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A Strange Black Hole Mystery Has Stumped Physicists Since 1993. Researchers May Finally Have the Answer

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 4:07pm EDT

US scrambles to stop Internet users re-creating dead pilots’ voices

Workaround flouts law that bans NTSB disclosures of cockpit audio recordings.

Ars Technica - May 22, 2026 4:00pm EDT

A neuroscientist's guide to future-proofing your brain and thinking smarter in the 21st Century

In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.

BBC News - May 22, 2026 3:49pm EDT

Ask AI or just Google it? Google makes a big change to a little search box

NPR - May 22, 2026 3:10pm EDT

Iran-Linked Hackers Used Fake Recruiter Lures to Spy On Engineers And Access Critical Systems: Report

Iran-linked hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation, oil, and gas sectors, using fake job postings and malware-laced videoconferencing tools in an espionage campaign aimed at workers with access to critical systems.

International Business Times - May 22, 2026 2:24pm EDT

Why lawyers keep citing fake cases invented by AI

The trend of attorneys getting caught citing AI-hallucinated cases points to a broader problem: instead of checking AI’s work, people keep trusting it

Scientific American - May 22, 2026 1:24pm EDT

London mayor putting 'politics over safety' Palantir UK boss says

Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".

BBC News - May 22, 2026 1:00pm EDT

FTC Fines Marketers Nearly $1 Million for Not Actually Listening to People’s Conversations

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 12:51pm EDT

SpaceX Taps Crypto Billionaire to Lead First Crewed Mission to Mars

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 11:54am EDT

Congress investigates Canvas breach as company pays ransom

Instructure CEO Steve Daly's got some explaining to do

Register UK - May 22, 2026 11:37am EDT

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal assistant coming soon

Powered by Gemini 3.5, Gemini Spark will be able to complete mundane, routine tasks like sorting through meeting notes, emails and chats and then creating documents with the biggest takeaways and to-dos.

NBC News - May 22, 2026 10:50am EDT

Forget Apple's Rising Mac Mini Prices, This GMKtec Mini PC Hits an All-Time Low for Memorial Day

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 10:49am EDT

Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked

Guardian UK - May 22, 2026 10:10am EDT

Workday jumps 14% as it bumps up margin forecast on AI strength

Workday's CEO says the company is seeing success in artificial intelligence.

CNBC - May 22, 2026 10:04am EDT

Span wants to turn homes into mini data centers

Smart-panel start-up Span wants to turn spare household electricity into AI computing power. How far it can scale and what effect that would have on the residential grid remain unsettled

Scientific American - May 22, 2026 9:35am EDT

Samsung's 27-Inch Essential Monitor Gets Cleared Out for Less Than No-Name Portable Screen Alternatives

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 9:32am EDT

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

The Conversation - May 22, 2026 9:31am EDT

Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer Hits a Record Low for Memorial Day, With Non-Toxic 4QT Glass Containers and Lids

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 8:55am EDT

Google explains how it will infuse ads into AI answers

Just like in The Truman Show

Register UK - May 22, 2026 8:30am EDT

Data Centers Can Make Neighborhoods Up to 4 Degrees Hotter, Study Finds

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 7:33am EDT

NordVPN Review 2026: The Best VPN or Just Good Marketing?

Gizmodo - May 22, 2026 7:19am EDT

Flipper One wants to be the Linux multi-tool in your pocket

Not a Zero successor, ARM box aims for openness, but shipping remains the hard part

Register UK - May 22, 2026 6:43am EDT

Standard Chartered boss says AI comments taken ‘out of context’ after backlash

The Asian-focused bank unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut around 7,800 jobs as it ramps up the use of AI across its operations.

Evening Standard - May 22, 2026 6:19am EDT

AI pioneer calls for stronger guardrails for AI systems

The Straits Times - May 22, 2026 6:13am EDT