May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, the Kremlin announced. The talks come less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own state visit to China. The leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation and sign several bilateral documents.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has expanded Codex access to mobile via the ChatGPT app. Users can now interact with Codex running on their Mac from iPhone, iPad, or Android. The feature allows approving tasks, reviewing outputs, and starting new prompts remotely. Windows support is coming soon.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
iPhone 18 Pro is expected this fall with significant improvements. Camera upgrades include variable aperture and wider telephoto, promising hardware changes. Battery life could be the best ever thanks to a larger battery, A20 Pro chip, and Apple's C2 modem. Design updates feature a new flagship color, refined back glass, and a smaller Dynamic Island.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report reveals that OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple over their ChatGPT-Siri partnership. OpenAI claims Apple failed to deliver on promised integration and subscription revenue. The dispute highlights tensions as Apple prepares to introduce Google Gemini into Siri. Meanwhile, OpenAI is developing its own hardware, recruiting Apple engineers.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple Wallet is more than just Apple Pay. From Apple Cash peer-to-peer payments to Tap to Cash, Express Transit, stored card details, and digital home/car keys, these five features let you leave your physical wallet at home. Learn how to set them up and use them daily.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In a California demonstration, Sonic Fire Tech used infrasound waves to put out a kitchen fire. The company aims to replace sprinklers, but experts raise concerns about re-ignition and lack of testing. Fire officials are curious but seek more data.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A California startup demonstrates infrasound waves extinguishing a kitchen fire within seconds, aiming to replace water sprinklers. While the technology shows promise, fire protection engineers raise concerns about re-ignition, hidden fires, and lack of comprehensive testing. The company seeks to commercialize acoustic suppression for homes and data centers, but experts urge caution before replacing proven safety systems.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A controversial bill aimed at carving out exceptions to Colorado's 2024 right-to-repair law failed in a House committee vote. The law, which took effect in January 2026, guarantees consumers access to repair tools and documentation for digital electronics. Opponents, including Cisco and IBM, argued for cybersecurity exemptions, but a coalition of repair advocates, cybersecurity experts, and environmental groups successfully argued that unfixable devices are a greater threat. The defeat is seen as a key victory for the right-to-repair movement nationwide.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Colorado’s landmark right-to-repair law faced a repeal attempt via SB26-090, supported by Cisco and IBM. The bill would have allowed companies to withhold repair tools for 'critical infrastructure.' After intense testimony from cybersecurity experts and repair advocates, the bill was defeated 7-4 in a House committee. The vote protects consumers' ability to fix their own devices.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A popular tech news website has amended its user agreement with a new clause that gives the publisher extensive rights over user-submitted content, including the ability to modify, reproduce, and sell it. Users still own their content but grant a broad license for any purpose related to the service or its promotion. This change highlights ongoing trends in digital content licensing and raises important considerations for online contributors.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Selena Gomez's husband Benny Blanco revealed on Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop podcast that the pop star's diet consists mostly of burgers, fries, and fast food, joking she eats like a five-year-old. The singer has long been open about her love for junk food, admitting she doesn't eat right. Despite her eating habits, she maintains fitness through HIIT and barre classes while managing lupus. Gomez also balances her career with Rare Beauty's inclusive campaigns and her cooking show 'Selena + Chef.'
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A viral video allegedly shows Kai Trump refusing to accept Bettina Anderson as her mother, but the clip is AI-generated. The claim, which originated from a social media post, has been debunked by community notes and credible sources. In reality, Kai and Bettina enjoy a close relationship, with family insiders confirming the bond.
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