TECHNOLOGYSouth Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glassesA lens the size of a thumbnail — and the South Korean startup that makes it — could become the optical backbone of the AI glasses era.TechCrunch·May 18, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 18, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAustralia news live: Chalmers complains of ‘unhinged scare campaign’ against budget as Taylor calls new trust rules a ‘death tax by stealth’<p>The treasurer concedes Labor has taken a political hit after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adThe Guardian·May 18, 2026
TECHNOLOGYInstant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal ObservatoryPaddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.BBC News·May 18, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHigh energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and ChinaEnergy costs vary widely across Europe, creating clear winners and losers in attracting investment.CNBC·May 18, 2026
TECHNOLOGYRevamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chatsApple is hoping that its record on privacy can be the differentiator on the AI front, and maybe even buy it a little slack as it continues to lag behind the competition. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the more chatbot-like Siri set to debut in iOS 27 will include the option to autodelete chatThe Verge·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYUniversity of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencementFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it's not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel pThe Verge·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIf you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AIIt's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.TechCrunch·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYTechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotiveWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.TechCrunch·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYFor Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesisInvesting in the real world was lonely for Lior Susan 10 years ago. Now his firm finds itself at the center of the tech world's action.TechCrunch·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYFujifilm’s X Half is even more whimsical with a $300 price cutFujifilm’s X Half digital camera wasn’t designed to replace your main camera, though you’d be forgiven for assuming it was with its ludicrous $850 price. However, the company recently reduced the MSRP to $649.99, and is now knocking an additional $100 off through June 28th. That means you can grab tThe Verge·May 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYChatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginningThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is seeping into our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started In 2021, McDonald's The Verge·May 17, 2026
