Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles
Engadget / 2h
The company is transferring workers to four new organizations building AI tools and apps, according to NYT and Reuters.
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 18min
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.
TechCrunch / 22min
"There's a common refrain among [young] people in this world that it's easier to raise money for a startup right now than to get an internship. Which is remarkable, right?"
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 54min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some sports and pop culture knowledge. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and ea
Hurdle hints and answers for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
BBC News / 3h
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a newborn. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tip
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a climber. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 19, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not a clean freak. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connect
Sports Illustrated Just Deleted Every Article by One of Its Writers After Accusation of AI Plagiarism
Futurism / 4h
Sports Illustrated deleted an author — and his entire archive of articles — from its website following allegations of AI plagiarism. Last week, the sports news site Sportico published an article featuring an original analysis of parlay bets made via the prediction market Kalshi. Two days later, on May 15, Sports Illustrated published an article — titled “ Who is really winning on Kalshi parlays a
If Starship Explodes Again, It Could Derail SpaceX’s Entire IPO
Futurism / 4h
SpaceX has enjoyed a lot of leeway when its Starship rocket has failed or exploded because of the sheer ambition of its vision — and because CEO Elon Musk has framed “breaking things” as an opportunity to quickly make progress, an approach that’s worked well for the space company in the past. But at some point the world’s largest rocket needs to deliver, and that point is fast approaching, a new
Meta to receive over $3 billion in tax breaks for its 2,250 acre Louisiana data center – enough to fund the state’s police budget for seven years
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Meta will receive $3.3 billion in tax breaks as Louisiana wipes the sale tax on new GPUs for its Hyperion miles.
‘The Worst Leak That I’ve Witnessed’: U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Leaves Its Digital Keys Out in Public on GitHub
Gizmodo / 4h
Passwords were stored as plain text in a public GitHub repository.
Here’s why Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI
MIT Technology Review / 5h
On Monday, the jury in Musk v. Altman dealt Elon Musk a major blow—reaching a unanimous advisory verdict that he had sued OpenAI too late and, as a result, his claims are barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers immediately accepted it. Musk announced on X that he will be appealing the decision. “The judge & jury never actually ruled on the merits
How Dropouts Game Changer got away with Dont Wake Standards and Practices
Mashable / 5h
Game Changer kicked off Season 8 on May 18 with a "legally spicy" episode called "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," that dared to mock Disney, Star Wars, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Bluey , and much, much more copyrighted intellectual property. But how did Dropout's producers decide what was too far? Mashable reached out to Game Changer host and Dropout CEO Sam Reich for answers to your burning "Do
Bluey has an unexpected Dropout connection beyond the Game Changer shock
Mashable / 5h
Watching Bluey , the beloved Australian cartoon show for kids, you might not think of Dropout , a streaming platform that revels in adult humor. But thanks to Game Changer 's provocative Season 8 premiere episode, "Don't Wake Standards and Practices," Dropout CEO and host Sam Reich has revealed an incredible connection between the comedy streamer and the hit cartoon. To answer burning questions w
Microsoft's finally letting you change the Copilot key back to what it was before Windows 11's AI assistant existed
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
'Oh, yes: steal the Right Ctrl and now return it as an improvement': Microsoft's finally letting you revert Windows 11's Copilot key back to what it used to be.
Punch the Monkey’s Enclosure Allegedly Invaded as Memecoin-Pumping Stunt
Gizmodo / 6h
Punch deserves so much better.
Researchers have built a device that increases computer chip processing speed by 1000 times — but without generating extra heat, potentially ushering in a new generation of devices, but you won't get one for several years at least
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
University of Tokyo researchers created a magnetic switching device, achieving ultra-fast processing speeds while potentially drastically reducing energy consumption.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
BBC News / 7h
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline
BBC News / 7h
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #1576)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #1073)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 19 (game #807)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Google I/O could be a major Android XR showcase if we're lucky, but what might we get treated to?
First-Ever ‘Scooby-Doo’ Anime Series Heading to Tubi
Gizmodo / 7h
Franchise vets Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker will voice Shaggy and Scooby, respectively.
PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend
Engadget / 7h
Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.
Get ChatGPT Free For A Year — Stack Amex’s New Business Credit With 50% Off Code
View from the Wing / 7h
Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold just added a $300 ChatGPT credit, and the real play is stacking it with a 50% off ChatGPT Business promo. Since ChatGPT Business requires two seats, that stack can turn what would normally cost $480 a year into effectively free access for two users — with business privacy protections personal Plus accounts do not get.
Euphoria actor has surprisingly funny reaction to being almost completely cut from the show
Mashable / 7h
Blink and you'll miss Nika King in Euphoria Season 3. The actor and comedian plays Leslie Bennett, Rue's (Zendaya) mother. She's appeared in some of the show's most memorable scenes, including a visceral fight with Rue in the series-best Season 2, episode 5. SEE ALSO: How Sydney Sweeney surprised Trisha Paytas during her 'Euphoria' cameo By Season 3, though, Leslie has been relegated to a presenc
Build up to 50 websites for just $20 with this AI tool
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : Build a website or online store without knowing how to code thanks to this 1-year subscription to Hostinger Website Builder , now just $19.99 (reg. $207.94). Opens in a new window Credit: Hostinger Hostinger Website Builder: 1-Yr Subscription $19.99 $207.94 Save $187.95 Got a great idea for an online store? Getting a professional website up and running is a pretty daunting task, but Hosti
Some Boston Fliers Will Now Go Through TSA 25 Miles from the Airport
Gizmodo / 7h
Passengers will check in their bags at a remote terminal then get on a direct bus to their gate.
You can't buy them for your home or office, but AWS just snapped up a host of Apple's most highly desired M3 Ultra Macs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
AWS acquires some scarce Mac Studio systems with hidden 256GB memory configurations, and now rents them through limited cloud regions.
Yamaha's new budget AV receivers mean you can build a Dolby Atmos system with 4K 120Hz passthrough for the price of a decent soundbar setup — and it's even offering a bundle with a 5.1 surround setup to prove it
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Yamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399
Marvel Just Shook Up Who Is in Charge of Its Comics and Franchises
Gizmodo / 8h
Kevin Feige is still the main man, but the head of TV and animation, Brad Winderbaum, just got bumped up.
After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer
NYT > Technology / 8h
Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk’s suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.
Wow: Emirates Asked To Set Up Base In Israel, Fly To New York & Bangkok!
One Mile at a Time / 8h
While it seems like there are a lot of hurdles to overcome, it’s interesting to see the government even proposing this… Emirates asked to operate seventh freedom Israel flights Israel’s N12 publication is reporting that Israel’s Ministry of Transportation has met with senior officials from Emirates, and has made a surprising request. Specifically, the country is proposing that Emirates launches s
Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.
NYT > Technology / 8h
The company announced the changes two days before it plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force, or about 8,000 employees.
OSHA probing worker death at SpaceX’s Starbase site
TechCrunch / 8h
The death is the latest worker safety issue at the Starbase facility, which has a higher injury rate than all other SpaceX sites.
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Ebola outbreak first reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday has seemingly escalated quickly into a large, uncontrolled multinational outbreak. As of May 17, there were 10 confirmed cases, 336 suspected cases, and 88 deaths in the DRC, as well as two confirmed cases and one death in neighboring Uganda, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and
Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An attempt to pressure Meta into removing a critical post from a Chicago Facebook group called "Are We Dating the Same Guy" may end in sanctions for lawyers whose takedown arguments appeared to rely on fake AI citations to support doxing claims. The case had already been dismissed with prejudice by a district court, which ruled there was no way to amend the complaint to possibly save it. But Nikk
Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
NYT > Technology / 8h
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
Engadget / 8h
The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.
SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required
TechCrunch / 8h
Other venture-backed companies like Chai Discovery and Isomorphic Labs have raced to build better models. SandboxAQ is betting that access is the bigger obstacle and that Claude solves it.
10 Hacks Every 1Password User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
1Password is one of our favorite password managers , especially for users who are new to password management tools. It has a handful of unique features and hidden hacks that keep your data safe and secure while also making it accessible when you need to log into an account, make an online payment, or view a sensitive document. Here's how to get the most out of your 1Password subscription. Enable
Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses
Gizmodo / 8h
The company has filed for bankruptcy amid legal scrutiny over allegations its ATMs were used to facilitate fraud.
With a chart-topping 86,000 supporters on its subreddit, Proton VPN has built-in community of like-minded privacy advocates – and it's a good time to join them with $48 off the usual price
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Tips, tricks, advice and troubleshooting all in one place in this 30% off VPN deal
Awful: United Airlines Captain Fired For Reporting Charter Flight Safety Issue?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
A United Airlines captain was using the bathroom on a charter flight, and while she was in there, someone entered the cockpit and sat in her seat. When she proactively reported this safety issue to the company, she was reportedly fired. Say what now?! Unauthorized cockpit visit leads to United pilots being fired Former Delta captain Karlene Petitt covers a lot of topics related to aviation safety
Elon Musk Offered to Pay Employees for Their Tax Returns, You Can Probably Guess What Happened Next
Gizmodo / 8h
$420. Get it? Wait, do you get it?
Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI
NYT > Technology / 8h
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.
Iran Doubles Down on Bitcoin for Ships Passing Through the Straight of Hormuz
Gizmodo / 9h
Collecting bitcoin for safe passage while also collecting bitcoin for insurance in case the safe passage doesn't work out.
The Sonos Move 2 has a new Bluetooth speaker competitor that comes in a cool and practical Scandi design — and it's way cheaper, though it lacks two key features
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Jamo HYG range of Bluetooth speakers offer you another Sonos Move alternative, and some smaller and cheaper models.
Israel May Let Emirates Fly Tel Aviv–New York — And U.S. Airlines Would Hate It
View from the Wing / 9h
Emirates may get the right to fly Tel Aviv–New York, and not just as a stopover on the way to Dubai. Israel is reportedly offering the Gulf carrier rare seventh-freedom rights, setting up a fight with El Al, Delta, United, and anyone else that does not want Emirates competing on one of the most politically sensitive long-haul routes in the world.
‘Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan Hopes You Feel Some Ambiguity About Its Post-Apocalypse
Gizmodo / 9h
Even Carol sometimes wonders if she's on the wrong side in the Apple TV sci-fi show.
BMW sends off the M3 with a six-speed manual, and it's exactly what enthusiasts want
How-To Geek / 9h
The BMW M3 turns 40 this year, and unlike me, it’s still quick in middle age!
The Satellite Industry Boom Is Driving an ‘Untested Geoengineering Experiment,’ Scientists Warn
Gizmodo / 9h
Companies are launching satellites en masse and polluting the atmosphere in the process.
'I'm sorry Dave': NASA is working on an AI chip to help next-generation spacecraft think for themselves — so clearly they haven't seen 2001: A Space Odyssey
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
NASA developed a powerful autonomous spacecraft processor designed to improve deep-space decision-making without constant Earth communication.
Forget German luxury SUVs—the Lexus GX makes more sense
How-To Geek / 9h
Luxury SUVs have gotten so good across the board that they almost start blending together. Most of them chase the same formula too—quiet cabins, smooth rides, big screens, and just enough performance to feel expensive.
'We have not seen the limits of what Atlas can do': Boston Dynamics shows off Atlas robot's impressive fridge-lifting and drink delivery capabilities — it's only 'limited by our imagination'
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Atlas robot hefts 50lb fridge to deliver a single drink — and yes, this is progress.
One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
NASA released a much-anticipated contract solicitation for a Mars-orbiting spacecraft late last week, kicking off what is sure to be a hotly contested and potentially controversial procurement. At issue is $700 million, already appropriated by Congress, to build a spacecraft, launch it to Mars, and once there to serve as a vehicle to relay communications between the red planet and Earth. But the
3 more great Netflix movies to watch this week (May 18-24)
How-To Geek / 10h
Here we are, facing down the lane of the third week of May. Who's ready to roll a strike with three movies that have come to Netflix this month and that have been knocking down movies on the Netflix Top 10 like bowling pins? If your focus hasn't been locked on Remarkably Bright Creatures o r the excellent new Martin Short documentary , then check out the movie selection below.
Thinking of upgrading to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? Here's why you should consider an older model instead
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you've been thinking of buying the top-end Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, you might find another, older device that ticks your box just as much (or even more).
UWB was supposed to fix Bluetooth trackers, but Android is ignoring it on purpose
How-To Geek / 10h
Bluetooth trackers are useful, but for situations where you need precise location tracking—like if you lose your keys inside your home and don’t want to play hide and seek with the tracker’s alert sounds—Ultra Wideband (UWB) comes to the rescue.
12 Memorial Day TV Deals worth shopping at Best Buy — up to $2,000 off best-rated Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is live, and I have all the top TV deals, including up to $2,000 off 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more.
Stop thinking Korean cars are unreliable—These 5 SUVs quietly prove otherwise
How-To Geek / 10h
For years, Korean cars have struggled to shake off an outdated reputation for questionable reliability. Even as Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis dramatically improved build quality, technology, and refinement, many buyers continued to assume Japanese brands were the safer long-term choice. However, modern reliability data is starting to tell a very different story.
Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare
TechCrunch / 10h
Stainless, a New York-based startup, founded in 2022, rose to prominence in the emerging AI industry for automating the creation and maintenance of software development kits, or SDKs — the libraries developers use to interact with APIs.
Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
BBC News / 10h
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.
Black Bear Locks Itself In Tennessee Hotel Bathroom — Police Free It With A Two-By-Four
View from the Wing / 10h
A black bear managed to lock itself inside a Tennessee hotel bathroom, leaving Gatlinburg police to crack the door open with a two-by-four and let it walk out like an embarrassed guest. The bear escaped with only one reported casualty: a $50 bathroom mirror.
As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
With the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup
‘Coming Bright Up’ — Apple reveals when to tune into the WWDC 26 keynote and teases what’s coming — and yes, it’s probably Siri
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple has officially sent out WWDC 26 keynote invites for June 8, 2026, and the glowing circular artwork alongside the tagline “Coming Bright Up” strongly hints at Apple Intelligence and the long-awaited next-generation Siri.
21 of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale — get up to 50% off TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, wearable, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A roundup of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale, picked by TechRadar's team of shopping and tech experts — including TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, wearables, and more.
Anthropic to present exposed Mythos flaws to global watchdog – claims critical vulnerabilities found ‘in every major operating system and web browser’
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Mythos presents a threat to the global economic system, so the world's financial experts and banking officials want to know what it can do.
What is the release date for Half Man episode 5 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We're one episode away from what is sure to be an explosive finale. But when does Half Man episode 5 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?
The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro brings a lot to the table, but comfort takes a back seat for impressive ergonomics
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro has impressive lumbar support, but loses out on comfort.
How to watch Married at First Sight USA season 19 for FREE – stream dating show from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Will these lone stars find a state of true happiness in Texas? Here's how to watch Married at First Sight US season 19 for free online wherever you are in the world – binge all episodes now!
5 ChatGPT hacks I wish I’d started using sooner — they completely changed how I use AI
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
From brutally honest feedback to clearer answers and smarter prompts, these simple ChatGPT hacks can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI.
'It's kind of humbling to come back to a project after all these years, to know that the fans love the game and they love the character so much' — Edward Kenway's actor speaks about revisiting the character for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Matt Ryan, the actor behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag's Edward Kenway, has discussed revisiting the character 13 years later in the upcoming remake.
How to watch The Dark Side of Married at First Sight online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Here's how to watch The Dark Side of Married at First Sight online from anywhere in the world and for free
'Almost entirely unmanageable': Linus Torvalds says AI bug hunters have ruined Linux security mailing list
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Torvalds says everyone is using AI to report on the same flaws, most of which have already been fixed.
Lanterns has received a thrilling new trailer ahead of its August launch on HBO Max — and it feels like a direct response to fan criticisms of the DC comic book show's first teaser
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Lanterns' latest trailer asks 'are you afraid?' following fan fears that it wouldn't be the epic sci-fi thriller they were hoping for.
Edward Kenway actor says among the new scenes for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced there's one that adds 'more weight' to the character's personal conflict
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Matt Ryan, the actor behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag's Edward Kenway, has confirmed that he filmed new scenes for Resynced that deepen that character's personal journey.
This smart spotting scope can identify up to 10,000 bird species for you, sports a 30x zoom, and 4K video with subject tracking autofocus — bird watching might never be the same again
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Go Birding M One Smart AI modernizes spotting scopes with some smart features that could change bird watching
Another top WordPress plugin exploited — hackers target credit card details, here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Funnel Builder WordPress plugin is being exploited to steal people's credit cards but the flaw has since been patched.
Discord's latest 'year of the Linux desktop' update is a game-changer for Steam Deck, but fans are concerned about its age verification plans
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Discord's latest efforts to improve the user experience, particularly on Linux, are certainly noteworthy, but its age-verification plans remain a concern.
I listened to 90+ audiobooks whilst building successful businesses – here are the only 8 you really need
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
From productivity hacks to innovative marketing strategies, these 8 books changed the way I work
What to Know About Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI
NYT > Technology / 11h
A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week-long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.
Book Now: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Note : This is a reminder that World of Hyatt’s award chart changes will be kicking in as of Wednesday, May 20, 2026. So if you want to secure any reservations before the changes, now is the time to book. You can find the basics of all the changes below. World of Hyatt has announced some major changes to award pricing. While the program is maintaining published award charts, these changes have th
Parents Explode in Fury at School’s Plan to Constantly Film Their Children to Train AI
Futurism / 11h
A planned University of Washington study would’ve had preschool teachers wear cameras to record first-person footage of everything in the classroom, including the young children they were instructing, and use that footage to train AI models. If a parent was uncomfortable with all that, they had to manually opt-out — meaning that unless the researchers were given a formal no, a parent’s child woul
The ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Is Apparently Really Happening
Gizmodo / 11h
The mega-popular Sanrio character will make her big-screen debut in 2028, and new directors have just signed on.
Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A thousand years ago, the ancestors of today's Barkindji people carefully buried a dingo (or garli, in the Barkindji language) in a mound of shells. Archaeologists recently studied the burial in what's now New South Wales, Australia. They found that the Barkindji ancestors had buried the dingo with the same care and ceremony as any beloved human member of the community and looked after the grave
Elon Musk took too long to sue OpenAI, jury unanimously agrees
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Elon Musk took too long to file his lawsuit that accused OpenAI of stealing a charity, a nine-person jury unanimously decided Monday. Musk sued OpenAI in 2024 for making a "fool" out of him after Musk donated $38 million to kick-start OpenAI as a nonprofit, only to later be blindsided when OpenAI created a for-profit arm that he felt gutted funding for the charity while enriching executives like
Pompeii victim ID'd as a likely doctor
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Archaeologists used a combination of advanced CT scans and 3D digital reconstruction to identify one of the Pompeii victims who died in 79 CE during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius as most likely having been a Roman doctor, according to an announcement by the Pompeii Archaeological Park. As previously reported , the eruption of Mount Vesuvius released thermal energy roughly equivalent to 100,000 t
Guy Gardner makes a cameo in new Lanterns teaser
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Lanterns , the new DC Universe series coming to HBO Max, dropped a surprising teaser in March that swapped the usual superhero hijinks for gritty realism more in the vein of True Detectives and Slow Horses . Personally, I liked the change; it pushed a series that was barely on my radar to my 2026 list of ones to watch. I guess HBO was concerned people would miss the superhero vibes, though, becau
The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Many gadgets marketed as being “smart” make me wonder if they would be better off dumb. Some examples are smart TVs that insist on sending your activities to businesses to track you , smart fridges that use the Internet to cycle through ads , smart gym equipment that won’t work offline , smart toothbrushes whose batteries drain too quickly , or virtually any gadget that forces you to use a minima
The Pope Is Hooking Up With a Co-Founder of Anthropic for Collab on AI
Gizmodo / 11h
On God.
Jury tosses Musk OpenAI lawsuit, saves Sam Altman
Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against his fellow OpenAI founders died a quick and unceremonious death Monday. After spending more than three weeks listening to witnesses, including Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the nine-member Oakland jury took just two hours to decide Musk's case had no merit — based entirely on its timing. Musk was seeking damages over OpenAI'
Apple officially sets WWDC 2026 schedule and drops a cryptic hint
Mashable / 11h
Apple fanatics won't have to wait long to hear more about the next iteration of iOS. In a newsroom post on Monday afternoon, Apple officially set the schedule for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC 2026. This is Apple's annual showcase for all things software, usually including reveals for what's coming next in iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more. However, we're also expecting a long-a
Is Reddit down? Why Reddit is not showing images, saying ‘no internet connection’
Mashable / 11h
Reddit services are disrupted, and the company says it has identified the problem and is working on a fix. According to Reddit's status page, the platform began investigating elevated site errors and issues accessing media around 1:39 p.m. ET Monday. By 2:06 p.m. ET, Reddit confirmed it had identified the issue, warning users they may encounter errors and general loading issues across feeds, post
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
BBC News / 11h
The videogame firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions"
Here’s what was on the jury’s list for a decision.
NYT > Technology / 11h
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Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93
NYT > Technology / 11h
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.
JetBlue Cuts Keep Spreading — Newark Crews Learned Their Flights Were Disappearing By Email [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
JetBlue cuts keep spreading, and Newark crews reportedly learned major flying reductions through a basic daily email. Plus: a tourist gets blasted across the beach at St. Maarten, Bilt cuts Rakuten transfer value for non-elites, and Ernst & Young publishes a loyalty study full of fake sources.
The Toyota hybrid that makes the Kia Telluride hard to justify
How-To Geek / 11h
Hyundai and Kia basically struck gold with two SUVs that families can’t seem to stop buying. The Palisade leans into the more polished, comfortable, almost upscale vibe, while the Telluride has always played the slightly cooler, more aggressive sibling.
AI CEOs Baffled by Hatred of Their Technology
Futurism / 11h
A bulk of Americans really hate AI — and many AI CEOs can’t quite grasp why. There’s a serious mismatch between public sentiment and corporate excitement over AI. Companies continue to AI-wash layoffs and jam the tech into every corner of their products, yet research keeps finding that Americans are opposed to rampant AI expansion: according to one recent Economist/YouGov poll , a staggering 70 p
People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look More AI-Generated
Futurism / 11h
Life imitates AI art. Plastic surgeons say that more patients are coming in and asking to look like an AI-generated version of themselves with cartoonishly unrealistic features, in the latest grim sign of how the tech preys on our insecurities and even shapes beauty standards . Rachel Westbay, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York, described how one woman brought in a caricature-like image with hu
Alibaba Selling High-Powered Laser Guns
Futurism / 11h
As the world’s de facto portal to the Chinese industrial machine, Alibaba probably doesn’t get as much credit as it should. With hundreds of thousands of sellers looking to supply their dirt-cheap wares directly to businesses, your typical entrepreneur is spoiled for choice. In the market for a military-grade diesel supply truck ? They’ve got your back. Interested in an industrial gold trommel ?
Steve Bannon Petitions Trump to Review New AI Models Before Their Release
Gizmodo / 11h
Over 60 Trump allies signed a letter to the president calling for more oversight over AI.
How to watch Google I/O 2026
Mashable / 11h
Google I/O 2026 kicks off tomorrow, May 19, and you won't need a ticket to catch any of it. The entire two-day event is livestreamed, and you can register to watch for free at io.google/2026 . The main Google keynote starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m ET on May 19. The focus will be big-picture announcements, product reveals, and whatever CEO Sundar Pichai wants the world to walk away talking about (m
Wells Fargo Rewards transfer partners: How to redeem your points
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees ) comes with a generous welcome offer of 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This card is the mid-tier version of the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card (see rates and fees ), which is currently offering 20,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three m
Dell’s Massive XPS Price Hikes Spell the Doom of Cheap PCs
Gizmodo / 11h
Welcome to the age of high-end lightweight laptops costing $3,000 or more.
X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
Engadget / 12h
Free X accounts have been hit with major restrictions.
Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Engadget / 12h
Sony is blaming PS Plus price increases on "ongoing market conditions."
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Trial in Dumbest Way Imaginable
Gizmodo / 12h
Too little too late.
The Duffer Brothers on Which ‘Stranger Things’ Episode They Wish They Could Do Over
Gizmodo / 12h
No, it's not the series finale.
3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (May 18-24)
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix has a new animated champion in Swapped . The body-swap comedy starring Michael B. Jordan set the single-week viewing record for a Netflix animated original with 38.7 million views during the May 4-10 period. While it won't reach the heights of KPop Demon Hunters , Swapped is a win for Netflix and its animated slate.
Everything we know about Googles upcoming Android XR smart glasses
Mashable / 12h
Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on what Google has in store for the year. One of our big expectation for the annual event: some major announcements involving the company's planned smart glasses. Google has already confirmed it will release a pair of smart glasses, built for the Android XR platform, in 2026. Until we have another name for these unreleased specs,, we've
What to expect from Google this week
MIT Technology Review / 12h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . When Google opens its doors tomorrow for its annual developer conference, I/O, it will do so as a clear third place in the foundation model race. A year ago, at Google I/O 2025, the situation looked very different: The company was still riding high from the la
Elon Musk Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Wired / 12h
The nine-member panel took only two hours to return a verdict in favor of OpenAI on Monday, which the judge quickly adopted as her own final decision.
The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk
Engadget / 12h
The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.
Archaeologists Fight Scheme to Auction Off Artifacts From the Titanic (Again)
Gizmodo / 12h
The company entrusted with 5,500 artifacts salvaged from the Titanic wants to pawn off 100 to deal with its creditors.
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
BBC News / 12h
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI
TechCrunch / 12h
Elon Musk's claim that he was mistreated by his OpenAI co-founders failed after nine California jurors decided in a unanimous verdict that his lawsuits had been filed too late.
Here’s the latest.
NYT > Technology / 12h
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What the jury had to weigh to decide the case.
NYT > Technology / 12h
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Elon Musk’s lawyer asked Sam Altman on the stand: Are you trustworthy?
NYT > Technology / 12h
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The Signals That Matter – MIT Insider’s Panel
MIT Technology Review / 12h
The forgotten network setting making your internet feel slow
How-To Geek / 12h
The worst thing about internet issues is that they can be caused by any number of reasons. That makes troubleshooting so very tedious.
Chase Ink Premier Card $1,000 Cash Back Welcome Bonus
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Ink Business Premier® Card is one of the best business credit cards out there, especially for those who make large purchases and want to earn cash back. While this is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , it’s the only card in the collection that only accrues cash back, and not travel rewards points. The good news is that the Chase Ink Premier Card has a pretty incomparable return o
The 45+ best Memorial Day deals on TVs, mattresses, tech, and more
Mashable / 12h
Best early Memorial Day 2026 deals Best Amazon deal Ninja Slushi $259 (save $90.99) Best TV deal Toshiba 65-inch C350 LED 4K Fire TV $264.99 (save $265) Best tech deal Bose QuietComfort headphones $229 (save $120) The unofficial start to summer is one
