Anthropic and Wall Street Giants Join Forces to Create New A.I. Firm
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among the investors in the new firm, which will help integrate Anthropic’s A.I. model Claude into their systems.
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Fake Urine Bottles Planted In Museum Before Met Gala to Protest Jeff Bezos
As of early Monday evening Bezos was reportedly a no-show. Maybe the protest worked.
S.E.C. Settles Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over His Twitter Disclosures
The agency, which has been pulling back on lawsuits against major companies, ended a case that had accused Mr. Musk of hiding his purchases of Twitter…
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO
Enhanced geothermal startup Fervo Energy’s IPO could value the company at up to $6.5 billion.
The 40 best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026
Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10t…
How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi: A Step-by-Step Guide
A few simple changes can keep snoopers, freeloaders and hackers off your home network.
Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days
We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Conso…
OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer a question
The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself is running as a close second. Broc…
WatchOS 27 Set to Get Slimmed-Down Watch Ultra Face, Report Says
A new watch face could be a better fit than the standard Apple Watch look.
Surfshark Adds Vega OS Support, Expanding VPN Access on Amazon Fire TV
Surfshark's new app brings "core VPN capabilities" to Amazon Fire TV devices running the new Linux-based Vega OS.
White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models bef…
Google Pixel 11 Rumored to Come With a Better Camera, but Less RAM
A new leak suggests the next base model Pixel phone will have a 50-megapixel camera.
Elon Musk’s Lawyers Ask OpenAI’s President Why He Is Worth $30 Billion
The legal team implied in a federal trial that Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, was driven by greed rather than building safe A.I.
US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux
U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA says the CopyFail bug is being actively used in hacking campaigns, and poses a major risk to servers and data centers t…
Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit with pocket change
Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and today it announced a settlement t…
They Can’t Stop Showing Clips From the Opening of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Lucasfilm and Disney are leaning very, very heavily into the opening few minutes of the new 'Star Wars' movie.
OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for a blockbuster IPO
AI chip maker Cerebras is heading for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at $26.6 billion or more. Its relationship with OpenAI is deep and rich.
iOS 27 Might Let Users Create Custom Passes for Apple Wallet App
Apple Wallet lets you download boarding passes, concert tickets and more, but not all businesses support it.
Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Musk did not admit wrongdoing.
"Notepad++ for Mac" release is disavowed by the creator of the original
"To be clear: Notepad++ has never released a macOS version." As its name implies, the venerable Notepad++ text editor began as a more capable version …
How to Watch the NBA Playoffs 2026: Round 2 Matchups, TV and Streaming Schedule, and More
See which streaming services you need to watch every playoff game without cable.
The White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models
A working group could vet new models before they're publicly released.
And the Oscar Does Not Go to… AI 'Actors' and AI-Written Screenplays, the Academy Says
You must be human to win an Academy Award.
Here’s a Taste of Just How Creepy ‘Obsession’ Gets
Curry Barker's deeply unsettling horror movie arrives May 15.
Utah Will Ban VPN Use to Circumvent Age Verification
Experts warn that the legislation could lead to websites banning all VPN addresses due to technical limitations.
Explosion Rocks SpaceX’s Test of Water Deluge System Ahead of Starship Launch
The company is still working out some kinks through ongoing tests of the pressurized water system.
HBO Max: The 32 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
Here are the highly rated series you should stream on HBO Max, plus new additions in May.
Utah’s New Age Verification Law Targeting VPNs Takes Effect This Week
Privacy advocates warn Utah’s new law targeting VPN loopholes in age verification systems could set an unworkable precedent.
Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date
When you’re juggling more than just your own calendar, staying organized can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Skylight Calendar 2 can help simplify t…
Meta and TikTok Are Getting Your Data From State Healthcare Sites: Report
Nothing is sacred.
May the 4th Is Here and We've Got Deals and Announcements From Across the Galaxy
Star Wars Day is here and May the 4th brings fantastic deals, new products and sometimes new announcements. We've been picking the best of the bunch a…
Apple's New Rainbow Pride Band Is 10 Years In the Making
The 2026 Pride Edition Sport Loop marks a milestone year for Apple and its outgoing CEO.