TECHNOLOGYAI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for OscarsBad news for Tilly Norwood.TechCrunch·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAcademy announces major overhaul to rulesThe new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.NPR·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekendAura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals […The Verge·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe best AI dictation apps, tested and rankedAI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voiceTechCrunch·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYBeyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watchIt is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.TechCrunch·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYNewegg Promo Code: 10% Off in May 2026Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.Wired·May 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIs this the real face of Anne Boleyn?A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.BBC News·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSplatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent offNintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preorder ahead of its July 23rd release for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 for the physicaThe Verge·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYOscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awardsThe academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.BBC News·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYMeta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitionsMeta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.TechCrunch·May 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGYMeta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitionsMeta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.TechCrunch·May 1, 2026
