.99 Best Buy also has Apple's 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad for $299.00 , down from $349.00, as well as the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 , down from $449.00. These are both second-best prices on the iPad, but some of the first markdowns on this model so far this year. $49 OFF 11-inch iPad (128GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00 Finally for Apple deals, Best Buy has the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549.00 today only, a massive discount on the original price of $799.00. This includes both Natural and Black color options, and it's the best price we've ever seen on this model. $249 OFF Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549.00 $249 OFF Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00 There are plenty of more deals to browse during this event, including up to 50 percent off select TVs, up to 60 percent off audio products, and more. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Has Major Discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, Apple Watch, and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Flaws, AI-Built Malware, Browser Traps, Critical CVEs & More

⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Flaws, AI-Built Malware, Browser Traps, Critical CVEs & More

Security failures rarely arrive loudly. They slip in through trusted tools, half-fixed problems, and habits people stop questioning. This week’s recap shows that pattern clearly. Attackers are moving faster than defenses, mixing old tricks with new paths. “Patched” no longer means safe, and every day, software keeps becoming the entry point. What follows is a set of small but telling signals.

PS4 Slim transformed into a handheld, powered by a miniaturized motherboard in a 3D-printed case — features a 7-inch OLED screen, HDMI out, and 3-hour battery life

PS4 Slim transformed into a handheld, powered by a miniaturized motherboard in a 3D-printed case — features a 7-inch OLED screen, HDMI out, and 3-hour battery life

While we wait for Sony to eventually release its next PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6, one fan has already built a portable PS4 featuring full power. The handheld can even function as a normal PS4 with passthrough charging, but the beautiful OLED screen up front ensures you enjoy it on the go as well.