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ChatGPT can now access Gmail, Outlook, and Google Drive in real time
Earlier this week, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT can now be connected to more apps and services, allowing you to pull your data from those sources in real time. Newly connectable sources that were explicitly mentioned include Outlook, Teams, Google Drive, Gmail, and Linear. ChatGPT can now connect to more internal sources & pull in real-time context—keeping existing user-level permissions.Connectors available in deep research for Plus & Pro users (excl. EEA, CH, UK) and Team, Enterprise & Edu users:OutlookTeamsGoogle DriveGmailLinear& more— OpenAI (@OpenAI) June 4, 2025 These new connections are only available for paid ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users. Furthermore, the feature is excluded for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and UK. Meanwhile, connections to SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box are also available only to ChatGPT Team, Enterprise, and Edu users. In addition, OpenAI is also rolling out ChatGPT’s new Record Mode feature to ChatGPT Team users on macOS. Record Mode is a button you tap that allows ChatGPT to “capture any meeting, brainstorm, or voice note. ChatGPT will transcribe it, pull out the key points, and turn it into follow-ups, plans, or even code.” We’re also rolling out ChatGPT record mode to Team users on macOS.Capture any meeting, brainstorm, or voice note. ChatGPT will transcribe it, pull out the key points, and turn it into follow-ups, plans, or even code.Coming soon to Plus, Pro, Enterprise, and Edu.— OpenAI (@OpenAI) June 4, 2025 OpenAI said Record Mode is “coming soon” to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Enterprise as well, but did not explicitly mention whether the rollout would also include Windows or web. Further reading: Are premium AI chatbots worth paying for?

This USB-C wall plug fast-charges 4 devices — and it’s 40% off right now
If you’re still using the wall plugs (also known as power blocks, power adapters, and charger blocks) that came with your devices, you probably need to upgrade. Those things tend to be slow, and you’ll be surprised by how much faster you can charge—or in the case of this Ugreen wall plug, how much faster you can charge four devices. It’s only $26 on Amazon right now, which is 40% off and the lowest it’s ever been. This Ugreen Nexode 65W model can charge your smartphone in a blink and can take your MacBook Air to 50% in about half an hour. You can also use it with a ton of other gadgets, including your Nintendo Switch, tablet, wireless earbuds, and more. There are four USB ports on this thing: three USB-C and one USB-A. Two of the USB-C ports can deliver 65W max each, while the third USB-C caps out at 30W and the USB-A port reaches up to 22.5W. (That’s when each port is used on its own, though. When multiple ports are used at once, the total charging power gets split between them.) Even so, it’s faster than most phone charger blocks, which cap out around 5W to 20W. Not only is this Ugreen power adapter suitable for simultaneously recharging all your gear, but it’s a GaN model. We love GaN chargers because they’re smaller, faster, and don’t produce as much heat. Between the small size and the foldable prongs, you can take this with you anywhere. It’s great for both home and travel use. Start fast-charging all your devices with this Ugreen Nexode 65W 4-port wall plug for $26! This limited-time deal won’t last forever, and this is the best price it’s ever been so now’s the time to jump on it. Save 40% on this speedy 4-device USB wall plugBuy now at Amazon

This ring wants to help you live longer. I gave it a try
A new gadget has emerged recently that promises 24/7 tracking in the most subtle way possible.

Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed
A global survey reveals 65% of organisations faced cloud security incidents last year, with slow detection and response leaving systems dangerously exposed.

Get Lenovo’s RTX 4060 gaming laptop for only $879 while you can
Maybe it’s not enough for your daily driver laptop to only handle your productivity apps, stream 4K video, and juggle dozens of browser tabs. Maybe you want to do some gaming, too, but without burning a hole through your wallet. In that case, you’ll love this deal on the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 for only $879 at B&H right now (was $1,100). This laptop configuration is more than capable of day-to-day performance, including gaming. The on-board GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card strikes a good balance for anyone who enjoys moderate gaming at an affordable price. You won’t be able to crank those settings up to Ultra, but you can still push enough frames on the 15.6-inch IPS display at 1080p to take advantage of the 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, you’re also getting a decent Intel Core i5-13450HX mobile processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Would we love more memory and storage? Of course. But at this price point with the RTX 4060, you can’t ask for too much—and this combo is enough to smoothly handle Windows 11 plus apps and browser tabs without choking. RAM and storage are user-upgradeable with two slots each, so that’s nice. But don’t expect more than a few hours from the 60-watt-hour battery. For productivity and gaming at a good price, you could do a lot worse than this. Snag the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 gaming laptop for $879 before this deal expires! If you want a laptop that’s even more of a rocket, check out our roundup of the best tested laptops worth getting. Save $200+ on this Lenovo gaming laptop with RTX 4060Buy now from B&H