Spotify and Universal Launch AI Remix Tool for Fan-Made Covers
Spotify and Universal Music Group say their new licensed AI remix platform will let fans create song covers and remixes while compensating participating artists and songwriters.
Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle
Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.
DeepSeek Is Building Its Own Claude Code. Beijing Wants the Whole Stack
The Chinese AI lab already powers coding agents worldwide. Now it wants to own the tool developers use to run them.
Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones
The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.
Young Adults Involved in AI Romance Hide Full Use From Partners 69% of the Time
Researchers found regular AI companion use among partnered young adults was linked to lower relationship stability and communication quality.
Crypto PAC backed by Anchorage and Chainlink announces endorsements for 2026 midterms
Federal Election Commission filings showed only $175,000 in contributions to the hybrid PAC, which could influence US voters through media buys before key elections in several states.
Chance of new Bitcoin lows ‘extremely slim’ as long-term holders’ supply tops 15M BTC
Data suggest Bitcoin’s chance of dropping below $60,000 again is slim to none, thanks to longer-term investors holding more than 71% of the asset’s total supply.
Binance launches SpaceX-linked perpetual futures ahead of IPO
The crypto exchange’s new pre-IPO futures product lets traders speculate on SpaceX’s expected public market valuation before the company begins trading on public exchanges.
NHL Agrees to Share Data With the CFTC for Prediction Market Integrity
The agreement ensures the regulator and the NHL communicate and share data to protect the integrity of hockey-related prediction markets.
Firefox is working on a rounded redesign with easy-to-find controls for privacy and AI
Firefox is getting a drastic visual overhaul with a redesigned Settings section that will make it easier to find and use privacy settings, including the switch for turning off all present and future AI features. Mozilla calls the redesign “Project Nova” and plans to begin rolling it out later this year. It features rounded UI … Read more
In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs
University graduates are booing and heckling corporate executives who praise AI during their commencement ceremonies, and the only people who seem to be genuinely surprised by this are the executives themselves. In a procession of viral videos, 2026 commencement speakers like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt face loud and sustained jeers from students after praising … Read more
Who gets to own the Luigi Mangione story?
Luigi Mangione, accused of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, attends a court hearing on May 18, 2026. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images On Monday morning, a judge overseeing the New York state case on the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO ruled that some evidence collected by police could not be shown to … Read more
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
Philips’ new display has a screen on both sides
Front desk staff will no longer have to turn their displays to show customers or clients. | Image: Philips Its name might be dull and uninspired, but the Philips 24B2D5300 Business Monitor brings a novel feature I’ve never seen on a display before: screens on either side. The design will primarily benefit people who are … Read more
Forget ‘TechnoKing’: Elon Musk will really be king at SpaceX
Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy.
Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.
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Mark Cuban Says He Sold Most of His Bitcoin
Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is disappointed with Bitcoin’s performance, and said he’s parted ways with most of the BTC in his portfolio.
Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore
Google is about to look really different, and if you’re not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you’re not going to like what’s coming.
Intelligent radiology workflow optimization with AI agents
Many healthcare organizations report that traditional worklist systems rely on rigid rules that ignore critical context, radiologist specialization, current workload, fatigue levels, and case complexity. This creates a persistent challenge: radiologists cherry-pick easier, higher-value cases while avoiding complex studies, leading to diagnostic delays and increased costs. Research across 62 hospitals analyzing 2.2 million studies found … Read more
Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.
One of Meta’s big legal reckonings just ended in a settlement
After back-to-back losses in trials grappling with its impact on teens’ mental health, Meta just settled what was supposed to be its next legal battle with Kentucky’s Breathitt County School District. Google’s YouTube, Snap, and TikTok all recently settled similar claims brought by the school district, which was seeking payment from the companies to cover … Read more
Petition to scrap South Korea’s crypto tax reaches 50K threshold
Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.
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CFTC signs MOU with National Hockey League over prediction markets
The financial regulator signed a similar agreement with Major League Baseball in March and continues to file lawsuits against state-level authorities going after prediction market platforms over sports betting.
Proposed ARMA Bill Aims to Enshrine Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Into Law
The American Reserve Modernization Act would direct the Treasury to create and maintain a Bitcoin reserve for a minimum of 20 years.
Trump Halts AI Order Over Fears It Could Hurt US Edge Over China
Trump said he delayed the order because parts of the proposal risked slowing the U.S. AI industry as competition with China intensifies.