Scientists studied notes by physicist Richard Feynman and found he created a math formula to decide when to stop searching and pick the best restaurant. They tested this formula in experiments and found that people use a similar but simpler method when choosing where to eat during a trip.
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Richard Feynman made a math problem about deciding when to stop looking for a restaurant and choose one.
The problem is called a "stopping problem," where you must decide the best time to stop one action and start another.
Feynman’s formula suggests trying new restaurants until one meets a quality threshold that gets lower as fewer days remain.
The threshold changes depending on how many good restaurants are in the city; if few gems exist, people should search longer.
Researchers tested Feynman’s idea with over 2,500 people in an online task selecting restaurants on a grid.
Participants’ choices showed they used a simpler rule where the quality threshold decreased steadily with the days left, not as fast as Feynman predicted.
The study helps explain human decision-making when exploring options with limited time.
The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Florida has filed the first U.S. lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming its AI chatbot ChatGPT contributed to mass shootings and harmed children. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of ignoring safety risks while focusing on profit, and seeks to hold them legally responsible.
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Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.
The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT helped mass shooters and encouraged harmful behaviors like suicide.
It mentions a Florida State University mass shooting and killings at the University of South Florida linked to ChatGPT use.
OpenAI says it has strong protections to keep minors safe, like age detection tools.
The suit includes claims of deceptive trade practices, negligence, and product liability violations.
OpenAI faces other similar lawsuits, including ones related to suicide coaching and harmful content.
Families of victims from a Canadian mass shooting also sued OpenAI for failure to alert authorities.
Other tech companies like Google and Meta face related lawsuits over addictive design and safety issues.
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The Instagram account @obamawhitehouse, which has been inactive since 2017, was hacked briefly on Sunday, posting unauthorized content before Instagram’s parent company, Meta, restored control. The breach affected other inactive Instagram accounts as well, highlighting weaknesses in account security on the platform.
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The @obamawhitehouse Instagram account was hacked on Sunday and posted AI-generated images and political messages.
Meta confirmed the breach, removed the posts, and secured the account quickly.
The hack also targeted other accounts, including a small Instagram account linked to a Space Force official.
Hundreds of inactive Instagram handles were reportedly hijacked in the same event.
Hackers bypassed two-factor authentication (2FA), a security step meant to protect accounts.
The hack was not considered highly sophisticated but exposed security gaps, especially involving AI-generated images used to fool verification.
Experts criticized Instagram’s security systems for weak protection despite heavy use of AI technology.
Most account hacks happen due to phishing (tricking users into giving passwords) or weak passwords, but this incident showed some new risks.
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Disney+ will offer new movies and shows in June 2026, including the premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," a sci-fi film directed by James Cameron. Other new content includes the third season of "Behind the Attraction" and live streams from the Bonnaroo music festival.
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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" will premiere on Disney+ on June 24, 2026.
The film is directed by James Cameron and earned nearly $1.5 billion in theaters.
Season 3 of "Behind the Attraction" will also premiere on June 24.
Bonnaroo, a four-day music festival, will be livestreamed on Disney+ starting June 11.
New episodes of "Doctor on the Edge" (a Hulu original) will be released throughout June.
Other shows premiering include "Dragon Striker" and "Adventure Time: Side Quests."
Several Disney Jr. programs will release new episodes or shorts early June.
Sports content like Banana Ball matches will be shown on Disney+ and ESPN.
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Several top Android phones are available in mid-2026, fitting different budgets and needs. Leading choices include Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra for overall features, Google Pixel 10 Pro for camera quality, OnePlus 15 for value, and Pixel 10a for budget buyers.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,299.99 and offers a 200MP camera with advanced night photography and a privacy screen that dims from side views.
The S26 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and includes an S Pen with dual telephoto zoom options.
Google Pixel 10 Pro is known for reliable camera performance using AI and computational photography, scoring highest in video tests by DXOMARK.
The Pixel 10 Pro’s battery life is average, lasting about a full day.
OnePlus 15 has the same Snapdragon chip as the S26 Ultra but is cheaper and charges much faster.
OnePlus lacks the long-term software update support that Samsung and Google offer.
Pixel 10a costs $499, includes the Tensor G4 chip, faster charging, and Google’s full warranty with long software update support.
The Pixel 10a camera system is less advanced than flagship models but still offers strong value for its price.
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General Motors (GM) is using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to speed up its engineering and design work. This new approach reduces tasks that used to take many hours to just minutes, allowing GM to test more ideas faster and improve products more efficiently.
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Sterling Anderson, formerly of Aurora and Tesla, is GM’s chief product officer since 2023.
Engineering development has evolved through three stages, from manual trial-and-error to computer simulations, and now to AI-powered design.
Traditional simulations like finite element analysis (FEA) once took about 15 hours per run at GM.
With AI/ML, GM can now run these simulations in about one minute.
Faster simulations let engineers quickly test many design ideas without long waits.
GM applies these advanced virtual tools across many areas including motorsport, batteries, defense, and even its lunar program.
The use of AI/ML helps combine different engineering functions into one streamlined process.
This method changes how hardware and software are optimized together in real time.
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A new floating building design called "Ocean Vortex" was created using recycled ocean plastic. The building’s spiral shape is inspired by ocean currents and aims to raise awareness about ocean pollution, especially large plastic waste areas like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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"Ocean Vortex" is a floating parliamentary building design made from recycled marine waste.
The design was created by architect Yufeng Tu as part of the Young Architects Competitions (YAC).
The spiral shape reflects ocean currents and vortices, symbolizing the dangers of pollution.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers about 1.6 million square kilometers and contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic.
Millions of tons of plastic continue to enter oceans yearly, with microplastics widespread throughout the water.
The building uses recycled plastic barrels and debris as part of its floating support system.
The project aims to turn ocean waste into useful public structures that promote environmental responsibility.
This approach is part of a growing trend in sustainable architecture to reuse discarded materials.
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Nvidia announced a new powerful chip called the RTX Spark that will bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features to personal laptops and desktop computers. This chip, developed with MediaTek, will appear in devices from companies like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft starting this fall, enabling AI to run directly on the computers.
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Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark superchip, combining CPU and GPU functions for AI-powered PCs.
The chip is designed for Windows laptops and desktops, launching in fall 2024.
Device makers using the chip include Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Microsoft Surface, and MSI.
Nvidia worked with Taiwan-based MediaTek to develop the new chip.
The chip supports running AI models locally, allowing personal AI assistants to perform tasks like reading files and research.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called it the biggest change to PCs in 40 years.
Nvidia’s new Vera CPUs for data centers are now in production, with customers like OpenAI and SpaceXAI.
Nvidia also revealed a humanoid robot design named Isaac GR00T with advanced hand movement capabilities.
Nvidia's stock price rose by almost 4% following the announcement.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. The lawsuit claims OpenAI promoted an AI product, including ChatGPT, that could harm users.
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Florida is the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
The lawsuit was filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
The complaint alleges OpenAI knew its AI products could cause harm.
The suit specifically mentions OpenAI’s ChatGPT model.
The case focuses on the design and promotion of OpenAI’s AI products.
This legal action marks a new approach by states toward AI companies.
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A San Francisco robotics startup, The Bot Company, is being sued by an Airbnb host for causing extensive damage to his home during a rental. The host claims the startup used his home to test robots without permission, resulting in physical damage and missing items.
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The lawsuit was filed on May 26, 2026, by Sean Donovan seeking over $12,000 in damages.
The damage includes paint stains, floor damage, broken furniture, water damage, scratches, and missing personal items.
Donovan noticed unusual activity, such as bundles of wires, a large robot, and many people coming and going during the rental.
The Bot Company was founded in 2024 by Kyle Vogt and Paril Jain, known for previous tech ventures.
The company says it aims to build helpful home robots and has raised over $300 million from investors.
Using Airbnb homes for robot testing without consent is unusual and risky for a robotics company.
Other Airbnb hosts reported similar damages linked to guests connected to The Bot Company.
The case raises questions about the use of private homes for commercial robot development and testing.
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AMD announced it will support its current AM5 CPU socket until at least 2029, extending the original plan by several years. The company also re-released a popular AM4 processor and introduced a new AM5 chip, aiming to help PC users upgrade more affordably.
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AMD is extending support for its AM5 socket, originally planned to last until 2025, now guaranteed through at least 2029.
This extension means owners of AM5 motherboards can use at least one or two new generations of Ryzen processors.
AM5 CPUs based on the upcoming Zen 6 architecture will likely be compatible and could increase CPU cores from 16 to 24.
AMD re-released the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 socket, calling it a “10th Anniversary Edition.”
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has extra L3 cache to improve gaming performance and will go on sale June 25 for $349.
AMD launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5, an 8-core processor with 3D V-Cache, releasing on July 16 for $329.
The Ryzen 7 7700X3D runs at a maximum speed of 4.5 GHz, lower than other high-end models, but benefits gaming with extra cache.
AMD emphasized supporting its sockets longer to reduce the need for full PC replacements and give buyers more confidence.
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A personalized mRNA vaccine made by Moderna and Merck may help lower the chance of melanoma coming back after treatment. Researchers found this after following patients for five years in a clinical trial.
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The vaccine is personalized, meaning it is tailored to each patient’s tumor.
It uses mRNA technology, which helps the body’s immune system fight cancer cells.
The study was a Phase 2b clinical trial, an advanced stage to test effectiveness and safety.
Results came from tracking patients for five years after receiving the vaccine.
Melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer.
The vaccine aims to reduce cancer recurrence, meaning melanoma does not return after treatment.
Moderna and Merck developed the vaccine together.
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Scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake job listings that look very real and are harder to detect. Experts warn job seekers to be careful, focusing on whether job details are clear and genuine rather than just trusting polished language.
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AI is helping scammers make fake job ads that look professional and convincing.
Traditional warning signs like bad spelling are no longer reliable to spot scams.
Fake listings often lack specific details like team structure, managers, and real job duties.
Scammers use broad job titles and generic descriptions to trick people.
Fake job ads often ask applicants to apply through unclear or fake websites.
Applicants should go to official company career pages or trusted job boards to apply.
Sharing sensitive information early in the hiring process can be dangerous.
Experts advise ignoring vague offers with phrases like “unlimited earning potential” without real job info.
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Anthropic, a company that makes the Claude chatbot, has filed confidentially to start selling its shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO). The decision to go public depends on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) review and market conditions.
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Anthropic develops artificial intelligence, including the Claude chatbot.
The company has filed paperwork confidentially for an IPO.
An IPO means offering company shares to public investors for the first time.
The SEC must review and approve the filing before the IPO can proceed.
The company said the IPO will depend on market conditions and other factors.
Filing confidentially means the company is sharing its plans with the SEC but not yet with the public.
Anthropic’s announcement came on a Monday but is still developing news.
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Anthropic, a company that makes the chatbot Claude, plans to become a public company in the US. It has filed confidential paperwork to start selling shares on the stock market later this year.
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Anthropic is an AI company known for creating the chatbot Claude.
The company filed confidential papers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Anthropic plans to have an initial public offering (IPO) in 2024.
The exact number of shares and their price have not yet been decided.
Anthropic was founded five years ago.
The company was recently valued at over $965 billion by private investors.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is also planning to go public, showing growing investor interest in tech firms.
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Bosch Power Tools announced 39 new tools and accessories for professionals in North America, including cordless nailers, grinders, lasers, and measuring devices. These products feature the new EXPERT 18V platform designed for higher power and efficiency, offering both corded and cordless options.
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Bosch introduced 39 new power tools and accessories in early 2026 for trade professionals.
The new products use the EXPERT 18V platform, which supports both corded and cordless tools.
The EXPERT 18V framing nailers use an air-spring system and can fire up to three nails per second.
A new 6-inch random orbit sander includes a HEPA-filtered dust canister and self-cleaning system.
The corded 12-inch dual-bevel glide miter saw has a compact glide system and LED cutline indicator.
New 18V green-beam rotary lasers offer high accuracy up to 1,500 feet and dual power options (battery or C cells).
Digital multimeters and clamp meters are designed with durable housings and easy-to-read displays.
A threaded rod cutter accessory allows efficient cutting of various rod sizes for specialty trades.
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Asus announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a new handheld gaming device with an upgraded 7.4-inch OLED screen and improved controls. The device is currently only available as part of a limited-edition bundle that includes augmented reality (AR) glasses.
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The ROG Xbox Ally X20 features a larger 7.4-inch OLED screen with 1080p HDR resolution and 1400 nits brightness.
It supports Dolby Vision HDR colors and FreeSync Premium Pro to help smooth gameplay visuals.
The X20 has new magnetic thumbsticks to reduce stick drift and a convertible D-pad that changes shape.
Button designs and grips have been improved for better feel and quieter operation.
The X20 bundle includes Xreal R1 AR glasses that create a virtual 171-inch screen via USB connection.
Asus is currently selling the X20 only as part of a special 20th anniversary bundle with these AR glasses.
The bundle may be priced near or above $2,000, combining the cost of the handheld and the glasses.
Asus has not announced whether the X20 will be sold separately or after the limited-edition run.
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KSI has officially left the YouTube group called the Sidemen, which has over 23 million subscribers. Fans and experts think this change might lead to new opportunities for KSI in his career and personal projects.
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KSI announced he is leaving the Sidemen, a popular YouTube group formed in 2013.
The Sidemen have more than 23 million subscribers and include members like Simon Minter and Ethan Payne.
KSI has over 18 million subscribers on his personal YouTube channel.
Besides YouTube, KSI is involved in music, boxing, energy drinks, football, and is a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
The Sidemen are known for challenges, gaming, sketches, charity football matches, and a Netflix reality series.
KSI has apologized previously for using offensive language in videos.
Marketing experts believe leaving the group could help KSI pursue individual deals and projects.
The Sidemen rank among the wealthiest UK gamers, with a combined £50 million on a global rich list in 2024.
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Companies are spending more money on artificial intelligence (AI) and the related technology needed to support it. This shift is causing older technology services to lose money, while new markets for AI infrastructure and software are expanding quickly.
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About 72% of business executives surveyed are increasing their technology budgets by 6 to 8%.
Spending is growing mainly on data centers, AI tools, and the infrastructure that supports AI.
Companies are cutting costs in older, legacy technology services to fund AI investments.
Only 13% of companies surveyed are using AI widely across their whole business; most are still testing or using it in limited ways.
Using AI to improve entire business processes can bring five to ten times more financial benefit than small, narrow AI projects.
Some companies use AI to predict and prevent quality issues in manufacturing instead of just fixing problems after they happen.
AI is helping technology service firms update older software systems and enter new markets.
Software firms are adding more services through flexible AI products, blurring the line between software and services businesses.
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The U.S. government, under President Trump, is tightening rules on selling advanced AI chips. Companies must now get a license to sell these chips to firms owned by Chinese parent companies, even if those firms operate outside China.
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The U.S. Commerce Department issued new guidance on AI chip exports.
The rules require licenses for selling advanced AI chips to firms with Chinese parent companies.
This applies even if the firms are located outside China or other restricted countries.
The move aims to close a loophole in existing export restrictions.
The guidance is part of policies started in 2023.
The goal is to control sensitive technology that could be used by adversaries.
This affects companies involved in making or selling AI chips globally.
The policy is part of broader U.S. efforts to regulate technology exports to China.
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