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The Bluetti Elite 30 V power station has never been cheaper — this record-low deal expires tonight
Technology

The Bluetti Elite 30 V power station has never been cheaper — this record-low deal expires tonight

As of May 15, you can get the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station for $218.98 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 27% discount.

Ophelia Dicki · 15 May, 2026
Jack Antonoff tells people who are making AI art to 'drive right off that cliff'
Business

Jack Antonoff tells people who are making AI art to 'drive right off that cliff'

Jack Antonoff, a songwriter for Taylor Swift, criticized AI in music, defending traditional creative processes as a "holy" artistic ritual.

Jordan Hart · 15 May, 2026
My husband and I got a roommate to save money. It worked surprisingly well for a while, but we'd never do it again.
Business

My husband and I got a roommate to save money. It worked surprisingly well for a while, but we'd never do it again.

The extra income from renting our extra room and getting a roommate helped us financially, but it began affecting our marriage and spending habits.

Jordan Mautner · 15 May, 2026
ChatGPT will offer personalized financial advice (if you connect your bank account)
Technology

ChatGPT will offer personalized financial advice (if you connect your bank account)

ChatGPT's new Plaid integration allows it pull information from more than 12,000 financial institutions.

Braxton Dietrich · 15 May, 2026
Apple Just Expanded This Privacy Feature to More iPhones
Technology

Apple Just Expanded This Privacy Feature to More iPhones

Rumor has it some of Apple's upcoming iPhones will get support, too.

Jake Peterson · 15 May, 2026
OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts
Technology

OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts

Your trust in AI is about to be put to the test: OpenAI will soon let you give the chatbot direct access to your bank accounts. The new feature announced in pre...

Jess Weatherbed · 15 May, 2026
Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss
Technology

Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss

The automaker marked its first annual loss in more than 70 years.

Jonathan M. Gitlin · 15 May, 2026
10 side-by-side photos show how a Royal Caribbean cruise ship transforms with colorful lights at night
Business

10 side-by-side photos show how a Royal Caribbean cruise ship transforms with colorful lights at night

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship glows at night with colorful lights across its outdoor decks, pools, and theaters.

Joey Hadden · 15 May, 2026
Upcoming Apple Card promo will basically give you free AirPods Pro 3
Technology

Upcoming Apple Card promo will basically give you free AirPods Pro 3

Apple is planning a huge Apple Card sign-up bonus for new customers as soon as next week. If you sign up for a new Apple Card, you’ll basically get a new pair o...

Chance Miller · 15 May, 2026
Viral businessman who bragged about wealth slapped with federal charges in endangered species harassment case
World

Viral businessman who bragged about wealth slapped with federal charges in endangered species harassment case

A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged.

Tania Dickens · 15 May, 2026
The Nest app is down for many users
Technology

The Nest app is down for many users

The official Nest status page claims everything is running smoothly.

Presley Bashirian · 15 May, 2026
Lego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19
Technology

Lego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19

The racing game's multiplayer servers will remain live for another year.

Vincenza Rutherford · 15 May, 2026