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10 side-by-side photos show how a Royal Caribbean cruise ship transforms with colorful lights at night

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:47:13 +0000

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas during the day and at night.

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Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world.
When the sun goes down, the ship glows with bright, color-changing lights on its outdoor decks.
Take a look at how the cruise ship transforms with vibrant colors at night in side-by-side photos.

After taking my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, I think the ship might be even more beautiful at night.

During my nighttime walks across the 1,188-foot-long ship on a seven-day Caribbean cruise in 2021, I noticed it was equipped with a variety of lighting that transformed the vessel into a colorful oasis when the sun went down.

Take a look at the vibrant nighttime atmosphere at sea.

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

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With 18 decks and 8 "neighborhoods," 21 restaurants, and a slew of bars and activities, this cruise ship is massive.

The ship has four outdoor decks that all guests can enjoy at night.

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Kids on the ship have a 1 a.m. curfew.

All the pools close by 11 p.m., according to Cruise Compass, a daily schedule received on Royal Caribbean cruises.

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Decks 15 and 16 are the pool decks.

But the decks are stunning at night, with lights beneath the water.

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Above the pools, more lights change colors. I thought the rainbow glow over everything made the decks feel magical.

From the upper decks, guests can see the glows of the Central Park inner neighborhood on deck eight.

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The outdoor deck full of plants lights up yellow at night. It reminded me of my own neighborhood at home during the holiday season.

Down on deck six, there's another outdoor neighborhood, the Boardwalk.

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Reminiscent of a carnival, it's even brighter and more colorful at night.

Some lights in front of restaurants are on during the day, like the ones in front of this candy store.

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Sugar Beach is a candy store that's right across from the carousel on the Boardwalk.

But above them, additional lights come on at night, making the space even more colorful.

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I thought the neon lights at Johnny Rockets enhanced its classic diner feel.

At the back of deck six, the Aquatheater glows neon at night.

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Pictures of stars fill the screens.

I found that when night came, the best place to be was deck 16, for the sunset views followed by glowing pools.

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Exploring these mostly-empty, lit-up decks after hours was one of my favorite parts of the trip.

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You can grab this 55-inch LG OLED TV for under $800 on Amazon today

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SAVE 11%: As of May 15, you can get the 55-inch LG Class OLED AI 4K B5 Series Smart TV for $799.99 at Amazon, down from $896.99. That's an 11% discount or $97 savings.

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Most decent OLED TVs will run you well over a thousand dollars, but you don't have to spend a grand to get a great screen. Amazon currently has a 55-inch LG marked down to $800 — and they're even throwing in a free month of Xbox Game Pass for new users.

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Right now, you can get the 55-inch LG Class OLED AI 4K B5 Series Smart TV for $799.99 at Amazon, down from $896.99. That's an 11% discount or $97 savings. More than 300 people have bought it in the last month alone, and it has a 4.6-star rating.

The screen uses more than 8.3 million self-lit pixels to give you true blacks and accurate colors, so everything looks crisp. It also has Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Filmmaker Mode built in. Gamers will also appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate, 0.1ms response time, and four HDMI 2.1 inputs.

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Grindr users love this city for queer travelers in 2026

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:26:36 +0000

Summer is coming, which means booking flights and getting passports ready for travel. The ubiquitous gay hookup app, Grindr, just launched Season 3 of its show Host or Travel and revealed the top gay travel destinations of the year. Any guesses?

Host or Travel explored "gayborhoods" in cities like Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro in the past. This season, Grindr explores the likes of Sydney, Australia, Austin, Texas, and more, including the number one destination for gay travelers in 2026: Paris, according to new global Grindr data.

Grindr analyzed global in-app behavior to find where its users are going, chatting with, and connecting the most, and the French capital shot up to the top, according to a press release shared with Mashable. Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Bangkok, São Paulo, and Berlin are the other most-frequently visited cities among Grindr users.

"Grindr is the digital home for the community, and Host or Travel was created from the understanding that for gay travelers, finding your people in a new city isn't just a nice-to-have, it's crucial," Grindr's CMO, Tristan Pineiro, stated in the press release.

Pineiro said that the app built this series to celebrate how the gay community finds strength in numbers. Grindr users aren't just looking for dates, but they're using the app to curate adventures, find safe spaces, and experience the world through the eyes of locals.

And it's not just the aforementioned cities that are hot spots for gay visitors. Grindr found that use of its "Right Now" feature (aka who is free to meet...right now) is highest in Taiwan, the Philippines, Lima, Buenos Aires, and Medellín. Meanwhile, lots of late-night chats occur in Manila, Taipei, and Buenos Aires, while San Salvador, Colombo, and Kathmandu are most active in the early morning.

We'll be taking notes, especially as we plan our Pride Month travel.

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The 105-piece Craftsman tool set hits new record-low price at Amazon — score the perfect Fathers Day gift

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SAVE 44%: As of May 15, you can get the Craftsman Mechanics 105-piece tool set for $60.72, down from $109. That's a 44% discount or $48.28 savings.

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Shopping for Father's Day (or for dads in general) is tough. My dad is a mechanic and a racecar driver, so tools aren't something I usually buy him. But if you're looking for a genuinely useful gift for a dad who doesn't already own every tool on the planet, this Craftsman 105-Piece Mechanics Tool Set is a pretty great option.

Right now, you can get it for $60.72, down from $109. That's a 44% discount or $48.28 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked for this kit.

It comes with a full assortment of sockets, ratchets, and specialty bits made from corrosion-resistant chrome vanadium steel. It also includes a low-profile 72-tooth ratchet that's 25 percent thinner, making it easier to fit into annoyingly tight spaces. Everything packs away neatly into a durable carrying case, and it even comes with a full lifetime warranty.

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The powerhouse Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is down to a record low at Amazon — save $250

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:15 +0000

SAVE $250: The Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is on sale for $849 at Amazon, down from the list price of $1,099. That's a 23% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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Segway Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower

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If you have a tech-forward household, you probably have a few items that make household chores much easier: A robot vacuum, a smart composter, and a smart litter box for the cat are all items that do the chores for you. But until fairly recently, we've been stuck with the task of manually mowing the lawn. This is changing, and we now have powerful robot lawn mowers that can take care of this chore.

If you're looking to offload the task, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of May 14, the Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is on sale for $849 at Amazon, down from the list price at Segway of $1,099. That's a 23% discount that takes $250 off the price. It's a new record-low price at Amazon, according to camelcamelcamel.

If the lawn gets out of control with spring and summer growth, there's an easy way to keep it under control. The Segway Navimow robot lawn mower is like a robot vacuum but for your lawn. It'll map the area and then set off on a mowing adventure according to your desired schedule. You can also select the length you'd like between 2 and 3.6 inches.

There's no need to worry about the robot lawn mower bumping into the fence or running over the dog toys left in the yard. The Segway uses obstacle avoidance for over 150 common items it could encounter while mowing.

From the app, you can also set a multi-zone schedule. This will allow you to keep the area near the barbecue cut more frequently than the side yard which gets less use. It comes with an IP66 dust and waterproof rating protecting it from summer splashes. Segway recommends this model for lawns that measure about 0.25 acres.

If you're not in the mood to spend the summer mowing the lawn, get the help of the Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower. It's on sale at Amazon for under $850 for a limited time.

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Keep your kids active this summer break for under $50 — score the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 fitness tracker on sale at Amazon

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SAVE $40: As of May 14, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 is on sale for only $49.99 at Amazon — just in time for summer break. That's a saving of $40 and its best price on record.

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Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 (Marvel Black Panter edition)

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It's easy for kids to rack up those screen time hours once school lets out for the summer. But a fitness tracker can help balance those hours with some necessary movement and one of our favorites designed for kids is on sale for its best price ever.

As of May 14, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 (Marvel Black Panter edition) is on sale for just $49.99 at Amazon. That's 44% or $40 off its list price of $89.99 and its lowest price on record by a long shot.

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The Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 tracks steps, activities, sleep, and more in a swim-friendly, child-sized package. Better yet, its gamified design lets you child unlock app adventures, games, new watch faces, and more by completing daily activities and reaching their movement goals. And this is the Marvel edition, the Garmin Jr. app will let kids relive the Infinity Saga and be a hero alongside their favorite Marvel Avengers characters.

The parental control features are top-notch as well. You can easily track who your kids are talking to and block any unwanted contacts, schedule reminders for chores and other tasks, set timers for playtime and screen time, input emergency information, and much more. It even comes with a one-year battery life, so you won't need to constantly worry about plugging it in. Once the battery dies, it can simply be replaced.

Best for kids aged 4 to 7, the Vivofit Jr. 3 is a great companion for your little ones this summer. Keep them active, attentive, and engaged even when school lets out.

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Elon Musks X begins rolling out new History feature

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:26:12 +0000

On Elon Musk's X, Bookmarks are a popular way for users to keep track of posts they want to refer back to at a later time.

However, the Bookmarks feature requires users to actively pick what posts they want to bookmark when they come across it. Then, those posts are saved to the Bookmarks tab.

In a new update that's slowly rolling out to users, X is renaming the Bookmarks tab to History. With that change, users will not only see what posts they've bookmarked, but they'll also see an archive of articles and videos that they've read and watched on the platform.

X head of product Nikita Bier announced the product change this week in a post.

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"We're rolling out a new History tab on iOS to help you keep track of all your favorite content on X," Bier said. "Bookmarks, Long Videos, Articles and Likes will live here — so you can always come back and continue watching or reading. The Timeline moves fast, so we hope this creates a better place for catching up on long-form content."

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The History feature is currently only available on X for iOS. History appears to work much like a web browser's history feature does. As Bier said, users will be able to see bookmarks, likes, and their article and video history within the History tab.

With the closure of popular read-later apps like last year's sunsetting of Pocket, it does seem like such a move makes sense for specific platforms to implement. Facebook, for example, has long let users view their activity within the mobile app. This includes videos watched and links clicked through the platform and viewed within the Facebook app.

Some X users have reportedly seen their Bookmarks tab updated to History already. Others are still waiting for the update to roll out to their account.

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This supercharged gaming laptop just dropped to its lowest-ever price — save $300 on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18

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SAVE $300: As of May 14, get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 for just $2,399.99, the lowest-ever price on this gaming laptop. That saves you $300 off its $2,699.99 list price.

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What if you could get everything you love in a gaming desktop in the compact build of a laptop? That's the promise of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop.

This 18-inch laptop comes loaded with tons of power that you usually can't find in a laptop. That means 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD in a laptop — not a desktop. And best of all, the extremely powerful Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 is now down to its lowest-ever price.

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As of May 14, get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop for just $2,399.99. This deal saves you $300 off its list price of $2,699.99.

While we haven't had hands-on experience with the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18, we have taken the Acer Predator Helios 16 for a whirl. It's designed truly for gamers with a flashy design of light bars and backlit logos. It's powered with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, for smooth, exceptional graphics but don't worry, the device doesn't get overheated with a thermal design.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has all of this and more since it comes in an 18-inch package.

Get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 gaming laptop for just $2,399.99 at Amazon, its record-low price.

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Inside the humanoid robot factories of Figure and 1X

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:17 +0000

Competing humanoid robot-makers Figure and 1X revealed new footage from inside their factories this week, showcasing the similarities and differences in their approaches to bringing this technology to life.

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Amazon just dropped the price of this fully loaded Asus gaming laptop by $310

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:16 +0000

SAVE 21%: As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.

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Buying a laptop with enough memory and storage to run modern games smoothly (without deleting files to make room for new downloads) is almost impossible on a tight budget. But if you're patient (or just refuse to pay full price) and hold out for the right Amazon sale, you can get a heavy-duty setup without draining your savings.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.

For that price, you'll get 32GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on an Intel Core 7 240H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7, so it should handle everything from intense gaming to video editing without freezing. Bonus: the battery lasts up to 15 hours and has a fast-charge feature that'll take you from zero to 100 percent in just an hour and 20 minutes.

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The DJI Flip drone is finally back at a record-low price at Amazon — save over $100

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:14 +0000

SAVE $130: The DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, down from the standard price of $639. That's a 20% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're not in freezing temperature anymore, you might be spending more time outside. If you've been searching for a new outdoor hobby, you might have contemplated become a drone pilot. Capture the world around you through a new view, either to keep for yourself or to share with others. If that's appealing, check out this DJI deal.

As of May 13, the DJI Flip with RC 2 is on sale at Amazon for $509, marked down from the normal price of $639. That's a 20% discount or a savings of $130. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

From content creators to real estate developers and farmers, drones have plenty of uses. DJI has long been a favorite drone brand with creatives, and the Flip drone proves its worth. It can handle video transmission from 13 kilometers away (about 8 miles from us in the U.S.), and it comes with DJI's excellent subject tracking that keeps moving subjects in focus.

The overall design is travel-friendly with folding propellers and carbon-fiber propeller guards. It weighs under 249 grams which is excellent for portability, and its weight means you don't need an FAA registration or a remote ID when flying in the U.S.

The DJI Flip will get up to 31 minutes of flight time before it'll need some time to recharge, and the included RC 2 remote adds a new layer of fun to this deal. The RC 2 is DJI's remote control that houses a 5.5-inch FHD display and 32GB of built-in storage. On its own, the RC 2 sells for $369 which makes today's deal of $509 that includes the Flip drone seem that much more attractive.

Before this record-low price sells out, become the best drone pilot on the block with the DJI Flip and RC 2. It's a beginner-friendly model with top-tier performance. Amazon has this sale listed as a limited-time only deal so act quickly.

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Make cleaning more efficient with $700 off the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop

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SAVE $700.01: As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 44%.

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Looking for a faster and easier way to get clean floors? A robot vacuum is your best bet. Just program it with what you want it to tackle and send it out into your home to do the rest. If you're looking for a great model that can handle carpets as well as hard flooring, this Dreame combo unit is on sale now for an excellent price.

As of May 13, get the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $899.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's $700.01 off and a discount of 44%.

This powerful robot vacuum and mop combo can handle a wide berth of cleaning tasks. It boasts up to 20,000Pa of suction thanks to Dreame's TurboForce motor and can pick up a variety of different types of debris, from cat litter to ground-in dirt you've had issues with in the past. It can easily power through tangled hair with its DuoBrush system and cut through older messes with ease.

If your home is difficult to navigate, this unit can handle that issue as well thanks to its robotic retractable legs to get over door tracks, obstacles, and other hard-to-reach areas. It can lower its height to reach under door frames and furniture without you manually having to pick it up and move it, for example. It can also tackle corners with a brush for extended reach. When the time comes to get some mopping done, it can seamlessly swap between modes as well.

If you're ready to leave cleaning to the robots, this luxury robot vacuum and mop is where it's at, especially near 50% off as it is right now. Get yours before it goes out of stock.

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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Coinbase — see the list

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:47:19 +0000

Freshworks is cutting 11% of its staff.

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Companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Coinbase have said they're trimming staff this year.
Many firms have cited the rise of AI as a reason they need fewer staff.
See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.

More than two dozen companies have laid off employees so far in 2026, continuing the trend of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retail.

Some, including Block and Coinbase, have cited the impact of artificial intelligence as a key reason for the layoffs.

Target, meanwhile, is shifting resources from its supply chain into stores as part of the new CEO's turnaround strategy to improve the shopping experience and return to growth.

More than 100 other companies, from Amazon to Nike to Verizon, have filed legally mandated WARN notices about job cuts to come in 2026, according to WARN Tracker. Some of the cuts are part of previously announced reductions.

The moves come as artificial intelligence, public policy, and broader economic conditions are driving sweeping changes in the business landscape.

A World Economic Forum survey last year found that some 41% of companies worldwide expected to reduce their workforces in the next five years because of the rise of artificial intelligence. The survey also found that jobs in big data, fintech, and AI are expected to double by 2030.

Last year, Business Insider tracked layoffs at around 65 major companies, such as Amazon, Meta, Paramount, and Starbucks. In 2026, we'll continue to track additional job cuts based on company announcements, WARN notices, and our own reporting.

Here are the companies with job cuts underway in 2026, listed in alphabetical order.

Amazon is laying off thousands of employees

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Amazon said in January that it is eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles globally.

This marks its second round of mass layoffs since October, when the tech and retail giant shed 14,000 roles.

Beth Galetti, senior vice president of people experience and technology, described the move in a company memo as part of broader efforts to cut back on bureaucracy inside the company.

Angi is cutting 350 jobs

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Angi, the popular contractor listing site once known as Angie's List, said in January that it was cutting around 350 jobs "to reduce operating expenses and optimize the organizational structure in support of long-term growth." The company also said it's making the cuts "in light of AI-driven efficiency improvements."

In a January 7 SEC filing, Angi said that the cuts would save between $70 million and $80 million in annual spending. The layoffs will cost the company between $22 million and $30 million, according to the filing.

Atlassian is cutting 1,600 employees

Atlassian

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Atlassian, the enterprise software company and maker of Confluence, said on March 11 that it will be cutting about 10% of its workforce as it invests in AI to reshape its organization.

CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said in a statement that about 1,600 employees will be affected by the cuts.

"We fundamentally believe people and AI create the best outcomes. Our approach is not 'AI replaces people,'" Cannon-Brookes said. "But it would be disingenuous to pretend AI doesn't change the mix of skills we need or the number of roles required in certain areas. It does."

The company expects to incur $225 million and $236 million in restructuring charges, according to an SEC filing.

Citi's job cuts continue this year

Citibank will continue to cut jobs in 2026.

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Citi will cut more jobs this year as part of its plan to reduce its workforce by 10%, or 20,000 employees.

In a statement on January 13, the bank said that it will continue to reduce head count in 2026.

"These changes reflect adjustments we're making to ensure our staffing levels, locations and expertise align with current business needs," a spokesperson for Citi said.

The plan was detailed in the company's January 2024 earnings report and could save the bank as much as $2.5 billion.

Cloudflare lays off 20% of its global workforce

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Cybersecurity company Cloudflare on May 7 said it plans to cut roughly 20% of its global workforce, affecting more than 1,100 employees.

In an internal memo, Cloudflare executives said the company's use of AI has climbed more than 600% over the past three months, and that the rapid shift has forced the company to reconsider its structure.

"We want to be clear that this decision is not a reflection of the individual work or talent of those leaving us," Cloudflare executives wrote in the May 7 memo. "Instead, we are reimagining every internal process, team, and role across the company."

The company's shares fell more than 14% in extended trading following the announcement.

Coinbase is cutting 14% of staff

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

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The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, said in a letter to staff on May 5 that 14% of its staff would be cut, largely because of AI.

"AI is changing how we work. Over the past year, I've watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks," wrote. "The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day."

Armstrong said this would mean fewer layers and faster decisions in the company. No pure managers, he said — all leaders will now be required to get stuck in and "get their hands dirty."

"AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we're reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era," he added.

Crypto.com laid off 12% of its workforce

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Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said in March that the company laid off 12% of its workforce, including "roles that do not adapt in our new world."

"Companies that move immediately and pair the best AI tools with top-performers will achieve a level of scale and precision that was previously impossible," Marszalek wrote in a post on X. "This is where we must go."

Dell cut 10% of its workforce

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Dell cut its workforce by 10% for the third year in a row, the company said in its annual filing with the SEC.

As of January 31, 2026, the company had 97,000 employees, down 11,000 from the same time last year. The decline includes both layoffs and attrition, Business Insider reported.

eBay is expected to lay off 6% of its employees

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eBay is set to eliminate about 800 jobs globally, making up 6% of its workforce. The company told Business Insider that it's taking steps to better align with its strategic priorities.

"We are grateful for the contributions of the employees impacted and are committed to supporting them with care and respect," a company spokesperson said in a statement.

Epic Games is cutting 20% of its workforce

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games

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Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, said in March that it would lay off more than 1,000 people — about 20% of its workforce — as engagement with the game declined.

CEO Tim Sweeney said in a memo that the layoffs "aren't related to AI."

"To the extent it improves productivity, we want to have as many awesome developers developing great content and tech as we can," Sweeney said.

Estée Lauder is deepening its cuts, now to as many as 10,000 roles

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Estée Lauder said in its May earnings report that it will deepen its previously announced cuts, which are now expected to affect up to 10,000 jobs.

More than two-thirds of the reductions are in cashier and demonstration roles at lower-performing retail and department stores.

Expedia laid off some employees

Expedia said it was cutting some roles but the scope of the cuts was unclear.

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Expedia confirmed to Business Insider that it had laid off some employees on January 26 and had also posted new job openings. It's unclear how many of its workers were affected by the cuts.

"We are eliminating roles as well as opening some new roles as we remain disciplined about assessing the skills we need for the future," an Expedia Group spokesperson said in a statement. "We are also simplifying our structure and reducing organizational layers to move faster and with more accountability. These are not easy decisions, and we are grateful for the contributions of our colleagues who are impacted."

Freshworks is cutting 11% of staff

Freshworks is cutting staff

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The San Mateo, California-based software company said in its early May earnings report that it would cut 11% of its staff in the second quarter. The company had about 4,500 employees at the end of 2025.

The cuts aim "to streamline the Company's organizational efforts and product development process" and increase AI across the company, according to the filing.

On an earnings call, CEO Dennis Woodside said about half the company's code comes from AI.

"Like many other software companies, that is definitely changing how we build products, how fast we can build products, and the amount of people that we need to build products," he said.

The company's stock slumped 35% from May 2025 to May 2026.

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GM is overhauling its tech workforce to prioritize AI and software expertise.

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General Motors is cutting 600 salaried employees from its global IT division.

A spokesperson said the layoffs would enable it to "better position the company for the future," by ensuring GM has employees with expertise in AI-native development, data engineering, analytics, cloud engineering, prompt engineering, and AI workflows.

GoPro is laying off 145 employees

GoPro is cutting 23% of its staff to cut costs.

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On April 7, GoPro said it would lay off about 145 employees as it tries to cut operating costs and restructure operations.

The layoffs make up 23% of its global headcount of 631 employees, the camera maker said in a regulatory filing.

The cuts will start in the second quarter of the year and will largely be completed by the end of 2026. The restructuring is expected to result in a charge of $11.5 million to $15 million.

The company cut about 15% of its staff in August 2024 to cut costs.

Heineken has a multi-year plan to reduce its workforce

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Heineken is cutting 5,000 to 6,000 roles over the next two years to boost productivity and bring down costs, according to its latest full-year earnings report.

The company told Business Insider that the divisions and regions where the layoffs are due to take place are yet to be confirmed.

Heineken said in its 2025 report that it faced "subdued consumer sentiment" in the Americas, alongside a "challenging year" for brewers in Europe.

Kenvue cuts 3.5% of workforce

Kenvue will be laying off 3.5% of its workforce.

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Consumer healthcare brand Kenvue, which produces Tylenol, plans to cut 3.5% of its staff. Kenvue had about 22,000 employees globally, per its latest annual report.

The company wrote in a mid-February SEC filing that its board aimed to reduce complexity and drive operational efficiencies.

The company's layoffs and restructuring efforts are expected to cost $250 million in 2026, per the filing.

Lululemon laid off 100 part-time employees at its customer service center

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The athleisure giant said it laid off 100 part-time employees to "strengthen the business." The affected roles are in the company's North American contact center.

"After careful consideration, we have made the decision to transition our North America GEC to a full-time employee staffing model. As a result, approximately 100 part-time positions in our GEC have been impacted," a Lululemon spokesperson said.

Meta lays off workers at Reality Labs and other divisions

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Meta began laying off employees across multiple teams on March 25, including Reality Labs, Facebook, recruiting, sales, and global operations.

The cuts come as the company ramps up spending on AI infrastructure and talent, alongside broader cost-cutting efforts. Meta said the changes are part of ongoing restructuring to better align teams with company goals, while exploring other roles for affected employees where possible.

Meta first began preparing to slash jobs within its Reality Labs division, the unit responsible for Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse ambitions, in January, three people familiar with the matter told Business Insider at the time.

Two employees said that teams working on virtual reality headsets and Horizon Worlds, the company's VR social network, would be disproportionately affected.

Meta has shifted away from virtual reality in recent years in favor of spending hundreds of billions of dollars on beefing up its AI capabilities.

Nike laid off workers in two rounds

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Nike is cutting roughly 1,400 jobs, mostly from tech, as part of a broader push to streamline operations and revive growth.

In a memo to staff on April 23 obtained by Business Insider, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the layoffs are tied to the company's "win now" turnaround plan, which focuses on improving culture, product, marketing, marketplace strategy, and in-person retail. He described the effort as entering its "final stretch."

This is Nike's second layoff in 2026. Nike said on January 26 that it planned to lay off 775 employees across Tennessee and Mississippi, citing efforts to "streamline" its distribution center operations.

"We are sharpening our supply chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation, and investing in the skills our teams need for the future," Nike said in a statement to Business Insider.

Oracle is making cuts across regions

Clay Magouyrk is the CEO of Oracle.

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Oracle started laying off employees on March 31. The cuts appear to affect employees worldwide.

The company employed around 162,000 full-time employees as of May 2025, according to its most recent 10-K filing.

"After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day," the company said in an email to affected employees.

Papa Johns is restructuring

Papa Johns said it will be closing 300 stores over the next two years, including 200 in 2026.

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Papa Johns said it is laying off 7% of its corporate staff amid a broader restructuring.

The pizza chain said it will also close 300 locations in North America through 2027, starting with 200 this year.

"Optimizing our restaurant portfolio and strategically closing underperforming restaurants are among the most impactful actions we can take to improve restaurant profitability and fleet health," Papa Johns CFO Ravi Thanawala said during the company's fourth quarter earnings call on February 26.

Pinterest is expected to lay off 15% of its workforce

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Pinterest announced a global restructuring plan that includes layoffs affecting less than 15% of its workforce, according to a January securities filing. The cuts come with reductions in office space.

"We are making organizational changes to further deliver on our AI-forward strategy, which includes hiring AI-proficient talent," a Pinterest spokesperson said.

"As a result, we've made the difficult decision to say goodbye to some of our team members. We are grateful for their service and supporting them with separation packages and benefits," they added.

Saks laid off 16% of its corporate staff, among other job cuts

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Saks Global, the beleaguered parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, conducted several rounds of layoffs as it closed stores and trimmed its corporate staff

In April, the company cut about 16% of its corporate staff, representing less than 4% of its total workforce.

"Following the strategic actions we've taken to secure long-term financial stability, sharpen our focus on luxury and full-price selling, optimize our operational footprint, and exit non-core businesses, we are right-sizing our corporate organization to align with our go-forward strategy," a Saks spokesperson told Business Insider.

The cuts followed Saks's closure of dozens of stores and fulfillment centers in the first quarter, resulting in layoffs.

Saks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January.

T-Mobile cut some jobs

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T-Mobile cut some staff in early 2026, though the scope of the layoffs is unclear. Some workers posted on LinkedIn saying they'd been affected by the changes in January.

"As the next step in our evolution, we're making some changes while continuing to hire to ensure we have the right focus, structure, and momentum to keep changing the industry through innovation and our long-standing focus on customers," T-Mobile told Business Insider in a statement.

Tailwind cut 3 of its 4 engineers

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Tailwind, a popular web tool, said it cut three of its four engineers in January, citing an AI-driven decline in revenue.

"75% of the people on our engineering team lost their jobs here yesterday because of the brutal impact AI has had on our business," CEO Adam Wathan wrote in a GitHub comment on January 6 that made waves in the tech community.

Target is cutting 500 roles from its distribution and regional offices

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Target confirmed to Business Insider in February that it would cut 100 district office roles and 400 supply chain positions. It plans to invest instead in additional labor hours at stores to improve the shopping experience and return to growth.

The store improvement effort is a signature priority of the retailer's new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, who started on February 1.

In November, Fiddelke said the company intends to invest an additional $1 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, an increase of 25% from 2025.

UPS said it will eliminate 30,000 jobs

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UPS CEO Brian Dykes told analysts during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call that the company plans to reduce its operational workforce by 30,000 in 2026.

"This will be accomplished through attrition, and we expect to offer a second voluntary separation program for full-time drivers," Dykes said.

He told analysts that the company has identified 24 buildings for closure in the first half of 2026 and will continue to evaluate additional buildings for closure.

WiseTech is cutting 30% of its workforce

Wisetech is cutting 2,000 jobs.

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Logistics software maker Wisetech is cutting 2,000 jobs, or 30% of its staff, citing AI-driven efficiency gains.

In a conference call on February 25, CEO Zubin Appoo embraced AI and said that it means more productivity, in less time, and from fewer employees. The Sydney-based company employed about 7,000 people, according to its annual report released in October.

"I am prepared to say this clearly: the era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," Appoo said. AI is "unlocking levels of efficiency gains across WiseTech that were previously out of reach."

Workday is cutting jobs

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Workday is cutting about 400 jobs, and said on February 4 that the move will help the enterprise software company redirect resources toward priority areas.

The layoffs will primarily affect customer-facing roles that are "non-revenue generating," Workday said in a regulatory filing.

The cuts represent roughly 2% of its workforce and are expected to result in about $135 million in charges in the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended in January.

Workday announced a larger round of layoffs about a year ago, citing the need to invest more heavily in strategic areas such as AI. The company reported about 20,600 employees as of late October.

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Save over $2,500 while the Anker Solix F3800 Plus is on a major discount at Amazon

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SAVE $2,504.01: The Anker Solix F3800 Plus portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $2,294.99, down from the list price at Anker of $4,799. That's a 52% discount.

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Before this sale price disappears, get support for power outages with the Solix F3800 Plus. You'll be saving over $2,500 thanks to today's deal at Amazon.

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Grow your collection with this discounted Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities - Play Booster Box

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SAVE $35.70: As of May 12, get the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities - Play Booster Box for $129 at Amazon, down from is usual price of $164.70. That's a discount of 22%.

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Looking for a way to add tons of new cards to your Magic: The Gathering collection, or need a quick way to build a deck? A booster box is where it's at. Right now, you can save big on one of the game's more recent expansions if you head to Amazon.

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I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:47:36 +0000

I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

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After my parents' divorce, my mom and I moved into a house with my two aunts.
I loved being raised by three women, and have felt closer to my different "moms" throughout my life.
As an adult, I've realized that my upbringing with three maternal figures made me who I am now.

My family structure changed forever on the night of the "Cheetah Girls 2" premiere.

At the time, I remember being pretty annoyed — not because of my parents' separation, but because the Cheetah Girls were just starting to sing their way through Barcelona, and now my mother was whisking my 8-year-old self away and ruining the fun.

What my mother was actually doing, though, was leaving my father and bringing us a few miles north, back to her childhood home.

She grew up the youngest of six children in a big Italian family. At the time of her split from my dad, my grandparents had already passed and her brothers were out of the house, but her two sisters still lived under one roof.

When we arrived at my mother's childhood home, my aunts took us in with open arms. One of them, Annmarie, was already offering to let me skip school and get ice cream — because, you know, I was now a kid of divorce.

In many ways, that night marked the beginning of something much bigger than a new home. It was the start of me being nurtured within a remarkable sisterhood, one that would profoundly shape the person I would become.

My mom and I instantly made ourselves at home

The three of us (not pictured) quickly fell into a rhythm.

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Both of my aunts were unmarried and child-free. Living with them was supposed to be a temporary setup, but because of the childcare support my mom needed, it made sense to stay as long as possible.

Growing up, living with three mother figures felt natural: being carted off to school and activities by Annmarie, eating her famous pasta e fagioli at dinnertime, and occasionally being left to my own devices to play Webkinz.

I slept in a bedroom wedged between my mom's room and Aunt Annmarie's, while Aunt Louise converted the downstairs office into her own room. Almost 30 years later, what began as an emergency landing spot remains our permanent family set-up.

At different life stages, I've been closer to different 'moms'

After my parents' divorce, Aunt Annmarie became my primary caregiver while my mother worked.

Annmarie drove me to school, to after-school sports, and everywhere in between. She is the family's undisputed matriarch, the oldest sister with an encyclopedic memory and an unmatched arsenal of one-liners about life.

We drove each other crazy during my teenage years, but the older I got, the more I saw myself in her: her obsessive cleaning habits, her fierce protectiveness, and her "it's all going to hell in a handbasket" sense of humor.

During college, it was Aunt Louise I gravitated toward. We bonded over traveling, our love lives, and our shared ambitions, like starting our own businesses. We'd FaceTime for hours each week and never ran out of things to say. We still don't.

To everyone in the family, she is the therapist and the first call in a crisis. She likes to joke that when I finally "make it," I'll owe her back pay for all our sessions. If I can, I plan to honor that debt.

Then there's my mom, Teresa, with whom I've been close my whole life. More like best friends than mother and daughter, we would take trips from Long Island into New York City and to Miami just to lounge and read. She knows me like no one else does.

I feel immensely lucky to have had such different "moms" and vibrant women to turn to throughout my life. I believe my personality, ambitions, quirks, and work ethic can all be attributed to each of them in different ways.

Being raised by 3 women made me into the person I am today

I credit my personality and work ethic to my mom and her sisters (not pictured).

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Authority in our household functioned less like a parent-child dynamic and more like a sibling hierarchy. We had what I called "The Three-Strike System": If Annmarie said I couldn't sleep over at a friend's house, I'd ask Teresa.

If that didn't work, Louise was my last resort — and she was almost always on my side, ensuring it was never two against two. I'd be lying if I said I didn't use this to my advantage from time to time.

Emotions often ran high in my household, shaped by sisterly tensions that existed long before I came into the picture. Although there were never arguments about how to raise me — with my aunts always deferring to my mother — conflict was still common.

Does Annmarie like the house a certain way? Yes. Does Louise get irritated when Teresa doesn't vacuum to her standards? Absolutely. Friction was inevitable, but with fierce love comes fierce disagreements.

As an adult, I've noticed the ways in which I was raised differently from my friends. I was always spoken to like an adult and vice versa (hence why I've always called my mother "Teresa" rather than "Mom," which surprises some people).

I've also acted as an emotional referee between my "mothers," translating one's love language or remorse. "That's not what she meant," I'd insist to one.

"She was hurt, not angry," I'd tell the other, softening sharp edges and rephrasing apologies before they had the chance to land wrong. I learned early that love isn't always spoken in the same language, and sometimes it needs a third party.

My upbringing shaped my instinct to read a room, to make space, and connect with others quickly. It's why I keep my friendships close and my circle wide, why strangers rarely stay strangers for long.

More than anything, I am grateful for my non-traditional upbringing — despite being a little light on boundaries — because it taught me how to show up for others.

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Daniela Amodei shares her test for finding a cofounder: 'Go on vacation together'

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Anthropic president Daniela Amodei recommended booking a trip with your startup cofounder.

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Anthropic president Daniela Amodei shared her tips for picking a good cofounder.
Amodei recommended traveling with them first and sharing a hotel room.
"If you're like, 'Really going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation,' it might be the wrong choice," she said.

If your cofounder relationship wouldn't survive sharing a hotel room, that's a problem, according to one Anthropic cofounder.

Daniela Amodei left OpenAI with her brother, Dario, to launch Anthropic. The duo — along with their five other cofounders — built one of the most valuable AI businesses, one that investors are racing to get into.

In a talk at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Amodei offered advice on picking a cofounder. Interpersonal relationship dynamics "matter a lot more than you think," she said.

"Dario and I have been fighting and getting over it for over forty years," she said. "He's my brother, and I used to steal his toys."

One of Amodei's tips for finding a good cofounder: "Instead of starting a company together, go on vacation together."

Travel can reveal weaknesses in a relationship, from planning stops and booking flights to cohabitating. Cofounders should try sharing a room while vacationing, Amodei said.

After the trip, evaluate the relationship. If entrepreneurs still want to spend time with their cofounders, Amodei said that it was likely a good match.

"If you're like, 'Really going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation,' it might be the wrong choice," Amodei said.

Being on the same page as your cofounder is also crucial. Having different skills may be helpful — think of the visionary Steve Jobs versus the realist Steve Wozniak — but having different principles can crush a company.

Amodei gave the audience a challenge: Imagine you and your cofounder were locked in different rooms and asked to draw a picture of what the startup is doing. It's important that you don't end up drawing separate images, like a unicorn and a platypus, she said.

"That's the type of situation where you think you're doing the same thing, but I think it just doesn't end well," she said.

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A Ukrainian arms maker was surprised to see Russian soldiers surrender to its war robots

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:47:33 +0000

Ukraine's ground robot fleet is rapidly growing and taking on more types of missions.

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Russian soldiers have been recorded surrendering to Ukraine's ground robots.
A Ukrainian robot maker said it never expected its bots to take captives.
Using robots lets Ukrainian troops stay farther from danger during surrenders.

A Ukrainian company making ground robots said it was surprised to see Russian soldiers surrender to its machines.

Ukraine's military has shared multiple videos showing Russian soldiers surrendering to unmanned ground vehicles, or UGVs, which are increasingly taking over human combat roles and being used to keep Ukrainian troops farther from the fighting.

Oleg Fedoryshyn, the director of R&D at DevDroid, which makes combat robots and weapon-mounting systems for machine guns and grenade launchers, said he was caught off guard by reports that Russian soldiers had surrendered to one of the company's robots.

"Of course, I was a little bit surprised," he said.

Fedoryshyn said that robots are well-suited for this particular role because they reduce the danger to Ukrainian troops. A surrendering Russian soldier could attack approaching soldiers or detonate a grenade, he said, something Ukraine has previously reported happening. If a robot approaches instead and they opt for such a course of action, then the worst-case scenario is they just "destroy some metal, and that's all."

One highly publicized surrender was in January. DevDroid shared footage of one of its TW-7.62 systems capturing three Russian soldiers. In the video, three men walk with their arms raised and then lie down. The company then wrote that the operation meant there was "no risk for our fighters" and that this is "what modern warfare looks like."

Fedoryshyn said Russian troops have surrendered to DevDroid robots in other cases as well. "It's not just the one incident."

Ukrainian units don't share full operational details with manufacturers, but Fedoryshyn said he suspects there were likely soldiers nearby, with aerial drones also supporting the mission. Still, he said, using the robotic system for the surrender helped keep troops safe.

Robots are increasingly being used to capture Russian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in April that Ukraine had, for the first time, forced Russian soldiers to surrender and captured their position using only aerial drones and ground robots, without infantry involvement.

It was done "without losses on our side," he said.

The ground robots are newer to the war than aerial drones, but they are quickly changing the fight. They are being used to evacuate wounded soldiers, carry gear and weaponry, fire at or explode inside Russian positions, and to lay and remove mines.

As Ukraine bets big on robotic systems, Zelenskyy said last month that he had tasked officials with manufacturing at least 50,000 ground robots this year. And Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said the country's goal is to have 100% of front-line logistics done by robotic systems, not by humans. These efforts come as the number of combat missions involving the robots has soared in recent months.

Russian soldiers have also been recorded surrendering to aerial drones during the war. In some cases, troops have held up written messages visible to drone cameras or followed surrender instructions dropped or broadcast by Ukrainian drones.

Ukraine issued an instructional video in 2022 with instructions for Russian soldiers on how they could surrender to Ukrainian drones.

Ukraine has reported Russian soldiers surrendering throughout the war amid accounts of poor morale, minimal training, and deadly "meat wave" assaults. Russia also holds Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine has shared videos it says show Russian soldiers killing themselves rather than being captured, alleging some commanders instruct troops not to surrender.

Ukraine actively encourages Russian soldiers to surrender through a program called "I Want to Live," which promises treatment in accordance with the Geneva Convention, including food and medical care. The service's website says that "you are not alone — several thousand servicemen have already saved their lives by surrendering voluntarily."

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Cloudflare CEO says Cloudflare is not a great name, but that it's better than his original idea

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:47:13 +0000

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince doesn't like the name of his company.

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Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince doesn't love his company's name.
Cloudflare is often mispronounced and misspelled, but he said it's better than his original idea.
Cloudflare laid off 20% of its staff this week, citing a 600% increase in AI use.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince doesn't like the name of his own company.

Responding to an X user who said the name Cloudflare is "not good" and "not aspirational," Prince agreed.

"I'd add: too long, hard for English speakers to say Cluh and Fluh next to each other so becomes Cloudfare, multiple ways to spell flare/flair," he wrote.

He said it's better than his original idea, however. Prince said he considered "Project Web Wall," which he joked would be a "nightmare" for the late broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, who had a distinctive speech impediment.

Cloudflare is one of the companies that helps keep the internet running behind the scenes. It helps websites and apps load faster, route traffic, and defend against cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks and bot traffic. The company says its tools protect websites, apps, APIs, and AI workloads while speeding up performance through its content delivery network.

When Cloudflare goes down, it often takes large parts of the internet down with it. A large Cloudflare outage last year disrupted ChatGPT, X, and other major sites.

For a company whose business is so essential, it's surprising how often it's mispelled or mispronounced. Typos appear in developer forums, support threads, and even public bug reports.

Prince's introspection about his company's name came after a turbulent week.

On Thursday, Cloudflare laid off more than 1,100 employees, or about 20% of its staff.

In a memo announcing the layoffs, Cloudflare executives said the company's AI use had surged "more than 600% in the last three months alone," and that it needed to rethink its structure to move faster and deliver more value to customers.

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The FCCs proposed plan to fight spam calls puts consumer privacy in jeopardy

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:26:11 +0000

Sick and tired of having your day disrupted by robocalls? You're not alone, and the FCC is taking notice. In press releases from the past month, the FCC said that preventing illegal spam calls has become its "top consumer protection priority," while FCC chairman Brendan Carr vowed to "bring meaningful robocall relief to consumers."

Unfortunately, their approach might be so broad, so badly focused, that it will create new privacy concerns, destroy so-called "burner" phones, and place an extra burden on consumers. Or in the words of Gizmodo's Mike Pearl, "the FCC's cure might be worse than the disease."

One proposed change, known as the "Know Your Customer" rules, would require businesses to collect a government ID, a physical address, and the customer's full legal name, instead of just their phone number, to initiate phone contact. This proposed change might serve to stop robocalls, but it would also effectively end the concept of consumer privacy. In the words of civil liberties advocates Reclaim the Net: "The result would be an identity-verification regime covering one of the last semi-anonymous communication tools available to ordinary Americans."

Worse still, the FCC's proposed "red flags" that would heighten scrutiny are broad enough to encompass the lawful behaviors of millions of Americans. Proposed red flags include using a virtual office, making payments in cryptocurrency, using a "suspicious" email address, or operating a phone number not tied to a residential address.

While all of these activities are likely indicative of robocall spammer behavior, they are also common practices among law-abiding citizens, who often operate out of virtual offices or use so-called "burner" or pre-paid phones. Worse still, the people who rely on prepaid phones often do so because of the anonymity they afford — think about refugees fleeing conflict zones or victims of domestic abuse attempting to keep a low profile.

Finally, the FCC is looking to place the burden of enforcement on telecom providers, threatening them rather than individual spam callers with up to $2,500 in fines per call. While this approach is no doubt easier than searching out every individual robocall operator, and certainly motivates the companies to take enforcement seriously, it also creates a bad incentive in which telecom operators have to scrutinize each individual customer and their behavior at the expense of consumer privacy.

Ultimately, spam calls might prove to be the price we pay for enjoying a modicum of privacy in the digital age.

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Mothers Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Denny’s, Pizza Hut, Dunkin, and more

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We all want to treat our moms to the best, but sometimes the budget doesn't quite line up with the best of intentions. That's where freebies, voucher codes, and limited-time exclusives from popular restaurants come to the rescue.

You can find some really great food offers from the likes of Denny’s, Pizza Hut, Dunkin', and more popular names on Mother's Day this year. We've checked out everything on offer to bring you the very best, so you can treat her right this weekend.

Aroma Joe’s

Moms can get a free 24-ounce iced drink (any flavor) on Mother's Day.

Baskin-Robbins

Reward members get a BOGO free scoop on May 9. You might need to think of something else to do on Mother's Day, but it's still a nice early treat.

Denny's

Score $10 off online orders of $30+ when you get breakfast for delivery or pickup with the code MOMDAY. This offer is live from May 9-11.

Dunkin'

From May 9-10, Dunkin' is offering 3x points when you order either a 6- or 12-count donut box or 20- or 50-count of Munchkins.

Friendly’s

Moms can get a free medium sundae with any adult entrée purchase.

Morton's The Steakhouse

From May 7-10, Morton's The Steakhouse is dropping an exclusive Mother's Day menu that starts from $79 per person.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is dropping a limited-time “Mum’s Day Menu” with filet mignon and lobster tail combinations. Looking to go all-out this Mother's Day? This could seriously impress.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is serving up its famous Heart Shaped Pizza for Mother's Day. This limited-edition pizza is available at select locations nationwide through May 10.

Raising Cane’s

Caniac Club members get a BOGO Free Box Combo on May 10-11.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House is offering a Mother's Day brunch on May 9-10, starting at $49 per person.

Shake Shack

Get a free single burger with any $10 purchase using the app code for National Burger Month. OK, that's not a Mother's Day deal. But does she like burgers? If she does, it's a perfect Mother's Day deal.

TCBY

TCBY is giving moms a 6-ounce treat for free. This offer is only valid on May 10, but your mom can choose between a small cup or cone.

White Castle

White Castle is celebrating moms with a BOGO deal on combo meals. Plus, you can score 20% off any order this weekend by using the code WCMOM.

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Pete Hegseth and Brett Kavanaugh go drinking in SNL Cold Open

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:26:09 +0000

Depending on who you ask, the last people you'd want to stand next to at your neighborhood bar are the man who started the Iran war and the man who helped end abortion (their words, not ours). That's the premise of SNL's latest Cold Open, where Colin Jost's Pete Hegseth sulks into a barstool lamenting that nobody left in the Trump Administration can keep up with him drink-for-drink. That is, until Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh comes stumbling in, played by this weekend's host Matt Damon.

The two spend much of the sketch bonding over everything they've managed to accomplish — or inflict, depending on your perspective — since taking office. Hegseth is beside himself at the prospect of the Iran conflict actually ending and leaving him without a reason to exist, while Kavanaugh is in full waterworks mode over the "male loneliness epidemic." Rough night for powerful men.

Things do take a turn for the chaotic, however, when Aziz Ansari returns as FBI Director Kash Patel, instantly shifting the energy from sad-drunk to dangerous-drunk. Before long, the trio is floating the idea of a Trump third term.

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Resident Evil: Requiem gets a cool and free new mode, out now

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:26:12 +0000

Resident Evil: Requiem already had plenty of meat on the bone, between a decently sized campaign and plenty of post-game goodies to chew on. Now, a couple of months after launch, it's gotten some pretty fun-sounding free DLC.

Capcom released a surprise update this week that included an action-packed new mode called Leon Must Die Forever. Unlocked after you finish the main story, Leon Must Die Forever is a gauntlet of high-octane action challenges starring everyone's favorite former rookie cop, Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom's official description makes it sound pretty straightforward: kill more difficult-than-usual enemies within a time limit, fight bosses, unlock enhancements, and try not to die, despite the mode's name.

"Fight your way through areas you’ve visited previously throughout the game and defeat the final boss, all with stronger enemy variants, five increasingly difficulty ranks, and a race against the clock! Fill your enhancement gauge by defeating enemies in order to unlock Leon’s “enhancer abilities” exclusive to this game mode," Capcom's press release said.

Capcom has always had a habit of adding cool, stripped-down action-based modes to Resident Evil games that are meant to be played after finishing the story. Traditionally, they're usually called some variant of "Mercenaries," but the company went with the infinitely more fun Leon Must Die Forever for this one. If you're like me and you're still itching to roundhouse kick zombies and mutilate them with a hand axe despite having finished the story, maybe check this one out.

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WHO says hantavirus is 'not another COVID-19' and that the public health risk 'remains low'

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sat, 09 May 2026 17:47:31 +0000

The MV Hondius, a cruise ship, faced an outbreak of hantavirus among its passengers.

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The WHO's director-general said the current hantavirus outbreak "is not another COVID-19."
An outbreak on a cruise ship has led to three deaths so far.
The ship will arrive in the Canary Islands off Spain's coast on Sunday to evacuate passengers.

The World Health Organization's director-general said the current hantavirus outbreak, which is so far linked to the deaths of three people, isn't "another COVID-19."

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared the message in an X post directed toward the residents of Tenerife, where a cruise ship that faced an outbreak of hantavirus will evacuate early Sunday morning. Some Tenerife residents have protested the ship's scheduled arrival, concerned that it could cause another pandemic.

"I know you are worried. I know that when you hear the word 'outbreak' and watch a ship sail toward your shores, memories surface that none of us have fully put to rest," Ghebreyesus said on Saturday. "The pain of 2020 is still real, and I do not dismiss it for a single moment. But I need you to hear me clearly: this is not another COVID-19."

To the people of Tenerife,

My name is Tedros, and I serve as the Director-General of the @WHO, the @UN agency responsible for global public health. It is not common for me to write directly to the people of a single community, but today I feel it is not only appropriate, it is… pic.twitter.com/lx05ji4a79
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 9, 2026

Ghebreyesus said the current public health risk from hantavirus remains low, and there are no symptomatic passengers aboard the ship — called the MV Honduis — at this time.

"Spain's authorities have prepared a careful, step-by-step plan: passengers will be ferried ashore at the industrial port of Granadilla, far from residential areas, in sealed, guarded vehicles, through a completely cordoned-off corridor, and repatriated directly to their home countries," Ghebreyesus said. "You will not encounter them. Your families will not encounter them."

Some Tenerife residents protested the scheduled arrival of the cruise ship.

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The World Health Organization first received reports of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard the cruise ship on May 2. As of May 8, a total of eight cases, including three deaths, have been reported. Health officials said the virus is the Andes strain, known to have limited human-to-human transmission.

The United States, which officially withdrew from the World Health Organization earlier this year, shared an update for Americans through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 8. At the moment, the risk to the American public and travelers "remains extremely low," the agency said.

In his X post, Ghebreyesus thanked Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain for agreeing to receive the cruise ship.

"I intend to travel to Tenerife to observe this operation firsthand, to stand alongside the health workers, port staff, and officials who are making it happen, and to personally pay my respects to an island that has responded to a difficult situation with grace, solidarity, and compassion. Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance," he said.

Ghebreyesus added, "As I have said many times: viruses do not care about politics, and they do not respect borders. The best immunity any of us has is solidarity."

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I almost ruined my dream trip to the Galápagos Islands by making one simple money mistake

noreply@blogger.com (mimisabreena) — Sat, 09 May 2026 17:47:30 +0000

Not having enough cash on hand cost me time and money during my trip to the Galápagos Islands.

Dion Rabouin

When I visited the Galápagos Islands, I assumed I'd be able to use credit cards and easily get cash.
Unfortunately, ATM fees and credit-card charges were quite high on the islands.
Next time, I'll bring more cash and spend more time in the Galápagos to help my money go further.

Last year, I took a dream vacation to a place I had heard about my whole life, but never thought I would have the chance to visit: the Galápagos Islands.

I swam with sea turtles and sharks, hung out with sea lions, and walked with the legendary giant tortoises.

I traveled solo, skipped the touristy cruises, flew coach, and negotiated for some great deals, but my trip was nearly overshadowed by one major mistake: I didn't bring nearly enough cold, hard cash in the form of US dollars.

Ecuador is a fully dollarized economy, which means American travelers don't even need to exchange currency. However, getting dollars once I was on the islands proved to be more difficult — and expensive — than I expected.

Although I brought some cash, I spent most of it before my vacation even began

I didn't get nearly enough cash in Ecuador before I headed to the islands.

Dion Rabouin

Before my trip, I thought a few hundred dollars would be all I needed for the week. Instead, my cash was gone before I even saw a blue-footed booby.

For one, there's a long list of fees visitors have to pay just to enter the islands. There are also costs to get from the mostly uninhabited island where the main airport is located to other islands, where it's actually possible to book a stay for the night.

First, I spent $20 on a Galápagos Transit Control Card at the mainland airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This is a mandatory document for all visitors, used to monitor tourism and manage immigration.

Then, I flew to the Seymour Airport, located on the mostly uninhabited island of Baltra in the Galápagos. I paid a $200 mandatory national-park entry fee so I could exit the airport.

I took several forms of transportation to reach my accommodations.

Dion Rabouin

From there, I spent about $15 to take a bus and ferry from Baltra to Santa Cruz, where my accommodations and tours were located.

Once I arrived in Santa Cruz, I paid $25 for a taxi from the ferry terminal to the main town. I would've just taken the bus for about $5, but none were available when I arrived.

Using credit cards and getting cash on the islands wasn't as great or as easy as I'd anticipated

Using my credit card got expensive.

Dion Rabouin

Although I didn't have much cash by the time I arrived at my accommodations, I still had my credit cards and knew I'd be able to withdraw US dollars from any ATM in the country if needed.

Unfortunately, I found out too late that many locally owned accommodations won't accept credit cards, and almost all of the local tour operators charge hefty fees for using them.

Operators tack on credit-card or "convenience" fees that can rise to as high as 10% or 20% of the total bill. When I started really running low on money, I learned that convenience comes at a steep price for cash, too.

Between the local ATM fees and my bank's international and out-of-network charges, I got hit with more than $25 in fees on a single withdrawal.

Looking back, there are a few ways I wish I'd saved money on my trip

Even if I hadn't brought more cash from home, I should've at least gotten it before flying to the Galápagos Islands.

Dion Rabouin

If you're planning your first trip, don't follow in my footsteps.

First of all, a shorter stay offers the least bang for your buck, and my trip was just three days.

Since the upfront fees to enter the islands are the same regardless of how long you're staying, my cost-per-day breakdown felt astronomical.

If you're going to pay the price of admission to the islands, I suggest you stay at least a week to make the initial investment worth it.

If I could do this trip over, I'd spend more time in the Galápagos.

Dion Rabouin

For a weeklong stay, I'd also advise packing at least $600 in a mix of bills ranging from $5 to $100 so you can tip easily without worrying about getting change.

Even if bringing more cash from home isn't feasible, it's at least worth withdrawing some before flying to the Galápagos. Major cities like Guayaquil and Quito, where most visitors catch their flights to the islands, tend to have lower ATM fees.

All in all, I had a great time seeing the Galápagos Islands, but my vacation could've gone smoother — and been a better value — if I'd been a bit more prepared.

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