Inside AMEX’s agentic commerce stack: How intent contracts and single-use tokens enforce AI transactions

American Express (Amex) is building a system that lets AI agents shop and pay on behalf of users — but right now it’s only within its own payment network, and still involves a black box that could [...]

Denmark built Europe’s cleanest grid. AI data centres are overloading it.

  Denmark generates more than 80 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources. Its wind farms, both onshore and offshore, have made the country a global model for clean energy transition. Its g [...]

And the Oscar Does Not Go to… AI 'Actors' and AI-Written Screenplays, the Academy Says

You must be human to win an Academy Award. [...]

HBO Max: The 32 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

Here are the highly rated series you should stream on HBO Max, plus new additions in May. [...]

Apple's New Rainbow Pride Band Is 10 Years In the Making

The 2026 Pride Edition Sport Loop marks a milestone year for Apple and its outgoing CEO. [...]

Google Pixel 11 Rumored to Come With a Better Camera, but Less RAM

A new leak suggests the next base model Pixel phone will have a 50-megapixel camera. [...]

WatchOS 27 Set to Get Slimmed-Down Watch Ultra Face, Report Says

A new watch face could be a better fit than the standard Apple Watch look. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 5

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 5. [...]

The 2026 Met Gala was haunted by Jeff Bezos

The 2026 Met Gala fashion was as creative as usual, but was overshadowed by criticism of its new sponsor: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. [...]