Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
TechCrunch / 16min
Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility that the whole architecture that undergirds the tech is wrong.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 7, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an NBA fan. 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 tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 7, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you always ask for permission. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 7, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always on the move. 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 Connec
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Testifies About Sam Altman Allegedly Lying to Her
Gizmodo / 4h
She just transformed a known anecdote into a deposition given under oath.
'A foundational block of modern cybercrime': The inside story of a 15,000+ website network using popular ad trackers to peddle AI investment scams
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Researchers identified 15,500 domains using commercial trackers and cloaking to distribute AI-driven investment scams across global channels.
Anthropic’s C.E.O. Says It Could Grow by 80 Times This Year
NYT > Technology / 5h
The chief executive, Dario Amodei, said the rapid growth had exponentially increased the start-up’s need for more computing power.
'It just vanished': Millions at risk as Android trojans use devious trick to 'magically' disappear once installed
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Android banking trojans vanish from app drawers and secretly capture login credentials while streaming live device screens to remote attackers.
'Not just an aircraft': US Navy MQ-25 Stingray drone hit a major milestone with maiden flight — largest US UAV ever built set to become world's first autonomous tanker to take flight from an aircraft carrier and maybe feature in a Top Gun movie one day
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
US Navy’s massive MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone completes maiden flight, marking critical progress toward autonomous carrier refueling.
Elon Musk’s Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla
Wired / 6h
Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.
A Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25
Engadget / 6h
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
This 10th Gen iPad Is on Sale for $240 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A discounted tablet from a couple of years ago usually comes down to one thing: how much performance you actually need. The 2022 Apple iPad is currently on sale for $239.99 in Grade-A refurbished condition on StackSocial —the 10th-generation model with 64GB of storage and w
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Posts $12.5 Billion Loss, Boasts That People Are Still Giving It Money
Gizmodo / 6h
The company, Strategy, is effectively a levered play on bitcoin.
You Don’t Need A Bilt Credit Card To Earn Transferable Points — 4 Million Members Already Don’t
View from the Wing / 6h
Bilt gets plenty of attention for its credit cards, but most members do not even have one. More than 4 million people have Bilt accounts without a Bilt card — and they can still earn transferable points through dining, Lyft, Walgreens, fitness, travel bookings, shopping, parking, GoPuff and housing-related rewards.
Energizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed
Engadget / 6h
The Ultimate Child Shield batteries also turn the victim's mouth blue.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 7 (game #1564)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 7 (game #1061)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
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 Thursday, May 7 (game #795)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Vine is coming back, and it’s being relaunched by the guy who killed it — say hello to Jack Dorsey’s Divine, a TikTok and Instagram Stories rival with a ferocious ambition to end AI slop
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Jack Dorsey is relaunching Vine as Divine nearly 10 years after he killed it.
After Sales Stall at the Start of 2026, Lucid Drops Production Target
Gizmodo / 6h
Lucid saw a quarterly net loss of about $1 billion.
SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
It is far too soon to mention retirement, but astute observers of the space industry have noticed SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket is not launching as often as it used to. The decline is modest so far, and it does not signal any problem at SpaceX or with the Falcon 9. Rather, it is a manifestation of SpaceX's eagerness to shift focus to the much larger Starship rocket, an enabler of what the co
Anthropic raises Claude Code usage limits, credits new deal with SpaceX
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
SAN FRANCISCO—At its Code with Claude developer conference on Wednesday, Anthropic announced a deal with SpaceX to utilize the entire compute capacity of the latter's data center in Memphis, Tennessee. On stage at the conference, CEO Dario Amodei said the deal was intended to increase usage limits for Anthropic's Pro and Max plan subscribers. The announcement was accompanied by an increase in tho
TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC is raking in record profits during the AI boom—but it is also racing to help Taiwan develop wind power and other energy alternatives to fossil fuels amid a global energy crisis. The chipmaker has signed a 30-year corporate power purchase agreement for 100 percent of the power produced by the Hai Long offshore wind project. The deal between TSMC and Northland Power, a Cana
Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
An appeals court today struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services, delivering a victory to telecom and cable lobby groups. The court ruling was welcomed by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted against the Biden-era rules when they were approved in 2023 . The FCC exceeded its legal authority by imposing liability for actions
Spooked by Mythos, Trump suddenly realized AI safety testing might be good
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
This week, the Trump administration backpedaled and signed agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI to run government safety checks on the firms' frontier AI models before and after their release. Previously, Donald Trump had stubbornly cast aside the Biden-era policy , dismissing the need for voluntary safety checks as overregulation blocking unbridled innovation. Soon after taking of
Elon Musk’s Confidante Shivon Zilis Is Cast as His Inside Source at OpenAI
NYT > Technology / 7h
Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAI’s board. Her ties to the world’s richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.
Review: Remarkable Paper Pure is your new entry-level e-ink workhorse
Mashable / 7h
What a difference an inch makes. That was my first thought on using the Paper Pure, the new entry-level e-ink tablet offering from Remarkable. And it's been my thought several times since, whenever I surprised myself by reaching for the Pure to write my daily journal when its pricier cousins were right there . Remarkable is the Norwegian e-ink tablet maker behind the A4-sized Remarkable Paper Pro
A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom
TechCrunch / 7h
The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings and the market heads toward a potential $18 billion size.
Tesla Now Has At Least 38 Unsupervised Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 7h
Tesla now has at least 38 unsupervised robotaxi. Austin is up to 27 unsupervised, which is over half of the 53 robotaxi. The count from robotaxitracker is likely only 70% or less of the actual based upon how many Waymo vehicles have been confirmed out of 200 expected vehicles. Tesla FSD 14.3.2 is rolling out ... Read more
North Korean hackers target gamers with trojanized platform - here's what to look out for
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Popular game platform was compromised and used to deliver backdoors.
10 Hacks Every DuckDuckGo User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
DuckDuckGo has been my default search engine for years. Its big selling point is that it doesn't track you nearly as much as Google does, but there's more to DuckDuckGo than that privacy claim. You can use DuckDuckGo to anonymously try AI chatbots (including ChatGPT and Claude), filter out AI-generated images from results, and shorten URLs without leaving the site. If you're using DuckDuckGo, try
5 reasons why Pride and Prejudice fans need to watch The Other Bennet Sister
Mashable / 7h
The world has no shortage of Pride and Prejudice adaptations. On top of screen adaptations like the 1995 miniseries and the 2005 film (as well as Netflix's upcoming movie ), Jane Austen's enduring novel has spawned several spin-off books, like P.D. James' Death Comes to Pemberley , Amanda Grange's Mr. Darcy's Diary , and Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister . The latter is the source material
This 512GB Dell 15 laptop delivers steady performance for just $307
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A well-specced Dell 15 laptop for $306.99 — fast SSD, solid performance, and ready for everyday use. Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell 15 2024 15.6-Inch (Certified Refurbished) $306.99 $349.99 Save $43 You don’t need to spend big to get a laptop that keeps up. If you are in the market for a new machine that doesn’t cost a small fortune, this near-mint Dell 15 is on sale for just $306
Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’
Gizmodo / 7h
Nearly two decades later, Studio Madhouse's high-octane sci-fi anime racing film still feels like the future of animation.
This foldable, futuristic neck massager will heat your aching muscles and talk to you while it does so — yes, really
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
If you're prone to neck pain, the SKG G7 Pro Fold massager could be for you.
Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.
TechCrunch / 7h
Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails.
Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
TechCrunch / 8h
The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.
Major AI players agree to give US government early AI model access
Mashable / 8h
That was quick. Some of the biggest AI companies have just agreed to provide the U.S. government with early access to their new AI models. And this went down just one day after a report from the New York Times detailed how the Trump administration was looking into government oversight of new AI models. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal , three of tech's biggest AI companies —
Is xAI a neocloud now?
TechCrunch / 8h
xAI's real business may be more about building data centers than training AI models.
Meditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to Korea.
NYT > Technology / 8h
Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks enlightenment.
'Putting the whole Earth into a computer’: Chinese scientists use supercomputers to solve one of Yellowstone’s most enduring volcanic mysteries — and now want to create a digital twin of our planet to predict its future
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Chinese researchers used supercomputers to model Yellowstone, revealing that tectonic forces shaped magma pathways and sparking ambitions for full planetary simulation systems.
Skip entry-level luxury SUVs—this Toyota makes more sense
How-To Geek / 8h
The Toyota Crown Signia lands in a pretty interesting spot that a lot of entry-level luxury SUVs struggle to hit. It’s comfortable, well-built, and loaded with tech in a way that feels more premium than you’d expect at this price.
A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool
Wired / 8h
To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.
Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws
Engadget / 8h
Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.
Unlock 100,000 valuable TrueBlue points with this limited-time JetBlue Premier Card offer
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Adding a JetBlue credit card to your wallet could be a great idea for frequent JetBlue flyers — or even occasional patrons looking to boost their experience with the airline. JetBlue TrueBlue , the carrier's loyalty program, earns TrueBlue points that you can redeem for flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Europe. TrueBlue points can a
The Portable JBL Flip 7 Speaker Is 43% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. JBL's portable speakers are known for their long-term durability, superb sound quality, and solid bang for the buck in terms of features. One crowd favorite is the JBL Flip 7, released in 2025. Right now, a new JBL Flip 7 is 43% off and down to $84.95 on Woot (originally $1
This Shark Matrix Plus Makes Floor Cleaning Almost Effortless, and It's on Sale for Just $135 Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop is built for hands-off use, and this refurbished unit is on sale for $134.99 at StackSocial right now . As for its refurbished status, while it might have little to no cosmetic wear, it will look close to new and be
Google DeepMind Gets Into Gaming, Purchases Stake in the Company Behind EVE Online
Gizmodo / 8h
The two companies are partnering to explore new AI-enabled gameplay experiences.
This Experimental Low-Waste Fuel Could Transform Nuclear Reactors
Gizmodo / 8h
The results are good news for the thorium-HALEU fuel cycle, set to grow in relevance as advanced reactors grow smaller and abundant.
Southwest Pilots Sued Boeing Because They Couldn’t Fly The 737 MAX For 20 Months
View from the Wing / 8h
Passengers sued Boeing and Southwest over the 737 MAX because they feared flying it. Southwest pilots sued Boeing for the opposite reason: they say Boeing’s misrepresentations put the MAX into their contract, then the 20-month grounding cost them millions in flying time and pay.
Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead
Engadget / 8h
The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.
‘AI capabilities that did not exist at the time’: Delayed Siri features have cost Apple a massive $250 million, and iPhone users could get up to $95 per device
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple is paying $250 million due to delayed Siri features, with affected users eligible for up to $95 per device.
‘Fantastic Four’ Director Matt Shakman Will Helm Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie
Gizmodo / 8h
Josh Friedman, who wrote 2024's 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' is returning to script the next installment.
NYT Connections decided not to use words, and players are not OK
Mashable / 8h
Connections pulled a classic game design trick this week: showing the player a challenge they haven't seen before, but have unknowingly been preparing for this whole time. The popular New York Times puzzle game, in which players usually are tasked with grouping a bunch of random words together into hidden categories, threw a heck of a curveball on Wednesday, May 6 . If you haven't checked it out
Apple reaches $250 million settlement over exaggerating Apple Intelligences capabilities
Mashable / 8h
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit that accused the company of exaggerating Apple Intelligence's intelligence. The suit claimed that Apple misled iPhone users about Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI tools, before and after the launch of the iPhone 16 in Sep. 2024. The settlement filing states that U.S. shoppers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models be
Microsoft may abandon one of its climate goals. Blame data centers.
Mashable / 8h
Microsoft stands out as one of the most environmentally responsible companies in Big Tech , but a new report indicates it may be retreating from one of its most ambitious climate goals. The Redmond, Washington-based company previously pledged to match 100 percent of its hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases by 2030; Microsoft already meets its annual targets for renewable energy
Elon Musk Teams Up With Anthropic, a Company He’s Called ‘Evil’
Gizmodo / 8h
Musk might think Anthropic "hates Western Civilization," but he also loves money.
SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes
Futurism / 8h
SpaceX has been smacked by a one-two punch of lawsuits filed by hundreds of Texas residents accusing the company of damaging their homes from its frequent rocket tests. The suits, both led by the same attorneys, were filed in Cameron and McLennan counties, where SpaceX’s Starbase and McGregor facilities are located. They accuse SpaceX of negligence, the San Antonio Express-News reports , arguing
Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A
TechCrunch / 9h
Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion.
Alaska’s Famous Fjords Are Becoming a Cruise Ship Nightmare
Gizmodo / 9h
Climate change is making landslides and tsunamis more likely in fjord regions such as Alaska's Tracy Arm.
AMD's CEO predicts 'higher memory and component costs' later this year — so brace yourself for Radeon GPU price hikes
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Following Lisa Su's revelation, a disgruntled Redditor predicted: 'The RAM economy will permanently change and data centers will be a nuisance for the rest of recorded time'.
Why buy a new Toyota Corolla when this 275-horsepower hot hatch costs less?
How-To Geek / 9h
The Toyota Corolla is the safe, sensible choice, reliable, efficient, and brand new for the price. It’s the kind of car you buy when you want zero surprises. But in today’s market, that same money can unlock something far more exciting, if you’re willing to look in the right places.
Which premium card has the best welcome bonus? Amex Platinum vs. Sapphire Reserve vs. Venture X
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
A six-figure welcome bonus sounds impressive — but what does that actually get you? Right now, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the American Express Platinum Card® are all offering eye-catching offers worth a closer look. Big welcome bonuses can be one of the fastest ways to build a large balance of points and miles, especially w
Utah law now bans porn viewers from using VPNs
Mashable / 9h
A Utah law, enacted Wednesday, seeks to ban the use of VPNs to access porn sites . The statute is part of SB 73 , which contains amendments to the state's age-verification law . These laws typically require some proof of age to access adult content (or any content the state deems "harmful to minors"). Utah's age-verification law, SB 287, went into effect in 2023; it requires age verification via
'Change in technology that will reshape medicine': Leading medical experts say new AI reasoning models are so good they outperform even the best specialist doctors when it comes to diagnosing some of the world's most mysterious cases
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
AI diagnostic models show strong performance on complex cases, though limitations in handling uncertainty raise concerns about real-world clinical use.
Blink's new video doorbells make it even easier to see what's at your door
How-To Geek / 9h
You no longer have to shop the Ring lineup if you want an Amazon video doorbell with high-quality visuals. The company's Blink brand has released two new doorbells that promise a 2K resolution and AI alerts to help you learn who (or what) is outside.
XAI Will Breakeven by Renting AI Data Center to Anthropic
Next Big Future / 9h
XAI gets to about breakeven by renting half of their AI Data center and Anthropic can serve its models and more money and can get to a better IPO. Both get to IPO before OpenAI. Both stronger against OpenAI. OpenAI IPO is hurt. Anthropic is already at pre-IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion. SpaceX XAI will ... Read more
You Might Be Eligible for a Cut of Apple's $250 Million AI Settlement
Lifehacker / 9h
It's no secret that Apple is way behind in the generative AI race. While other companies, like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have had major wins over the past three and a half years, Apple has stumbled to find its footing, rushing to release features with varying levels of success. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing, depending on who you ask. While Microsoft has shoved its AI products into a
Tesla recalls all of its ‘budget’ Cybertrucks over fears that the wheels might fall off
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Off-road EV faces recall over faulty brake rotors, but also reveals just how few Tesla actually sold.
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
BBC News / 9h
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
Modern PCs traded utility for tempered glass (why I desperately miss the "beige box")
How-To Geek / 9h
Having spent 20 years building PCs from scratch , I've seen all kinds of hardware quirks and innovations come and go. I've been there when every PC without fail had an optical drive bay at the front, and I'm here now when that's just not a thing at all anymore. And while I love the new case aesthetics we were able to achieve by getting rid of that drive bay, I do miss it.
‘The Testaments’ Just Brought Back Another Surprising ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Character
Gizmodo / 9h
We’re glad the sequel series found a place for this tough-as-nails member of the rebellion.
Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
TechCrunch / 9h
The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting its key clean power goals at risk.
Vinyl vs. CDs—Which retro format is more fun to collect?
How-To Geek / 9h
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, vinyl has come back from the digital brink, outselling CDs in the U.S. since 2020 to become the leader in physical media sales. You’d have thought that success was solely on the back of nostalgia and reliving the glory days. But you’d be wrong. Generations that grew up streaming have also decided that holding a black petroleum disc in their hands is more valu
AirAsia Orders 150 High-Density Airbus A220s: Biggest-Ever Deal For Plane
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Malaysian ultra low cost carrier AirAsia has just placed an order for the Airbus A220. Not only does it represent a major departure from the carrier’s historical approach to fleet planning, but it’s also the biggest-ever single order for this aircraft. AirAsia will add 160-seat Airbus A220-300 to fleet AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries expected to b
Trump’s Team Wants Him to Accept an Iran Deal He’s Already Rejected
Wired / 10h
As chaotic negotiations over the end of the Iran war continue, US negotiators think they have the framework for a deal in place. Now they just have to sell the president on it.
The 9 best Google Pixel exclusive features, ranked
How-To Geek / 10h
Android might be famous as an open ecosystem, but Google has made some features exclusive to Pixel devices. A handful of Pixel-exclusive features have genuinely changed how I use my phone, but a few others are best left undiscovered. Here's every major Pixel exclusive, ranked from the one I can't live without to the one I'd happily never think about.
Ford Is Trying to Beat China and Bring a $30,000 Truck to the U.S.
Gizmodo / 10h
The people have called out for China's EVs, and Ford has heard their cries.
FBI Director Kash Patel Says AI Has Stopped Numerous Violent Attacks Against America. We’d Love to See a Single Whiff of Evidence
Futurism / 10h
In a recent interview on Sean Hannity’s YouTube podcast , FBI head Kash Patel lauded AI for helping stop multiple violent attacks on innocent people. “AI was never used at the FBI till we got there, literally crazy,” Patel said in his characteristically hopped up affect. “I’m using it everywhere.” Specifically, Patel — who’s been accused of severe issues related to alcohol consumption — alleges t
Tired of blurry pictures from your video doorbell? Blink just launched its first doorbell with 2K video — and it's only $50
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones.
Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
TechCrunch / 10h
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public.
You Can Get a Budget Surface Laptop and Lifetime License to Microsoft Office for Just $260 Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. At $259.99, this Surface and Office bundle is built around a straightforward pitch: you’re essentially paying for the software and getting a basic laptop. The included Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business delivers most of that value, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
The Russos Say Making Spider-Man Responsible for Uncle Ben’s Death Would’ve Made Him Too ‘Intense’
Gizmodo / 10h
Instead, the MCU took the very long way around to teaching Tom Holland's Spidey about great power, and greater responsibilities.
Watch NASA’s Curiosity Rover Struggle to Break Loose From a Rock on Mars
Gizmodo / 10h
The rover spent five days with the rock attached to its arm before finally shaking it off.
Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice
Engadget / 10h
AI responses now also recommend in-depth articles and links to sources you already subscribe to.
How to watch M.I.A. from anywhere in the world – stream the new show from Ozark creator online
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The creator of Netflix hit Ozark is back with a new show: M.I.A. Here's how you can watch the thrilling nine-part series from anywhere in the world.
I asked ChatGPT for the best TV to watch the World Cup — and it’s actually spot on
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Plus, it has a massive discount right now
This sleek EV is cheaper than a Kia Niro—and its built by a luxury brand
How-To Geek / 10h
Affordable electric crossovers aren’t usually where you go looking for a premium experience. Most options in this segment focus on value first, with simple interiors, modest performance, and just enough tech to get the job done. Luxury brands, on the other hand, tend to sit comfortably above that price bracket. At least, that’s how it’s always worked.
Experts warn 'evolving AI is like an invasive species — it adapts to survive in ways we cannot predict': A new study says unchecked models are a risk to humanity, as it’s inevitable for autonomous systems to follow the path of Darwinian evolution
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A new study warns evolvable AI systems could adapt and reproduce faster than any biological species, escaping human control entirely.
Mina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29
Engadget / 10h
The gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight maker is almost here.
VW is now Rivian's largest investor, not Amazon
How-To Geek / 10h
Amazon is no longer Rivian's biggest investor. VW (specifically, Volkswagen Group Technologies) has raised its equity stake in Rivian to 15.9 percent, putting it ahead of Amazon's nearly 12.3 percent investment.
Man Gets Horrific Case of Diarrhea After Overdosing on Experimental GLP-1
Gizmodo / 11h
The man was going to the bathroom up to 30 times a day.
I Ordered American Airlines’ Centennial Beef Wellington, And It Wasn’t Awful
One Mile at a Time / 11h
This might just be a function of my low expectations, but I feel American Airlines deserves some credit here… American is serving special meals for its 100th anniversary A few months ago I covered how American is serving special centennial‑themed inflight meals in premium cabins, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Many of these are only available for pre-order , given that American allows that u
You Can Now Buy A Pre-Dented Suitcase — So Your Bag Looks Destroyed Before The Airline Gets It [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A pre-dented suitcase is now something you can buy on purpose — because apparently looking like your bag has already survived years of airline baggage handling is a travel aesthetic. Also: Amex’s JetBlue transfer bonus disappoints, Singapore Airlines adds Starlink slowly, and Etihad turns amenity kits into collectibles.
Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird
Wired / 11h
In an unexpected turn, the two companies signed a deal for Anthropic to use computing resources from Elon Musk’s xAI.
I connected Claude with Habitica and it completely gamified my life
How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever wanted your life to feel like a video game? Do you want to see XP points pile up every time you do something productive ? Me too. And so I built a gamification system using Claude and Habitica to turn my life into an RPG.
Google Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device Without Consent, Researcher Warns
Gizmodo / 11h
Maybe Google doesn't ask permission because it knows what the answer would be.
Camelcamelcamel just launched Camelmart, a Walmart version of our favorite Amazon price tracker
Mashable / 11h
Finding genuinely good deals at Walmart just got a whole lot easier. The creator of camelcamelcamel , a popular free Amazon price tracker, has launched an identical tool for Walmart products called camelmart . California-based programmer Daniel Green created camelcamelcamel in 2008 as "a code experiment" with Amazon's Product Advertising API , he told Mashable last fall. It took off among shopper
How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
TechCrunch / 11h
Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.
DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases
TechCrunch / 11h
U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.
Anthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX
Engadget / 11h
The company is also interested in SpaceX's planned orbital data centers.
You Should Still Fact-Check the 'Expert Advice' in Google's AI Summaries
Lifehacker / 11h
Google's AI search is getting a handful of updates designed to highlight first-hand information sourced from discussion boards and social media posts along with your trusted news sources and subscriptions. Notably, AI responses will now show "expert advice" pulled from online forums like Reddit, highlighting specific quotes and linking to discussions related to your search queries. With this "pre
After a year of introductory pricing, Plex Remote Watch Pass gets a 50% price bump
How-To Geek / 11h
Plex's Remote Watch Pass is getting a 50% price hike starting June 1, 2026. Plex introduced the Remote Watch Pass in April 2025 as a cheaper alternative to the Plex Pass . Remote Watch Pass allows users to remotely stream from any Plex Media Server that a user has access to.
Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 200,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [May 2026]
View from the Wing / 11h
May 2026 brings a fresh round of best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres, Cancun is opening June 25 — and reservations are open
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
It's almost time for a bloody mary in Cancun. The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun is now taking reservations for a June 25 open date. One of TPG's most anticipated hotel openings in 2026 , the refined new resort is bringing a new level of luxury in Cancun , though this property sits north of the buzzy Hotel Zone. Once open at the end of June, guests can check into one of 163 rooms and suit
Apple removes more Mac mini and Mac Studio models from sale, as CEO Tim Cook warns it 'may take several months to reach supply demand balance'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple is taking more Mac mini and Mac Studio models off the shelves to try and weather the memory shortage.
Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows
Wired / 11h
New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.
AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys
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TechCrunch / 11h
Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys.
6 awesome shows that got better after their first season
How-To Geek / 11h
"Once you get past the first season, the show gets better." If I had a nickel for how many times I've heard that phrase, I'd be a rich man. I'm not a saint, either. I've said it plenty of times, and I'm about to do it again with these six shows. It's not that the shows listed below were terrible in the beginning. Quite the contrary. Most of them started fine, but they didn't hit their stride unti
‘Widow’s Bay’ Reveals the Perils of Dating on a Cursed Island
Gizmodo / 11h
Mayor Tom meets a suspiciously attractive tourist in episode three, 'The Inaugural Swim,' of Apple TV's endearing new horror comedy.
Sam Altman Frets That Frontier AI Models Are Acting Strange, Asking for Favors
Futurism / 11h
On Tuesday, OpenAI threw a party for the release of GPT-5.5 (it was the fifth of May and the fifth month of the year, you see.) If celebrating with a bunch of tech bros sounds like the opposite of a good time, you’ll not be swayed from your position by the news that CEO Sam Altman consulted the non-human entity of the hour to plan its own party — producing, in Altman’s opinion, some “strange” ans
Some UK users can go back on Pornhub. See if youre one of them.
Mashable / 11h
Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, has now announced that "age-confirmed" iOS UK users can once again visit Pornhub . In January, the company said that it would block Pornhub in the UK for most people. The change is due to Apple's release of iOS 26.4 , which Aylo's vice president of brand and community, Alex Kekesi, called "the world's first ever device-based age verification solution for its users
iOS 27 will let you choose third-party AI models to power Apple Intelligence, report says
Mashable / 11h
This next year or so is gearing up to be a big one for Apple. Case in point: Just this week, Mashable previewed the new features coming to iOS 26.5 , and now there's already major news about what's coming in iOS 27. According to a new report from Bloomberg 's Apple insider Mark Gurman, Apple will soon let its users choose exactly which third-party AI models that they want to utilize with Apple In
Elle teaser: Who was Elle Woods before Legally Blonde?
Mashable / 11h
Oh my god, you guys, Legally Blonde 's heroine Elle Woods is headed back to our screens. Not in Legally Blonde 3 (although that's been in the works for years ), but in a new prequel TV series, titled Elle . SEE ALSO: 2026 Summer TV preview: Every TV show you need to know about now Created by Laura Kittrell and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, Elle rewinds the clock to 1995, well before El
Report: SpaceX IPO gives Musk unchecked power and forbids investor lawsuits
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
SpaceX's plan to go public will reportedly give CEO Elon Musk "virtually unchecked executive authority" and limit the rights of shareholders to sue the company. The plan, reported by Reuters today, could prevent shareholder lawsuits like the one that held up a lucrative Musk pay package at Tesla. "Excerpts of SpaceX's IPO registration statement reviewed by Reuters show the company is combining su
Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Google's AI-focused DeepMind division has taken a minority stake in the developer of popular sci-fi simulation EVE Online , saying it will use the game to study "intelligence in complex, dynamic, player-driven systems." The research partnership comes as the management behind EVE Onlin e developer CCP Games announced that they have spent $120 million to buy themselves out from their former owners
The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The astronauts flying aboard the Artemis II mission to the Moon last month took a lot of pictures, and a few dozen of the best ones were released during and shortly afterward the flight. But it wasn't until last weekend that NASA released the whole trove of more than 12,000 images, dumping them onto the Gateway to Astronaut Photography . The astronauts used three different cameras on the mission:
FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Despite Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's pledge to provide "radical transparency," the agencies under his control continue to suppress scientific research that conflicts with his anti-vaccine agenda. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported confirmation from the Department of Health and Human Services that the Food and Drug Administration had blocked the publication of studies showing the safe
Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents can now "dream," sort of
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
SAN FRANCISCO—At its Code with Claude developers' conference, Anthropic has introduced what it calls "dreaming" to Claude Managed Agents. Dreaming, in this case, is a process of going over recent events and identifying specific things that are worth storing in "memory" to inform future tasks and interactions. Dreaming is a feature that is currently in research preview and limited to Managed Agent
The Garmin Fenix 7 Pro got a huge 4.5-star recommendation from us — and it can be snapped up for just £400 at Go Outdoors and Decathlon right now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
It's an older watch, but this 4.5-star outdoor watch powerhouse is at better than half price right now.
The Beats Fit Pro ANC Earbuds Are 40% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While other workout earbuds have launched since the Beats Fit Pro first came out in 2021, they’re still among the strongest ANC earbuds for fitness fanatics and anyone who wants to block out noise in their everyday listening. They’re especially adept at keeping up with work
Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast
Wired / 12h
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
Energizer’s New Coin Batteries Prevent Fatal Burning If Kids Swallow Them
Gizmodo / 12h
The batteries also dye a child's mouth blue to alert parents.
4 reasons why I love my Sapphire Reserve card
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
I've been collecting points and miles via credit cards for over two decades, and it takes a lot to impress me. Sure, I spread the love around with my 25+ open, active credit cards — but for one to earn a spot near the top of my wallet, I need a really solid value proposition. For years, one of those cards has been the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), which is currently offering 150,
Researcher reveals official White House app is one command away from tracking your precise location every 4.5 minutes – app can also inject code to dodge cookie consent, GDPR banners, and paywalls
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
White House app contains code to hide cookie options, GDPR banners, and paywalls - and collects extensive user data
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
Engadget / 12h
DeepMind will research player behavior in the space-based RPG.
SpaceX may spend up to $119B on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
TechCrunch / 12h
The project would be a "multi-phase, next-generation, vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and advanced computing fabrication facility," according to the proposal.
DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round
TechCrunch / 12h
The Chinese AI lab came to prominence in early 2025 after launching a large language model that trained on a fraction of the compute power and at a fraction of the cost of the big U.S. models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Maddies Secret trailer reveals John Early as youve never seen him before
Mashable / 12h
Comedian John Early makes his feature directorial debut with Maddie's Secret, an offbeat homage to melodrama that he wrote and headlines as its eponymous heroine. As an aspiring food influencer, Maddie Ralph (Early) is passionate about her cuisine. And at first glance, she's got a picture-perfect life: a loving husband (Eric Rahill), a devoted best friend (Kate Berlant), and a job at a culinary c
Score up to 64% off at EcoFlow and snag free solar panels with your purchase.
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 64%: Between May 6 and May 17, you can score up to 64% off at EcoFlow and snag free solar panels with your purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EcoFlow Mother's Day Sale Get up to 64% off plus a free solar panel with purchase I live in an apartment, so I don't exactly have a "whole home" to back up. But if there's one thing I hate, it's losing power. There goes the AC, the interne
Snag a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $50 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: As of May 6, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) for $399 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $449. That's a discount of 11%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) $399 at Amazon $449 Save $50 If you want to experience your favorite music to the fullest, you need headphones that are up to the task. Bose can typically be
Buy a $300 Delta gift card and get a free $20 Starbucks gift card
Mashable / 12h
BUY A DELTA GIFT CARD FOR $300+ AND GET A FREE STARBUCKS GIFT CARD: Through May 11, buy a Delta gift card for $300 or more and get a free $20 Starbucks eGift card. Opens in a new window Credit: Delta / Starbucks Free $20 Starbucks eGift card with purchase of $300+ Delta gift card The price of flying these days is shocking. If you plan on traveling soon on a route served by Delta, it's well worth
Get a free Samsung Galaxy S26 from T-Mobile without trading in your old phone
Mashable / 12h
FREE SAMSUNG GALAXY S26: Sign up for a T-Mobile Experience Beyond plan for 24 months and get a free Samsung Galaxy S26 (256GB) which ordinarily costs $899.99. Existing T-Mobile Go5G Plus members also qualify for the deal. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Free Samsung Galaxy S26 from T-Mobile It's tough to find a free deal these days. We usually have a massive amount of fine text to read, but
23 top tech offers I'd buy from the latest Currys Epic Deals sale — get up to 40% off Apple, Ninja, Garmin, Dyson, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The latest Currys Epic Deals sale is still live at the retailer this week, so I've taken a look through and picked out the 23 top tech deals that I think are worth your attention.
15 Shows Like 'Widow's Bay' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I love a creepy little town full of secrets and dark deeds, whether it's Twin Peaks , Hawkins (of Stranger Things fame), or Jessica Fletcher's Cabot Cove, the Maine fishing village from Murder, She Wrote with the alarmingly high death rate. The latest addition to this atlas of regrettable vacation destinations is Widow's Bay, the insular New Engla
This Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuum Is 45% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Dyson V11 Outsize Origin+ is currently on sale for $359.99 on StackSocial (originally $659.99). This V11 version is noticeably larger than most stick vacuums, with a High Torque XL cleaner head that is roughly 25% wider than the standard version so that each pass covers
BMW's 2027 iX3 EV gets a starting price—and a range increase to 434 miles
How-To Geek / 12h
BMW has announced the U.S. pricing and release date for the 2027 iX3 , including a pleasant range boost for the electric SUV.
Melissa Barrera Thinks the Cast of ‘Scream 7’ Are Scabs
Gizmodo / 12h
The star of 'Scream 5' and 'Scream 6' doesn't hold back when discussing the latest installment, from which she was fired.
Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Planet-Like Object Beyond Pluto
Futurism / 12h
Astronomers have long been fascinated by the unusual behavior of objects orbiting the Sun in the Kuiper Belt, a scattered disc of minor planets beyond the orbit of Neptune. Many of these frozen objects appear to be affected by the gravitational influence of much more massive ones, with some astronomers controversially arguing that the region could be home to a hidden ninth major planet in the sol
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff
Engadget / 12h
Around 170 roles are said to be affected.
‘Paper slows us down; it gives us room to think like humans’: reMarkable’s R&D team on ‘protecting the human advantage’ in the workplace and why now is the right time for its affordable Paper Pure tablet
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We speak to reMarkable’s R&D team about its new affordable tablet, the reMarkable Paper Pure, and its place in the increasingly AI-driven workplace.
I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes
Wired / 12h
Anthropic announced “dreaming” for AI agents to sort through “memories” at its developer conference. Can we not?
5 old Android apps you forgot about that are still great
How-To Geek / 12h
The app store formerly known as the “Android Market” has been around since 2008. What started as a few thousand apps has exploded to nearly two million. Some of the best original Android apps are still kicking in the Play Store today—they’re still pretty good, too.
Park Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: My Favorite Luxury Points Hotel Brand, But…
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s popular luxury hotel groups , both big and small. Recently, I wrote about the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis brands , which are two of Marriott’s most popular luxury hotel groups. In this post, I’d like to take a look at what’s generally considered to be the pinnacle of the Hyatt portfolio, which is the Park Hyatt brand. On balance
This AI-Powered Carbon Emissions Database Has an Embarrassing Error, Study Claims
Gizmodo / 12h
The pioneering Climate TRACE database may be drastically underestimating CO2 emissions from vehicles, according to a new study.
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