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Instagram loses end-to-end message encryption today. What it means for you.

Parent company Meta announced the feature would be retired in March.

By Alda Runolfsson

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.

By Stephen Clark

NBA Draft prospect says he thought he was going to die from cramping caused by creatine

Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson revealed creatine caused the severe cramping issues that hospitalized him before the season even started.

By Austen Wolf

Country music superstar sets internet on fire with new song, reactions pour in from fans

Koe Wetzel's new song "Hurts Like You" from upcoming album "The Night Champion" has fans reacting with overwhelmingly positive comments online.

By Reginald Parker

Apple Watch vs WHOOP: Here’s what I learned after 60 days wearing both [Video]

For the last 60 days, I have been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the latest WHOOP MG. I wanted to better understand the hype surrounding WHOOP. If you spend enough time online,...

By Fernando Silva

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.

By Monica Harber

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 on iOS or Android p...

By Cameron Faulkner

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 through our dedicated...

By Seth Kurkowski

Your Instagram Conversations Won’t Be so Private Anymore

Instagram just removed end-to-end encryption for DMs.

By Jake Peterson

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.

By Glenda Ferry