May 21, 2026

Tech & AI

Tech & AI

Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their closing arguments this week, and now it’s up to jurors to decide whether OpenAI did anything wrong as it’s transformed into a slightly-more-for-profit organization.  But as Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I noted on the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, a big theme in the trial’s

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Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access

Two unpatched Windows exploit PoCs target BitLocker protections and privilege controls after Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday security update. The post Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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Wordle today: The answer and hints for May 18, 2026

Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re always hesitant. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO:

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The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

It’s likewise smartly designed, packing up into—as you likely already gleaned—the shape of a suitcase. The heavy-duty handles and latches are strong. Though the Nomad is 28 pounds, which is a bit on the heavy side for a single-hand carry, the shape and large handle actually make it easier to carry than smaller and cheaper

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Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats

Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The Siri relaunch is widely seen as Apple’s big chance to reestablish its relevance in artificial intelligence. As part of that effort, company executives will argue that they’re taking

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OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack

OpenAI says Mac users must update ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas apps by June 12 after an npm supply-chain attack exposed signing certificates. The post OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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Colin Jost and Michael Che swap ‘Weekend Update’ jokes in ‘SNL’ season finale

Tradition continues on Weekend Update. On the season 51 finale of Saturday Night Live, Colin Jost and Michael Che continued their long-running gag of writing each other’s jokes to cap the season’s last Weekend Update. From penis jokes to Michael Jackson references, Jost and Che made sure this season’s Weekend Update joke swap was as

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Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use

Once configured, setup proceeds much like the Aiper and pricier Irrigreen apps: You create a zone, then use the app to define its boundaries. Similar to the aforementioned systems, Oto’s sprinkler is designed for precision watering, firing water in a beam in a single direction instead of a wide spray. That said, Oto’s spray is

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Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic. The company, which officially exited stealth last year, is an agentic operating system for marketers. It told TechCrunch that it uses autonomous AI agents to help

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Apple and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deal Reportedly Risks Legal Clash

Apple and OpenAI’s AI partnership is reportedly under strain as Siri plans, ChatGPT integration, and OpenAI hardware ambitions collide. The post Apple and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deal Reportedly Risks Legal Clash appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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