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A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, and is attempting to extort the company.

Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.

After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.

The retail trading subreddit submitted the sharpest criticism yet in response to the financial regulator's idea of letting companies report twice per year.

U.S. House lawmakers want to know how hackers broke into education tech giant Instructure twice, and stole reams of data from students who use the company's flagship student data software Canvas.

For the first time, Anthropic has more verified business customers than OpenAI, according to this month’s AI Index from the fintech firm Ramp. 

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Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.

Instagram has a new feature that lets you share an unedited photo dump that disappears once viewed. Yes, we have questions.

The Trump T1 phones are shipping this week, the Trump Mobile CEO confirmed.

Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life.

LAIKA Studios' next animated film is the epic fantasy "Wildwood," featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Ali, and more.

The Loop iridescent earplugs are back now. Where to buy this limited product.

Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor on sale for $477.99, saving you $322 on a glossy QHD display.

As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $2,299. This is 18% off its list price of $2,799.99.

Adaption's new AutoScientist tool is designed to let models adapt to specific capabilities quickly through an automated approach to conventional fine-tuning.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared on "The Late Show" and roasted Stephen Colbert in the style of "Veep".

Apple settled a class-action lawsuit for $250 million over claims it overpromised Siri and Apple Intelligence features on newer iPhone models.

As of May 13, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price of $449 at Amazon. This is 63% off its list price of $1,199.99.

Seth Meyers unpacked Donald Trump's comments in his "Late Night" segment "A Closer Look."

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Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G5 QHD gaming monitor is down to $159.99 at Amazon — its lowest price yet.

The Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station with a 400W Solar Panel is on sale for $1,999.99 on Amazon — its lowest price yet.

Amazon has the MTG Spider-Man Gift Bundle for $73.31, saving over $15 and beating TCGplayer’s $75.49 low.

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Stephen Colbert has reacted to footage of Trump saying "I don't think about anybody" to a reporter.

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OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

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As of May 13, the Holy Stone HS600 drone is on sale for $299.98 at Amazon. This is 25% off its list price of $399.99.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

What robot vacuum works the best on carpet and rugs? These four had the best crumb, lint, and hair pickup on plush and low pile.

Astrobiologists propose a method of looking for alien life that relies on statistics and chemical diversity, not just specific molecules.

Hockey romance "Off Campus" brings Elle Kennedy's popular book series to Prime Video. All episodes are now streaming.

In May 2026, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

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"Off Campus" doesn't just adapt Elle Kennedy's "The Deal" in Season 1. It also ties in elements of "The Score" and the Briar U series.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on May 13-16. Into the Darkness, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering dark romance and mafia romance books for free.

Stephen Colbert kissed Pedro Pascal and shared a glass of tequila with him in a chaotic "Late Show" interview.

Answers to each clue for the May 13, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Pedro Pascal appeared on BBC Radio One and played "Unpopular Opinion" with host Greg James.

Apple is planning a complete overhaul of its Camera iPhone app in iOS 27, according to a new report.

The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1789 on May 13 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication. ACCESS creates that mechanism for the first time.

Sam Altman takes the stand at Elon Musk's trial on the future of OpenAI.

The start-up, which recently released a powerful A.I. model called Mythos and is separately battling with the Pentagon, was previously valued at $380 billion.

Watch newly released UAP videos shared by the U.S. Department of War and ODNI as part of a broader records review effort.

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Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.

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Amazon is rolling out Amazon Now across the U.S., giving users the ability to get what they need in half an hour.

A new report shows Meta failed to curb scam ads targeting seniors and Medicare recipients, instead bringing in millions of advertising revenue from their sale.

Early-stage venture firm A* Capital just took the wraps off its $450 million Fund III.

Music streaming service Spotify confirms on X that the app is experiencing an outage on Tuesday, May 12.

Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.

OpenAI's CEO recalls a "particularly hair-raising" conversation with the SpaceX founder.

The company named Open Doors Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama Capital, Lionheart Ventures, Hiive, Forge Global, Sydecar and Upmarket as companies that are not authorized to provide access to buy or sell its shares.

Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.

Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.

eBay has rejected GameStop's unsolicited offer to buy its company.

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Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.

Boston-based Automated Tire, Inc. unveils SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic platform that handles tire changes and wheel balancing with minimal human help.

As the AI legal services industry heats up, Anthropic is launching its own suite of features designed to assist law firms.

Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.

The company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.

The new feature will first launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.

Gemini Intelligence will also include Gboard based dictation and form filling capabilities

Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices.

Google held The Android Show in advance of I/O again this year, revealing Googlebook laptops and more.

At an Android event on May 12, Google revealed a new class of Gemini-powered laptops, dubbed Googlebooks.

Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones

The internet loves the Shark TurboBlade fan for its swiveling customizable airflow. Get it for a record-low sale price of $199.99.

Pre-orders for the new Fitbit Air at Amazon come with a free Active Band worth $34.99

Indigo's new social app lets you cross-post to the open social web, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and browse a unified timeline.

The bank said the security lapse was due to the use of an “unauthorized” AI software app.

Community Bank, which operates in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, disclosed a cybersecurity incident that exposed customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.

As of May 12, get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop for $300 off.

The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.

It's peak home refresh season and Decor Days at Home Depot. Shop indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, decor, and power tools on sale.

As of May 12, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for under $50 at Amazon.

Anthropic said that Claude Mythos was too dangerous to release to the public. That claim has reopened an old debate over cybersecurity.

Experts and college students used A.I. agents to try to break into and defend computer networks in a national competition. The agents did all right on their own, too.

A new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game bundle launches this summer for $499.99 and will be available for a limited time only.

Canvas-maker Instructure has reached an agreement with ShinyHunters hackers to stop the release of stolen data.

ID.me is a legitimate identity verification tool used by federal agencies, but scammers exploit its trusted reputation. Learn how to stay safe online.

The DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo is on sale at Amazon for $389.35, down from the list price of $599 at DJI. That's a 35% discount.