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Christian Science Monitor - May 19, 2026 5:54pm EDT
AI-generated pro-Spencer Pratt mayoral campaign videos point to a new political reality
The reality TV alum’s bid for higher office gained viral traction after videos, which Pratt said were “fan-made,” circulated across social media.
NBC News - May 19, 2026 5:45pm EDT
Google unveils new search bar, smart glasses as it ramps up the AI wars
Google may be starting to win the race towards truly useful consumer AI.
Sydney Morning Herald - May 19, 2026 5:37pm EDT
Hackers ate my homework: Educational SaaS Canvas down after cyberattack
ShinyHunters takes the credit and gives developer an F for security
Register UK - May 19, 2026 5:23pm EDT
Pentagon Makes Deal With Shield AI For Cheap Drone Program Amid Iran War
The Pentagon has tapped Shield AI to integrate its software into a new one-way attack drone program designed to give U.S. forces cheaper weapons in larger numbers as the Iran war and other modern conflicts accelerate demand for unmanned systems.
International Business Times - May 19, 2026 4:33pm EDT
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
ABC News - May 19, 2026 4:04pm EDT
Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription
Plex says that it has considered getting rid of Lifetime Passes.
Ars Technica - May 19, 2026 4:03pm EDT
Pentagon taps Shield AI for low-cost drone program as Iran war accelerates demand for cheap drones
Shield AI is fresh off a $1 billion funding round, which valued the company at $12.7 billion
CNBC - May 19, 2026 3:54pm EDT
Caisse unit strikes deal to buy digital-services firm ISC for $1.2-billion
Activist investor Matthew Proud stands to pocket $30-million after instigating
The Globe and Mail - May 19, 2026 3:30pm EDT
Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents in effort to keep pace with OpenAI and Anthropic
Google made a number of AI announcements at its annual developer conference, rolling out more-advanced models and agentic tools for its expansive user base.
CNBC - May 19, 2026 3:00pm EDT
Firefox 151 helps you edit PDFs – and switch OSes
Export a profile on Windows, restore it on Linux. Extensions and themes too
Register UK - May 19, 2026 2:30pm EDT
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon’s legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Toronto Star - May 19, 2026 2:23pm EDT
Clear your calendar, Drupal user: You have a critically urgent patch to install
The org’s staying mum on the details, but Wednesday’s fixes reach back to unsupported 8.9 branches
Register UK - May 19, 2026 1:51pm EDT
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
After prevailing in its court fight with Elon Musk, OpenAI remains on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
One America News Network - May 19, 2026 1:46pm EDT
Pizza Hut Franchisee Sues Over AI Delivery System, Alleges $100 Million in Damages
Gizmodo - May 19, 2026 1:27pm EDT
If You're Prime, Anker's 140W 4-Port MacBook Charger With Smart Display Just Got Way Cheaper
Gizmodo - May 19, 2026 12:56pm EDT
What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?
Guardian UK - May 19, 2026 12:53pm EDT
Amazon Drops This WiFi 7 Mesh System to a Near Record Low, Covers 6,600 Sq Ft With 2.5G Ports
Gizmodo - May 19, 2026 12:23pm EDT
F-35 software delays leave UK buying time with US glide bombs
MoD says StormBreaker will plug gap until homegrown SPEAR 3 integration lands
Register UK - May 19, 2026 12:15pm EDT
Standard Chartered became the first major global bank on Tuesday to formally attach a specific headcount-reduction number and a deadline to AI deployment, announcing at its investor and analyst day in Hong Kong that it will eliminate more than 15 percent of its corporate function workforce by 2030.
International Business Times - May 19, 2026 11:59am EDT
Amazon near Hull launches young adult warehouse internships
Project Search has teamed up with Amazon to deliver an internship programme for young adults.
BBC News - May 19, 2026 11:38am EDT
Gizmodo - May 19, 2026 11:37am EDT
Grafana Labs admits all its codebase are belong to someone who popped its GitHub account
No customer info stolen, no impact to operations, and no blackmail payment
Register UK - May 19, 2026 10:56am EDT