May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT finance feature for Pro users in the US. It connects to financial accounts for personalized budgeting and planning. The preview is limited to web and iOS, with Plus and wider availability later. Users can disconnect anytime and data is deleted within 30 days.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's upcoming Gemini Intelligence suite requires at least 12GB of RAM, a flagship chip, and support for AI Core and Gemini Nano v3 or higher. This stringent criteria excludes many recent devices, including the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The rollout is expected to begin this summer, but only for the most premium Android phones.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Walmart has launched two new Android 16-powered Onn tablets. The 13-inch Pro model ($288) includes a stylus and folio case, while the 8.1-inch Core model ($138) boasts a Snapdragon 685 chip and up to 15 hours battery life. Both offer impressive specs for their price points.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OnePlus temporarily suspended its latest OxygenOS update (versions 16.0.7.XXX and 16.0.5.XXX) following user reports of abnormal restarts and boot failures. The company confirmed the pause via its community forum and stated that teams are working to fix the issues before resuming the rollout.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony faced intense backlash after showcasing AI Camera Assistant suggestions that looked worse than originals. The company has now provided a clarification and new examples, yet the incident sparks broader concerns about AI in photography and Sony's marketing strategy.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Multiverse, founded by Euan Blair, has secured $70 million in primary funding at a $2.1 billion valuation, led by Schroders Capital. The company aims to become Europe’s AI adoption platform, bridging the gap between businesses and their workforces. With 50% year-on-year revenue growth and its first cash-positive quarter, Multiverse plans to expand across Europe, leveraging the recent acquisition of StackFuel and partnerships with Microsoft, Palantir, and Databricks.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Graphon AI has emerged from stealth with $8.3 million in seed funding to build a pre-model intelligence layer that uses graphon mathematics to discover relationships across multimodal enterprise data. The round was led by Novera Ventures with participation from Perplexity Fund, Samsung Next, and others. Founded by AI researchers from top tech firms, the company aims to overcome the limitations of retrieval-augmented generation by structuring data before it enters a foundation model's context window.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
According to a survey of 625 CEOs and board members from large companies, 61% of chief executives believe their boards are pushing AI transformation too fast. While three-quarters of board members consider their AI knowledge adequate, nearly 40% of CEOs disagree. The survey also highlights a gap in perceived accountability for AI returns, with CEOs feeling more pressure than boards realize.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Yoshua Bengio, the most-cited computer scientist alive, warns that hyperintelligent AI could become an existential threat within a decade. He argues that AI systems trained on human language may develop autonomous preservation goals. Bengio has launched the nonprofit LawZero with $30 million to create non-agentic AI that is safe by design. The warning comes as major AI companies accelerate development with limited independent oversight.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a $200 million partnership over four years to deploy AI for global health, education, and economic mobility. The initiative will use Claude to accelerate vaccine research for diseases like polio and HPV, build literacy tools for sub-Saharan Africa and India, and release public benchmarks. This is four times larger than OpenAI's $50 million deal with the foundation.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This guide explains the importance of password managers and highlights 1Password's unique features like Secret Key, Watchtower, and secure sharing. It covers how poor password habits lead to breaches and how 1Password can help. The article also outlines plans and tips for choosing a password manager.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The GIGABYTE AERO X16 combines cutting-edge NVIDIA RTX 50 Series GPUs with AI-powered software to deliver seamless performance across gaming, content creation, and coding. With GiMATE 1.1, users can optimize power and leverage on-device AI for image generation and code assistance. This buyer's guide explores key features, GPU options, display quality, and the benefits of AI integration for modern laptops.
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