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The Duffer Brothers on Which ‘Stranger Things’ Episode They Wish They Could Do Over

The Duffer Brothers on Which ‘Stranger Things’ Episode They Wish They Could Do Over

No, it's not the series finale.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk

The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk

The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
All of the updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle over OpenAI

All of the updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle over OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Archaeologists Fight Scheme to Auction Off Artifacts From the Titanic (Again)

Archaeologists Fight Scheme to Auction Off Artifacts From the Titanic (Again)

The company entrusted with 5,500 artifacts salvaged from the Titanic wants to pawn off 100 to deal with its creditors.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Elon Musk lost his case against Sam Altman

Elon Musk lost his case against Sam Altman

After around two hours of deliberation, the jury has reached a unanimous verdict in Musk v. Altman, the tech trial of the year. The group found that t…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI

Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI

Elon Musk's claim that he was mistreated by his OpenAI cofounders failed after nine California jurors decided in a unanimous verdict that his lawsuits…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
What the jury had to weigh to decide the case.

What the jury had to weigh to decide the case.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
Tom Kane, Iconic ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Has Died

Tom Kane, Iconic ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Has Died

The voice of Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, and so many more passed away this week at the age of 64.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote

How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote

Google's keynote on Tuesday will include a boatload of AI news and perhaps some Android XR updates.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people

NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people

The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the l…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons

Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons

It's not just you - the Google Workspace apps are getting a new look. The redesigned app icons, leaked last month, are now rolling out widely, as we s…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Your AI Glossary: 54 Terms Everyone Should Know

Your AI Glossary: 54 Terms Everyone Should Know

How does artificial intelligence use tokens, and should we be worried that AI now has claws? Here's a quick primer on the vocabulary of today's inesca…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus

Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus

Sony is hiking the starting price of one-month and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in "select regions," blaming "ongoing market conditions.…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Sony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes

Sony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes

The case against Sony is similar to ones filed against Nintendo and Amazon.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420

Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420

xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
How to Watch a House-Sized Asteroid Make an ‘Extremely Close’ Approach to Earth Today

How to Watch a House-Sized Asteroid Make an ‘Extremely Close’ Approach to Earth Today

Astronomers only discovered Asteroid 2026 JH2 a week ago, and now it's paying us a visit.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

Microsoft is also testing a smaller taskbar and more customizable Start menu. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, we mostly liked its refreshed look—the…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Ars Technica
Travis Knight Sounds Like He Just Gets ‘Masters of the Universe’

Travis Knight Sounds Like He Just Gets ‘Masters of the Universe’

He-Man, Skeletor, and the rest of the Eternia gang return to theaters on June 5.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60

Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60

Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts

Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts

Alexa Plus, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, can now generate podcasts on "virtually any topic," according to an announcement on Monday. With the updat…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93

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

For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward both computer security and individual digital privacy. And he developed solutions.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
Someone Shoved Cameras Into Sony Earbuds, and Now They’re Basically Smart Glasses

Someone Shoved Cameras Into Sony Earbuds, and Now They’re Basically Smart Glasses

Apple isn't the only one interested in giving wireless earbuds AI vision.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now

Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now

The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
The New ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Significantly Ups the Comic Book Ante

The New ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Significantly Ups the Comic Book Ante

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star in the new DC series, which hits HBO Max on August 16.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients

Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients

The app is similar to a meeting notetaker: you can record doctor visits, and it will return an AI summary of the meeting, with the next steps, all of …

May 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Trump and RFK Jr. Boosted This Unproven Autism Drug. Some Parents Listened

Trump and RFK Jr. Boosted This Unproven Autism Drug. Some Parents Listened

The FDA recently declined to endorse leucovorin for autism, citing a lack of strong evidence for it.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
A New Cheapo Intel Laptop Outperforms the MacBook Neo. Does it Matter?

A New Cheapo Intel Laptop Outperforms the MacBook Neo. Does it Matter?

Intel's Wildcat Lake is winning on performance, but can manufacturers win on the design?

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Philips Hue smart lights and a whole lot more are over 20 percent off

Philips Hue smart lights and a whole lot more are over 20 percent off

Woot is having a day-long sale on a range of tech, including a mix of new and open-box Philips Hue smart lighting. The retailer’s already-discounted p…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
AI Detectors Don't Work. These Human Tricks Do

AI Detectors Don't Work. These Human Tricks Do

Learning to recognize AI-generated writing yourself is more reliable, more accurate and more satisfying than any detection tool.

May 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
‘The Boys’ Showrunner Doesn’t Think Season 5 Is Setting Up Next Spinoff

‘The Boys’ Showrunner Doesn’t Think Season 5 Is Setting Up Next Spinoff

Is 'The Boys' spending too much time on 'Vought Rising' prep, or is the show just not doing enough to make the endgame worth the ride?

May 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking

Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking

Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service …

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian Technology
The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide

The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide

Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment, many grads jump right int…

May 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge

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