Americas News
Trump ally Nigel Farage deals major blow to Starmer in local UK elections as resignation calls mount
Labour suffers major losses in British local elections as Reform UK surges, prompting multiple Labour MPs to call for PM Keir Starmer's resignation.
Google Fitbit Air preorders come with a second band for free
Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it...
9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2026 – Apple EDU store changes, AirPods with cameras
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...
Your Instagram Conversations Won’t Be so Private Anymore
Instagram just removed end-to-end encryption for DMs.
Boox just launched the Tappy wireless remote, leaving Amazon in the dust
As of May 8, Boox launched its new remote, the Tappy. Compatible with e-readers, you can now easily scroll and turn the page without holding your e-reader.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air new all-time lows (up to $220 off), AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Battery, cables, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, but everything is waiting down below. more…
Your Google I/O cheat sheet: What to expect
Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus on Gemini AI, smart glasses, Android updates, and new software announcements.
A US Navy Super Hornet knocked out a pair of Iran blockade runners by hitting the smokestacks with precision munitions
It's latest instance of the US using force to disable Iranian ships since the blockade of Iran's ports began last month.
Body of missing hiker discovered off trail as investigators probe rare deadly bear encounter
Glacier National Park officials say a missing hiker was found dead with injuries consistent with a bear attack on the Mt. Brown Trail in Montana.
Everyone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard cases
Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it tow...
Microsoft was worried OpenAI would run off to Amazon and ‘shit-talk’ Azure
When OpenAI was busy experimenting with AI-powered gaming bots, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in the early days of forming an AI pa...
Why the 76ers are poised to cover the spread in a must-win Game 3 against the Knicks at home
A sports bettor breaks down why the 76ers can win Game 3 against the Knicks, citing Embiid's return and OG Anunoby's likely absence from the game.