No more Jeeves: Ask.com officially shuttered
Ask.com, originally founded as the Y2K stalwart Ask Jeeves, is officially dead. "As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which...
Apple’s $599 Mac Mini is no longer available
Apple just axed its cheapest Mac Mini option, a compact 256GB desktop brain that previously cost Apple shoppers just $599. First reported by MacRumors, the tech giant's new lineup starts...
VW, Toyota, and Hyundai bet on Chinese tech partners as domestic brands control 70% of the market
TL;DRForeign automakers briefly reclaimed market share in China in early 2026 after EV subsidies expired and domestic sales dipped, but the structural picture is unchanged: Chinese brands control nearly 70%...
The Academy rules AI performances are ineligible for Oscars
The Academy won't be handing over the golden statuette to robots anytime soon. In new rules announced May 1, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that...
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 2, 2026
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience...
A dozen EV models discontinued in the US as tariffs, tax credit loss, and import costs reshape the market
TL;DRAt least a dozen electric vehicle models have been discontinued, paused, or cancelled in the US in 2026, including Tesla’s Model S and Model X, Honda’s entire 0 Series, the...
AdultFriendFinder vs. FetLife: Which is better for exploring specific kinks?
So, you want to explore kink but you're not sure where to begin. Finding a dating app that's kink-friendly and full of likeminded kinksters is hugely important, and regular dating...
YC’s Summer 2026 RFS bets on agriculture robots, drone defence, and lunar manufacturing as software loses its moat
TL;DRY Combinator’s Summer 2026 Request for Startups lists 15 categories, eight of which require hardware or capital, including agriculture robots, counter-drone defence, space inference chips, lunar manufacturing, and semiconductor supply...
The best new Lego sets as of May 2026: Botanicals plants, Disney, and F1 sets now available
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Best new Lego sets as of May 2026 Best Lego sets coming soon Best new Lego sets as of April 2026...
Oracle stock falls 50% despite Wall Street buy consensus as $300B OpenAI deal fuels concentration fears
TL;DROracle’s stock has fallen 50% from its September high despite 41 of 51 Wall Street analysts rating it a buy with 43% implied upside. The disconnect centres on Oracle’s $300...