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Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • May 12, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk did "huge damage" to the culture of the AI startup. During testimony as part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman said Musk required OpenAI president Greg Broc...

Gemini’s biggest new features are all about controlling your phone

  • Technology
  • Allison Johnson
  • May 12, 2026

It is, once again, Gemini season. Google is announcing a host of new Gemini features during its pre-I/O Android showcase, many of which aim to help use your phone for you. You'll find Gemini in more p...

The 9 biggest new features in Android 17

  • Technology
  • Dominic Preston
  • May 12, 2026

Would it shock you to hear that Android 17 is filled with new AI-enabled features, like improved dictation and vibe-coded widgets? Fortunately, that's not all. The platform is getting non-AI updates t...

Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook

  • Technology
  • Antonio G. Di Benedetto
  • May 12, 2026

Google is announcing a new line of laptops coming in the fall called Googlebooks. Details are sparse for now, as the tease is just a small part of various Android announcements during Google's Android...

Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all

  • Technology
  • Andrew J. Hawkins
  • May 12, 2026

This week at I/O, Google rolled out a series of major updates for Android Auto that include better sizing for unconventionally shaped screens, video streaming through YouTube, widget support, and of c...

Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is a compact camera with a focus on photography

  • Technology
  • Andrew Liszewski
  • May 12, 2026

Panasonic has announced a new addition to its Lumix camera line with a compact body and fixed lens that's targeted at photographers instead of creators making video content. The Lumix L10 is available...

Parents say ChatGPT got their son killed with bad advice on party drugs

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • May 12, 2026

The family of a 19-year-old college student is suing OpenAI over claims that his conversations with ChatGPT led to an accidental overdose. In the lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Sam Nelson's parents allege...

Android Show 2026: all the news and announcements

  • Technology
  • Stevie Bonifield
  • May 12, 2026

Google I/O is just a week away, and that means it’s time for another Android Show event to unpack all the Android ecosystem highlights Google has in store.  Android Show: I/O Edition is set to kick of...

Sam Altman takes the stand in trial against Elon Musk

  • Technology
  • Hayden Field
  • May 12, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun his testimony against Elon Musk in a high-profile jury trial in a California federal courtroom. Altman, alongside OpenAI president Greg Brockman, is a primary defendant...

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • May 12, 2026

Hollywood actors and producers are standing behind a new AI licensing standard that will tell AI systems whether they'll need to pay to use a person's likeness, creative work, characters, and designs....

Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll

  • Technology
  • Andrew J. Hawkins
  • May 12, 2026

Rivian's AI-powered voice assistant is rolling out today to the company's vehicle fleet. The assistant will be available through a software update to all compatible Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle owne...

Anker’s fast, foldable 3-in-1 charging station is back to its best price yet

  • Technology
  • Sheena Vasani
  • May 12, 2026

Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is a small, yet powerful 3-in-1 charger that can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and earbuds simultaneously, and now it’s on sale for $104.99 ($45 off) at Amaz...