May 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A recent study from Texas A&M University confirms that hotel booking chatbots are giving customers the creeps, primarily due to inaccuracy, deceptive behavior, and intrusiveness. The discomfort significantly reduces booking intent and willingness to interact. Researchers found a simple fix: when chatbots clearly identify as AI, users are more forgiving of their flaws.
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May 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has announced a permanent 75% price cut on its flagship V4-Pro model, with costs now as low as 0.025 yuan per million tokens. The move is linked to improved access to Huawei’s Ascend AI chips, bypassing US export restrictions on NVIDIA hardware. This could escalate global AI pricing competition and pressure Western providers to lower costs.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
QLED and OLED are two leading TV technologies. This article breaks down how they work, their picture quality strengths, size and price differences, and answers common questions like which is better and lifespan.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
ExpressVPN and NordVPN are two leading VPN services with distinct strengths. NordVPN excels in speed and extra features like double-hop. ExpressVPN offers superior privacy and ease of use. This comparison breaks down their differences to help you choose.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is ending POP3 support this year, making it harder to move old emails. This guide shows how to transfer all messages to a new Gmail account, freeing up the original 15GB of storage. Follow the step-by-step process, including backup and app password tips, to avoid ongoing storage fees.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tom Holland, joined by Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston, explores Korean street food for the first time. The Marvel stars sample Milkis, banana milk, and gimbap at a lively pop-up. Tom Holland discovers a new favorite meal and shares honest thoughts on each bite.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS took home Artist of the Year at the 2026 AMAs, while Taylor Swift went 0-8 despite leading nominations. Seven acts tied for top honors with three awards each in a star-studded ceremony.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Last week, Vladimir Putin responded to Defence Secretary John Healey’s warning by jamming his RAF plane’s GPS. This brazen act highlights Britain’s underfunded defence and Labour’s hesitation. With the Defence Investment Plan delayed and Treasury blocking funds, only Keir Starmer can break the deadlock. The PM must prioritise rearmament before Russia’s provocations escalate further.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Shawn Mendes scores a surprising new hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with his 2016 classic "Treat You Better." The track debuts at No. 182, becoming his 11th career entry on the tally. Meanwhile, "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" continues its ascent, nearing the longevity record held by "Señorita." This resurgence comes after Mendes's self-titled album underperformed in 2024, highlighting renewed interest in his earlier work.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup specializing in facial micro-movement recognition. The deal, estimated at nearly $2 billion, will help Apple integrate AI assistants into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headphones. This is one of Apple's largest acquisitions, second only to Beats.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI startup Anthropic has finalized a massive $30bn funding round, led by Singapore's GIC and Coatue Management, with participation from Microsoft, Nvidia, and others. The round doubles the company's valuation to $380bn post-money, reflecting surging investor demand for leading AI firms. Anthropic plans to invest heavily in data centers, with a $50bn commitment announced last year.
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May 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are in discussions to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence start-up. Amazon, a newcomer to OpenAI investment, may contribute up to $50 billion, while Nvidia and Microsoft consider smaller amounts. The funding round could value OpenAI at $830 billion, with SoftBank also in talks. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy leads negotiations with OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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