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- The FCC says foreign-made routers and drones can now receive software updates at least until 2029, extending its earlier 2027 cutoff (Michael Kan/PCMag) [1d]
- Sources: WH is preparing to order US agencies to partner with AI companies on cybersecurity; the EO wouldn't require pre-release model testing by the government (Bloomberg) [2d]
- EU warns that VPNs are being used to bypass online age-verification systems, calling their use "a loophole in the legislation that needs closing" (Alex Lekander/CyberInsider) [2d]
- Impressions of China's AI ecosystem after visiting many leading AI labs there, and the similarities and differences in working on LLMs in China and the West (Nathan Lambert/Interconnects AI) [2d]
- Sources: Apollo Global and Blackstone are among private credit lenders in talks with Broadcom over a ~$35B financing deal to fund the development of AI chips (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Cerebras plans to raise its IPO price range from $115-$125 per share to $125-$135 after drawing orders for more than 20x the number of shares available (Bloomberg) [2d]
- A hack of Instructure's Canvas locked out students at schools and universities across the US in the middle of finals period; some US colleges postponed exams (Associated Press) [2d]
- Sources: Isomorphic Labs, an AI-powered drug discovery company spun out of Google DeepMind, is in advanced talks to raise $2B+ led by Thrive Capital (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Akamai says it struck a seven-year cloud computing deal with a "leading frontier model provider"; sources: the deal was with Anthropic and is worth $1.8B (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Interviews with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and other execs about the challenges of a turnaround, along with efforts to instill a sense of urgency in the organization (Ian King/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Apple and Intel have reached a formal deal in recent months for Intel to manufacture some chips for Apple devices (Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- OnlyFans agrees to sell a ~16% stake to Architect Capital for $535M in a deal that values the company at about $3.15B (Olivia Solon/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Investor letter: TCI, one of the world's biggest hedge funds, cut almost all of its $8B stake in Microsoft, citing AI-related risks to Office and Azure (Costas Mourselas/Financial Times) [2d]
- Whoop plans to offer on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians for US users, and adds electronic health records and AI-powered health guidance (Brandon Gomez/CNBC) [2d]
- Sony reports a $765M impairment loss due to underperformance of Marathon developer Bungie during the financial year ending March 31, 2026 (Wesley Yin-Poole/IGN) [2d]
- Sources: DeepSeek seeks to raise ~$7.3B in its first-ever funding round at a $50B+ valuation, with CEO Liang Wenfeng making a personal investment of ~$2.9B (The Information) [2d]
- European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde expressed skepticism over the need for euro-pegged stablecoins, saying they could hamper the ECB's work (Reuters) [2d]
- Substack says paid subscriptions to creators in the UK, its second-largest market, hit 500K+; global paid subs hit 5M+, with 50+ creators earning $1M+ annually (Lily Ford/The Hollywood Reporter) [2d]
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- 'It’s real proof that the company wants to be more than a "Temu Tesla". It wants to usurp it’ — I’ve driven the new Xpeng G6 and it's more of a Tesla rival than ever, but it’s not perfect yet [1d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 9 (game #1566) [1d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 9 (game #797) [1d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 9 (game #1063) [1d]
- I tried the lossless audio test and couldn't believe my ears. Can you really tell the difference between lossless audio and plain old MP3 versions of your favorite tunes? [1d]
- Fuelled by AI, Micron's $50 billion chip factory in Idaho will use billions of litres of water every year — but the US tech giant stays silent on where that new water will come from [1d]
- ChatGPT now lets you nominate a Trusted Contact who gets alerted if your interaction with AI 'indicates a serious safety concern' [2d]
- A solution to our data center woes? Covering California’s canals with solar panels could generate a staggering 13GW of clean energy and save enough water for two million people — so why the opposition? [2d]
- The Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub monitor is the kind of display I always wished was possible, and now it's in my office [2d]
- The Netherlands' ambitious homegrown AI model enters the real world [2d]
- Amazon is slashing prices of best-selling women's running shoes from Nike, Saucony, Brooks, Asics and more — here are 28 deals you should make a sprint for [2d]
- 'From the inventors of origami': Japan joins Australia in building cardboard drones designed for one-way missions and swarming targets — and at just $2,000, they’re scarily cheap [2d]
- The Wayback Machine faces another threat from AI — ridiculously expensive hard drive prices [2d]
- OpenAI has 3 new AI voice models that the ChatGPT maker says will ‘unlock a new class of voice apps for developers’ [2d]
- Programmers are starting to trust AI more – but still don't entirely believe it won't come for their jobs [2d]
- One of my top gaming headset picks just got a new level of personalization — Audeze's ReSkin earcup covers let you 'bring flair and personality' to your headset [2d]
- 'We’re going through the single largest infrastructure buildout in human history': Jensen Huang says new Nvidia AI partnership will ‘revitalize American manufacturing’ [2d]
- Another major Linux security flaw revealed — 'Dirty Frag' allows root on all major distros, with no patch or fix available yet [2d]
- Huawei has unveiled two new kids’ wearables to add to its lineup of smartwatches — the Watch Kids X1 Series — and they could prove to be serious competition for the Garmin Bounce 2 and Fitbit Ace LTE [2d]
- Bluehost's new service combines ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok subscriptions for just $20 a month [2d]
- Need a last-minute Mother's Day gift that she'll actually like? Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite arrives before Sunday, and it's on sale [2d]
- Vocci Ring may be the first AI wearable I do not hate — it's a ring that records, transcribes, organizes, and mostly stays out of the way [2d]
- Apple TV's tense new thriller is a must-watch for Paradise fans as James Marsden steps into the role of a CIA agent [2d]
- Mozilla says Anthropic's Mythos Preview and other AI models helped it identify and ship 423 Firefox security bug fixes in just one month [2d]
- I tested the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P — and DJI has fixed the one thing holding its smartphone gimbal back [2d]
- 'Threat actors are clearly adapting to the widespread interest in popular AI tools': AI fans beware, hackers create a fake Claude site to spread backdoor malware [2d]
- Home Depot's Spring Sale feels like Memorial Day has already arrived — 40% off patio furniture, grills, appliances, tools and more [2d]
- The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners — and they're now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon [2d]
- This dangerous 'CallPhantom' scam spread across 28 Google Play apps downloaded over 7 million times - here's what we know [2d]
- 'We must think carefully about what we will do': Sony shows hesitance to announce PS6 release date or price due to RAM crisis, and finds itself in the same situation Valve is in with the Steam Machine [2d]
- 'The findings are sobering': Experts warn nearly half of the world's passwords can easily be cracked in just a few minutes [2d]
- How to watch VRT outside Belgium – from anywhere with a VPN [2d]
- Why AI auditability is what every security leader should be talking about [2d]
- OpenAI rolls out new model for cybersecurity teams a month after Anthropic's Mythos debut [2d]
- Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you — but don't expect them to come in all-white [2d]
- 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 8) [2d]
- Sony and Canon are unveiling new cameras on the same day next week — and I know which one I’m more excited about [2d]
- Meta acquires Moltbook but is our data safe? [2d]
- 'Why does technology just keep getting less fun?' Fitbit users are mad about losing key features as a result of the huge Google Health changes — but I want to hear what you think [2d]
- 7 mistakes your business could make when choosing a VoIP system [2d]
- How to watch Deadliest Catch season 22 online — stream the hunt for king crab from anywhere, free trial [2d]
- Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro wants to merge Disney+ into a ‘super app’, but it’s not as thrilling as you’d think — instead you’ll be forced to see ads pushing theme parks and cruise lines, and who really wants that? [2d]
- Microsoft is fixing one of the worst problems with Windows 11 updates — those dreaded installation failures [2d]
- The 4.5-star-rated Sonos Roam 2 is now cheaper than it was on Black Friday [2d]
- Canvas school login portals hacked as Instructure hack apparently gets even worse [2d]
- The Government Just Released a Batch of UFO Files: Where Are the Aliens? [1d]
- ChatGPT's New Safety Feature Could Alert 'Trusted Contact' to Risk of Self-Harm [1d]
- The Health-Tracking Whoop App Will Now Connect You to On-Demand Doctors. Plus, New AI Features [2d]
- Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 9 #797 [2d]
- Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 9, #593 [2d]
- Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 9, #1063 [2d]
- Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 9, #1785 [2d]
- iPhone 18: Here's What We Know About Apple's Next Flagship Phone [2d]
- Best Supersmall Portable Bluetooth Speakers for 2026 [2d]
- Instagram's Messaging Encryption is Ending. Here's What You Should Know [2d]
- Counting on AI to Solve Problems Makes Us More Likely to Struggle and Give Up, Study Suggests [2d]
- Don't Wait for the Pollen Spike: Start These 6 Allergy Prep Steps Today [2d]
- The 25 Best PS5 Games Right Now [2d]
- HBO Max: The 26 Absolute Best Movies to Watch [2d]
- I Wasn't Sold on Wet and Dry Vacuums Until I Used One to Clean My Floors After Painting [2d]
- Google Glasses Are Coming Again: Here's What to Expect [2d]
- Google Glasses Are Coming Again: Here's What to Expect [2d]
- Google I/O 2026: New Gemini, Smart Glasses, and a Whole New Laptop OS. Here's What to Expect video [2d]
- Beyond 'MacBook Ultra': Here Are the Macs We Expect Apple to Upgrade Next [2d]
- Apple's Next Macs: MacBook Ultra Plus 3 More Macs We Expect video [2d]
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