AI May 2026
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Don't Want to Wait for iOS 27? Shortcuts Playground From MacStories Generates Shortcuts Using AI
Apple is rumored to be adding an AI feature for creating shortcuts with natural language to the Shortcuts app in iOS 27, but MacStories' Federico Viticci has a clever AI tool for making shortcuts that you can use today. Shortcuts Playground is a plugin for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex that can create shortcuts for the Apple Shortcuts app using natural language input.
Birdfy Review: Smart Bird Feeders and Bird Bath Put to the Test
There are multiple companies making bird feeders with AI identification that send you pictures and info on the birds visiting your home, and Birdfy is one of the better-known brand names. I've reviewed and regularly use multiple Bird Buddy products, so when Birdfy asked if I wanted to give their bird feeders a look last winter, I said yes. Birdfy has a lot of bird feeder options at different prices, along with camera-equipped bird baths and bird houses.
Anker’s new earbuds are the first with its AI chip that boosts noise reduction
Anker’s next earbuds come with a new AI chip inside.
Firefox is working on a rounded redesign with easy-to-find controls for privacy and AI
Project Nova brings more customization and bubbly tabs.
In desperate times, graduates find hope in humiliating tech CEOs
‘They deserve everything they’re getting.’ (Boos.)
Codex for Mac updated with new Appshots feature that instantly gives chat context
OpenAI just released this week’s Codex desktop app update, and it includes a brand new feature on Mac called Appshots....
BBEdit 16 out now with in-image text search, deeper Shortcuts integration, notebook filtering, more
BBEdit 16 includes new features, such as text search inside images, expanded Shortcuts automation, streaming AI worksheets, and new customization options.
The cost of the smart home is going up
The industry sees AI as its long-awaited business model, but all we’re getting are better notifications and higher bills.
Spotify building AI-powered tool that will let subscribers make music covers and remixes
As Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company has a...
Google wants Gemini in every home, so it’s giving away the blueprints
Google is making it easier for hardware partners to make their own hardware ready for "Gemini for Home" without much additional investment.
Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you
Music, podcasts, and a podcast that’s all about you.
AI video is moving beyond clip slop
AI companies don’t just want Hollywood using AI for video, but for everything.
Security Bite: Tired of app tracking pop-ups? Here’s how to auto-deny them
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe...
COROS thinks ChatGPT should analyze your training data
COROS’ new AI integration lets athletes digest training history, recovery, race readiness and more using ChatGPT and Claude.
I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app
From prompt to phone in minutes flat.
Gemini’s new features are useless as long as Google hasn’t fixed this big issue
Google is excited about Gemini's new features, but they're completely useless because of Gemini's biggest contextual restriction.
ThreatsDay Bulletin: Linux Rootkits, Router 0-Day, AI Intrusions, Scam Kits and 25 New Stories
Cyber threats this week: AI-assisted attacks, supply chain risks, cloud abuse, phishing, malware, and old flaws still causing damage.
CapCut is partnering with Gemini to let you edit videos without editing videos
Gemini is getting a CapCut integration. This will let users edit videos and images directly inside Gemini with simple prompts.
Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments
“We’re grateful for your contributions”
The Hypershell X Series brings end-to-end AI motion control to wearable exoskeletons
The new Hypershell X series comes with upgraded exoskeletons that are designed to make movement easier and help you stay on your feet longer.