TECHNOLOGYResearch repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the workArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.TechCrunch·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYResearch repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the workArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.TechCrunch·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suckAfter Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it's trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn't edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera at something, and it wilThe Verge·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYNPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much techManoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric, takes a comprehensive look at how technology is impacting our physical health. It's a collaboration between NPR and Columbia University Medical Center that picks up where her first title, Bored and BThe Verge·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGY$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a monthCerebras Systems was 2026's biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.TechCrunch·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWe traded our smartphones for flip phones for 4 days—and learned that ditching modern technology is harder than it soundsTwo CNBC Make It reporters used flip phones instead of smartphones for four days, as a digital detox experiment. Both say they'd do it again.CNBC·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYCerebras' blockbuster IPO boosts hype for SpaceX and OpenAI, but crowds out smaller playersAfter Cerebras popped in its market debut, all attention turns to SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic, which are already among the most valuable U.S. tech companies.CNBC·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThese are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyoneNeed a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense. I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, [&The Verge·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe app you need to clean up your computerHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, sorry this one's so Mac-heavy, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about David Attenborough and screenwriThe Verge·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAfter Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to EnergyFord and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.Wired·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSome Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.Wired·May 16, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 16, 2026
