Gartner: How AI will transform managed network services

19/05/2026 04:00
<p>In 2024, nearly all the service providers Gartner profiled in its <em>Magic Quadrant for global WAN services</em> report and the <em>Magic Quadrant for managed network services</em> report said they had started leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in several ways to support the operation of enterprise networks. Areas of usage include <a href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/tip/Top-AIOps-use-cases-and-challenges">AI for IT operations (AIOps)</a>, generative AI (GenAI) as a network assistant, enhanced service delivery, and AI in secure access service edge (SASE) and network security.</p> <p>AIOps has emerged as a foundational capability in managed networking. Leading service providers, such as <a href="https://www

Computer
tags: #Computer

Stock Movers: Ryanair, Publicis, AMS (Podcast)

18/05/2026 08:50
Source: Bloomberg, 4:48

Bloomberg

Dangote Expands Planned Ethiopian Fertilizer Plant to $4 Billion

18/05/2026 08:43
Africa’s richest man is boosting his investment in an Ethiopian fertilizer complex to over $4 billion, making the country the second-largest recipient of investments from the Dangote Group.

Bloomberg

Proton is getting some "horrible" workarounds for Forza Horizon 6 on Linux

18/05/2026 08:31
According to the developer of VKD3D-Proton, Forza Horizon 6 is "extremely broken" and needs some "horrible" workarounds to run properly on Linux.

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Gamingon Linux

UK Bonds Steady, With 10-Year Yield Holding Near Multi-Year High

18/05/2026 08:31
UK bonds edged higher on Monday, though yields remained near multi-year highs as investors weighed the fiscal implications of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham potentially challenging for UK Prime Minister.

Bloomberg

GM’s Secret Trick To Make The Chevy Bolt EV Cheaper: Build Them 30 At A Time

18/05/2026 08:25
The Chevy Bolt is America’s cheapest new EV. To make that happen, GM flipped the script on car manufacturing.

Inside EVs

New "low_latency_layer" brings Reflex and Anti-Lag 2 to AMD and Intel GPUs on Linux

18/05/2026 08:18
Linux gets expanded support for Reflex and Anti-Lag tech thanks to a new open source Vulkan layer called "low_latency_layer".

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Gamingon Linux

Equity Bank Plans Southern Africa Push, Eyes Lobito Corridor

18/05/2026 08:14
Equity Group Holdings Plc is raising efforts to double its regional footprint and quadruple customer numbers as East Africa’s biggest bank looks to tap opportunities in major infrastructural investments.

Bloomberg

Microsoft ditches Teams feature that put attendees into the same virtual room

18/05/2026 08:09
Microsoft said 'Together' mode added too much 'implementation complexity' and will steer users toward the Teams' gallery view instead.

Engadget

Fuel Protests Over Pump Prices Paralyze Kenya’s Public Transport

18/05/2026 08:07
Public transport operators in several major Kenyan towns began a strike on Monday to protest soaring fuel costs, after diesel prices jumped 50% since the start of the war in Iran.

Bloomberg

Why the Price of Oil, Beef, Electricity, Everything Else Makes No Sense

18/05/2026 08:00

A conversation with Javier Blas and Lorcan Roche Kelly on one price shock after another.


Bloomberg

Odd Lots: Why the Price of Oil and Beef Makes No Sense (Podcast)

18/05/2026 08:00
Whether it’s the price of a barrel of Brent crude or a pound of beef, it’s clear prices are skyrocketing for all kinds of goods and commodities. Price shocks and shortages are, if anything, the way consumers understand the economy right now — at the grocery store or at the gas pump. Certainly, current (and future) shocks can be explained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But the environment is weirder than just across the board price increases: The price of corn has barely moved, for insta

Bloomberg

This $30 Office for Mac deal beats wrestling with those free alternatives

18/05/2026 08:00

Macworld


Macworld

India Can Ride Out Disruption After Russian Oil Waiver Lapses

18/05/2026 07:45
India’s oil refiners are expected to weather disruption in supply after the US allowed its waiver on Russian crude purchases to expire, thanks to weaker demand and available barrels from the US and the Middle East.

Bloomberg

Proton-CachyOS 11 adds initial OptiScaler integration and lots of other fixes

18/05/2026 07:38
The very popular Linux distribution CachyOS roll their own advanced build of Proton, and with the latest Proton-CachyOS 11 update they added OptiScaler.

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Gamingon Linux

Top India Utility Backs Local Reactors to Meet 2047 Nuclear Goal

18/05/2026 07:35
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power producer, said it would favor domestic reactor technology for its nuclear portfolio, and cautioned against over-dependence on a single innovation or source in order to fend off risks to supply chains.

Bloomberg

Heroic Games Launcher v2.22 brings library editing, big screen console mode improvements

18/05/2026 07:17
The excellent Heroic Games Launcher for running games from GOG, Epic Games and more on Linux released version 2.22 with some big new features.

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Gamingon Linux

Anglo’s Aussie Coal Mine Sale To Reap Up to $3.88 Billion

18/05/2026 07:15
Anglo reaps billions from Aussie coal mines; M&A deals boom

Bloomberg

Wine 11.9 released with ARM64 improvements, initial support for system threads

18/05/2026 07:09
The latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine 11.9 has arrived with new features and bug fixes.

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Gamingon Linux

Switzerland Grows More Than Expected Despite Franc, Energy Spike

18/05/2026 07:00
Switzerland’s economy grew faster than anticipated in the first quarter, weathering a spike in energy prices and a strengthening franc that each took effect at the outbreak of the Iran war.

Bloomberg

iOS 27 to generate Genmoji from user photos and typing habits

18/05/2026 06:32
iOS 27 to generate Genmoji from user photos and typing habits submitted by /u/Weak_Degree956
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Reddit

France’s Lescure Sees Economy Bouncing Back in Second Quarter

18/05/2026 06:21
The French economy should return to growth in the second quarter and avoid a recession this year, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said.

Bloomberg

Astra’s Potential Blockbuster Blood Pressure Pill Approved in US

18/05/2026 06:16
AstraZeneca Plc’s new hypertension pill won US Food and Drug Administration approval in a boost for the drugmaker that’s seeking to garner more than $5 billion in annual sales from the medicine.

Bloomberg

Bond Ructions Gatecrash Talks by G-7 on Skewed World Economy

18/05/2026 06:08
The global bond selloff will take center stage as Group of Seven finance chiefs discuss how oil-fueled inflation risks overshadowing world economic prospects.

Bloomberg

Memepouch—I built a sticker app for full memes, GIFs, and saving the stickers friends send you

18/05/2026 06:06

Hi [r/apple](r/apple) — I’m the dev behind MemePouch, a small iMessage sticker app I built because there is one sticker workflow on iOS that still feels broken to me.

Apple’s own stickers / Live Stickers can usually be saved, but they are built around the cutout style. That works great for some photos, but it often ruins memes, screenshots, reaction images, and GIF-style stickers, where the full image or background is part of the joke.

That is why a lot of third-party sticker apps exist: they let you turn images or GIFs into full stickers without Apple cutting the background away.

But then there is another problem: once those third-party stickers are sent in iMessage, they are often not eas


Reddit

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous

18/05/2026 05:21
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.

NYT

UBS Loses Middle East Wealth Bankers It Hired Two Years Ago

18/05/2026 05:20
UBS Group AG has lost several senior wealth management bankers in the Middle East less than two years after hiring them, indicating the intense level of competition for talent in the region.

Bloomberg

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

18/05/2026 05:19
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

BBC
tags: #BBC

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

18/05/2026 05:18
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

BBC
tags: #BBC

China’s Solar Exports Resilient Even After Tax Rebate Removal

18/05/2026 05:01
China’s solar cell exports remained resilient in April, defying expectations that the removal of tax rebates would damp overseas demand for the country’s clean tech products.

Bloomberg

Ryanair Warns of Rising Costs on Higher Fuel Prices, Crew Wages

18/05/2026 05:00
Ryanair Holdings Plc warned of rising costs this year if unhedged jet fuel prices remain at current levels, as the budget carrier faces higher bills for fuel, crew and aircraft maintenance.

Bloomberg

High energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and China

18/05/2026 05:00
Energy costs vary widely across Europe, creating clear winners and losers in attracting investment.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

How Elon Musk and Sam Altman went from besties to bitter rivals

18/05/2026 05:00
In the 11 years since Elon Musk and Sam Altman helped start OpenAI, their once tight bond has unwound, leaving the two billionaires fighting it out in court.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

Nick Clegg-backed company using AI to fill global education gaps

18/05/2026 04:45
<p>A British company is using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered English lessons to fix education gaps around the world.</p> <p>Education First (EF) launched its AI spin-off, Efekta Education Group, in 2022, working with the Brazilian government to bring English lessons to state schools. Since then, they’ve expanded to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Rwanda. In 2026, <a target="_blank" href="https://thepienews.com/efekta-launches-one-year-english-language-program-in-africa/" rel="noopener">Efekta started a one-year AI language learning programme</a> with Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya and Rwanda.</p> <p>Nick Clegg, former deputy prime minister of the UK and Meta’s former president of global affairs, joined the advisory board this year.</p>

Computer
tags: #Computer

PG&amp;E Cuts Power to Some Customers in California on Fire Risk

18/05/2026 04:28
PG&E Corp. cut power to some customers in California due to dry and windy conditions that have elevated the risk of wildfires.

Bloomberg

Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor deal

18/05/2026 04:26
South Korea’s government stepped up pressure on Samsung Electronics and its union to avert a strike that officials say could cost the economy billions.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

What to Know About Ebola Outbreak After WHO Sounds Global Alarm

18/05/2026 04:01
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases on Earth. With a fatality rate as high as 90%, it’s among a handful of illnesses so dangerous that governments consider them threats to national security.

Bloomberg

Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

18/05/2026 04:01
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.

NYT

Russia Expands LNG Dark Fleet With Four Tankers to Boost Exports

18/05/2026 03:50
Four liquefied natural gas tankers that until recently serviced Oman’s export plant are beginning to load fuel from a US-sanctioned Russian project, the latest sign of Moscow’s efforts to boost shipments and skirt Western restrictions.

Bloomberg

China Burns More Fossil Fuels for Power as Coal Production Slips

18/05/2026 03:50
China’s thermal power generation grew for a fourth straight month in April even as coal output fell, highlighting the challenges Beijing faces in continuing to buffer its economy from the global energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran.

Bloomberg

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 18

18/05/2026 03:43
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 18.

CNT
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Business Education: Executive Education 2026

18/05/2026 03:33
The FT’s latest rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes. Plus: justifying course funding; conflict hits Middle East expansion; teaching the wealthy; collaborating with AI; students share what they learnt

FT
tags: #FT

Business schools move beyond the basics to teach collaboration with AI

18/05/2026 03:30
Executive education increasingly focuses on decision-making amid shifting technological capabilities

FT
tags: #FT

Executive education challengers raise pressure on business schools

18/05/2026 03:30
New rivals are driving traditional institutions to double down on their USP — or adapt and partner with them

FT
tags: #FT

FT Executive Education Ranking 2026: methodology and key

18/05/2026 03:30
How the twin rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes were compiled, plus entry criteria

FT
tags: #FT

FT Executive Education Ranking 2026: methodology and key

18/05/2026 03:30
How the twin rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes were compiled, plus entry criteria

FT
tags: #FT

Leaders’ judgment matters more than ever in the age of AI

18/05/2026 03:30
A professor explores how to hone abilities too rarely nurtured in business schools

FT
tags: #FT

London and Milan top twin FT executive education rankings

18/05/2026 03:30
Open and custom programmes’ focus on AI and geopolitics grows as conflict slows Middle East expansion

FT
tags: #FT

What I learnt from my executive education programme

18/05/2026 03:30
Participants past and present share their experiences and lessons for others

FT
tags: #FT

Why executives are having to fight harder for management course funding

18/05/2026 03:30
Businesses are focusing more sharply on value and relevance. Plus how to make your case for support

FT
tags: #FT

China Polysilicon Maker Turns to Battery Material in Solar Slump

18/05/2026 03:27
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd., a major Chinese producer of polysilicon, is pivoting into battery materials as the solar sector remains mired in overcapacity and losses.

Bloomberg

KKR Hires Morgan Stanley’s Shuto to Lead Japan Capital Markets

18/05/2026 03:26
KKR & Co. has hired Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Masahiro Shuto as a managing director and head of its Japan capital markets business.

Bloomberg

Goldman Says Central Banks to Step Up Gold-Buying, Aiding Prices

18/05/2026 03:25
Central banks are expected to step up gold-buying, helping prices to recover by year-end, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Bloomberg

Need help on Gaming PC Bios.

18/05/2026 03:14

I brought another PC and it's a gaming PC. But it's got Windows 11 on it.

I want to put Linux on it but I can find Secure Boot at all.

It does have TPM on their (not in this screenshot as I only can add 1) and U-Key, Fast Boot.

So, what should I do, and what do I need to disable and what to change so I can put Linux Mint for gaming and video editing and stuff?

Also Secure Boot Certificates are expiring next month.

Also who got this Bios swell or knows about it more than me.

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Reddit

Disaster Resilience Investment Has Touched $100 Billion in Asia

18/05/2026 03:00
Governments, investors and banks have poured about $100 billion into efforts to handle the effects of climate change in Asia in the past five years, with water and infrastructure projects attracting the majority of the capital.

Bloomberg

Strategists Say Soaring Japanese Bond Yields Show Fiscal Worries

18/05/2026 02:57
Japanese government bonds sold off on Monday sending yields to record highs as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears. Here’s what strategists are saying:

Bloomberg

Global Bond Rout Adds to India Stock Bulls’ Rupee Worries

18/05/2026 02:46
Bond yields in the US, UK and Japan have climbed to multi-year highs.

Bloomberg

Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks

18/05/2026 02:23
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

BBC
tags: #BBC

Chinese Oil Refiners Slash Output After Crude Imports Plunge

18/05/2026 02:18
Plunging crude imports forced Chinese oil processors to sharply reduce output last month, with runs in the state-owned sector dropping to multiyear lows.

Bloomberg

Rare Ebola’s Silent Spread in Congo Exposes Surveillance Gaps

18/05/2026 02:16
A rare Ebola outbreak that may have circulated undetected in northeastern Congo for several weeks is exposing the difficulty of detecting deadly viruses in regions where malaria, typhoid and other fever-causing illnesses are common and health systems are stretched thin.

Bloomberg

White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts

18/05/2026 02:11
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

Danish Fund, GPSC Said to Mull Sale of Taiwan’s Changfang and Xidao Offshore Wind Farm

18/05/2026 01:34
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Thailand’s Global Power Synergy Pcl are considering selling their offshore wind farm in Taiwan, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg

Cinder - completely private, local-only HealthKit activity tracker, no subscription for functions

18/05/2026 01:32

I made an activity tracker called Cinder. Mostly because I was getting tired of Strava/Garmin turning into social media. I just wanted something clean to look at my step counts and walks / runs / bike rides on my phone without all that.

It's free. Pulls from HealthKit, stays on your device, no cloud, no feed, no sub. Took Mercury Weather's approach on pricing - the whole app is free, paid IAP just unlocks extra color themes and accent palettes if you want them (function is free, vibes cost). Works on your watch app with complications too.

WIP and not planning on dropping it. Lowkey it's already working on me, 5 day streak of hitting 10k steps because turns out colors + numbers = dopamine.

For anyone here, code CINDERLAUNCH gets you 50%


Reddit

Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips

18/05/2026 01:00
The company’s popular, $599 Neo laptop is just one of dozens of Apple devices that use lower-performing processors.

WSJ
tags: #WSJ

I’m working on an Apple Wallet pass called Reply that lets you save your elected representatives’ contact info like a civic contact card. Would love feedback from iPhone/Wallet users on whether this feels useful or too niche

18/05/2026 00:29

I built Reply https://myreplycard.com a small civic-tech app that lets someone enter their address and generate an Apple Wallet pass with their elected representatives and contact links.

The goal is to make civic engagement feel more like saving a boarding pass than searching through government websites.

The hardest part so far has been representative data coverage, especially local offices like city council, county officials, and school boards. I’m currently exploring APIs like Cicero, BallotReady, OpenStates, Congress.gov, and Geocodio.

I’d love feedback on:
Whether the Wallet-card format feels useful

Better civic-data sources/APIs

Privacy co


Reddit

Google just helped Apple sell a million more MacBook Neos - Macworld

18/05/2026 00:03
Google just helped Apple sell a million more MacBook Neos - Macworld

>Google’s attempt to rebrand Chromebooks as premium laptops using a sprinkle of AI gimmicks doesn’t dent Apple’s aluminum armor.

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Reddit

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

17/05/2026 23:54
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

BBC
tags: #BBC

Sigma to Deposit Some $10 Million in Brazilian Lithium Mine Case

17/05/2026 23:10
A Brazilian judge ordered Sigma Mineração SA, an operating subsidiary of Sigma Lithium Corp., to deposit 50 million reais ($9.9 million) with a court in the next 10 days to ensure it covers alleged damages linked to the company’s Grota do Cirilo lithium operation.

Bloomberg

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

17/05/2026 23:07
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

BBC
tags: #BBC

NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant

17/05/2026 23:01
A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

NYT

'Marshals' Release Schedule: When Episode 12 Hits Paramount Plus

17/05/2026 23:00
Luke Grimes leads the Yellowstone sequel.

CNT
tags: #CNT

LIRR Strike to Bring Chaos to NYC Commuters as Talks Resume

17/05/2026 22:43
Long Island commuters are poised to battle congested roads and packed buses as a workers’ strike threatens to disrupt travel in and out of New York City unless negotiators can strike a deal.

Bloomberg

StanChart Appoints Manus Costello as Chief Financial Officer

17/05/2026 22:18
Standard Chartered Plc picked Manus Costello to be its new chief financial officer, ending a monthslong search to replace Diego De Giorgi.

Bloomberg

[Promo Sunday] [iOS] Giving away Lifetime Access – Converty, a camera currency converter I built for travelers

17/05/2026 22:03

Hey r/apple! I travel a lot, and I kept running into the same annoyance: standing in a foreign supermarket, looking at a price tag, doing mental math or fumbling with my phone to type numbers in. So I built an app to fix that.

Converty uses your iPhone camera to scan price tags and instantly show you the converted price in your home currency — in real time, as you move the phone around. No typing, no copy-paste.

A few things I'm proud of:

  • Camera scanning — point at any price tag and see the conversion overlaid in real time
  • Offline-first — works even in a basement supermarket with no signal
  • 166 currencies supported

  • Reddit

Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93

17/05/2026 21:27
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward both computer security and individual digital privacy. And he developed solutions.

NYT

The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground

17/05/2026 21:18
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.

NYT

After 20 Years of Linux Desktop, I Finally Understand What I Actually Want

17/05/2026 21:12

TL;DR = I think I finally figured out why some Linux setups feel right and others fight you. It comes down to one thing I didn't have a name for until recently: cadence matching. Sharing the journey, including my many wrong turns. Not a "you should use what I use" but hopefully learning what others have found also.

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Reddit

One Hedge Fund Holds the Keys to Ukraine’s Wartime Industries

17/05/2026 21:00

VR Capital has built a powerful position in Ukrainian bonds, giving it enormous influence as companies key to the war effort try to restructure their debt.


Bloomberg

CDC to Escalate Ebola Response After WHO Declares Emergency

17/05/2026 20:48
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the World Health Organization labeled the outbreak a public health emergency.

Bloomberg

NextEra Said to Discuss Paying About $76 Per Share for Dominion

17/05/2026 20:46
NextEra Energy Inc. is discussing a mostly stock deal for Dominion Energy Inc. that would value the company at about $76 per share, or around $66 billion, making it by far the largest power deal on record, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg

‘Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin’ with This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare

17/05/2026 20:33
Should we really be adding gamification features to getting high?

Gizmodo

Kylo Ren Will Fall In the Next ‘Star Wars’ Comic

17/05/2026 20:15
The Kylo Ren movie may be dead, but Charles Soule and Will Sliney have fans covered with another comic about his fall to darkness.

Gizmodo

Sunday Reboot: Liquid Glass appreciation, Cook in China, and Cats

17/05/2026 20:11
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Liquid Glass gets an award, Tim Cook heads to China once again, and a wish for HomeKit to be more cat-friendly.

Smartphone screen with an active phone call, beside an older man speaking in a dark sweater, and a calico cat sitting inside a circular litter box in the background
Sunday Reboot: Liquid Glass, Cats, and Cook

Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.

This week, Apple's ambitions to expand its F1 coverage got
AppleInsider

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 18, #602

17/05/2026 20:01
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 18, No. 602.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 18, #1072

17/05/2026 20:01
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 18, No. 1,072.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 18 #806

17/05/2026 20:01
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 18, No. 806.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 18, #1794

17/05/2026 20:00
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 18, No. 1,794.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Love using PC again

17/05/2026 19:58

As a kid from Nepal , born 2000, when I was about 10, some phones were starting to be seen and one of the person with nokia 3310 was my uncle. I was hooked. Played snake all the time and locked his phone with PUK code. Then, internet came, hacking wps password from wifi using android phones from neighbour when they came along. Started watching MKBHD, mr mobile, austin evans etc. Wanted a laptop badly, after few years uncle and my dad put half amount each to buy me Acer aspier 4349, I drove that laptop from in and out and used several OS like XP, vista, 7, kali linux and many gaming windows pre configured OSes( had no clue what i was doing), cracked games and all. That was my fondest memory of using PC. But I knew Nepal would be my bottleneck for my tech as


Reddit

Polymarket Spreads Sensationalist Garbage About Hantavirus Case in U.S.

17/05/2026 19:33
They're certainly not helping prediction markets with credibility.

Gizmodo

Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit for not refunding its customers after 'unlawful' tariffs

17/05/2026 19:25
The lawsuit claims that Amazon owes 'hundreds of millions' in refunds to its users.

Engadget

‘Unstoppable’ Crypto Exchange Halts Trading After $10 Million Theft

17/05/2026 19:14
THORChain has claimed end user funds were not affected by this incident.

Gizmodo

Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items

17/05/2026 19:09
The game has sold 70 million copies over its 15-year run, Re-Logic said.

Engadget

AirPods Max 2 vs Heavys H1H: Heavy metal headphones compared

17/05/2026 18:54
You've probably seen an ad for the rock-tuned Heavys H1H on the internet, and true to their word, they are in fact tuned for guitar-heavy rock. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.

Two modern over ear headphones side by side: matte teal pair with rounded cups on the left, sleek black Heavys branded pair on the right, against a purple to green gradient background
AirPods Max 2 [left], Heavys H1H [right]

As a major mainstream tech company, Apple has an incentive to design to accommodate as many people as possible.

Its products may not necessarily ha

AppleInsider

Keanu Reeves Gets His Samurai On with Stop-Motion ‘Hidari’ Film

17/05/2026 18:50
Ever booked and busy, Keanu Reeves will lend his voice to an action-packed story based on real-life Japanese artist Jingorō Hidari.

Gizmodo

1047 Games' spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse

17/05/2026 17:58
The rumored movement shooter is still in pre-alpha and without a release date.

Engadget

Ota: an open-source CLI for making repo setup more explicit and repeatable

17/05/2026 17:51

Hey r/linux, I wanted a share a project we just launched recently called Ota. The problem we're exploring is pretty familiar, a repo can look complete on GitHub, but still be surprisingly hard to run. The real setup and runtime knowledge is often scattered across READMEs, scripts, CI config, env files, Dockerfiles, and things only the maintainer or team knows.
That creates a few painful issues: new contributors lose time getting to a first successful run, local and CI behavior drift apart, setup steps slowly become stale, and automation or coding agents end up guessing because the repo does not have an explicit operational contract.

Ota is our attempt to make a repo’s working state more explicit and repeatable. The core


Reddit

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fails to Read Room on AI, Gets Booed into Oblivion

17/05/2026 17:50
Schmidt is the second commencement speaker this graduation season to receive this highly predictable response.

Gizmodo

Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options

17/05/2026 17:10
Users can choose between keeping conversations for 30 days, one year or forever, according to Bloomberg.

Engadget

TIL that this McDonald's play table is using Gentoo

17/05/2026 17:03

Found this touchscreen game play table at a random McDonald's in France and I had to check out why the boot sequence didn't run successfully. I was surprised to see it was running on Gentoo.

I don't really have any more info other than the picture. If anyone knows more about this, let me know

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Reddit

Robôs x robôs: o que operação na Ucrânia revela sobre a guerra do futuro

17/05/2026 16:46

Os robôs poderão superar o número de soldados humanos no campo de batalha na Ucrânia UNITED24 via BBC Os robôs poderão superar o número de soldados humanos no campo de batalha na Ucrânia. Essa é a previsão feita por uma fabricante de armamentos de origem britânica e ucraniana em entrevista à BBC. 🗒️Tem alguma sugestão de reportagem? Mande para o g1 A previsão foi feita depois de o presidente da Ucrânia, Volodymyr Zelensky, afirmar em abril que o país havia retomado territórios ocupados pelas forças russas pela primeira vez em uma operação realizada apenas com robô

Globo
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Taylor Sheridan Has 11 TV Shows That Are Streaming. Here's Where to Watch Them All

17/05/2026 16:30
Here's where you can watch Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch and more.

CNT
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Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Will Surface on YouTube This Month

17/05/2026 16:25
Get ready to watch 'Iron Lung' from the bloody comfort of your own home, and as a YouTube exclusive.

Gizmodo

Linux 7.0.9 (and others)

17/05/2026 16:08

The usual kernel -stable updates with multitude of patches. Releases 7.0.9, 6.18.32, 6.12.90 and 6.6.140, relevant places and mirrors might take a bit to catch up. Again, everyone should upgrade as there are important fixes all around.

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Reddit

Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions

17/05/2026 16:03
Apple wants more people to use Genmoji, by creating suggestions based on phrases that you type into the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 keyboard, and what you've got stored in Photos.

Presenter in a bright white room surrounded by many colorful floating emojis, including people, animals, food, vehicles, and objects, with a large sloth emoji in a suit dominating the center
The launch of Genmoji during an Apple event - Image credit: Apple

Users of Messages will be familiar with the occasional appearance of emoji as a suggestion when typing on the software keyboard. For iOS 27 and
AppleInsider

Do you have any old 4k/5k iMacs laying around?

17/05/2026 15:21

I’m building a companion app for your old iMac to connect to your new MacBook Pro and act as an external monitor for both mirrored and extended mode.

They connect via a wired connection, either thunderbolt if available, or Ethernet cable (on my new MacBook Pro M5 I use an Ethernet cable to usbc adapter, into my old iMac Ethernet port). The app also functions on intel/Silicon series MacBooks too, if you have one of those laying around and want to use it.

Currently at 99% development complete, hoping to have the app and website full launched by early this week. It comes with a full access 7 day free trial, no need to give any credit card or information to access it. Just download the apps!

Right now you can sign up for the waitlist at


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Privacy & data security will remain tantamount for Apple's 2026 AI push

17/05/2026 15:15
Apple will relaunch Apple Intelligence and Siri platforms with new Apple Foundation Models. Despite Google's involvement, Apple will maintain its privacy stance.

Close-up of a dark iPhone 17 Pro Max rear camera module with three large lenses and flash, set against a colorful, blurred neon background with looping shapes.
Apple's new AI strategy won't sacrifice user privacy for gimmicks

When Apple Intelligence was re

AppleInsider

Review: Fraimic smart canvas splashes AI art into the real world

17/05/2026 15:03

This long exposure, midnight mountaintop photo I took of my old truck while I ran around it with a flashlight looks amazing on the Fraimic

Fraimic wants to turn AI art into something you can put on your wall, rather than forgotten images somewhere in your phone's gallery. And honestly? That's a pretty neat idea.

Continue Reading

Category: Around The Home,

tags: #NewAtlas

France Says ‘No Taboo’ on Possible TotalEnergies Exceptional Tax

17/05/2026 14:46
France won’t rule out an exceptional tax on TotalEnergies SE even though the government prefers sticking to a fuel-price cap for now, according to Budget Minister David Amiel.

Bloomberg

Apple Watch Series 12 probably won't get a major update

17/05/2026 14:39
A new report claims that Apple intends to make few changes to the current Apple Watch Series 11, beyond a new Watch face.

Three Apple Watches side by side, each with different colorful faces and bands: braided orange, smooth green leather, and black Nike sport band with multicolored speckles and white digital numbers
Apple Watches

Previous reports have said that the
AppleInsider

Prudential To Buy Majority Stake in Bharti Life For $365 Million

17/05/2026 14:39
Prudential PLC agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company for an initial cash consideration of 35 billion rupees ($365 million), a deal that would allow the UK-based insurer to tap into India’s vast uninsured middle class looking for financial security and wealth creation.

Bloomberg

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

17/05/2026 14:35
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

BBC
tags: #BBC

Revamped Siri may launch in beta, despite two year delay

17/05/2026 14:33
The long-awaited overhaul of Siri is already two years later than planned. Even so, it will still be beta software when it does actually arrive.

Hand holding a modern smartphone with colorful app icons on the home screen, against a plain light background, showing rounded display edges and thin black bezel
Current Siri has a colorful animation, but none of the New Siri smarts.

Back in WWDC 2024, Apple introduced its new Siri with
AppleInsider

‘The Expendables’ May Return With a Female-Led Spinoff

17/05/2026 14:30
After four 'Expendables' movies, it's apparently time to revitalize the series and see if audiences will turn up for 'Expendabelles.'

Gizmodo

One of the market's hottest stock themes is buying everything AI can't replace

17/05/2026 14:21
The search for HALO stocks is a hot theme in the stock market. There is now an ETF to invest in it.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

Amazon Offers Up to $109 Off New M4 iPad Air Models This Weekend

17/05/2026 14:20
Amazon this weekend has brought back a major sale on the M4 iPad Air, with a trio of all-time low prices on the tablet. This includes both 11-inch and 13-inch models of the brand new 2026 M4 iPad Air.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Specifically, the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M4 iPad Air ha

MacRumors

ThinkPad T560: Bazzite, CachyOS or home server?

17/05/2026 14:14

Hey guys, honest question here.

I have a ThinkPad T560 with:

  • i5-6300U
  • 8GB RAM
  • Intel HD 520

Sometimes I use it for development/coding, but most of the time it just sits there doing absolutely nothing.

I’m torn between:

  • Bazzite
  • CachyOS
  • turning it into a small home server
  • or doing something completely different

I enjoy Linux and tinkering, but I also want to make good use of the hardware instead of wasting it.

What would you guys do with it?

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Reddit

Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats (Gift Link)

17/05/2026 14:00
Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats (Gift Link)

From Mark Gruman's Power On:

Apple’s Siri app in iOS 27 will include privacy features unique to the chatbot market. Also: The new digital assistant may launch as a beta test even after being delayed for two years, and the company is planning a Genmoji upgrade in its new operat


Reddit

Straus Family Creamery Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall

17/05/2026 13:56
Straus Family Creamery asked customers to throw out some tubs sold in May across 17 states. No injuries have been reported, the company said.

NYT

Os instrutores de fitness criados com IA que prometem resultados irreais

17/05/2026 13:45

Uma foto de três instrutores de fitness com IA que a BBC identificou BBC Se você usa mídias sociais, provavelmente já viu: vídeos de fitness sofisticados que prometem transformações corporais impressionantes em poucas semanas. 📱Baixe o app do g1 para ver notícias em tempo real e de graça Eles exibem corpos esculpidos, imagens marcantes de "antes e depois" e garantem que é possível parecer anos mais jovem seguindo uma rotina simples. Os resultados costumam parecer bons demais para serem verdade. E, em muitos casos, são mesmo. Vídeos em alta no g1 Uma investigação d

Globo
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Premier League Soccer: Stream Newcastle vs. West Ham From Anywhere Live

17/05/2026 13:30
The Hammers head to St. James' Park in search of a life-saving win.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Who Owns the Future of AI?

17/05/2026 13:28
Plus, what to look for in a used EV, Anthropic’s AI lead, the Cerebras IPO, the OpenAI lottery tickets and the most AI-proof jobs in tech.

WSJ
tags: #WSJ

AI-related layoffs a boost for stocks? Not necessarily

17/05/2026 13:25
The data underscores an uncomfortable reality.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

What certifications should we build first?

17/05/2026 12:46

Hello linux community!

I'm the founder of OSPI aka the "Open Source Proficiency Institute". I decided to create OSPI for the purpose of creating certifications with monitored & live exam environments for all of the overlooked and smaller open source softwares out there.

We all know the CKA, LPIC, etc. but there are a ton of smaller softwares that either don't have a certification or it's just a Udemy course with a pdf cert after completion. Things like rabbitmq, ceph, & samba don't have any authoritative live environment certifications. So that's my mission starting OSPI, to create authoritative live environment certifications for all of the overlooked (but important!) open source softwares.

On our homepage (

Doctors Explain Why Your Smartwatch Is Giving You Anxiety, and How to Stop It

17/05/2026 12:28
If your smartwatch is making you anxious, you're not alone. This is what research and experts have to say about it.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Celebrating update to Mac app and Vision Pro app for my 3D scanner app, Sapling

17/05/2026 12:04

I made a 3D scanner app called Sapling (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198), and am happy to report that I upgraded the native Mac to bring it to parity with the iOS one — plus some nice new bits on iOS and Vision Pro that come along with it.

The Mac app

The iPhone does the 3D LIDAR capture and can do photogrammetry on-device, but only to a certain level of quality on iOS devices. If you export your images to the Mac (or if you capture an object from all angles even without LIDAR on a nice camera), you can do photogrammetry on Mac with more options and higher-quality processing.

Big things in the Mac update:


Reddit

Google Finally Gives Android Users What They've Always Wanted. There's Just One Problem video

17/05/2026 12:01
Googlebooks promise everything Android users have wanted for years: A laptop that seamlessly works with your phone. The problem? It's Google. And Google has a habit of killing the things you love.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Ping-Pong Robot Defeats Elite Human Player video

17/05/2026 12:00
Sony's Project Ace has created the first robot to beat an elite human table tennis player, with nine cameras analyzing spin and tracking the ball in real time.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Avoid These Problem Zones for Your Smoke Detector and Cut Down on False Alarms

17/05/2026 12:00
Smoke detectors in the wrong spots are both a hazard and an annoyance. Here are the installation tips you need to know.

CNT
tags: #CNT

This Supercharger Extension Cable Promises To Fix A Big Pain Point, But Falls Short: Expert

17/05/2026 12:00
The production version of Hansshow’s second-generation extension cable promised to fix all of its predecessor’s problems.

Inside EVs

For SpaceX, the stakes of next week’s Starship rocket test flight are sky-high

17/05/2026 11:30
SpaceX plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket — a prototype of the system that NASA hopes will carry its astronauts to the moon — on Tuesday.

NBC
tags: #NBC

Crime blotter: How the Long Island truck hijackers were caught

17/05/2026 11:24
An arrest is made in the Morgan McSweeney stolen iPhone case, a guilty plea in the Beyonce stolen music case, and an AirTag helps recover a stolen Lamborghini, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

The Manhasset Apple Store
The Manhasset Apple Store

The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

AppleInsider

Mailspring is a pretty decent email client (and actively developed)

17/05/2026 11:07

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After periods of using Thunderbird, and then Geary, I was getting annoyed with their various shortcomings.

At a minimum I need a one line preview of each email in the message list (which isn't even on the Thunderbird roadmap). Also Thunderbird is memory heavy and still feels clunky despite the partial UI makeover. Geary is fine, but uses old toolkits and is showing its age (also no longer developed). Sometimes html messages don't render correctly in Geary (I believe it uses w


Reddit

Wearable Cameras Are Coming for Your Hair Now

17/05/2026 11:00
This low-res hair clip camera is speaking to people—bald company excluded.

Gizmodo

Your Old iPhone Battery Doesn't Have to Be This Bad. Here's How to Fix It

17/05/2026 10:46
A few changes can extend how long your aging iPhone holds a charge.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Weekly Advice Thread - May 17, 2026

17/05/2026 10:01

Welcome to the Weekly Advice Thread for r/Apple. This thread can be used to ask for technical advice regarding Apple software and hardware, to ask questions regarding the buying or selling of Apple products or to post other short questions.

Have a question you need answered? Ask away! Please remember to adhere to our rules, which can be found in the sidebar.

Join our Discord and IRC chat rooms for support:

Note: Comments are sorted by /new for your convenience.

If Your iPhone Battery's Draining Faster After iOS 26.5, Don't Panic

17/05/2026 10:00
Apple said that this isn't unusual and that it's temporary.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: 3 Reasons Why Starship V3 Will Be a Spaceflight Game Changer

17/05/2026 10:00
SpaceX is getting ready to launch the largest and most powerful rocket in history, aiming to revolutionize the heavy-lift launch market.

Gizmodo

'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'

17/05/2026 09:49
"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.

BBC
tags: #BBC

The Young Are Being Battered by AI as Hiring Shifts to Older Workers

17/05/2026 09:30
A new survey says CEOs are looking to slash junior roles in the next two years and focus hiring on mid-level positions.

Gizmodo

The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material

17/05/2026 09:30
The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.

Wired

How Amazon Went From an AI Also-Ran to a Real Contender

17/05/2026 09:30
The pieces are coming together for AWS’s AI strategy, thanks to $200 billion in spending, custom chips and savvy deals.

WSJ
tags: #WSJ

'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'

17/05/2026 09:15
Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.

BBC
tags: #BBC

Compact rugged phone aims to capture action adventures in 4K

17/05/2026 09:03

Rugged phones are not for everyone. They're generally huge and heavy, though most come with a long-life battery and all can withstand a beating. A relatively new name in the space has gone mini for a tough cookie that's also an actioncam.

Continue Reading

Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech,

tags: #NewAtlas

For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience

17/05/2026 09:02
Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.

NYT

The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

17/05/2026 09:01
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.

NYT

Premier League Soccer: Stream Man United vs. Nottingham Forest From Anywhere Live

17/05/2026 08:30
Michael Carrick's team looks to secure a top-three finish as it hosts the Tricky Trees.

CNT
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Finder spacebar (Quicklook) plugins

17/05/2026 08:02

Wanted to share here a few file viewers I created for finder, they in total handle over 40 file types, ranging from specialized gis files, to code file syntax highlighting and markdown.

App Files App store link
FinderPeek Code and config files, go, rust, md, env, swift, java, and 20 more... https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finderpeek-quick-code-viewer/id6761670824?mt=12
GIS Quick Viewer Handles GIS files with map visualization, without havi
Reddit

Mac users can get all Microsoft Office 2024 apps and Windows 11 Pro for life for $135

17/05/2026 08:00

Macworld


Macworld

Savvy tech buyers are getting this HP EliteBook for just $360 while they can

17/05/2026 08:00

Macworld


Macworld

Say goodbye to subscription cleaner apps — I made an iOS storage cleaner with a low-cost Lifetime unlock

17/05/2026 07:20
Say goodbye to subscription cleaner apps — I made an iOS storage cleaner with a low-cost Lifetime unlock

Hi r/Apple,

I’m the indie developer of Phone Storage Cleaner: Recycle, an iOS app for cleaning up photo, video, screenshot, and contact clutter on iPhone.

I’m sharing


Reddit

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

17/05/2026 07:08
The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.

BBC
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 17

17/05/2026 04:03
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 17.

CNT
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 17, #601

17/05/2026 03:58
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 17, No. 601.

CNT
tags: #CNT

From leadership to succession, executive courses target wealthy families

17/05/2026 03:30
Short business school programmes are helping scions prepare, moving into territory dominated by banks and advisers

FT
tags: #FT

Global conflict pushes geopolitics up the executive curriculum

17/05/2026 03:30
Business schools in the Middle East and beyond react to demand for guidance in troubled times

FT
tags: #FT

Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill

17/05/2026 02:43
Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.

NYT

AI Chip Mania Sows Seeds of Its Own Destruction

17/05/2026 02:00
Investors already factor in cyclicality in the chip industry. The bad news is that they’ve frequently gotten their assessments wrong.

WSJ
tags: #WSJ

Shoppers’ Frenzy for ‘Royal Pop’ Pocket Watches Forces Swatch to Shut Stores

17/05/2026 00:24
The pocket watches, a collaboration with the luxury timepiece maker Audemars Piguet, drew crowds to stores and malls around the world.

NYT

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

16/05/2026 23:27
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

BBC
tags: #BBC

China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit

16/05/2026 23:25
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump

NYT

'Euphoria' Season 3, Episode 6: Release Date and Time on HBO Max

16/05/2026 23:01
Here's how to stream the remaining installments of the series starring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Seemingly Vanish From the Internet

16/05/2026 22:15
The influential polling analysis site was shut down last year, but an earlier archived version, fivethirtyeight.com, had lived on. Now the site is redirecting users to ABC News.

NYT

Finals Are Coming. Here's How AI Can Help You Actually Prepare for Them

16/05/2026 22:00
With finals around the corner, AI tools can help you study smarter, prioritize better and panic less.

CNT
tags: #CNT

Elon Musk Explains Why the SpaceX Board Must Be Powerless to Fire Him

16/05/2026 21:38
He needs to "make sure SpaceX stays focused on making life multiplanetary." It should sound familiar by now.

Gizmodo

S&P 500 manages to extend weekly win streak despite anticlimactic Trump-Xi summit

16/05/2026 21:35
It was lucky No. 7 for the S&P 500 — barely.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

Peter Jackson Sure Wants to Do More ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies

16/05/2026 20:15
Warner Bros. and Jackson don't want to stop at just two more 'Lord of the Rings' movies, but will Tolkein's estate and fans let them continue?

Gizmodo

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 17 #805

16/05/2026 20:01
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 17, No. 805.

CNT
tags: #CNT

SpaceX is reportedly getting ready to go public as early as June

16/05/2026 19:08
Reuters reported that SpaceX could make the initial announcement by next Wednesday.

Engadget

‘The Batman Part II’ Turned to Social Media to Reassure Its Fans

16/05/2026 18:50
Matt Reeves said 'here, damn' and finally did something to get people off his back about 'The Batman Part II.' Did it work?

Gizmodo

American Jobs with AI Exposure Really Are Starting to Disappear, Data Show

16/05/2026 18:48
It's a slight drop so far, but a bleak trend nonetheless.

Gizmodo

Analogue 3D's latest update lets you save whenever you want

16/05/2026 17:56
No more frustrating deaths in between save points.

Engadget

OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year

16/05/2026 16:34
Residents will have to go through a course on artificial intelligence before activating the subscription.

Engadget

Swatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch

16/05/2026 16:30
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.

BBC
tags: #BBC

The ‘Masters of the Universe’ Score Sounds Good as Hell

16/05/2026 16:25
Let Daniel Pemberton and Brian May rock your ears off with a small taste of the 'Masters of the Universe' soundtrack.

Gizmodo

Apple MacBook Neo Review: A Brilliant Budget Laptop... But How Well Does It Game? - Digital Foundry

16/05/2026 16:16
Apple MacBook Neo Review: A Brilliant Budget Laptop... But How Well Does It Game? - Digital Foundry

>The MacBook Neo has a lot of people very excited - and rightfully so. Apple's play for the budget laptop market is a game-changer, even if its salvage part iPhone processor and 8GB of memory may give some users concerns. Oliver ge


Reddit

Cats Lock: Lock your Mac keyboard so your cat can walk on it

16/05/2026 15:41
Cats Lock: Lock your Mac keyboard so your cat can walk on it

>Cats Lock is a Mac desktop app for people who share a desk with a cat. One press of L from the main window or the menu bar locks the keyboard so your cat can walk across it without sending chaos into your active app.

>Standard mode shows a friendly overlay with a customizable warning sound on


Reddit

NASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake

16/05/2026 15:21
Its target asteroid could give us insight on how Earth's core came to be.

Engadget

Can Scotch tape record information like audio tape?

16/05/2026 15:03

An automated device peels tape to a designated distance, lays it back down, and measures the amount of force needed to peel it again

Back in the olden days of the previous millennium, long before the digital revolution compressed entire albums and even movies into ultra-high-fidelity files that users could download in seconds, hundreds of millions of people relied on physical tape to store albums on cassettes (or 8-tracks) and video on low-resolution VHS cassettes.

tags: #NewAtlas

ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account and See All Your Transactions

16/05/2026 14:47
OpenAI unveiled a new feature on Friday that will allow users to share detailed financial information with the chatbot.

Gizmodo

Behold, Your First Look at Metal Sonic for ‘Sonic 4’

16/05/2026 14:30
Look forward to Metal Sonic causing endless trouble for Sonic, Amy, and everyone else when 'Sonic 4' arrives next March.

Gizmodo

Iran War Boosts Interest in Air-to-Water Technology

16/05/2026 14:30
Startup Atoco now has a commercial prototype.

Bloomberg

Craig Federighi dragged into Musk's Apple-OpenAI lawsuit

16/05/2026 14:04
Apple software chief Craig Federighi will be taking part in xAI's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over Grok's treatment in the App Store, but Tim Cook seemingly won't be.

iPhone screen showing App Store page for X social media app, with black-and-white X logo, Get button, 4.6-star rating, age 16+ label, and top chart rankings
X in the App Store.

In August 2025, Elon Musk's xAI
AppleInsider

How World’s Fairs Gave Americans a Glimpse of the Future

16/05/2026 14:00
Among the groundbreaking innovations unveiled at U.S.-hosted exhibitions were the telephone, Ferris wheel and electric lighting.

WSJ
tags: #WSJ

Kevin Warsh comes into the Fed facing a big 'family fight' over cutting interest rates

16/05/2026 13:41
With inflation spiking and Treasury yields surging, Warsh is likely to confront a Federal Open Market Committee in no mood to ease.

CNBC
tags: #CNBC

Oysters, Champagne and Billionaires Buying Art

16/05/2026 13:00
When the European Fine Art Foundation alights in Manhattan, it’s something like a billionaire version of the classic television game show “Supermarket Sweep.”

NYT

EZQuest USB 4 Dual Display 8-in-1 Hub (Pro Series) review: Two displays, no software required

16/05/2026 12:19

Macworld