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The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.

ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.

Some Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut reportedly scan license plates in parking lots using automated readers tied to police databases.

Google your name and see what scammers find in seconds. Public records, data brokers and social media expose your personal details to identity thieves.

ArXiv will be issuing one-year bans to authors caught submitting AI work.

Deep Care's $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits

OpenAI's latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.

The Protect Our Games Act would require game publishers to maintain ongoing online access to their games.

Cerebras Systems was 2026's biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.

It may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.

Agent 4 adds key features to enhance your workflow and improve efficiency.

The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.

When the European Fine Art Foundation alights in Manhattan, it’s something like a billionaire version of the classic television game show “Supermarket Sweep.”

Mashable audio experts put the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers to the test, evaluating them for sound, ease of use, and durability.

In 2026, it's virtually impossible to anticipate every potential hazard or curveball the coming year may throw our way. There are a few things you can do instead, though, to make sure you're prepared anyway.

Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.

Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem.

The visit was full of friendly overtures, orchestrated pageantry, business dealmaking, and headline-grabbing sideshows.

Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

Instagram’s new feature blasts photos to your mutual followers or close friends, immediately.

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom.

If you want an alternative to a Kindle or Kobo, try the Durobo Krono e-reader. If you read across multiple different apps — including Kindle and Libby — this open Android e-reader is for you.

The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing relocation: ‘Don’t do it.’

Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.

The X60 Max Ultra Complete is great for cat hair on rugs and crumbs in corners. But at $1,699.99, it should be perfect, and it's not.

Google is working on an operating system for laptops that merges Android and ChromeOS, dubbed Aluminum OS. Here's what we know so far.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Italy vs. Canada in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

Shop the best TV deals at Amazon this weekend, including the new Hisense U6 Pro, LG B5 OLED, and Hisense Canvas Art TV.

Find the best MacBook Air deal on Amazon. The 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is on sale for $999 at Amazon.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That's $500 off the list price.

How to get free Apple iPhone. Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you switch and trade in an eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

NASA's Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, or LEMS, could be first payload at moon's south pole to survive night without nuclear heat.

ChatPlayground lets you use multiple AI models at the same time, and it's only $75

Save 78% on a refurbished 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and a Retina display for $429.97.

In May 2026, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Slovakia vs. Norway in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for May 16, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1792 on May 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The acquisition, Weights.gg, was a sort of social network for creating and sharing artificial intelligence algorithms.

Smart systems to help solopreneurs scale fast.

Save 76% on Pok Pok, a Montessori-inspired educational app with calm, ad-free games and activities for kids ages 2 to 8.

Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has a knack for raising money. So far, his three startups have raised more than $12.3 billion.

Compulsive X user Andreessen himself couldn't resist responding, many, many times.

Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of “Throughline,” left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.

Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.

On May 15, OpenAI rolled out a ChatGPT personal finance experience to Pro users in the United States.

New 3D emoji designs are coming to Android 17.

Sony’s Project Ace robot uses nine cameras and real-time tracking to defeat elite human table tennis players.

Strong leadership isn't about tighter control—it's about creating clear systems, defined ownership and measurable outcomes that empower teams to perform at a higher level with confidence and autonomy.

From strategic asset placement to retirement withdrawal planning, tax-efficient investing strategies can help entrepreneurs preserve significantly more wealth over the long term.

The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.

Alienware’s 27-inch 240Hz QD-OLED monitor brings OLED gaming to a lower price point. Here’s whether it’s worth it.

The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an “energy emergency” and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.

Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley's favorite ski spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.

Entrepreneurs talk too much about growth and not enough about maintenance.

President Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.

Newly un-redacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.

Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?

Comcast has settled a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 Xfinity customer data breach, offering $117.5 million to affected individuals.

How to watch FA Cup for free. Live stream Chelsea vs. Man City in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

As AI search is expected to eclipse traditional search engines by 2027, businesses need to understand the signals that influence AI recommendations.

A Texas man received a fake California DMV text demanding payment for a traffic violation. Learn how to spot this widespread scam and protect yourself.

OpenAI is reportedly looking into taking legal action against Apple over the two companies' AI partnership.

For small business owners, the ability to spot problems early may be the most important capability AI provides.

Google is testing a change that will limit new Gmail accounts to just 5GB of free cloud storage, but there's a fix.

Spotify's app icon changed to a shiny disco ball, and users are worried. What's the deal?

As of May 15, you can get the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station for $218.98 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 27% discount.

OpenAI is launching personal finance tools for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S. first

Kelly Bozigian tapped into what sets her business apart.

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.

People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received during the trip before boarding Air Force One, presumably for security reasons.

AI isn't failing companies because of the technology itself, but because it exposes the underlying weaknesses in their systems, teams and operational complexity that leaders haven't addressed first.

Entrepreneurship rarely feels like a straight line, but learning to separate short-term volatility from long-term progress can help founders make better decisions, stay consistent and build resilience through uncertainty.

On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Mr. Xi and his leadership style.

U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb inked a partnership with a Chinese company that some say could mark the next wave of collaboration across continents.

The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.

China and the U.S., the world's two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.

As of May 15, you can get the 55-inch LG Class OLED AI 4K B5 Series Smart TV for $799.99 at Amazon, down from $896.99.

Grindr reveals where its users travel the most this year.

The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

As of May 15, you can get the Craftsman Mechanics 105-piece tool set for $60.72, down from $109. That's a 44% discount or $48.28 savings.

China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Getting email personalization right — and, more importantly, implementing it at scale — is what can really move the needle for ecommerce brands that are struggling to drive decent ROI from their email marketing efforts.

AI video generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.

Behind the Australian SailGP team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds is a globe-spanning logistics operation run by the SailGP, moving 115 shipping containers and more than 1 million kilograms of cargo between races — all against the clock.

As student expectations evolve, universities have an opportunity to rethink enrollment strategies and create more responsive, student-first experiences.

Hint detects imminent house problems and expiring insurance policies before it's too late, targeting a $500 billion home repair market.

The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.

The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale.

Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.