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18 May 2026 Vol 19
Exclusive eBook: Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys?

Exclusive eBook: Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys?

We’re starting to give AI agents real autonomy, but are we prepared for what could happen next? This subscriber-only eBook…
Anthropic hands Claude Code more control, but keeps it on a leash

Anthropic hands Claude Code more control, but keeps it on a leash

For developers using AI, “vibe coding” right now comes down to babysitting every action or risking letting the model run…
Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists

Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists

At a time when AI slop is flooding music streaming platforms, Spotify is beta testing a new “Artist Profile Protection”…
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US

What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US

The Federal Communications Commission has banned new consumer internet routers manufactured outside the US, citing national security concerns. The ban…
Arm is releasing its first in-house chip in its 35-year history

Arm is releasing its first in-house chip in its 35-year history

Storied semiconductor and software company Arm Holdings is starting to make its own chips after nearly 36 years of licensing…
Google TV’s new Gemini features keep fans updated on sports teams and more

Google TV’s new Gemini features keep fans updated on sports teams and more

Google unveiled three Gemini-powered features for Google TV on Tuesday, including AI-powered visual responses, the ability to deep dive into…
OpenAI adds open source tools to help developers build for teen safety

OpenAI adds open source tools to help developers build for teen safety

OpenAI said Tuesday it is releasing a set of prompts that developers can use to make their apps safer for…
BKR Capital raises $14.5M (so far) to invest in Black founders

BKR Capital raises $14.5M (so far) to invest in Black founders

Canada’s BKR Capital announced Monday that its Fund II has closed $20 million CAD (around $14.5 million USD), bringing it…
Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access

Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information following an incident with a third-party…
Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature

Apple Music announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with Ticketmaster to power its Concert Discovery feature. This integration aims to…