Lucas Ropek, Author at Gizmodo

Sam Altman at a tech conference in Italy

OpenAI Takes on Google With New ChatGPT Search

The new features promise to allow users to use the chatbot more like a search engine.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Oct 31 '24

Donald Trump at his Madison Square Garden rally

New Research Claims Polymarket Is Full of ‘Wash Trading’

Researchers claim a small coterie of users may be manipulating the site's results.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Oct 31 '24

Former Disney Employee Accused of Hacking Menu Software to Change Food Allergy Info

The former Disney employee is accused of committing a variety of computer crimes.

Crime Lucas Ropek Oct 30 '24

Pennsylvania Residents Peppered With False Texts Claiming They Already Voted

In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, swing state voters are getting hit with mysterious texts.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 30 '24

Elon Musk speaks at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally

Elon Musk Keeps Saying Trump Will Tank the Economy

A strange tactic to take a week before an election, to say the least.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 29 '24

Police Say Firebombings of Ballot Boxes in Oregon and Washington Are Linked

Somebody is destroying ballot boxes in the Pacific Northwest.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 29 '24

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe performs at Trump rally

Google Searches for Comedian Who Told Racist Jokes at Trump Rally Surpass Taylor Swift

Who is Tony Hinchcliffe?

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 28 '24

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz speaking to a crowd in Milwaukee

‘Black Insurrectionist’ X Account That Spread Anti-Harris Conspiracies Was Reportedly Run by a White Guy

A social media account claiming to be run by a Black veteran was allegedly tied to a white guy from upstate New York.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 28 '24

A person renting a movie at a Redbox dispenser

Nobody Can Rent Twister, the Last DVD Trapped in Redbox’s Dead Video Business

Hardware nerds just want to see Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt outrun a tornado. Why isn't that possible?

Tech News Lucas Ropek Oct 25 '24

A person looking at Reddit on their phone

Redditors Are Trying to Poison Google’s AI to Keep Tourists Out of the Good Restaurants

What is the best place to grab a steak in London?

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Oct 25 '24

Woman Says She Used an Apple AirTag to Track Down Stolen Kamala Harris Sign

When her lawn signs kept disappearing, one Missouri woman turned to innovative measures.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Oct 24 '24

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at a conference in Idaho

Former OpenAI Staffer Says the Company Is Breaking Copyright Law and Destroying the Internet

Is OpenAI breaking U.S. copyright law? A former employee of the company says yes.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Oct 23 '24

Polymarket Is Looking Into Its Big Trump Bettors

Recent, weirdly large pro-Trump bets have caught the attention of the platform's executives.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Oct 23 '24

Elon Musk holds a town hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania

Justice Department Says It Has Received Complaints About Elon Musk’s $1 Million Payments to Voters

Is the tech billionaire breaking the law? We may soon find out.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 22 '24

Why Did Kevin From The Office Call for the President of Moldova to Be Overthrown?

Celebrities have reportedly become unwitting participants in foreign influence campaigns.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 22 '24

Netflix’s New Plan Is to Make Movies That Suck Less

The streaming platform is looking to make fewer movies that are higher quality, a radical strategy borne from disruption.

Internet Lucas Ropek Oct 21 '24

Sam Altman’s Creepy Worldcoin Project Is Now Just Called ‘World’

Does this orb look friendlier to you?

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Oct 21 '24

Elon Musk at a town hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania

Elon Tempts Fate With Dominion Voting Conspiracy Theory

During a stopover for Trump in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania, Musk seemed to gesture at debunked conspiracy theories.

Politics Lucas Ropek Oct 18 '24

The Unique Stays Club Horror-Themed Resort

This Horror-Themed Airbnb Will Transport You to Your Favorite Scary Movie

A remote Airbnb in the California mountains is giving seriously creepy vibes.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Oct 18 '24

Lina Khan at the Fast Company Innovation Festival

Kamala Harris Might Keep Lina Khan at the FTC, After All

If she wins in November, there are indicators that Harris will keep the controversial FTC head, a new report claims.

Tech Policy Lucas Ropek Oct 17 '24

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OpenAI Takes on Google With New ChatGPT Search

New Research Claims Polymarket Is Full of ‘Wash Trading’

Former Disney Employee Accused of Hacking Menu Software to Change Food Allergy Info

Pennsylvania Residents Peppered With False Texts Claiming They Already Voted

Elon Musk Keeps Saying Trump Will Tank the Economy

Police Say Firebombings of Ballot Boxes in Oregon and Washington Are Linked

Google Searches for Comedian Who Told Racist Jokes at Trump Rally Surpass Taylor Swift

‘Black Insurrectionist’ X Account That Spread Anti-Harris Conspiracies Was Reportedly Run by a White Guy

Nobody Can Rent Twister, the Last DVD Trapped in Redbox’s Dead Video Business

Redditors Are Trying to Poison Google’s AI to Keep Tourists Out of the Good Restaurants

Woman Says She Used an Apple AirTag to Track Down Stolen Kamala Harris Sign

Former OpenAI Staffer Says the Company Is Breaking Copyright Law and Destroying the Internet

Polymarket Is Looking Into Its Big Trump Bettors

Justice Department Says It Has Received Complaints About Elon Musk’s $1 Million Payments to Voters

Why Did Kevin From The Office Call for the President of Moldova to Be Overthrown?

Netflix’s New Plan Is to Make Movies That Suck Less

Sam Altman’s Creepy Worldcoin Project Is Now Just Called ‘World’

Elon Tempts Fate With Dominion Voting Conspiracy Theory

This Horror-Themed Airbnb Will Transport You to Your Favorite Scary Movie

Kamala Harris Might Keep Lina Khan at the FTC, After All

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Testifies About Sam Altman Allegedly Lying to Her

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Posts $12.5 Billion Loss, Boasts That People Are Still Giving It Money

After Sales Stall at the Start of 2026, Lucid Drops Production Target

Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’

Google DeepMind Gets Into Gaming, Purchases Stake in the Company Behind EVE Online

This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors

Lower Your Phone Bill With Mint Mobile, Plans Start at $10 per Month With New Promo Code

‘Fantastic Four’ Director Matt Shakman Will Helm Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie

Elon Musk Teams Up With Anthropic, a Company He’s Called ‘Evil’

Alaska’s Famous Fjords Are Becoming a Cruise Ship Nightmare

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review: Not Worth It at Full Price

Logitech G G512 X Review: The Tasting Menu of a Pro Gaming Keyboard

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone Review: AI Can’t Save This Robot Vacuum

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes