May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has launched its first paid AI chatbot subscriptions under the Meta One umbrella, with tiers starting at $7.99 per month for Plus and $19.99 for Premium. The rollout begins in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia, offering expanded access to image generation, video creation, and advanced reasoning. This marks Meta's direct entry into the consumer AI subscription market, challenging OpenAI and Google.
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May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.8, claiming it is four times less likely to let code flaws pass unremarked. The company also teased Mythos-class models, which have already discovered over 10,000 critical vulnerabilities through Project Glasswing. Alongside the model launch, Anthropic announced a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, reflecting rapid growth in enterprise AI adoption.
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May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Morgan Stanley has revised its forecast for AI-driven job losses in European banking, now estimating that 20% of positions could be eliminated by 2030, up from 10% in January. The doubling reflects accelerated adoption of generative AI tools in back-office, risk, and compliance roles. Banks like ABN Amro, HSBC, and UBS are already implementing significant workforce reductions. The actual impact may vary between 10-20% depending on regulatory and political factors.
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May 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Wix announced the largest layoff in its history, cutting 20% of its workforce – about 1,000 employees. CEO Avishai Abrahami cited the strengthening Israeli shekel and the need to rebuild the company around AI-native roles. The stock has fallen more than 50% in 2026 as the company faces pressure from both currency headwinds and new AI-powered website builders.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A Reddit user discovered that on certain Motorola phones, opening the Amazon app from the app drawer briefly redirects through a browser, inserting an affiliate link. This technique is similar to Honey's controversial affiliate hijacking. Motorola has not commented, but users can disable the Smart Feed app to stop the redirect.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Sony’s first RGB LED TV, the Bravia 7 II, delivers excellent color accuracy and brightness with minimal color crosstalk in real-world viewing. However, its premium price, reflective screen, and limited HDMI 2.1 ports are drawbacks. The TV achieves 88% BT.2020 coverage and 2,200 nits peak brightness, making it a strong contender in the emerging RGB LED market.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After a flood of complaints from Fitbit users about the Google Health app replacement, Google has announced a series of updates. The changes include customizable dashboards, better AI coach messaging, and the ability to delete child accounts to unblock migration. Most improvements roll out this week, with more to follow in June.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Unionized tech workers at The New York Times accuse management of using AI tools to monitor and evaluate employee performance, violating their collective bargaining agreement. The Tech Guild filed grievances over tools like DX and Glean, which they argue create unfair quotas and surveillance. The dispute highlights broader tensions in newsrooms over AI adoption and worker protections.
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May 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anya Taylor-Joy rose to fame with her haunting performance in 'The Witch'. She later captivated audiences as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit', winning a Golden Globe. The actress has also starred in 'Split', 'The Menu', and 'Furiosa'. Explore her background, career milestones, and personal life.
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