Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outsi…
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Samsung unions voted in favor of deal that will give chip workers $400,000 in bonuses
Samsung workers almost went on an 18-day strike over bonuses. Now, chip workers are getting payouts of up to $400,000.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 27
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 27.
Xreal's New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly
X by Xreal is arriving in July for $299, and they look to compete with TCL's budget glasses.
Where 8K TVs Flopped, Samsung Hopes 6K Monitors Will Push Screens Forward
It's not really the resolution, but the pixels per inch that matters with 6K monitors.
Samsung Chip Workers Approve (Amazing) Deal to Avert Strike
Don't take a big sip of coffee before you read their new average bonus amount.
Police in China Sure Love Smart Glasses
Custom, government-made smart glasses are finding their way onto the faces of policemen in China, and it sounds like one big privacy violation.
Silicon Valley VCs Invest in Head-Mounted Cameras on Workers in India For Training AI
Human Archive believes its technology "will become foundational infrastructure for automating manual labor."
Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?
It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on …
I’m a Fitness Expert and These Are the Earbuds I Prefer for My Workouts
These are the trusty earbuds I rely on to handle my runs and gym sessions.
UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company…
Bask in the Glorious Detail of Jason Momoa’s Lobo
One of DC's most badass characters comes to life in Supergirl and Hot Toys has an incredible figure coming.
What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US
Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.
Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction AllStars
Hope you weren't planning to queue up for the PS5 launch window title.
We're Testing the 'Gold' T1 Trump Mobile Phone. Day 4 (Live Updates)
The Trump phone is here, and we're putting it through its paces to see how it matches up with other foreign-made phones.
Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users se…
New ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Project in the Works from White Wolf
Full details will be revealed at Gen Con 2026.
Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote? An investigation.
Parsing a papal proclamation. I'm not suggesting that a man like Pope Leo—the Vicar of Christ, the Bishop of Rome, the Servant of the Servants of God—…
NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
On Tuesday, NASA announced several upcoming lunar missions to the Moon's South Pole region. These missions will pave the way for the crewed Artemis la…
Erin Brockovich Targets AI Industry With New Data Center Map
Brockovich’s map overlays major operational and planned hyperscale AI data centers with community submitted reports of concerns.
NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026
The missions will deliver payloads to the lunar surface and test equipment from Blue Origin and Astrolab.
Alfred Molina Would Totally Play Doc Ock Again
The actor, now starring in Netflix's new series 'The Boroughs,' says he would reprise his 'Spider-Man' villain if asked.
At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technol…
Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules
Musk says drones used Starlink instead of Starshield, blames military contractor. SpaceX and the Pentagon have been bickering about the price of using…
The Global Population Could Crash by 2064, New Model Suggests
Researchers formulated a mathematical equation that unifies 12,000 years of human population growth and points to an alarming worst-case scenario.
Starship’s path to reusability looks murky after SpaceX’s S-1
SpaceX's recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that ma…
NASA takes steps toward building Moon Base, including discussing a "perimeter"
"We also obviously want to be very mindful of the Outer Space Treaty." NASA officials announced contract awards for the initial elements of a lunar ba…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Explains Where Simon Could Go in ‘Wonder Man’ Season 2
The Marvel Studios show co-starring Ben Kingsley is coming back for season two, and its star has some ideas.
American Airlines Signs Up for Starlink Wi-Fi Service on Its Flights
American Airlines joins a growing list of major carriers turning to Starlink for in-flight connectivity.