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Key Takeaways Workers should see AI as a powerful tool that amplifies their abilities rather than as a threat to their jobs, according to Bezos. Bezos compared AI to a bulldozer, stating that it dramatically boosts productivity. He said that if we allow AI to develop, it could make life more comfortable for everyone. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has a simple message for workers uneasy about AI’s rise: Stay optimistic. As AI reshapes work and challenges how employees see their roles, Bezos suggests that there is more reason for confidence than concern. “If you’ve been digging out a basement for…
Halo Collar leads the smart collar pack with unlimited virtual fences, real-time GPS tracking, and a rugged design for outdoor playListen to this articleListen (Photo: Halo Collar)Published May 21, 2026 03:19PMYou want to give your dog a taste of the good life: wide-open spaces, plenty of time outdoors, and the chance to sniff everything within nose-reach. With the right collar, that kind of freedom can be both safe and achievable wherever you go. Halo Collar raises the bar for smart dog collars with unlimited customizable virtual fences you can set up anywhere your adventures take you—from hiking trails and campsites…
Magnifier on iPhone, coming later this year.AppleApple’s approach to accessibility is well-respected and, for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is today, Thursday, May 21, it has announced new accessibility features and updates. These give clues as to how Apple will improve Apple Intelligence with iOS 27, due in September, including major upgrades, the benefits of which will be felt across the Apple ecosystem. ForbesiOS 26.5: How To Make The Most Of Apple’s New iPhone Messaging UpgradeBy David PhelanApple Intelligence, the company said in a Newsroom post, is coming to VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control and Accessibility Reader. And the iPhone will…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Tech isn’t the enemy — the same mechanics that hook people to screens can push them outdoors. Consumers are shifting from buying products to buying experiences. Partnerships, not individual brands, will define the next era of the outdoor industry. Robin Thurston thinks the most dangerous product in modern life may be the screen staring right back at you. “This really is the new tobacco,” says the CEO of Outside Inc., who believes Silicon Valley has spent years engineering products designed to keep people indoors. “When you aggregate big tech into…
Updated May 21, 2026 03:52PMHundreds of climbers were descending the flanks of Mount Everest on Thursday, May 21, after a historic number reached the summit earlier in the week.Taking advantage of calm and clear conditions on the peak’s upper slopes, more than 500 climbers reached the top between Monday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21. The summit bonanza peaked on Wednesday, May 20, when 274 summited, according to Nepal’s Department of Tourism. “From 3 A.M. to 2 P.M. the summit climb went on for 11 hours. It is historic from the Nepal side,” Khimlal Gautam, chief of Nepal’s Department of Tourism’s…
Energy costs are increasing, and while it may cost a lot more than before to heat or cool a home, they’re basically peanuts compared to operating a hockey arena. That’s why the National Hockey League is bringing in a building automation heavyweight to help. This week, the NHL announced a new partnership with Honeywell aimed at increasing the efficiency of hockey facilities around the country in an attempt to lower operating costs. The multi-year partnership makes Honeywell—a massive company that provides products and services to many different industries—the “Official Building Automation and Energy Management Partner of the NHL.” The primary…
After a broken race ski derailed his spring plans, the 25-year-old RMI guide pivoted to the trail—shattering the unsupported, on-foot round-trip record by a massive 31 minutes. Simon Kearns, 25, has been training as a mountaineer and guide since he was 12 (Photo: Simon Kearn)Published May 21, 2026 02:44PMAt just 25 years old, mountaineer Simon Kearns has already built an impressive résumé, including speed records on Mount Hood and Mount Massive. On May 9, the professional guide added another milestone: shattering the previous unsupported, on-foot record of Mount Rainier by more than 30 minutes.Kearns completed the 14.5-mile round-trip fastest known time…
With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, Star Wars jumps from small to big screen for the first time since 2019.IMAX CorporationFor many, Star Wars is cinema personified, so the significance of having it back on the big screen after more than six years is, unlike the co-star of the movie, huge. However, as a spin-off movie from a streaming TV show, the stakes inevitably feel smaller (literally), so the question is, will Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu be cinematic enough to justify going to the cinema to see it? The best way to find out, of course, is to go…
The U.S. may not have a surgeon general right now, but that isn’t stopping Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from sending out a public health advisory usually reserved for America’s top doctor. The surgeon general’s office issued a warning this week about the dangers of screen time for kids and teens, calling for a society-wide behavioral shift around technology. ”While screen use can have some benefits, the evidence of a range of risks to children’s overall mental and physical health is mounting,” Kennedy wrote. “These negative outcomes are related to harmful use, including use by children with vulnerable medical…
The new study says professors and universities need to guide students better on how to use AI in coursework.gettyNo one really knows (yet) how much cheating is going on in colleges among students using generative AI. “Some claim it’s everywhere. Some say there’s no change,” says Rene Kizilcec, associate professor of information science at Cornell University and director of the Cornell Future of Learning Lab. “It’s really interesting to try to figure out what’s closer to the truth.”That’s what a new study being posted online today by the journal Science, and coauthored by Kizilcec, sought to uncover. The researchers examined…