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13 May 2026 Vol 19
GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills

GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills

General Motors has laid off more than 10% of its IT department, or about 600 salaried employees — in a…
Here’s what Mira Murati’s AI company is up to

Here’s what Mira Murati’s AI company is up to

Today’s models experience reality in a single thread. Until the user finishes typing or speaking, the model waits with no…
Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

At long last, Android and iPhone users will be able to send each other end-to-end encrypted text messages. On Monday,…
Steam Machine may launch soon as reservation system and four retail packages surface

Steam Machine may launch soon as reservation system and four retail packages surface

Hints about the new reservation system were found in the latest Steam update files released last week. Redditor Pepeizq, who…
4 bedroom upgrades that can turn a profit when it’s time to sell your home

4 bedroom upgrades that can turn a profit when it’s time to sell your home

It’s never an easy decision to sell your house. Maybe you need to upgrade to a bigger one because you…
This default setting is why your Samsung phone battery doesn’t last all day

This default setting is why your Samsung phone battery doesn’t last all day

I recently upgraded to the Galaxy S26, and while I love it with all my heart, the thing that constantly…
Govee’s new portable smart lamp is on sale for the first time 

Govee’s new portable smart lamp is on sale for the first time 

If you’ve always liked the idea of the Philips Hue Go portable lamp but couldn’t justify the $100+ price tag,…
Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist

Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist

Two years later, Acemoglu’s measured take has not caught on. Chatter about an AI jobs apocalypse pops up everywhere from…
Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance of a…
The FCC Received Hundreds of Complaints About Bad Bunny’s ‘Vulgar’ Super Bowl Performance

The FCC Received Hundreds of Complaints About Bad Bunny’s ‘Vulgar’ Super Bowl Performance

Even before Bad Bunny took to the field, his Super Bowl halftime performance drew controversy, especially from MAGA influencers upset…