HeyWhatsNew: ChatGPT Adds Apps to Become an All-in-One Platform and Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Is Free to Try on PC
Welcome back, Heyuppers! Ready to catch up? Here are the top stories in tech, gaming, and innovation starting 15/12/2025.
ChatGPT Takes a Big Step Toward Becoming an Everything App
OpenAI has launched a new App Directory inside ChatGPT, marking a major move toward turning the chatbot into a full-fledged platform. The directory lets users browse and use apps built directly into ChatGPT’s interface, while developers now have access to an open SDK to create interactive experiences that live entirely within the bot. As part of this shift, OpenAI has rebranded its existing “connectors” as apps, streamlining how users pull in files, conduct deep research, or sync data from external services like Google Drive and Dropbox.
The update also expands ChatGPT’s real-world usefulness through apps from major services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Zillow, and DoorDash. Users can now discover music, build playlists, manage libraries, or even turn meal planning and recipe ideas into a DoorDash shopping cart without leaving the chat window. While OpenAI has not yet detailed how this ecosystem will be monetized, it has confirmed it is exploring future options, signaling that ChatGPT is steadily evolving into a central hub for everyday digital tasks.
Meta’s AI Glasses Get Smarter at Cutting Through Noise
Meta has rolled out a new update for its AI-powered smart glasses that makes conversations easier to hear in loud environments. Available first on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses in the U.S. and Canada, the new conversation-focus feature amplifies the voice of the person you’re speaking to using the glasses’ open-ear speakers. Wearers can fine-tune the volume with a simple swipe on the glasses or through settings, making it useful in places like busy restaurants, trains, or bars.
The update also adds a more playful feature that connects vision with music. By using Spotify, the glasses can play songs based on what you’re looking at, whether that’s an album cover or a festive scene like a decorated Christmas tree. While this feature is more novelty than necessity, it highlights Meta’s broader goal of linking what users see with actions inside apps. The software update will arrive first via Meta’s Early Access Program before rolling out more widely, with the Spotify feature available across several global markets.
Amazon Pauses Fallout AI Recaps After Fans Spot Major Errors
Amazon has quietly pulled an AI-generated video recap for its hit Prime Video series Fallout after viewers flagged multiple inaccuracies. The recap, part of an experimental feature designed to help audiences catch up on shows, reportedly misrepresented key plot details. Fans pointed out errors such as incorrectly dating a scene involving The Ghoul to the 1950s, when it actually takes place in 2077, and mischaracterizing an important interaction between central characters in a way that could confuse new viewers.
The Fallout recap issue highlights a broader challenge facing generative AI tools used for content summaries. Similar problems have surfaced elsewhere, including Apple temporarily suspending its AI notification summaries and criticism of Google’s AI Overviews for factual mistakes. While Amazon positioned its video recaps as an early experiment limited to select US shows, the Fallout missteps underline how even small errors can undermine trust, especially with passionate fan bases who know the details inside out.
Umamusume Fans Rally to Raise Over $600,000 for Legendary Racehorse Meisho Doto
Fans of Umamusume: Pretty Derby have come together to raise more than $615,000 USD to support Northern Lake, the retirement farm where legendary Japanese racehorse Meisho Doto now lives. The funds will go toward urgently rebuilding aging stables to ensure the safety and comfort of retired horses at the non-breeding farm in Hokkaido. Once known for consistently finishing second to rival T.M. Opera O in the early 2000s, Meisho Doto later became a beloved figure thanks to his gentle personality in retirement.
His global popularity surged through Umamusume, which reimagines real-life racehorses as anime characters, helping shine a spotlight on his real-world legacy. According to Northern Lake staff, the response has gone beyond financial support, with fans sharing heartfelt messages about caring for both the horses and the people who look after them. With donations still rolling in, the fundraiser has now set a new stretch goal of 100 million yen (around $665,000 USD), aiming to create a safer, more comfortable home for Meisho Doto and other retired horses.
Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Are Free to Play on PC This Week
PC players can jump into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 right now without spending a cent. Until December 22 at 1 p.m. EST, the game’s multiplayer and Zombies modes are free to play on Steam, giving newcomers a chance to see what the latest entry has to offer. While the multiplayer sticks closely to familiar Black Ops formulas and hasn’t stood out as much as past releases, the game still dominated sales charts, continuing Call of Duty’s long-running streak as the best-selling title in its launch month.
The free trial doesn’t include the campaign, but that may not be a dealbreaker, as it’s been widely criticized and even led Treyarch to unlock a planned post-campaign mode early for all players. In response to feedback, Activision has also confirmed it will avoid releasing back-to-back games within the same sub-series going forward. If you enjoy the multiplayer experience, the full base game is currently 30% off on Steam for a limited time.
That brings us to the end of this week’s tech news roundup. Stay tuned for more stories shaping the tech world.
