May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 19-20, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. The meeting comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own state visit to China, where he sought trade breakthroughs but faced skepticism from experts. The Putin-Xi summit highlights the deepening strategic partnership between Russia and China, particularly in the context of Western sanctions over Ukraine.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A family trip to Barbados reveals an island of contrasts: stunning beaches, deep history, and a warm, relaxed culture. The article highlights key experiences, from visiting the Emancipation Statue to swimming with turtles and enjoying local rum. It also provides practical tips for traveling with a young child, including all-inclusive resort recommendations and flight advice.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Samsung Electronics became the second Asian company to reach a $1 trillion valuation, driven by surging demand for memory chips used in AI systems. The company's profits soared eightfold year-over-year, fueled by high-bandwidth memory (HBM) sales. However, challenges remain, including potential strikes and internal cost pressures from its own consumer divisions.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
SAP is acquiring German AI startup Prior Labs for an undisclosed sum, planning to invest €1 billion (about $1.16 billion) over four years. The lab focuses on tabular foundation models for structured enterprise data. At the same time, SAP is locking down its API to block unauthorized AI agents, but authorizes Nvidia's NemoClaw agents. The move aims to defend against the 'SaaSpocalypse' and agentic AI disruption.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Marc Lore, the entrepreneur behind Jet.com and Diapers.com, is now building Wonder Create—an AI-powered platform that lets anyone design and launch a restaurant brand in under a minute. The virtual restaurants run across Wonder's network of tech-enabled kitchens, which use robotics and a 700-ingredient library to produce meals. Lore envisions influencers, nonprofits, and even movie studios using the platform to monetize followings or promote products, with a goal of 1,000 unique brands operating from a single 2,500-square-foot kitchen by 2035.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android to include remote access to Codex. Users can now approve tasks, review outputs, and start new prompts from their smartphones while Codex operates on their Mac computers. The feature supports threads, plugins, and real-time updates. Windows support is planned for a future release.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall with three compelling features: unprecedented camera upgrades including variable aperture, the best battery life ever thanks to a larger battery and efficient A20 Pro chip, and design updates like a new dark cherry color and smaller Dynamic Island. These improvements could be the top motivators for upgrading.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report suggests OpenAI is preparing legal action against Apple over the Siri partnership. The ChatGPT integration, launched in 2024, has not met expectations, with OpenAI alleging Apple failed to uphold its end of the deal. The dispute could escalate as Apple plans to integrate Google Gemini into Siri.
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May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Apple Wallet app has quietly evolved into a comprehensive digital wallet that can replace your physical wallet and keys. This article highlights five powerful features—Apple Cash with iMessage payments, Tap to Cash, Express Transit Cards, stored physical card info, and digital car/home keys—that make it possible to go wallet-free. Learn how each works and why they are game-changers for daily convenience.
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