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The system, built on Rivian Unified Intelligence, supports natural language commands and driver-specific privacy settings but is currently limited to English.

Prime members pay $4 per order while non-members face a $14 fee. The service, which delivers groceries and household essentials in 30 minutes or less, relies on a network of strategically placed fulfilment locations.

Claims linking the virus to Israeli operations or COVID-19 vaccines have been debunked by the World Health Organization and Pfizer, yet prominent figures continue to amplify the disinformation to sell emergency medical kits.

The European Union has designated the project a Cable Project of European Interest and allocated €9 million for preparatory work, though industry experts warn of significant technical hurdles regarding ice conditions and maintenance.

A new leak suggests Google is preparing to launch a dedicated PC version of Android, featuring a ChromeOS-inspired interface and a new hardware line codenamed Googlebooks.

The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, addresses a scenario where vehicles failed to stop completely on untraversable flooded lanes in central Texas.

Using techniques such as Rayleigh and Mie scattering, Heckel has developed a system capable of simulating Earth's sunset gradients and a specific model for Mars' dusty orange atmosphere.

Users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina and Singapore can now interact with an official @meta.ai account that offers contextual replies, though safeguards allow them to mute or hide the bot's output.

Employees are automating non-essential tasks to demonstrate frequent usage of the in-house AI agent, reflecting broader industry pressure to justify massive infrastructure spending

Amazon Now launches in Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth, joining Seattle and Philadelphia in offering same-hour delivery for thousands of items.

Approximately 3,800 vehicles equipped with fifth and sixth generation software are affected following an incident where an unoccupied car failed to stop on an untraversable flooded roadway.

Cybercriminals claim the stolen student and staff data has been destroyed, mirroring a similar incident at competitor PowerSchool.

New in-app service integrates with major travel partners, allowing users to book experiences without leaving the platform while opening commission-based revenue streams for creators.

Following a ransomware attack that exploited compromised teacher accounts, Instructure has confirmed an agreement with the ShinyHunters group to prevent the release of 3.5 terabytes of sensitive information.

TikTok has officially introduced TikTok GO, a new in-app feature allowing US users aged 18 and older to book hotels and experiences directly within the application.

New funding round led by Connect Ventures backs tool that abstracts dependencies to eliminate local setup costs and switching friction.

New experience allows users to view their joining date, first streamed track, and a custom playlist of their top 120 songs within the mobile app only.

Over 100 staff members previously allocated to the ambitious cloud-powered project have been reassigned to revitalise established intellectual properties and upcoming cinematic releases.

The incident marks a significant shift in how digital threats are generated, moving from manual discovery to automated creation.

The new 'Spotify 20' campaign aggregates decades of listening history, offering an All-Time Top Songs playlist and custom stat cards, though desktop access remains unavailable.

Chairman Paul Pressler outlines debt and leverage issues in a letter to shareholders, while CEO Ryan Cohen faces scrutiny over capital sources for the hostile takeover attempt.

Following a technical delay over the weekend, the launch team at Starbase in South Texas has targeted a liftoff on Tuesday, 19 May, from a new pad west of the previous site.

The Vancouver-based startup, which processes between one and five million calls daily, was selected over 40 rivals to handle all of Amazon Ring's inbound traffic.

Sales of the commemorative $1 coin commence today at the Philadelphia and Denver facilities, with California-minted versions arriving later in the year.

Companies report sales spikes following viral social media posts, but researchers caution that unapproved kits lack long-term validity and may exacerbate anxiety in a field historically neglected by clinical trials.

Sarah Rudd and Luke Bornn argue that tactical decisions and specific player behaviours remain difficult to predict with absolute certainty.

In a formal letter to CEO Ryan Cohen, eBay's board outlines six key factors driving the decision to turn down the offer, reaffirming confidence in its standalone strategic direction.

Google is set to stream a dedicated presentation on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, highlighting key updates for Android 17 and potential teasers for future projects.

In a response to an inquiry from a physicist, the author argues that software architecture mirrors social structures and recommends specific resources for those navigating the constraints of academic deadlines

Simone Stolzoff's *How to Not Know* explores the limits of psychedelics in treating decision paralysis and the psychological shift required to accept uncertainty.

A promotional period covering almost the entire product lineup aims to assist with summer preparation, though specific retailer partners and discount figures remain unquantified.

Prime members pay a flat $3.99 fee for the service, which operates 24 hours a day in launch markets including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Seattle.

Plans include a flagship hybrid V8 supercar, the Type 135, expected to debut in 2028, alongside an updated version of the current Emira model.

A new lineup of eight robot vacuums targets low-clearance environments and sticky messes, starting at £229 and launching in mid-2026.

CEO Kevin Rose says the new site follows 1,000 key figures in research and investment to filter signal from noise, marking a strategic pivot after a previous attempt collapsed due to bot activity.

Priced at approximately $270 AUD, the new device utilises the Peltier effect to cool the circulatory system and includes a redesigned exhaust vent to mitigate heat feedback on the wearer.

GitHub user davmlaw has released a tool that modifies cosmetic filtering to display white tiles with phrases such as 'OBEY' and 'CONSUME' in Chromium-based browsers

Utilising the Peltier effect, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus claims a 20 per cent increase in cooling power and up to 10 hours of battery life, though US availability remains unconfirmed.

Google has updated Gemini for Home to allow adult users to request recipes for cocktails without encountering previous safety blocks, alongside improvements to alarm responsiveness and new camera footage summaries.

New customer incentives, refurbished outlet deals, and exclusive bundles aim to reduce costs on laptops, monitors, and desktops during the May 2026 sales period.

Online pet supply giant Chewy has released a suite of verified promotional codes for May 2026, targeting both new acquisitions and returning clients with significant reductions on prescriptions, food, and specialty care items.

The company states its TML-Interaction-Small model responds in 0.40 seconds, significantly outpacing current offerings from major rivals, though the technology remains in a research preview phase.

AWS customers can now access the complete suite of Claude capabilities via standard authentication and billing, though the shift to data processed outside the AWS boundary requires careful consideration for organisations with strict regional compliance needs.

A developer reports that Claude Code Opus 4.7 failed to import standard libraries, resulting in thousands of lines of unnecessary code before manual intervention corrected the approach.