Americas News
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...
Google’s Aluminium OS revealed in 16-minute leaked video
- Technology
- Stevie Bonifield
- May 12, 2026
Aluminium OS, Google's upcoming version of Android for PC, may have just leaked a few hours before Google's Android Show presentation. As Android Authority reports, leaker Mystic Leaks shared a 16-min...
There’s an internet chokepoint in the Middle East — is the solution in the North Pole?
- Technology
- Joshua Dzieza
- May 12, 2026
The vast majority of the world's data - emails, financial transactions, the internet - is carried by fiber optic cables that run along the ocean floor and converge at a few narrow choke points. Period...
Amazon’s ultrafast 30-minute deliveries are now available in more cities
- Technology
- Andrew Liszewski
- May 12, 2026
Following a limited test run in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia that started last December, Amazon Now is officially available to millions of Amazon shoppers across the United States. In addition to...
Waymo recalls robotaxis for driving on flooded roads
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- May 12, 2026
Waymo is recalling its autonomous driving software that allowed its vehicles to drive on flooded roads. The recall affects 3,791 vehicles that operate using Waymo's fifth and sixth generation systems....
Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with hackers to secure stolen data
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- May 12, 2026
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management platform, says it has "reached an agreement" with hackers that breached its systems last week to prevent stolen data from being leaked on...
Spotify’s latest ‘Wrapped’ covers your entire music history
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- May 12, 2026
Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving listeners a "fully personalized look at their entire music history." Starting today, Spotify mobile app users can access a new Wrapped-like experi...
How to watch Google’s Android Show: I/O Edition today
- Technology
- Stevie Bonifield
- May 12, 2026
Google I/O is still a week away, but Google's big announcements kick off today with the "Android Show: I/O Edition," where it's expected to announce the major Android ecosystem highlights coming to it...
eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion acquisition bid
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- May 12, 2026
eBay has officially rejected GameStop's offer to buy the online marketplace for $56 billion, citing concerns around "operational risks" and how the acquisition will be financed. In a letter to GameSto...
The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
- Business
- Greg Rosalsky
- May 12, 2026
- US
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.