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I Compared Garmin and Strava's Race Day Predictions, and Both Were Off in Different Ways
Technology

I Compared Garmin and Strava's Race Day Predictions, and Both Were Off in Different Ways

Garmin skews optimistic, and Strava skews conservative.

Meredith Dietz · 19 May, 2026
Google isn't releasing its next big AI model yet, drawing groans at its I/O conference
Business

Google isn't releasing its next big AI model yet, drawing groans at its I/O conference

Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model will launch next month, announces CEO Sundar Pichai at I/O 2026—disappointing attendees.

Charles Rollet · 19 May, 2026
MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'
World

MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'

MS NOW host Katy Tur questioned whether House Speaker Mike Johnson put God over the Declaration of Independence during her show on Monday, sparking backlash.

Selina Pfannerstill · 19 May, 2026
Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks
Technology

Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks

Both tools generate hypotheses; one goes on to analyze some of the data.

John Timmer · 19 May, 2026
2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
World

2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals pits the Cavaliers against the Knicks. See odds, series spread and best bets for Cleveland vs. New York.

Orlando O'Hara · 19 May, 2026
Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims
World

Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims

Experts say Hezbollah recruits and radicalizes youth through its Mahdi Scouts, preparing children to become fighters and carry out jihad missions.

Rosalinda Ankunding · 19 May, 2026
These $70 satin Adidas pants are the latest status symbol in mom groups. They're totally worth it.
Business

These $70 satin Adidas pants are the latest status symbol in mom groups. They're totally worth it.

The Adidas Originals Satin Animal Print Pants have become the latest obsession in mom Facebook groups, repeatedly selling out online.

Conz Preti · 19 May, 2026
Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more
Technology

Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more

AI content is getting good, but SynthID might be able to help tell truth from fiction.

Ryan Whitwam · 19 May, 2026
9to5Mac Daily: May 19, 2026 – WWDC invites, iOS 27 expectations
Technology

9to5Mac Daily: May 19, 2026 – WWDC invites, iOS 27 expectations

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or t...

Seth Kurkowski · 19 May, 2026
NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville's new $2 billion stadium in 2030
World

NFL owners unanimously vote to bring Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville's new $2 billion stadium in 2030

Nashville will host Super Bowl LXIV in February 2030 at its new $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium, after NFL owners unanimously approved the Music City bid.

Charlene Lemke · 19 May, 2026
This 55-Inch LG OLED TV Is Nearly Half Off Right Now
Technology

This 55-Inch LG OLED TV Is Nearly Half Off Right Now

Finding a big OLED TV for under $1,000 seems impossible, but this deal is no joke.

Daniel Oropeza · 19 May, 2026
Kickstarter just killed its new mature content rules
Technology

Kickstarter just killed its new mature content rules

Last week, we noted Kickstarter's new content guidelines which had some pretty weird new additions, including a prohibition on "sexual wellness products that ar...

TC. Sottek · 19 May, 2026