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Hisense cuts prices on new RGB LED UR9 TVs up to $2,000 on release day
Hisense slashed prices of its UR9 RGB LED TVs on release day, dropping the 65-inch model from $3,500 to $1,999 in the US.
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Some Companies Spend More on AI Infrastructure Than Salaries in 2026
Several firms report AI compute and infrastructure costs surpass employee wages amid rising IT budgets in 2026.
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Axios column says better prompting can improve AI results
Axios said better prompting, not just better models, can help users get stronger results from AI.
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OpenAI revises Microsoft deal to allow model sales on AWS and Google Cloud
OpenAI can now sell its AI models through multiple cloud providers, including Amazon and Google, after revising its deal with Microsoft.
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Cyber Command builds AI infrastructure to use models from any vendor or country
U.S. Cyber Command is building AI infrastructure to test and deploy models from any source as it uses its first dedicated AI funding in 2026.
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Musk testifies in OpenAI lawsuit, says AI safety should trump profit
Elon Musk testified in court in his lawsuit against OpenAI, saying AI safety must come before profit.
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OpenAI and Anthropic brief House Homeland Security on cyber-capable AI models
OpenAI and Anthropic gave classified briefings to House Homeland Security staff on new AI models with cybersecurity risks and defenses.
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Axios says users can improve AI memory by teaching and editing saved details
Axios said users can improve AI memory by telling chatbots what to remember and by editing saved details later.
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White House moves to reintegrate Anthropic’s AI models including Mythos despite past security concerns
The White House is preparing guidance to allow federal agencies to use Anthropic’s AI models, including Mythos, reversing prior security restrictions.
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AI firms tighten secrecy as powerful models emerge amid rising public fear
Leading AI companies slow transparency and withhold top models as public anxiety and attacks increase.
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AI Leadership Shifts as Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI Trade Market Advantage
Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI have traded leadership in AI revenue and innovation amid rapid industry changes.
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Colossal Biosciences advances bluebuck de-extinction aiming for 2028 birth
Colossal Biosciences is in final genomic editing phases for bluebuck de-extinction, targeting a surrogate birth around 2028.
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AWS, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Reflection AI sign Pentagon AI deals
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Reflection AI signed Pentagon deals for AI use on classified military networks.
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Netflix reportedly greenlights 'The Crown' prequel covering British royalty from 1901
Netflix has reportedly closed a deal to produce a prequel to The Crown covering royal family events from 1901 to Princess Elizabeth's marriage.
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Instagram to penalize reposted photo and carousel posts without edits
Instagram will change its recommendations to boost original photo and carousel posts and cut reach for reposts without material edits.
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Oura adds hormonal and menopause health insights to Series 3 and 4 rings
Oura introduced new hormonal health features for women, including updates to Cycle Insights and a new Menopause Insights feature, launching May 6.
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Bandcamp Friday returns with all proceeds going to artists
Bandcamp Friday is running again, sending 100% of storefront purchase proceeds to artists.
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LG launches 2026 Gram laptop lineup starting at $1,150
LG has made its 2026 Gram laptop lineup available for purchase with prices beginning at $1,150.
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Apple drops $599 Mac mini, raises entry price to $799
Apple has stopped selling its $599 Mac mini and now starts the line at $799 with 512GB storage.
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Academy bars AI-generated performances and AI-written screenplays from Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules to block AI-generated acting performances and AI-written screenplays from winning Oscars.
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OpenAI adds AI-generated pet companions to Codex app
OpenAI added optional AI-generated pet companions to its Codex app, with commands to summon or dismiss them.[s1]
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Pentagon inks AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, Reflection AI for classified networks
The U.S. Defense Department signed deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, and Reflection AI to deploy AI tech on classified military networks.
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Ask.com shuts down search business after 25 years
Ask.com shut down on May 1, ending its search business after 25 years, the company said on its website.
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Coway launches Mighty2 air purifier with longer-lasting filters
Coway launched the Airmega Mighty2 in late March with wider room coverage and 12-month filters.