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15 May 2026 Vol 19
Colorado’s Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

Colorado’s Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

A controversial bill in Colorado that would have undone some repair protections in the state has failed. The bill had…
Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app

Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app

Snapchat announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out “AI Sponsored Snaps,” which will allow users to interact directly with brands’…
BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables

BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables

BCI (brain-computer interface) technology — in which neural signals are routed from a person’s head to a computer — was…
Red Hat’s OpenClaw maintainer just made enterprise Claw deployments a lot safer

Red Hat’s OpenClaw maintainer just made enterprise Claw deployments a lot safer

On Tuesday, Red Hat principal software engineer Sally O’Malley released a new open source tool called Tank OS to make…
Google and Pentagon reportedly agree on deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI

Google and Pentagon reportedly agree on deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI

Google has signed a classified deal that allows the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for “any…
Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools

Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools

AI meeting notetaker apps have realized that transcribing meetings and providing summaries alone is not enough to justify their business…
InkPoster Tela 28.5 Review: A Luxe Home Digital Frame

InkPoster Tela 28.5 Review: A Luxe Home Digital Frame

InkPoster isn’t unique. The Aura Ink ($449) is a 13-inch option with similar screen specifications, while smart home company SwitchBot…
The 4 Best Laptop Power Banks We’ve Tested (2026)

The 4 Best Laptop Power Banks We’ve Tested (2026)

This is too big to carry around day-to-day, and you can’t fly with it, but if you’re going off-grid for…
The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck

The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck

In the years following the book’s release, a bro-y community of hobbyists has dabbled with their own wires and screens…
Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go?

Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go?

The two USB-C ports are on the left side, alongside HDMI and a USB-A port. The second USB-A port, a…