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• New figures claim ChatGPT usage at 'all-time low' as "QuitGPT" movement dents popularity — with Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot all stealing market share [21d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1572) [21d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1069) [21d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #803) [21d]
• New 3D memory architecture revives old camera technology to smash through AI memory wall - NAND + DRAM hybrid promises to make memory cheaper, faster and with 'unlimited endurance' [21d]
• 'Not in my backyard': New Gallup data shows most Americans would rather have a nuclear power plant in their neighborhood than a data center [21d]
• Forget the App Store — Apple could be about to launch the ‘agent store’ for AI apps, and it could transform how you use your iPhone [21d]
• Graduation ceremony speaker blasted by boos when she calls AI 'the next industrial revolution' — why Gen Z cheers for a time before AI [21d]
• Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state [21d]
• I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without [21d]
• 'The second life of drones': Why thousands of UAVs in Ukraine have stopped working, how a team of 'craftsmen' is fixing 24,000 obsolete drones every year, and what it means for the future of the drone industry [21d]
• Don't wait for Memorial Day to buy a new TV — shop record-low prices right now, with up to $1,400 off 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs [21d]
• “If you’re manufacturing EVs that can’t be repaired, it’s going to be a real challenge to sustain residual values” — experts call for more repairability in the battery industry [21d]
• Self-destructing $2,000 Nvidia chips will soon power tens of thousands of solar-run data centres hidden in lampposts [21d]
• What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 12 on CBS and Paramount+? [21d]
• Lowe's Memorial Day sale starts now — 45% off patio furniture, appliances, grills, tools, flowers, and more [21d]
• Another major Linux security issue uncovered - new Fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root [21d]
• Figure AI streamed humanoid robots sorting packages for 8 hours straight — and not everyone is convinced it was fully real [21d]
• Over a million WordPress sites hit in plugin flaw — so patch now or face the consequences [21d]
• This worrying Microsoft BitLocker backdoor can grant full access to a locked drive — and all you need is a USB stick [21d]
• There's a new alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K for immersive smart lighting synced to your TV — it's way cheaper, it still supports 4K 120Hz passthrough, it works with WiZ bulbs, and it comes from… Philips [21d]
• Assassin's Creed Hexe leak seemingly reveals the witchy tale's main character, and hints at the return of the series' most beloved assassin [21d]
• Best Buy kicks off its Memorial Day sale early with massive savings of up to 45% on appliances — save on Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, and more [21d]
• Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys [21d]
• YouTube is turning its TV app into a one-stop shopping platform — here’s how its new Buy with Google Pay tool allows you to buy products from advertisers in ‘just two clicks’ [21d]
• One of the most underrated soulslikes of 2025 just arrived on Steam with a huge content update [21d]
• Watch the World Cup in 4K glory with the Hisense U7 — now over $500 off this excellent Mini-LED TV at Amazon [21d]
• Microsoft's Copilot can now peek into your open tabs in Edge — if you let it — as part of new AI features for the browser [21d]
• iOS 26.5 updates unlocks Apple Watch and AirPod features for third-party alternatives — but only if you live in the EU [22d]
• Home Depot's 2026 Memorial Day sale just went live — here's everything I'm buying for my backyard [22d]
• How to watch Colors outside India – from anywhere with a VPN [22d]
• Margo's Got Money Troubles season 2 has been confirmed by Apple TV — here's why you shouldn't miss this binge worthy comedy series [22d]
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day gets a fresh poster that sparks Marvel fan hopes over a new trailer release — but some can't stop making fun of the artwork's accompanying caption [22d]
• Southeast Asia’s AI boom has a power problem — and it’s being underestimated [22d]
• Identity breaches are on the rise, and are only getting worse - so how can your business stay safe? [22d]
• With Saros demanding more complex button mapping, I might finally upgrade to the Dualsense Edge at this record-low price [22d]
• I used Dale Carnegie’s people skills on ChatGPT — and the AI instantly became more helpful [22d]
• Ticketmaster president says queue placements aren’t randomized despite previous claims, but it’s still not giving us music fans the explanation we deserve [22d]
• Why digital sovereignty is becoming a priority for every industry [22d]
• Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders [22d]
• 'We are committed to helping business owners harness AI more fully and effectively': Anthropic reveals Claude for Small Business to help 'close the gap' using AI [22d]
• 'We are back!' — PC Gaming Show announces its four hosts for the annual showcase airing next month [22d]
• I've spent a week reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold 2026 and think it's a good foldable flagship start, but I have some notes [22d]
• 'Holy crap! They are doing it!' — Xbox introduces highly requested Gamerscore feature [22d]
• The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying [22d]
• Demi Moore's AI comments at Cannes Film Festival have split the internet in two — but Hacks season 5 episode 6 had the perfect response even before she made them [22d]
• Don't miss this surprising discount on the 4.5-star Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB SSD at Amazon [22d]
• Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic [22d]
• Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date [22d]
• Insta360 reveals one of the wackiest camera kits for 2026 — its thumb-sized 4K camera with no screen can now include a waist-level optical viewfinder and new Polaroid-like look [22d]
• IKEA just launched a shapeshifting furniture range, and I spent far too long trying to figure out each item's hidden secret [22d]
• 'We are making clear, strategic investments': Cisco cuts 4,000 jobs, even as AI orders surge [22d]
• Don't settle for supermarket solar lights: Govee's made smart strings that look great outdoors [22d]
• PrivadoVPN is my $30 traveling companion for watching Beef, Grey's Anatomy, Yellowstone and everything that Netflix has to offer, wherever I go in the world – and there’s a sneaky hack to save on the price [22d]
• Don't let AI enthusiasm lock you into outdated infrastructure [22d]
• Quantum Q-Day could disrupt the world even sooner than AGI [22d]
• How to watch NRL Magic Round 2026: Rugby League Free Streams, TV Channels, Preview [22d]
• The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is rumored to be closer to the Flip than the Fold in one key area [22d]
• GoDaddy aims to solve WordPress complexity with new AI tool [22d]
• Microsoft unveils MDASH, its AI agent-driven security platform — and it's already spotted a host of new Windows flaws [22d]
• The downfall of the login is redefining security [22d]
• 'The most advanced organizations aren’t failing less; they’re seeing failures sooner': Many firms are already having to roll back AI customer service tools [22d]
• Bluetti says home solar power is now ‘plug-and-play’ — I went to the Balco launch to see if it’s really that simple [22d]
• I tried the 'Goal, Tone, Rules' ChatGPT prompt and it fixed my awkward AI emails while also saving me hours a week [22d]
• Confidentiality is not security: Why the real AI runtime crisis Is the Authorization Gap [22d]
• Microsoft is asking for your help to fix Windows 11 — and I'm hopeful this isn't just a desperate move [22d]
• Google Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn't hide your browsing data from your ISP — here's what actually does [22d]
• Nintendo has revealed it has 'decided to change' the release date for its Legend of Zelda live-action movie — but now it's coming out earlier than any of us expected [22d]
• War, drones, and the energy reckoning: How the Iran war is reshaping tech investment [22d]
• OpenAI replaced GPT-4o, but some users still refuse to let it die — now they’re celebrating its ‘birthday’ in Times Square with a video billboard [22d]
• Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets 'genius' teaser and confirmed release date — but it's the synopsis that near guarantees a full Big Bang Theory reunion [22d]
• One UI 9 beta begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S26 users — here are the 5 biggest upgrades to Quick Panel, Notes, and more [22d]
• 'Too many employees are serving as the human middleware between disconnected AI systems': New study claims workers are spending a whole day every week managing AI tools [22d]
• 'We meet again, my friend': The Batman Part 2 director reveals the first stars for his DC comic book movie sequel — and 'more' will be confirmed very, very soon [22d]
• Identity is the new perimeter: The shift from breaking in to logging in [22d]
• How to watch PGA Championship 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels & Preview [22d]
• 50Mbps 5G speeds set to become new normal in the UK as Vodafone intros £21 fixed-line access broadband to millions of customers — but why is it more expensive than Three's very similar £18 offer? [22d]
• The answer to the AI-driven hardware crisis isn't more hardware, it's smarter software [22d]
• Fancy a slice in the sunshine? These are the best pizza ovens for authentic pies, al fresco style [22d]
• BLUETTI Elite 400 review [22d]
• How to watch Welcome to Wrexham S5 online from anywhere – stream series with Ryan Reynolds club's first Championship season [22d]
• Dutton Ranch review: Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler's return to Paramount+ is nothing like Taylor Sheridan-led Yellowstone — think The Madison meets Landman instead [22d]
• Denon unveils two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers designed for affordable home theater setups — and I heard them at the company's reference listening room in Japan [22d]
• Amazon workers are apparently 'tokenmaxxing' AI platforms to hit arbitrary usage targets [22d]
• The ultimate military-industrial complex nightmare? Ukraine preps drone-killing laser which can destroy targets 3 miles away — and costs a tiny fraction of what Western defense firms charge [22d]
• I found an Easter egg that teases the next Dark Pictures game hidden within Directive 8020 — here's how to unlock it [22d]