
GPT-6 Astra Is Here — but the Rollout Is the Real Announcement
GPT-6 Astra is live but gated: tiered access, a safety wrapper, and a price fight on cost per finished task. What builders should actually do…
Drifty is an AI focus and time-tracking tool that watches how work actually happens inside apps, then separates focused work from distraction drift. Unlike basic time trackers that only report which app was open, Drifty’s homepage says it uses AI to understand the activity inside each app so users can see clearer workday patterns, identify distracting tabs, and regain attention before a session is lost. It fits Smartoolbox visitors who want personal productivity analytics without manually categorizing every task. The Show HN launch positioned it as an AI focus agent that can shut down distracting tabs while you work, which makes it timely for remote workers, builders, students, and anyone experimenting with AI-assisted attention management. The official site was reachable and clearly describes the product’s value proposition.
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