Tech News — May 13, 2026

Tech News — May 13, 2026 | Trace

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6 sources · 9 updates
Altman Testifies in Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, took the stand in the ongoing trial against Elon Musk, defending the company's direction after Musk's departure in 2018. Musk has accused Altman of misusing a $38 million donation intended for OpenAI's nonprofit mission, while Altman claims Musk abandoned the organization, leading to its current for-profit valuation of over $850 billion.
- Musk suggested that if he died, his children should take control of OpenAI, highlighting his desire for control.
- Altman criticized Musk's management style, stating it caused 'huge damage' to OpenAI's culture and morale.
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5 sources · 9 updates
Adobe Premiere Coming to Android Soon
Adobe Premiere is set to launch on Android this summer, expanding its availability beyond iOS. The app will feature exclusive templates and effects tailored for YouTube Shorts, marking a significant enhancement for video editing on Android devices. This launch follows the discontinuation of Premiere Rush, indicating a strategic shift in Adobe's mobile video editing offerings.
- Adobe Premiere for Android will debut in Summer 2026.
- The app will include unique templates and effects specifically for YouTube Shorts.
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4 sources · 4 updates
Amazon Launches Alexa for Shopping AI Assistant
Amazon has introduced Alexa for Shopping, a new AI-powered assistant designed to enhance the shopping experience on its platform. This assistant replaces the previous Rufus chatbot and offers features such as personalized recommendations, price tracking, and a 'Buy for Me' option for purchases across various online retailers. Available to U.S. customers, Alexa for Shopping aims to streamline and automate shopping tasks for users.
- Alexa for Shopping can answer queries, track prices, and schedule recurring orders.
- AI algorithms will deliver real-time product comparisons and suggestions on both Amazon's website and mobile app.
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4 sources · 4 updates
Spotify Launches 'Party of the Year(s)' Feature
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Spotify has introduced a new feature called 'Party of the Year(s)' that recaps users' entire music streaming history. This feature allows users to explore unique stats, including their first song streamed and their all-time most-listened-to artist, along with a playlist of their top 120 tracks. Available for a limited time, users can access it by searching for 'Spotify 20' in the app or on the website.
- The feature is available in 144 markets and 16 languages.
- Users can share custom stat cards on social media, similar to the annual Wrapped feature.
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3 sources · 6 updates
Jensen Huang Joins Trump on Pivotal China Summit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a crucial summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, set to focus primarily on trade issues, comes amid ongoing U.S. restrictions on Nvidia's chip sales to China, highlighting the importance of technology in U.S.-China relations.
- Jensen Huang was invited to the trip after initial media reports indicated his absence from the delegation.
- The summit marks the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to China in nearly a decade.
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3 sources · 5 updates
Google Reaffirms Commitment to Chromebooks Amid New AI Laptop Launch
Following the announcement of its new AI-native laptops, Googlebooks, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Chromebooks, particularly for enterprise and education sectors. The company will provide 10 years of automatic updates for ChromeOS, ensuring long-term reliability for users. Additionally, many existing Chromebooks will be eligible for a transition to the new experience.
- Organizations can manage devices through the Google Admin console without requiring new licenses.
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3 sources · 3 updates
Anduril's Valuation Hits $61 Billion
Anduril Industries has successfully raised $5 billion in a Series H funding round, resulting in a valuation surge to $61 billion. This significant financial boost comes as the company reported a revenue increase to $2.2 billion in 2025, reflecting its strong growth in the defense technology sector.
- The funding round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
- Anduril secured a 10-year U.S. Army contract with a ceiling of $20 billion.
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3 sources · 3 updates
Anthropic Enhances AI Offerings for Legal Sector
Anthropic has launched a suite of twelve new AI tools aimed at legal professionals, including features for reviewing vendor agreements and bar exam preparation. The updated Claude chatbot will integrate with popular legal software such as DocuSign and Thomson Reuters, enhancing its utility for lawyers and law firms.
- Over 20,000 lawyers participated in a recent webinar on using Claude.
- The launch of Anthropic's legal tools previously caused a trillion-dollar drop in legal software stock prices.
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3 sources · 3 updates
Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service Nationwide
Amazon has launched its ultrafast 30-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in several major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Seattle. The service offers a wide selection of items, such as groceries and electronics, available for delivery at any time, significantly enhancing Amazon's competitive edge in the delivery market.
- Delivery costs $3.99 for Prime members and $13.99 for non-members.
- Amazon plans to reach tens of millions of customers with this service by the end of the year.
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2 sources · 2 updates
WhatsApp Launches Incognito Chat with Meta AI
WhatsApp has introduced a new incognito mode for its Meta AI chatbot, enhancing user privacy by ensuring that conversations are not saved and disappear after the chat is closed. This feature, which operates under WhatsApp's Private Processing scheme, is currently text-only but will expand to support images and voice in the future. The incognito mode will be available on both WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app over the next few months.
- The feature is based on WhatsApp's Private Processing scheme, which debuted a year ago.
- Incognito mode utilizes Meta's latest Muse Spark model for enhanced privacy.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Meta Launches Instants for Ephemeral Sharing
Meta has unveiled Instants, a new app and Instagram feature designed for ephemeral photo sharing. Users can share spontaneous, unfiltered photos that vanish after being viewed, encouraging more organic interactions. The standalone app is currently available on iOS and Android in select countries and allows users to reshare photos as recaps in Instagram Stories, with content saved for a year.
- Instants promotes quick camera access for users, enhancing the sharing experience.
- Parental controls for Instagram now notify parents when their teens add new interests to their algorithm.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Foxconn Manufacturing
Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia, has confirmed a ransomware attack that affected its North American production facilities. The group Nitrogen claims to have stolen 8 TB of data and is threatening to leak sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. Operations at the impacted factories in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, and Houston, Texas were disrupted, leading to a complete network collapse.
- Nitrogen claims to have stolen over 11 million files from Foxconn.
- This incident follows a previous ransomware attack on Foxconn in 2020, which involved a $34 million ransom demand.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI in Business AI Adoption
For the first time, Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in the number of business customers, with 34.4% of companies now utilizing Anthropic's services compared to 32.3% for OpenAI. This shift comes as Anthropic's customer base skyrocketed from 9% to 35% over the past year, while OpenAI experienced a decline in its market share.
- Ramp's AI Index includes data from over 50,000 companies, providing a comprehensive view of AI adoption trends.
- The growth in Anthropic's customer base marks a significant change in the competitive landscape of AI service providers.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Nvidia Partners with British AI Startup for Next-Gen Development
Nvidia has announced a strategic partnership with Ineffable Intelligence, a British startup focused on advancing AI systems through reinforcement learning. Founded by David Silver, a former lead at Google DeepMind, Ineffable Intelligence recently raised $1.1 billion in seed funding to support its innovative projects.
- The collaboration aims to create superlearners that continuously learn from experience.
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2 sources · 2 updates
OpenAI Launches New Venture to Boost AI Adoption
OpenAI has announced the formation of the OpenAI Deployment Company, a new venture aimed at accelerating AI adoption in corporations, backed by over $4 billion in initial funding. The initiative coincides with OpenAI's acquisition of Tomoro, which adds 150 AI specialists to enhance corporate AI integration.
- The venture is co-led by major firms including TPG, Advent International, and Bain Capital.
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2 sources · 2 updates
Microsoft Aims for $92 Billion Return on OpenAI Investment
Microsoft has set a target of $92 billion in returns from its early investments in OpenAI, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting the strategic risks taken in these ventures. During the ongoing trial involving Elon Musk, Nadella also stated that Musk never expressed concerns about Microsoft's financial involvement with OpenAI, despite Musk's lawsuit alleging a breach of charitable trust.
- $13 billion has been invested by Microsoft in OpenAI since 2019.
- Nadella was surprised by OpenAI's board decision to oust Sam Altman, attributing it to jealousy and poor communication.
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1 sources · 2 updates
Apple Maps Set to Launch Ads This Summer
Apple Maps will introduce advertisements in the US and Canada starting this summer, following the iOS 26.5 update. Ads will be prominently displayed at the top of search results and in the 'Suggested Places' section, while Apple emphasizes that user privacy will be a priority, ensuring location data remains unlinked to Apple Accounts.
- Ads will be marked with a blue background and labeled 'Ad'.
- 10 carriers now support the Limit Precise Location feature, expanding its availability.
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1 sources · 2 updates
Samsung Unveils One UI 9 Beta with Android 17 for Galaxy S26
Samsung has launched the One UI 9 beta, which is based on Android 17, specifically for its Galaxy S26 devices. This update introduces enhanced customization options for the Quick Panel and new features in Samsung Notes, including creative tools like decorative tapes. The beta program is currently available in select regions, including Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US.
- The One UI 9 beta program is open for Galaxy S26 series devices.
- New security features in One UI 9 alert users about high-risk apps.
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1 sources · 1 updates
This is why Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) is a Top AI Stock, according to Billionaire David Tepper
Billionaire David Tepper has identified Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) as a leading AI stock for 2026, prompting analysts at Stifel to raise their price target from $94 to $102. This adjustment follows Uber's impressive first-quarter results, where gross bookings growth surpassed 21% for the third quarter in a row, driven by a capital-efficient approach to autonomous vehicles and AI integration across its services.
- Stifel raised Uber's price target to $102 from $94 following strong earnings.
- Uber's gross bookings growth exceeded 21% for the third consecutive quarter.
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1 sources · 2 updates
Alibaba's Sales Fall Short of Projections
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported disappointing earnings, with revenue increasing by only 3% to 243.4 billion yuan, falling short of analyst expectations of 246.5 billion yuan. Despite the revenue miss, the company's net income nearly doubled to 25.5 billion yuan, largely due to gains from equity investments. This performance comes amid growing scrutiny from investors regarding the returns on significant AI investments made by Alibaba and its competitor Tencent.
- Alibaba's stock has dropped 6.7% this year amid profit scrutiny.
- Investors are particularly focused on whether the billions spent on AI will yield tangible profits.

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