OpenAI has rolled out a new AI model aimed at cybersecurity teams, marking a major product move that comes a month after Anthropic’s debut of a competing model called Mythos. The rollout positions OpenAI more directly in the market for security-focused AI tools, as companies look for ways to automate parts of threat detection, analysis,…

Google is preparing a new always-on AI agent for Gemini that can carry out tasks around the clock, including making purchases on a user’s behalf, according to recent reports. The development has been described across multiple tech outlets as a “24/7” personal agent designed to act more like a persistent digital partner than a traditional…

Iranian state media reported that the country’s forces exchanged fire with “the enemy” on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is among the world’s most critical routes for global energy shipments. The reports, carried by multiple Iranian outlets, described an exchange of gunfire on the island, which sits off Iran’s southern…

A Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia was found dead after being left at an airport, according to a lawsuit that alleges the man was “abandoned” by airline staff. The allegations are laid out in a civil complaint reported by The Independent, which says the passenger had dementia and needed assistance while traveling. The lawsuit claims…

OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature called “Trusted Contact,” designed to provide an additional safeguard in situations where a user may be at risk of self-harm. The new measure is tied to OpenAI’s work on safety systems for ChatGPT and related products. OpenAI described the feature as a way to add a trusted person…

Google’s May 2026 software update for Pixel phones is drawing fresh criticism from users who say it did not resolve ongoing battery drain problems, even as the release addressed other issues. The update rolled out to supported Google Pixel devices as part of the company’s regular monthly patch cycle. In user reports cited by multiple…

A new design leak is offering a clearer picture of what a foldable “iPhone Ultra” could look like, describing an elegant internal layout that emphasizes modularity and repairability as defining features of Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The report, published by Notebookcheck and echoed by other outlets covering Apple rumors, centers on an internal design said…

A tornado warning was issued for parts of Tallahassee and surrounding North Florida communities as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, prompting residents to take immediate shelter. The warning covered portions of Northeast Tallahassee, according to local reports from WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News. WCTV also reported a severe weather threat during the Thursday morning…

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced a surprise resignation six months after winning reelection, setting in motion a leadership change in North Carolina’s largest city. Lyles made the announcement in a public statement, according to the Charlotte Observer, which also published the full text of her resignation statement. The resignation comes shortly after she secured another…

Google is launching a $9.99-per-month AI health coach on May 19, expanding the company’s push to fold fitness and wellness tools under the Google Health brand. The product, called Google Health Coach, is becoming globally available, according to a post on the company’s blog. TechCrunch also reported the May 19 launch date and the $9.99…

Google on Tuesday announced the Fitbit Air, a new $99 fitness tracker designed for all-day wear without a screen. The device targets users who want continuous tracking in a minimal band format while relying on a companion experience rather than on-wrist readouts. Fitbit Air is being introduced under Google’s Fitbit brand as a screen-less tracker…

European Union officials have told airlines they must still pay passenger compensation when flights are canceled because of a fuel crisis, rejecting arguments that shortages automatically exempt carriers from paying under EU air passenger rights rules. The position applies to flights covered by EU passenger protections, including many departures from EU airports and certain arrivals…