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‘The Worst Leak That I’ve Witnessed’: U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Leaves Its Digital Keys Out in Public on GitHub

‘The Worst Leak That I’ve Witnessed’: U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Leaves Its Digital Keys Out in Public on GitHub

Passwords were stored as plain text in a public GitHub repository.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
LG will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year

LG will release the first 1000Hz, 1080p gaming monitor this year

If you just can't choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG's next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is t…

May 18, 2026  •  The Verge
Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.

Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.

The company announced the changes two days before it plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force, or about 8,000 employees.

May 18, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer

After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer

Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk’s suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.

May 18, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Never Put Your Alexa or Echo Speaker in These 3 Trouble Spots

Never Put Your Alexa or Echo Speaker in These 3 Trouble Spots

Speakers powered by Alexa can be handy, but be careful where you put to avoid privacy issues, fire hazards and more.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
2027 Volvo EX60 Arrives in US With $59,795 Starting Price and a Lot to Prove

2027 Volvo EX60 Arrives in US With $59,795 Starting Price and a Lot to Prove

The Swedish brand's most critical EV yet arrives with 307 miles of range, 800-volt charging and the weight of an entire electrification strategy on it…

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Punch the Monkey’s Enclosure Allegedly Invaded as Memecoin-Pumping Stunt

Punch the Monkey’s Enclosure Allegedly Invaded as Memecoin-Pumping Stunt

Punch deserves so much better.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
What Is Earthshine? Spot the Lunar Marvel in the Skies This Week

What Is Earthshine? Spot the Lunar Marvel in the Skies This Week

The best time to see Earthshine is a few days before and a few days after each new moon during the spring.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 19, #603

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 19, #603

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 603 for Tuesday, May 19.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
First-Ever ‘Scooby-Doo’ Anime Series Heading to Tubi

First-Ever ‘Scooby-Doo’ Anime Series Heading to Tubi

Franchise vets Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker will voice Shaggy and Scooby, respectively.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend

PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend

Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.

May 18, 2026  •  Engadget
Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI

Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI

It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

May 18, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in battle with Elon Musk

Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in battle with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO and president found not liable for breaking contracts made with Musk when founding the startupA jury ruled in favor of Sam Altman in the cu…

May 18, 2026  •  The Guardian Technology
Some Boston Fliers Will Now Go Through TSA 25 Miles from the Airport

Some Boston Fliers Will Now Go Through TSA 25 Miles from the Airport

Passengers will check in their bags at a remote terminal then get on a direct bus to their gate.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Marvel Just Shook Up Who Is in Charge of Its Comics and Franchises

Marvel Just Shook Up Who Is in Charge of Its Comics and Franchises

Kevin Feige is still the main man, but the head of TV and animation, Brad Winderbaum, just got bumped up.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Google I/O 2026 Live: Gemini Intelligence, Android XR and More AI Expected

Google I/O 2026 Live: Gemini Intelligence, Android XR and More AI Expected

Google's annual developer conference kicks off Tuesday, and we'll be bringing you updates straight from the event.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
OSHA probing worker death at SpaceX’s Starbase site

OSHA probing worker death at SpaceX’s Starbase site

The death is the latest worker safety issue at the Starbase facility, which has a higher injury rate than all other SpaceX sites.

May 18, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Apple Reveals Dates of Tim Cook's Final WWDC as CEO

Apple Reveals Dates of Tim Cook's Final WWDC as CEO

Apple's annual conference is expected to focus on AI integration in advance of the next iPhone.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech

Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech

The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.

May 18, 2026  •  Engadget
Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intellige…

May 18, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses

Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses

The company has filed for bankruptcy amid legal scrutiny over allegations its ATMs were used to facilitate fraud.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required

SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required

Other venture-backed companies like Chai Discovery and Isomorphic Labs have raced to build better models. SandboxAQ is betting that access is the bigg…

May 18, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Sam Altman and OpenAI Beat Elon Musk in Court, Paving the Way for a Potential IPO

Sam Altman and OpenAI Beat Elon Musk in Court, Paving the Way for a Potential IPO

Musk's suit alleged multiple defendants colluded to steal a charity, corrupting a technological nonprofit from within.

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Elon Musk Offered to Pay Employees for Their Tax Returns, You Can Probably Guess What Happened Next

Elon Musk Offered to Pay Employees for Their Tax Returns, You Can Probably Guess What Happened Next

$420. Get it? Wait, do you get it?

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Iran Doubles Down on Bitcoin for Ships Passing Through the Straight of Hormuz

Iran Doubles Down on Bitcoin for Ships Passing Through the Straight of Hormuz

Collecting bitcoin for safe passage while also collecting bitcoin for insurance in case the safe passage doesn't work out.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Apple's Next-Gen Siri App May Lean Heavily on Google's AI

Apple's Next-Gen Siri App May Lean Heavily on Google's AI

When Apple's AI assistant gets major renovations with iOS 27, what does that mean for privacy?

May 18, 2026  •  CNET Tech
‘Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan Hopes You Feel Some Ambiguity About Its Post-Apocalypse

‘Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan Hopes You Feel Some Ambiguity About Its Post-Apocalypse

Even Carol sometimes wonders if she's on the wrong side in the Apple TV sci-fi show.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
The Satellite Industry Boom Is Driving an ‘Untested Geoengineering Experiment,’ Scientists Warn

The Satellite Industry Boom Is Driving an ‘Untested Geoengineering Experiment,’ Scientists Warn

Companies are launching satellites en masse and polluting the atmosphere in the process.

May 18, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany. The Ebola outbreak first reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on F…

May 18, 2026  •  Ars Technica
Volvo teases a new affordable EV to replace discontinued EX30

Volvo teases a new affordable EV to replace discontinued EX30

Volvo's compact, quirky EX30 had a lot of problems when it was first released. Tariffs essentially erased its affordability, making it more expensive …

May 18, 2026  •  The Verge
Here’s what was on the jury’s list for a decision.

Here’s what was on the jury’s list for a decision.

May 18, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date

Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date

Fake citations dashed a dude’s “Are We Dating the Same Guy” revenge lawsuit. An attempt to pressure Meta into removing a critical post from a Chicago …

May 18, 2026  •  Ars Technica

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