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The most important aspect of the new ChatGPT for Teens feature will probably also annoy teenagers the most. If they ask it to do their homework for them, the chatbot is supposed to recognize it, and will instead steer the student toward figuring it out themselves rather than produce a ready-to-paste essay.
That sounds like a small adjustment to the usual ChatGPT formula, but it gets at one of the biggest problems with allowing students easy access to AI chatbots. While ChatGPT's abilities as a tutor, research assistant, and endlessly patient explainer are a potential boon to learning, letting it finish a student's homework while they scroll TikTok is something everyone should want to prevent.
ChatGPT for Teens is one way OpenAI is trying to steer away from that depressing scenario. The experience is intended for users aged 13 to 17 and is automatically applied when someone gives an age in that range or OpenAI's systems estimate that the user is under 18.
The Responsible Homework Reminder might actually bring some positives to the idea of teens using ChatGPT, not just ways of limiting harm. The feature supposedly recognizes when a teenager wants the AI to do their homework and redirects them toward Study Mode.
Questions instead of answersThere has always been a slightly absurd tension around AI and education. We want students to have access to technology that can explain almost anything on demand, but preferably without allowing that technology to do all the learning for them. Giving a teenager access to ChatGPT and assuming they'll always use it ethically and to help them learn is absurd. Even with the best intentions, the AI is usually slanted toward being overly helpful and undercutting the kind of education real research and effort provide.
OpenAI takes an engineering approach to a solution. ChatGPT for Teens combines Study Mode and its learning-centered conversations, quizzes, and now homework reminders. Teens and parents can also set Study Hours, making Study Mode the default during those times.
As Study Mode is built around guiding questions and mimicking educators, it should at least reduce the incidence of kids relying on ChatGPT to do the work for them. OpenAI says the system was developed with teachers and scientists to encourage active participation.
(Image credit: OpenAI)And while simply banning ChatGPT as much as possible sounds simpler, there's a reason some educators prefer solutions like ChatGPT for Teens. A teenager stuck on an algebra problem at 10:30 at night or who doesn't have the resources to hire a tutor can at least ask ChatGPT to help them work through the problem, and with Study Mode, that means more than just getting the answer.
“Not every student has someone at home who can help when they get stuck or have questions with their homework. With the right guardrails, AI can help fill that gap," Racquel Gibson, a high school math teacher in Miami, said in a statement. "Tools like Responsible Homework Reminder can guide students step by step, helping them understand their mistakes, build confidence, and keep learning — not simply hand them an answer. That kind of individualized support can make a meaningful difference for students who want to succeed but don’t always know how to move forward.”
There is an important caveat. Guardrails only matter if they actually hold up when a determined teenager starts rattling them. The age prediction operating behind the scenes should supposedly work out when a teen is using the AI. OpenAI says it can use signals including account age, usage patterns, topics discussed, and the times of day ChatGPT is used to estimate whether someone is under 18. OpenAI has admitted it's not a perfect system, but that it's still working to improve safeguards.
Teen safetyChatGPT for Teens also includes reinforced guardrails to identify and prevent conversations around topics like self-harm and other violence, eating disorders, and sexual content. Those guardrails are arguably even more important than the ones stopping kids from using the AI to do their homework.
Even so, concerns about misinformation, chatbot addiction, and an overall degradation of thinking caused by AI chatbots are justifiably on the minds of many parents.
But at least the Responsible Homework Reminders are a gesture in the right direction, recognizing that the AI does not have to maximize how much work it performs on your behalf to be useful. For a teenager trying to learn, doing slightly less can occasionally be the more sophisticated feature.
If OpenAI can make that behavior reliable, teenagers may complain that ChatGPT has become less cooperative just when an assignment is due. But being less helpful might actually make ChatGPT much more useful in the long run.
Ted Lasso season 4 episode 3 is out now on Apple TV — and, after its two predecessors eased us back into the cosy soccer comedy-drama's world, this week's chapter sees the show firing on all cylinders once more.
It's no coincidence that this season's third episode, titled 'Richmond's Got Talent', is its strongest entry so far, too. Not only do we get to see some actual soccer in this week's installment, we're also introduced to more new characters whose energy, quirks, and individual circumstances are sure to add humor and melodrama aplenty as season 4 progresses.
Ahead of Ted Lasso season 4's debut in early August, I spoke to three members of this season's primary supporting cast — Faye Marsay (Lizzie), Abbie Hern (Gemma), and Jude Mack (Katy 'Boots' Quinn) — about joining the prestigious Apple TV Original, off-screen team bonding, and the systemic obstacles that continue to impede women's soccer.
TechRadar: In terms of joining this award-winning, legacy-defining show, did you feel any pressure walking onto set for the first time? And how did you find a balance between honoring what came before with that freshness you bring to the show?
Jude Mack: When you're stepping into a universe that has resonated with so many people, there's obviously a pressure there to deliver. But, very early on, I think it was made clear to us that they wanted us to do our own thing, bring our own energy, and explore those different dynamics, so we were given free rein on that, which was a gift.
Faye Marsay: You walk onto most shows with a sense of pressure, so that's not exclusive to this show. But, everyone [the main cast and crew] made it easy for us to join them on this journey, which is the Ted Lasso way.
Gemma Hern: It was intimidating because we were new, but then we were all new, so we weren't alone in experiencing this for the first time. But, as Faye said, everyone was so welcoming and great to us, so we felt at ease from day one.
Faye Marsay's Lizzie will have to juggle motherhood with her newfound soccer career (Image credit: Apple TV)TR: There are a lot of new faces in this show, so it would have taken time for that so-called team spirit to really click, both on- and off-camera. Did you do any off-screen team bonding boot camps, or any classic soccer rituals to build that chemistry?
FM: Yeah, we started with a boot camp, which was when all of us met for the first time, and then there were various things we did together, like karaoke. We're all newcomers, so we had to look after each other because it was quite an intense shoot, because the hours are long. But, what you end up seeing on the screen is what we're like off-screen. We're a silly bunch, but we have respect for each other, which translates into the show.
How will Gemma (pictured) and Alice's tetchy dynamic play out in season 4? (Image credit: Apple TV)TR: As a series, Ted Lasso is as famous for having emotional character journeys as much, if not more so, than the sport itself. Heading into the rest of the season, what can you tease about your individual and collective character arcs?
AH: Gemma is definitely trying to figure out her passion. She's got a couple, and she's trying to figure out how to juggle them and what's most important to her. I actually think it's the perfect time for her to enter the world of Ted Lasso, because she's in a place where she needs guidance, so there's no better place for her to figure that out than at AFC Richmond under Ted's tutelage.
FM: For Lizzie, it's a case of needing to be selfish again, because she's had to be selfless and rightfully put her child first. As we go on, you'll see how the dynamic of her romantic relationship impacts her ability to go to training, and how difficult it's been for her to follow her passion for soccer and making the decision to go 'I'm going to have to now pursue this because otherwise it's going to be too late.'
JM: 'Boots' is on a journey towards community. She's always been a lone ranger, which goalkeepers tend to be, so you'll watch her become more of a team player as this season unfolds.
Katy 'Boots' Quinn has already shown how brilliantly odd she is (Image credit: Apple TV)TR: Women's soccer has grown exponentially across the world in recent years, but still faces huge systemic hurdles. How do you think a show like Ted Lasso, with this classic underdog spirit, can help to amplify real-world conversations and drive the necessary change?
FM: It's the perfect platform. The exposure that this show has, and how many people love it, means you can be hopeful, and hope for change. You put the women's soccer question in that framework with the show's brilliant cast, crew, and creators, and it's going to be very difficult for people not to listen.
JM: Yeah, it does a sort-of 'macro, micro' thing where the underdog is women's sport, and then being underdogs in terms of how this season's story has been set up. So, I suspect it'll drive the conversation quicker than if it was done in other ways.
The first three episodes of Ted Lasso season 4 are out now on Apple TV. New chapters air weekly.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is one of our top-rated cameras for creators, and the number one camcorder on Amazon. A popular choice for vloggers, travelers and content creators who want good video without a bag full of gear, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo has been slashed to $499 (was $629) at Amazon.
As well as the Pocket 3, the Creator Combo adds a DJI Mic 2 transmitter, battery handle, wide-angle lens, mini tripod and carrying bag, making it a much more complete setup for recording away from home. In the UK, DJI's Creator Combo is now £399 (was £499) at Amazon.
Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: was $629 now $499
The Osmo Pocket 3 records 4K video, offers 4K/120fps slow motion, three-axis mechanical stabilization and 10-bit D-Log M recording. Footage is stored on a microSD card, which you'll need to provide separately.
In the UK: now £399 (was £499)View Deal
Why we recommend itThe key attraction here is just how much filmmaking hardware DJI has squeezed into something genuinely pocketable. Mechanical stabilization gives walking and handheld footage a smoothness that's difficult to reproduce with a smartphone alone.
The camera itself uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor and three-axis mechanical stabilization, and its rotating 2-inch touchscreen makes switching between horizontal and vertical shooting straightforward. ActiveTrack 6.0 can keep you framed while moving, which will be useful when filming yourself.
In his glowing 4.5-star review, our expert Paul said: "Overall, this is an impressive camera that delivers amazing video quality and beautiful slow-mo scenes. The timelapse and motion-lapse features further expand the functionality of this camera, and you won’t be disappointed by what it enables you to produce."
For solo creators, the combination of subject tracking, a rotating screen and wireless audio will be particularly useful. You can put the camera on its mini tripod, step in front of it and record without needing someone else operating the camera.
Price context & historical valueAmazon has slashed the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo from $629 to $499, taking $130 off the regular price. That's a discount of around 21%, and the cheapest we've seen it at Amazon.
The bundle is particularly interesting because you're getting considerably more than the camera itself. The Mic 2 transmitter, battery handle, wide-angle lens, mini tripod and carrying bag are all included, so there's less additional equipment to buy before you can start creating.
Should you buy it?✅ Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo if...
You regularly vlog, travel or shoot social media content and want something far smaller and easier to carry than a conventional camera and gimbal. Its stabilization is particularly useful for walking footage, while ActiveTrack can follow and frame you when you're filming alone.
I'd definitely choose the Creator Combo over the standard package if audio matters as the included DJI Mic 2 transmitter gives you a wireless microphone straight out of the box.
❌ Skip the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo if...
You primarily shoot still photos or already have a capable camera setup you're happy carrying. The Pocket 3 is designed first and foremost around portable video creation, so photographers won't get much from its strongest features.
It's worth skipping the Creator Combo if you don't need its accessories like the wireless microphone, battery handle or tripod. Check the price of the standard Pocket 3 before paying extra for equipment that may stay in the bag.
The Catch: What to know before you buyYou'll need a compatible microSD card because the Pocket 3 saves footage directly to removable storage, and also a charger isn't included. You'll need a USB-C one for fast charging.
The 4K/120fps mode is specifically for slow-motion recording rather than regular 4K shooting, and Android owners can't currently download DJI Mimo through Google Play, so the app has to be got directly from DJI.
We rated the GMKtec G10 our top mini PC for those on a budget and Amazon has slashed the price from $379.99 to just $275.49, making it an even better deal.
That's a saving of $104.50, or around 28%, on a complete mini PC with 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD, meaning it's ready to use rather than being a barebones system that requires you to populate it with your own memory and storage.
The G10 can drive three displays via HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, and 2.5GbE Ethernet gives you much faster wired networking than the Gigabit connection commonly found on inexpensive PCs.
G10 Mini PC: was $379.99 now $275.49
The GMKtec G10 combines a 4-core, 8-thread Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, 16GB dual-channel DDR4 and a 256GB SSD. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.5GbE Ethernet.View Deal
The G10 gets the basics right without stripping away useful features to hit a low price. There's also considerable scope for upgrading it later. It has two M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 slots with support for up to 16TB of SSD storage, so its relatively small 256GB drive doesn't have to remain a limitation. The memory can also be expanded to 64GB.
We said "You can find a lot of cheap Windows 11 mini PCs these days, but the GMKtec G10 was a stand-out in our tests. In our review, we said, "at the asking price, this is a terrific little system that can easily be upgraded to handle larger tasks with more memory and storage."
We also added, "Sure, it's not going to win any awards for speed. And it's hardly a work-horse — you'd struggle to edit 4K videos, play games, or run complex software. But if your goal is to find a budget mini PC that can tackle light duties, like browsing, streaming, and office work without breaking the bank, the G10 proved to be a superb machine."
For more top-tested machines, see our guide to the best mini PCs.
Price context & historical valueThe GMKtec G10 usually sells for $379.99 in this configuration, but Amazon has reduced it to $275.49. That knocks $104.50 off the price, equivalent to a discount of around 28%.
That isn't the cheapest we've seen it, though. The price dropped to $252 at the very start of July this year for a very short — blink-and-you'll-miss-it — period.
At under $280, you're still getting the complete system with 16GB RAM and an SSD included, so it's still worth buying if you're looking for an inexpensive ready-to-use mini PC rather than a barebones machine.
Looking to save? We've selected the best mini PC deals this week.
Should you buy it?✅ Buy the GMKtec G10 if...
You want an inexpensive, compact PC for office work, studying, web browsing, streaming and general home computing and we picked the G10 as our best budget mini PC for good reason.
Support for three 4K displays gives you plenty of desktop space for spreadsheets, browser windows, video calls and other productivity tasks.
❌ Skip the GMKtec G10 if...
You need a machine for heavy creative workloads. Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics can handle casual and lighter tasks, but this isn't a substitute for a PC with a discrete graphics card.
The Ryzen 5 3500U is also an older processor, and the 256GB SSD isn't particularly generous. Neither is necessarily a problem at this price, but there are considerably faster mini PCs available if you're willing to spend a little more.
The Catch: What to know before you buyThe biggest compromise is age rather than basic functionality. AMD's Ryzen 5 3500U is a 4-core, 8-thread processor that dates from an earlier Ryzen generation, so don't mistake its Ryzen 5 branding for the performance you'd get from a more recent Ryzen 5 chip.
Wi-Fi 5 is similarly behind the latest wireless standards, and 256GB can disappear quickly once you've installed your applications and personal files. Thankfully, the latter is much easier to address thanks to the G10's storage expansion options.
- Claude can now draft and send messages on your behalf in Gmail
- However it can do so without asking for permission, potentially leading to awkward responses
- Claude also gets stronger Google Drive access, but says it won't train its AI on your files
Anthropic has revealed that Claude's integration with Gmail has taken a major step forward - with the AI now able to draft and send emails on a user's behalf.
"Ask Claude to reply to a thread, and it drafts and sends the response. You control when it needs your approval," the company wrote in an update on X.
However the news immediately prompted a flood of replies and comments from users worried about the potential implications of having an AI send emails unseen by them.
Ask for forgiveness, not permission?Although a Claude connector has been available in Google Workspace for a while, actually sending an email on the user's behalf is a significant step forward, and a potentially troubling one at that.
Ultimately, the user will still have to ask Claude to perform the action first, but how it drafts the message, and the content within, has the potential to lead to some serious embarrassment for some users.
(Image credit: Anthropic)The tool, which is live now, will only be available to users on paid Claude plans, , and Anthropic later clarified the process in a support page, noting that asking for approval is the default setting, and on Team and Enterprise plans, admins will be able to decide "whether members can allow these actions to run without asking each time".
The update will also mean Claude can forward emails, and manage files in Google Drive, helping users track down the information they need with a single command, as well as uploading files, creating folders and add Google Docs directly to chats and projects.
"Claude mirrors your existing permissions—you cannot access information you don't already have access to in Google Workspace," the support page noted, adding that Anthropic would not, "train our models on your Gmail, Drive, or Calendar connector data, ensuring your private information remains private."
Users appeared divided on the new tool, with some supporting the launch, and others seemingly very opposed.
"sending the email was never the hard part, the hard part is the apology email it sends next," one X user wrote.
"I would rather use my own head than to let Claude reply especially responding to my clients," another said, "Don't want Claude hallucinating me into exposing my cost or another client's IP. Claude can apologize but not get your client back. Need to keep our brains working and not letting it totally rot."
sending the email was never the hard part, the hard part is the apology email it sends nextAugust 18, 2026
- The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus has landed, and it's available in the US too
- However, at $649.99 / £569, some tech fans are questioning its price
- The specs aren't special, but it's modular and sustainably produced
The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus has just launched, and the big news with this model is that, for the first time, a Fairphone is available in the US with Android fully intact (previously, Fairphones sold outside of Europe were only available in de-Googled configurations). But with this wider availability comes some increased scrutiny about the phone's price.
You see, Fairphones cost a lot for what you’re getting on paper, with the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus retailing for $649.99 / £569 (that's around AU$920, though it's not currently available in Australia). For that price, you get a 6.31-inch 120Hz OLED display, a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and a 4,415mAh battery with 30W wired charging, and no wireless charging.
The phone also has a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. All of these specs are... fine, but mid-range at best, and rather worse than what you'll find on most other comparably priced phones.
But this isn’t most phones. The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus stands out in two main ways. First, it’s built to last, with a modular design that lets you swap out 12 parts yourself; it’s easy to repair or replace a worn-out battery, for instance. That, coupled with software updates until 2033, means, in theory, you won’t need to buy another phone for a long time.
The other notable element of Fairphone’s products is that they’re designed to be fair to the environment and the people making them, meaning things like higher wages, safer factories, and net-zero emissions targets.
Of course, these sustainable practices come at a cost.
A fairer world isn't cheap(Image credit: Future)As for whether this cost is worth it, smartphone fans are divided on the matter.
On our recent TikTok about the Fairphone 6 Gen Plus, one user argued that “comparing this phone to others by price is like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch,” clarifying that, in this analogy, the other phones are the Walmart steak, as they’re “only this cheap because of the blood and the exploitation of the workers.”
@techradar ♬ original sound - TechRadarThis individual, then, is clearly in favor of paying what they see as a price that’s fair for the workers. But another commenter argued that “a similarly priced phone with way better specs will last you longer if you just take care of it,” so in their view, the longevity of this phone is a questionable selling point.
Other comments are similarly mixed, but more seem opposed to the price than in favor of it, with one going so far as to call it “dead on arrival,” adding that “this must be a joke at this price.”
But Fairphone has never been a mainstream brand — its products are not and never will be for everybody. If you believe the world should be fairer, and that workers should make a fair wage, then it’s a company worth supporting.
That’s my view, anyway — but then again, I say this while using an iPhone as my main device, so maybe I’m a hypocrite.
Personally, as a fan of the latest tech, I’d be more inclined to pay a premium for a Fairphone if it could offer specs to match the very best phones, but for a small brand with limited resources, I can understand why Fairphone is limiting itself to the mid-range market for now.
We're currently putting the Fairphone 6 Gen Plus through its paces, so stay tuned for our full review verdict in the coming weeks.