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Who qualifies for $135M Android settlement?

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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A $135 million settlement has been reached related to Android devices. People who do not want to be part of this settlement must opt out before the deadline.

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The settlement amount is $135 million.
It involves Android devices.
There is a deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement.
If you do not opt out by the deadline, you will be part of the settlement.
The article warns readers to act quickly if they want to be excluded.

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Review: The Boroughs is a smart, pitch-perfect creature feature

May 26, 2026 • Ars Technica

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The Boroughs is a new animated supernatural thriller series on Netflix. It follows Sam Cooper, a widowed retired engineer who moves into a mysterious retirement community where strange events and a deadly creature appear.

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The series is created by the Duffer brothers, known for Stranger Things.
It is set in a retirement community in the New Mexico desert called The Boroughs.
Main character Sam Cooper is played by Alfred Molina.
Sam moves into the community reluctantly after his wife’s death.
Strange things happen, including a creature attacking residents and unexplained events like birds dying suddenly.
A beloved character, Jack, played by Bill Pullman, dies in the first episode, raising the stakes.
The show combines mystery, supernatural elements, and a cast of retired characters working together to solve the mystery.
The Boroughs is one of the Duffer brothers’ remaining projects with Netflix after leaving for Paramount.

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'007 First Light' Review: James Bond Returns for a Dense, Sexy Blockbuster

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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007 First Light is a new James Bond video game developed by IO Interactive, releasing on May 27, 2026. The game tells an origin story of a young James Bond and focuses on his character beyond typical action, showing his intelligence, composure, and heroism.

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The game is made by IO Interactive and is designed as a fresh start for James Bond in video games.
It features a 26-year-old James Bond early in his career at MI6.
The gameplay includes themes like love, betrayal, danger, and wit, not just shooting and action.
The game aims to show Bond as a thoughtful, heroic character, not just a typical action hero.
The reviewer played the full game on the hardest difficulty and praised its depth and style.
007 First Light will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 27, 2026.
A version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is planned for later in 2026.
The game offers a mix of stealth, strategy, and action in its storytelling and gameplay.

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Pope Leo's encyclical warning about AI rocks tech industry

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, a formal letter, warning about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). His message has caused significant reactions within the technology industry.

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Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence.
He highlighted potential dangers related to AI development and use.
The encyclical is a formal letter from the Pope addressing important issues.
The release has drawn strong attention from companies and experts in technology.
It aims to encourage careful and ethical handling of AI innovations.
CBS News reported on the Pope’s message and its impact on the tech sector.
The Pope’s warning is part of a broader conversation about the future of AI.

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Analyst on China's spent rocket stages: "Things only continue to get worse"

May 26, 2026 • Ars Technica

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China has greatly increased its rocket launches, reaching a record 93 launches last year. However, China is leaving many large rocket parts in long-lasting orbits, which can create space debris and risks for other space activities.

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China launched 64 rockets in 2022 and 93 in 2023, making it the second-most active space launcher after the U.S.
Many Chinese rocket upper stages (parts that push satellites into orbit) remain in long-lived orbits instead of being safely removed.
Other countries and companies have started following better practices to dispose of spent rocket stages to reduce space debris.
Russia has the most rocket debris mass in orbit, but its amount is slowly declining.
China’s debris mass from spent rocket stages grew from less than 100 metric tons to 252 metric tons in five years.
China is planning to launch thousands of rockets over the next decade to build large satellite groups called megaconstellations.
Rocket bodies are large, unsteerable objects in space that can cause collisions, unlike satellites that can move to avoid danger.

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Takeaways from Pope Leo's message on artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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Pope Leo shared a message about artificial intelligence (AI), warning about its possible risks for people. He discussed how AI might affect human life and the tech industry, including places like Silicon Valley.

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Pope Leo spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.
He warned that AI could have dangers or risks for people.
The message looked at how AI might change human life and society.
Silicon Valley, a center for tech innovation, is involved in developing AI.
The discussion included what AI means for future technology development.
CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks helped explain the pope’s message.
The message was presented in a way to help people understand AI’s effects.
The goal was to highlight concerns and considerations about AI technology.

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Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car

May 26, 2026 • Ars Technica

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Ferrari introduced its first electric car, the Luce, which is also the brand's first four-door sedan and five-seater. The car features a unique design by an external team and uses advanced aerodynamics to improve efficiency and performance.

Key Facts

The Ferrari Luce is Ferrari’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV).
It is the first Ferrari model with four doors and five seats.
The design was created by LoveFrom, led by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, and shows some influence from Apple design.
The car’s shape was developed to reduce air resistance (drag) and increase downforce for better road handling.
Ferrari used 6,000 computer simulations and 300+ hours of wind tunnel testing to perfect the aerodynamics.
Active air vents adjust airflow to balance cooling and performance needs.
The Luce aims for a range of about 330 miles (530 km) under Europe’s WLTP test standard.
Special aerodisc wheels are designed to reduce air turbulence and improve driving range.

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Pope Leo takes aim at AI in encyclical

May 26, 2026 • France24

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Pope Leo issued his first encyclical, a special letter to Catholic bishops, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on humanity. The document was released alongside an AI scientist from the company Anthropic to encourage dialogue between AI experts and the broader public.

Key Facts

Pope Leo released his first encyclical centered on artificial intelligence and humanity.
An encyclical is an official letter sent to bishops in the Catholic Church.
The release was accompanied by Chris Olah from Anthropic, an AI research company.
The document aims to promote conversation between AI researchers and society.
Analysts compare this encyclical's potential influence to Pope Francis’ 2015 letter on climate change.
The encyclical reflects the Church’s engagement with modern technology issues.
It highlights ethical and social considerations related to AI development.

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WATCH: Mom says she lost $5K in AI scam with daughter’s voice

May 26, 2026 • ABC News

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A mother named Deborah Del Mastro says she was tricked by scammers who used artificial intelligence (AI) to copy her daughter’s voice. The scammers used this fake voice to steal $5,000 from her.

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Deborah Del Mastro is the victim in this case.
Scammers used AI technology to mimic the voice of her daughter.
This voice mimicry was used to trick Deborah and steal money.
The amount lost in the scam is $5,000.
The scam shows how AI can be misused to commit fraud.
Voice cloning is a type of AI that copies a person's voice.
This case warns people to be careful with unexpected calls or messages.
AI scams involving voice imitation are becoming more common.

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Musk and Altman’s AI rivalry reaches boiling point as IPO race heats up

May 26, 2026 • Guardian Tech

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Elon Musk and Sam Altman are competing in the artificial intelligence (AI) business as they prepare to take their companies public. Musk’s company SpaceX plans an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $1.75 trillion, while OpenAI, co-founded by Altman, is moving toward an IPO valued near $1 trillion after winning a court case against Musk.

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Elon Musk lost a lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI regarding their founding agreement.
A federal jury rejected Musk’s claims that OpenAI unjustly enriched itself at his expense.
OpenAI was founded in 2015 by Altman, Musk, and others as an AI research company.
SpaceX plans to go public on the Nasdaq with a valuation of about $1.75 trillion under the ticker SPCX, aiming to raise up to $80 billion.
SpaceX reported revenues of $18.7 billion for 2025 but lost $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
SpaceX is investing heavily in its AI subsidiary, called xAI.
OpenAI and other AI companies like Anthropic are seen as major competitors to SpaceX’s AI business.
Both OpenAI and SpaceX are expected to have IPOs in 2026, marking a significant moment for the AI industry.

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007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans

May 26, 2026 • Guardian Tech

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007 First Light is a new James Bond video game developed by IO Interactive, known for their Hitman series. The game features a young James Bond learning his skills and combines action, stealth, and storytelling with cinematic moments and interactive gadgets.

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The game shows Bond before he becomes a 00 agent, as a trainee.
Patrick Gibson voices the young James Bond character.
Players experience a mix of action, stealth, and driving challenges.
The game uses IO Interactive’s Glacier engine, previously used for Hitman games.
Fighting in the game emphasizes dramatic effects and environmental interactions, like exploding barrels.
Gadgets include hacking tools that allow players to distract or disable enemies.
The game includes cinematic scenes integrated into the gameplay, not just cutscenes.
Story elements focus on Bond’s early relationships with characters like M and Q.

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Spotify says its AI remix tool protects artists from unregulated ‘slop’

May 26, 2026 • Guardian Tech

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Spotify has introduced a new feature that lets premium users create AI-generated remixes and covers using music from artists who agree to participate. The company says this approach offers a controlled and legal way to make AI music, protecting artists from piracy and poor-quality AI creations.

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Spotify’s new AI remix feature is available to premium users and requires extra payment.
The feature lets one song be transformed into many different AI-generated versions.
Spotify partnered with Universal Music Group for this feature, boosting its stock price by 16%.
Musicians must give permission for their music to be used in AI remixes, helping them earn money.
It is not yet clear if users can share AI remixes publicly or if they will remain private.
Some experts warn that AI music might increase competition for human artists and overwhelm the platform.
AI-generated songs have already topped music charts, showing growing interest in AI music.
The music industry and governments have raised concerns about AI using copyrighted works without permission.

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Driving Porsche's most powerful car—and no, it's not a 911

May 26, 2026 • Ars Technica

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Porsche has released its most powerful car ever, the electric Cayenne Turbo Coupe SUV, with 1,139 horsepower and fast acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. The model uses technology inspired by Porsche's competitive Formula E electric racing program and offers strong battery charging performance, including an advanced wireless charging system.

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The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe is an electric SUV with 1,139 horsepower and 1,106 lb-ft of torque.
It weighs 5,637 pounds and has a 113-kilowatt-hour battery pack.
The Cayenne Turbo Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, making it one of Porsche’s fastest cars.
This car uses motor cooling technology adapted from Porsche’s Formula E electric racing cars to maintain high power output.
The vehicle has all-wheel drive and no single-motor rear-drive option.
It supports fast charging at up to 400 kW, maintaining high charging speed until the battery is about 75% full.
Porsche offers a wireless charging pad for about $8,000 that charges the car at 11 kW with minimal loss in efficiency.
The Coupe body style has a slightly better aerodynamic design than the regular SUV, giving about 3% more range.

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‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history

May 26, 2026 • Guardian Tech

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AI-generated vloggers are creating videos where virtual characters "travel" to different historical times, such as Tudor London and ancient Rome, to make history more engaging. One popular channel, Chloe VS History, has millions of views and uses AI tools combined with historical research to create realistic videos.

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Chloe VS History is a popular AI-generated channel with over 610,000 Instagram followers and 15 million YouTube views.
The videos show a virtual character exploring historical settings like Tudor markets, the Titanic, ancient Rome, and more.
The creator, Jonathan Laramie, uses AI software called Seedance 2.0 and sources like historical articles and drawings to make the videos accurate.
AI can sometimes add modern items mistakenly, like sunglasses or watches, because it is trained mostly on current images.
The format uses vlogging, a popular video style where a character talks directly to viewers, to make history more relatable.
Laramie received an award at the Cannes festival recognizing his innovative content creation work.
Historians see this new AI video style as a promising way to improve history education for young people.
Some critics worry about AI content quality, calling it "AI slop," but Laramie aims to use AI positively to bring history to life.

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Tech titans prepare for blockbuster IPOs in new front of AI race

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Three major AI companies—SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—are planning to sell shares to the public for the first time through stock market listings. This move highlights intense competition in the artificial intelligence industry as investors show strong interest in these companies.

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SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are preparing for initial public offerings (IPOs).
An IPO means these companies will sell shares to public investors.
The companies are expected to have large valuations during their IPOs.
Investors want to buy shares because these companies are leaders in AI technology.
The IPOs reflect growing competition in the AI industry.
Each company's public debut could shape the future of AI development and investment.

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Could a controversial award-winning short story signal a new era of AI 'literary slop'?

May 26, 2026 • France24

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A short story called "Serpent in the Grove" by Jamir Nazir won a prize but faced criticism for seeming like it was written by artificial intelligence (AI). Some readers and an AI detection company suggested the story was AI-generated, raising questions about the use of AI in literature and how judges can tell the difference.

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Jamir Nazir’s story "Serpent in the Grove" won a regional prize in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
The story featured unusual and unclear language that made readers suspicious.
An AI detection company said the entire story appeared to be written by AI.
Two other winning stories were also flagged as likely AI-written.
The accused writers denied or did not respond to the allegations.
Judges said the selection was based on strong language and that writers claimed no AI was used.
AI detection tools are not fully reliable and can make mistakes.
The controversy has sparked debate about AI’s role in creative writing and prize judging.

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AI-powered version of Ozzy to appear in city

May 26, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A new AI-powered digital avatar of the late singer Ozzy Osbourne is being developed and may appear first in Birmingham, his hometown. The avatar will look very realistic, move, talk, and interact with fans, and could be used in concerts, films, or exhibitions.

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The AI avatar was announced by Sharon Osbourne and their son Jack at an event in the US.
The avatar shows detailed features like pores and facial hair to make it look very real.
It can perform, have conversations, and respond like Ozzy Osbourne would.
The avatar is expected to appear in the US and UK by the end of summer, with hope to debut in Birmingham.
Digital companies Hyperreal and Proto Hologram are creating the technology.
Jack Osbourne said the project is tasteful and that Ozzy had discussed a similar idea before he died.
The avatar could be used for concerts, advertisements, films, or exhibitions.
Sharon Osbourne said the family finds comfort in fan support after Ozzy’s death in July 2025.

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The VIP Sport Clips Flooding Social Media Aren’t Real—Here’s Why It Matters

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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Many people on social media are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create videos that show themselves in fancy sports settings like Formula One garages or NBA courtside seats. These videos look very real but are completely made by AI, letting users imagine themselves in luxurious lifestyles they normally can’t experience.

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Users create realistic videos with AI that place them at elite sports events or with celebrities.
The videos often look like professional sports broadcasts.
One example is a TikTok user showing herself in a Ferrari Formula One paddock wearing branded gear.
AI makes it easy for people to picture themselves in exclusive environments they usually only dream about.
Some people criticize these videos as shallow or unrealistic, while others see them as a form of fantasy and aspiration.
The trend highlights interest in “WAG culture,” which refers to wives and girlfriends of professional athletes.
Sports like Formula One and tennis are common settings for these AI-generated fantasy videos.
This use of AI blends technology with internet identity and social media trends.

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Watch: Light drones fall during display in Sydney

May 26, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Nearly 90 drones fell into the water during a light show in Sydney's Darling Harbour because of technical problems. Organizers of the Vivid Sydney festival canceled two future drone displays to keep people safe.

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Around 90 drones fell into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a light festival on Monday.
The event was part of Vivid Sydney, a yearly three-week festival with large light shows.
Organizers said the problem happened due to unforeseen technical difficulties.
Two upcoming drone shows were canceled after the incident.
The cancellation followed standard safety rules to prevent accidents.
Vivid Sydney’s spokesperson apologized for disappointing visitors.
The festival usually features many lights and artistic displays using technology.
The drone malfunction affected the festival’s planned entertainment.

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I stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprises

May 26, 2026 • Guardian Tech

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The article explores a person's experience of not checking weather apps for a week and the impact of weather forecasts on daily life. It also highlights that businesses lose money when people avoid outings based on weather app icons, and experts say that relying too much on these apps may increase anxiety without offering real control.

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Many people decide to cancel plans if weather apps show a 40% chance of rain all day.
The author usually checks detailed weather data several times a day before going out.
Over 80 outdoor businesses complained that weather app rain symbols reduce visitor numbers.
Chester Zoo estimates losing up to £137,000 in one day due to people avoiding rain.
The author tried not checking the weather app for a week and found more freedom and surprises.
Psychologist Trevor Harley suggests being outside and sensing weather directly benefits mental health.
Weather apps can create an illusion of control in an uncertain world affected by climate change.
Experts say some use weather apps to help manage anxiety, but overuse can cause worry and planning stress.

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