
Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-is-in-midlife-crisis-mode-reinvention-app-services/
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The new owner of VPNSecure says it didn't know about the lifetime deals when it bought the VPN provider two years ago. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vpnsecure-customers-discover-their-lifetime-subscriptions-were-canceled/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 233, for May 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-14-233/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI finally added PDF exports to ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature.

Not sure what build you should use against the Illuminate invasion in Helldivers 2? Trust me: this is the best loadout. Here's what it is, and how it works.

Steam announced this week that it will offer a compatibility rating that will designate when a game is supported on the company's operating system. The SteamOS Compatibility assessment is slated to roll out "in the next few weeks."
This metric is an extension of the Steam Deck Verified program, and it will award a checkmark to games based on a data subs
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Alongside the new feature, the company is revamping the way Airbnb Experiences will work in the future. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/airbnb-services-emulates-the-hotel-experience-with-spas-massages-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out the sci-fi horror flick Companion. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/10-of-the-best-horror-movies-to-stream-on-max-may-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Millions of Americans are expected to be headed to the airport during the long weekend, which could affect your travel plans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/memorial-day-travel-which-airlines-have-the-most-flight-delays-and-cancellations/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Donald Trump's executive order on the "de minimis" tariff rate provided some relief, but are stores like DHgate still affordable? https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/dhgate-explained-app-surges-in-popularity-but-might-not-be-helpful-against-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Be honest and show me Gemini's mistakes in real time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hey-google-prerecorded-ai-presentations-are-the-cowards-way-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Minecraft Meals were a huge hit, but the long-awaited return of the snack wraps already have online buzz. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mcdonalds-snack-wrap-when-is-the-viral-food-favorite-returning/#ftag=CADf328eec

The beloved character, who starred in three seasons of her titular show on Netflix in the 2010s, will return to the new Daredevil Disney Plus series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/krysten-ritter-returning-as-jessica-jones-role-in-daredevil-born-again-season-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say many borrowers have fallen out of the habit of repayment, which can result in serious consequences. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/student-loan-delinquencies-have-doubled-how-to-get-back-on-track-even-if-youre-falling-behind/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's games and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-cavs-nuggets-vs-thunder-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are government incentives available to reduce the financial burden of making home improvements. Here are the top ways to save on a new water heater. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/best-ways-to-save-on-a-water-heater-upgrade/#ftag=CADf328eec

Robot mops are great in theory, but too many are just glorified Swiffers. Ecovacs' new Deebots can self-wash their brushes and deep clean your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ecovacs-new-self-washing-robot-vacuums-try-to-make-mopping-cleaner/#ftag=CADf328eec

Walmart Plus Assist members who order deliveries from stores need to keep an eye on their basket totals. The retailer has brought back an old fee for some orders. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/walmart-brings-back-basket-fee-for-some-orders-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

LegoGPT offers a free, open-source AI tool that turns written prompts into buildable Lego sets.

Color in motion coming to Android soon

Nvidia to supply Saudi Arabia with hundreds of thousands of GB300 superchips.

New survey shows most WordPress switchers find better experiences with other CMS platforms.


Fingers crossed this update doesn’t bring back any mysterious setup folders, though
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/windows-11-may-2025-update-ai-upgrades

Lenovo is running a Memorial Day Early Access sale with huge discounts on laptops, tablets, and peripherals.
https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/deals-id-buy-from-lenovos-memorial-day-early-access-sale

A Minecraft Movie is now available to watch at home through digital streaming services, with a physical release following along in June.

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro monitorování různých aspektů systému, budeme vytvářet git commit zprávy s emojis a nakonec vyzkoušíme pomocníka pro měření latence při probouzení procesoru z nečinnosti. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-14-5-2025-monitorujte-stav-systemu-minimalisticky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Kia has introduced a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) iteration of its first electric van. The PV5 WAV offers several accessibility features, such as a side-entry system so a wheelchair user can board the van from the sidewalk, and a qu

A conservation program in Kenya that tech companies like Netflix and Meta rely on for carbon credits is in conflict with local herders, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The issue led to the program run by

In the early days of President Donald Trump's second administration, federal agencies including the US Department of Agriculture were ordered to remove information about climate change fr

Buried in the blog posts and videos that accompanied Google's The Android Show: I/O Edition announcements was a nugget of Nothing news: The Nothing Phone 3 is going to be expensive. In

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Maximize your chances of being featured in Google Discover. Discover how algorithmic signals can impact your content visibility.
The post How To Increase Google Discover Visibility Naturally Using These Ranking Signals appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/increase-google-discover-visibi

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant keeps on getting better and better. From setting timers to controlling your smart home, these are the best commands so you can make the most of your Echo devices. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ultimate-alexa-guide-200-commands-for-your-amazon-echo-and-new-alexa-plus-sub/#ftag=CADf328eec


These travel essentials will ensure you are enjoying your next vacation, instead of stressing about it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/13-travel-essentials-you-must-pack-for-your-next-summer-trip/#ftag=CADf328eec

This free AI tool will help you create Lego designs that actually work. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-now-use-legogpt-ai-to-create-your-own-lego-designs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Use our expert advice to deep clean your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and beyond. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-way-to-deep-clean-your-home-for-memorial-day-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec

Frank Lampard's Sky Blues are trailing ahead of this decisive second leg at the Stadium of Light. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/championship-playoff-semifinal-stream-sunderland-vs-coventry-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/from-heating-oil-to-heat-pump-one-homeowners-savings-story/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keep that pesky stove and counter gap crumb-free with this trick. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-one-kitchen-spot-youre-probably-forgetting-to-clean-and-an-easy-hack-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Back-to-back Double XP Weekends for Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded will boost player and weapon XP to help you level up quicker. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-may-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The premium phone's AI video skills sound intriguing but its high price might be a problem. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/sony-xperia-1-vii-lets-you-shoot-video-without-looking/#ftag=CADf328eec

The video showed the "Halloween" legend hawking something she "didn't authorize, agree to or endorse." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/jamie-lee-curtis-celebrates-metas-removal-of-fake-ai-ad-shame-has-its-value/#ftag=CADf328eec

Android's Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, showcases new updates coming to Android 16 ahead of Google's annual Google I/O 2025 keynote and developers conference. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-the-android-show-io-edition-in-14-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 14, #703. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-14-703/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,425 for May 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-14-1425/#ftag=CADf328eec

The full moon is an ethereal lantern dancing with Earth in NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers' snapshots from the International Space Station. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-astronaut-snaps-knockout-views-of-flower-moon-in-full-bloom/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 437 for May 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-14-437/#ftag=CADf328eec


Beelink’s AI Mini is a powerful $1,999 workstation PC with 128GB RAM, AMD’s Ryzen AI chip, and AI server capabilities built into a tiny form.

Huawei is replacing Windows with HarmonyOS on its laptops, aiming to surpass one billion users with a fully in-house operating system across devices.

Samsung wants thin to mean something again.

Apple is reportedly developing an iOS 19 feature that will use AI to optimize battery life based on usage patterns. This might solve Apple's biggest problem.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/ios-19-ai-battery-adjustment

As someone who’s consumed most of this universe so far, I’m hella hyped for FBC: Firebreak. But the question is, what will I, and you, need to run this game?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/remedy-fbc-firebreak-playtest-specs

Google held a pre-Google I/O event to tell users what’s coming in the latest updates for Android, Wear OS, Gemini and more. Here’s what was announced. The live stream that moves Android out of its main event spot on Google I/O gave users updates on what they can expect from Android 16, as well as [...]
The post Google I/O Android Show: All the Android 16, Wear OS 6 and Gemini announce

In the latest Minecraft Preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, Mojang Studios has added craftable saddles to the game, alongside other new features.

The Illuminate invasion Helldivers 2 players have feared for months is here in the Galactic Emergency update, and it's brutal. Here's what's going on, and all of the patch notes, too.

Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10.
No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025. Instead, Microsoft is saying that if you use the Microsoft

Samsung plans to adopt hybrid bonding for HBM4 to improve thermal and interface performance, potentially gaining a competitive edge over SK hynix, which may delay its use due to costs concerns.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/samsung-to-adopt-hybrid-bonding-for-hbm4-memory

Google I/O 2025 is still a week out, but Google shared a taste of the updates coming to Android and the larger Android Ecosystem at a separate event today, dubbed ">The Android Show: I/O Edition.
Engadget followed along with the announce

The UK's House of Lords just voted to add an amendment to a data bill that mandates that tech companies disclose which copyright-protected works were used to train AI models, as reported by The Guardian. The amendment faced government opposition but resoundingly passed with 272 votes to 125.
The vote came just a few days


President Donald Trump's administration has undone one of the last regulations set by his predecessor. Today, the Department of Commerce re

TikTok hasn't shoved generative AI features into every corner of its app the way Meta has with Instagram, but the company has still experimented with the tech in some interesting — if slightly unsettling — ways. Now, TikTok is introducing a new AI-powered feature that feels even more meme-worthy. It's called

The adventure game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed until 2026, according to a statement by publisher Skydance Games. The title was supposed to come out sometime this year.
What's the reason for the delay? The publisher says it's t

YouTube will be streaming an exclusive NFL game in its entirety for free worldwide for the first time ever. After becoming the official home of NFL Sunday Ticket in 2023, YouTube has been pushing to expand its reach in the high-stakes, multibillion-dollar world of NFL coverage and broadcast rights.

In just a week, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year.
From the rumors and even information Google has trickled out, I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, f
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Hey HN, we want to share HelixDB (https://github.com/HelixDB/helix-db/), a project a college friend and I are working on. It’s a new database that natively intertwines graph and vector types, without sacrificing performance. It’s written in Rust and our initial focus is on supporting RAG. Here’s a video runthrough: https://screen.studio/share/szgQu3yq.
Why a hybrid? Vector d
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Apple is partnering with brain-computer interface company Synchron to develop technology that lets users control devices using neural signals.
Still in the early stages, the technology could significantly expand accessibility for users who are unable to operate devices with their hands, Synchron said in a pres

Destination weddings are out, and virtual weddings are in.
Rather than traveling to the Amalfi Coast or Provence, Wired recently interviewed a couple who chose to host their nuptials in the place they first met and fell in love: Minecraft.
Sarah Nguyen, 24

The Trump administration has made moves to ease tariff tensions with China, but the situation remains uncertain in the longterm. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-trumps-eases-china-feud-but-how-much-will-it-help-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's latest iPhone update doesn't include many new features. That's not surprising since WWDC and the company's anticipated iOS 19 reveal is just a few weeks away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-released-ios-18-5-ahead-of-ios-19s-expected-reveal-next-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apply to more jobs faster by using artificial intelligence as a helping hand. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Red No. 3 is now banned in the US -- but it'll take time to phase it out completely. In the meantime, the FDA just approved these three natural food colors to take its place. https://www.cnet.com/health/say-goodbye-to-red-dye-no-3-and-hello-to-fda-approved-natural-food-dyes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your guide to everything you'll find at Universal Resort's Epic Universe, including Donkey Kong Country, baby dragons, the Ministry of Magic battle and the werewolf coaster. https://www.cnet.com/tech/an-insiders-guide-to-epic-universe-as-the-new-universal-theme-park-opens-next-week/#ftag=CADf328eec