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VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’
Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
Samsungs limited run Galaxy Z TriFold is all sold out

If you didn't buy a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, you may have missed your window entirely.
Meta finally adds direct messages to the web version of Threads

The mobile app for Threads has had DMs for almost a year, but the web version lagged behind...until now.
Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.
New Documentary Traces the Origins of Bitcoin, Searches for Satoshi

Investigative journalist and Puck founding partner William D. Cohan and Quest Research and Investigations co-founder Tyler Maroney join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss 'Finding Satos
New Documentary Traces the Origins of Bitcoin, Searches for Satoshi

Investigative journalist and Puck founding partner William D. Cohan and Quest Research and Investigations co-founder Tyler Maroney join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss 'Finding Satos
Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.
Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.
How a fiery attack on Sam Altman’s home unfolded

Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO’s home comes amid growing discontent against artificial intelligence In the early hours of 10 April, a man approached the gate of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ’s house in San Francisco and
Boston Globe Reporter's Wicked Accent | BTW: Headlines You Should See

Catch up on all the headlines with BTW. Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney joins Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura to dive into the accent taking over the internet. We've got the stories you may have missed o
Boston Globe Reporter's Wicked Accent | BTW: Headlines You Should See

Catch up on all the headlines with BTW. Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney joins Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura to dive into the accent taking over the internet. We've got the stories you may have missed o
Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media
The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.
The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
Beauty Industry Uses AI to Help Consumers

Artificial Intelligence in the beauty industry is becoming increasingly common, both in consumer-facing offerings and behind the scenes in research and development. Bloomberg This Weekend's Lisa Mateo dives into how AI i
Beauty Industry Uses AI to Help Consumers

Artificial Intelligence in the beauty industry is becoming increasingly common, both in consumer-facing offerings and behind the scenes in research and development. Bloomberg This Weekend's Lisa Mateo dives into how AI i
Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI, 'and that breaks my heart'
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.
Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI, 'and that breaks my heart'
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.
New floating internet infrastructure takes flight
Sceye completes endurance testing for its high-altitude platform system, bringing floating internet infrastructure closer to rollout.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI model tests limits of global cyber defences
New system has sparked fears it could turbocharge hacking and expose weaknesses faster than they can be fixed
Short Sells Fight for Edge Over AI: Masters in Business with Carson Block

In this live version of Masters In Business from Future Proof, Barry speaks with Carson Block, Founder and CEO of Muddy Waters Capital. They discuss the importance of fundamentals vs. technicals when it comes to short se
Short Sells Fight for Edge Over AI: Masters in Business with Carson Block

In this live version of Masters In Business from Future Proof, Barry speaks with Carson Block, Founder and CEO of Muddy Waters Capital. They discuss the importance of fundamentals vs. technicals when it comes to short se
Sonys barely updated Bluetooth turntable is still the perfect record player for beginners

After seven years, Sony has finally ventured back into the world of Bluetooth turntables. This spring, the company released the Sony PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and the Sony PS-LX5BT ($499.99), a pair of replacements for its orig
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claims yours this weekend

How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for the Experience More plan.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is $500 off at Amazon — act fast to save on this beginner-friendly drone

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, saving you $500 on list price.
Get over $1,000 off a MacBook Pro — last chance to save

Save on a MacBook Pro by shopping refurbished for just $399.99.
Cloudflare can remember it for you wholesale
Agent Memory stores AI chat scraps off to the side and recalls them when needed Not only is hardware memory scarce these days, but context memory, the conversational data exchanged with AI models, can be an issue too.…
Alex Imas on Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong

Everyone knows that new technologies can be really disruptive to the labor market, but eventually new jobs emerge and things come back into balance. And there is a sense in which many view AI with the same lens. Yes, the
Alex Imas on Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong

Everyone knows that new technologies can be really disruptive to the labor market, but eventually new jobs emerge and things come back into balance. And there is a sense in which many view AI with the same lens. Yes, the
Alex Imas on Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong

Maybe it really is a threat to work.
Alex Imas on Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong

Maybe it really is a threat to work.
Odd Lots: Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong (Podcast)
Everyone knows that new technologies can be really disruptive to the labor market, but eventually new jobs emerge and things come back into balance. And there is a sense in which many view AI with the same lens. Yes, the
Odd Lots: Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong (Podcast)
Everyone knows that new technologies can be really disruptive to the labor market, but eventually new jobs emerge and things come back into balance. And there is a sense in which many view AI with the same lens. Yes, the
Atlassian’s new data collection policy protects rich customers while AI eats the rest
From August 17, the outfit will collect customer metadata by default unless you pay for the top tier Unless a customer pays for the most expensive enterprise license, or the law forbids it, Atlassian is going to collect
Can we make robots that eat other robots?
For one group of dogged roboticists, artificial life that can reproduce itself is the future. The fact it doesn’t yet work only adds to the excitement
The Halo trade: a fad or the future?
Some commentators believe Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence companies could be an investment antidote to markets ravaged by AI
Airbnb adds hotels to its platform in bid to boost growth
Company expands accommodation options alongside home rentals but analysts warn of stiff competition
China Central Bank’s Pan Flags AI Risks, Opportunities at IMF

China’s central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of technological and industrial transformation that brings both opportunities and risks to the global economy.
China Central Bank’s Pan Flags AI Risks, Opportunities at IMF

China’s central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of technological and industrial transformation that brings both opportunities and risks to the global economy.
Jim Cramer on the market's 'remarkable' rally — and what to watch in a big earnings week ahead
Jim Cramer says this is one of the most "remarkable" rallies he's seen, and provides guidance for the week ahead.
Jim Cramer on the market's 'remarkable' rally — and what to watch in a big earnings week ahead
Jim Cramer says this is one of the most "remarkable" rallies he's seen, and provides guidance for the week ahead.
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
Soaring Tungsten Adds Impetus to Vietnam Mine Sale Effort

Some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Hanoi, in Thai Nguyen province, a massive open-cut mine tears into the landscape. Ringed by dense, green hills, the vast, stepped crater is raw gray and brown. Along its sides, huge
Soaring Tungsten Adds Impetus to Vietnam Mine Sale Effort

Some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Hanoi, in Thai Nguyen province, a massive open-cut mine tears into the landscape. Ringed by dense, green hills, the vast, stepped crater is raw gray and brown. Along its sides, huge
White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise

Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.
OpenAI loses multiple executives in latest leadership shakeup
Their exits come just weeks after Fidji Simo, OpenAI's product and business chief, announced she would take a medical leave.
OpenAI loses multiple executives in latest leadership shakeup
Their exits come just weeks after Fidji Simo, OpenAI's product and business chief, announced she would take a medical leave.
AI chipmaker Cerebras files to go public after scrapping IPO plans last year
Cerebras said that it can expand its business with OpenAI over the coming years and that it gave OpenAI a warrant to purchase stock.
AI chipmaker Cerebras files to go public after scrapping IPO plans last year
Cerebras said that it can expand its business with OpenAI over the coming years and that it gave OpenAI a warrant to purchase stock.
Trump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude.
Trump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude.
AMD, Oracle, Microsoft and the IGV lead a monster week for tech stocks
Oracle, AMD and Microsoft had major benchmarks, while Intel, Broadcom, Micron, Marvell and ON Semiconductor have all roared in April.
AMD, Oracle, Microsoft and the IGV lead a monster week for tech stocks
Oracle, AMD and Microsoft had major benchmarks, while Intel, Broadcom, Micron, Marvell and ON Semiconductor have all roared in April.
Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
Anthropic CEO met White House chief of staff as US seeks access to Mythos model
Dario Amodei met with Susie Wiles despite lawsuits over whether AI lab is a national security threat
Peace Prospects Extend April Surge | The Close 4/17/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant, BlackRock’s
Peace Prospects Extend April Surge | The Close 4/17/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are BNY Wealth’s Sinead Colton Grant, BlackRock’s
Cerebras, an A.I. Chip Maker, Files to Go Public as Tech Offerings Ramp Up

The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepared for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings.
Get Microsoft Office apps on your Mac for under $9 each

Outfit your Apple device with some Microsoft essentials with this Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021.
Intel eases reliance on TSMC with 'Merica-made Core Series 3 processors
Stripped-down Ultra for laptops and low-power edge boxes Intel brought a few more chips home from Taiwan this week, with a new round of budget-oriented Core Series 3 processors fabbed right in the US-of-A.…
Months-old start-up Recursive raises $500mn for self-teaching AI
Group founded by former engineers at DeepMind and OpenAI secures $4bn valuation in deal with Google’s venture arm and Nvidia
Claude Opus wrote a Chrome exploit for $2,283
Pause your Mythos panic because mainstream models anyone can use already pick holes in popular software Anthropic withheld its Mythos bug-finding model from public release due to concerns that it would enable attackers t
Andreessen Horowitz Invests in AI-Platform, Rillet

Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp & Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Alex Rampell discuss how Rillet helps firms optimize their finances and accounting using AI. They talk with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.”
Andreessen Horowitz Invests in AI-Platform, Rillet

Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp & Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Alex Rampell discuss how Rillet helps firms optimize their finances and accounting using AI. They talk with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.”
Could See a SpaceX-Tesla Merger Before the IPO: Ray Wang

Constellation Research CEO Ray Wang discusses the current AI landscape, why software is the ‘next piece to comeback,’ and the possibility of a SpaceX-Tesla merger. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The
Could See a SpaceX-Tesla Merger Before the IPO: Ray Wang

Constellation Research CEO Ray Wang discusses the current AI landscape, why software is the ‘next piece to comeback,’ and the possibility of a SpaceX-Tesla merger. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.
Anthropic mocks up Claude Design to draft fancy new pink slips for marketing teams
The bar for creating visual assets has been lowered to the ability to converse with a model Anthropic is known for its industry-leading Claude Code that writes programs, but why stop there? The company, on Friday, introd
Wall Street Extends April Surge As The Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Speculation the Iran war is poised to end sent risky assets surging anew, extending a month-long rally that’s lifted the S&P 500 Index to a succession of records, added around $12,000 to the price of Bitcoin and pushed u
Wall Street Extends April Surge As The Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Speculation the Iran war is poised to end sent risky assets surging anew, extending a month-long rally that’s lifted the S&P 500 Index to a succession of records, added around $12,000 to the price of Bitcoin and pushed u
OpenAI’s Former Product Chief and Sora Head Leave Company

OpenAI’s head of science initiatives and the leader for its Sora AI video team are both leaving the company, adding to a recent string of departures while the company reorganizes its sprawling product portfolio.
OpenAI’s Former Product Chief and Sora Head Leave Company

OpenAI’s head of science initiatives and the leader for its Sora AI video team are both leaving the company, adding to a recent string of departures while the company reorganizes its sprawling product portfolio.
AI Chipmaker Cerebras Systems Files Publicly for US IPO

Cerebras Systems Inc., an artificial intelligence chipmaker and data center operator, filed publicly for an initial public offering months after withdrawing a previous attempt to list.
AI Chipmaker Cerebras Systems Files Publicly for US IPO

Cerebras Systems Inc., an artificial intelligence chipmaker and data center operator, filed publicly for an initial public offering months after withdrawing a previous attempt to list.
Florida Schools Bet on AI Tools to Bolster Finances

Bloomberg's Erin Hudson joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Florida’s Broward County Public Schools is currently facing a budget shortfall of $100 million, the largest deficit caused by annual student enrollm
Florida Schools Bet on AI Tools to Bolster Finances

Bloomberg's Erin Hudson joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Florida’s Broward County Public Schools is currently facing a budget shortfall of $100 million, the largest deficit caused by annual student enrollm
Netflix Drops After Forecast; Reed Hastings Exits | Bloomberg Tech 4/17/2026

Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Netflix's lackluster forecast for the second quarter and co-founder Reed Hastings stepping down after 29 years at the company. Plus, the US government plans to make a versi
Netflix Drops After Forecast; Reed Hastings Exits | Bloomberg Tech 4/17/2026

Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Netflix's lackluster forecast for the second quarter and co-founder Reed Hastings stepping down after 29 years at the company. Plus, the US government plans to make a versi
VC Dealmaking Sets Record, But Nearly All Funds Go to AI

The venture capital market posted a record-shattering $267 billion the first quarter of 2026. But the data shows the landscape is almost entirely consumed by the AI race. Kyle Stanford, director of venture capital resear
VC Dealmaking Sets Record, But Nearly All Funds Go to AI

The venture capital market posted a record-shattering $267 billion the first quarter of 2026. But the data shows the landscape is almost entirely consumed by the AI race. Kyle Stanford, director of venture capital resear
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.
Perspective: AI demand is inflated, and only Anthropic is being realistic
The main usage metric for artificial intelligence, called tokens, looks explosive on paper, but it may be significantly overstated.
Perspective: AI demand is inflated, and only Anthropic is being realistic
The main usage metric for artificial intelligence, called tokens, looks explosive on paper, but it may be significantly overstated.
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
Disney Debuts Giant Screen Brand for Cinemas to Rival Imax

Walt Disney Co. is partnering with movie theater chains on a new large-format screen certification that will roll out in time for the release of Avengers: Doomsday in December.
Disney Debuts Giant Screen Brand for Cinemas to Rival Imax

Walt Disney Co. is partnering with movie theater chains on a new large-format screen certification that will roll out in time for the release of Avengers: Doomsday in December.
‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
There's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.
Cursor In Talks to Raise $2 Billion at Over $50 Billion Value

Cursor, a leading artificial intelligence startup for coding, is in advanced talks with investors to raise about $2 billion in a funding round at a valuation of more than $50 billion, not including the investment, accord
Cursor In Talks to Raise $2 Billion at Over $50 Billion Value

Cursor, a leading artificial intelligence startup for coding, is in advanced talks with investors to raise about $2 billion in a funding round at a valuation of more than $50 billion, not including the investment, accord
Palantir, Thales Among Companies Competing on FAA AI Tool

The US Federal Aviation Administration has brought in Palantir Technologies Inc., Thales SA and Air Space Intelligence Inc. to compete on a new artificial intelligence tool for air traffic management, according to a pers
Palantir, Thales Among Companies Competing on FAA AI Tool

The US Federal Aviation Administration has brought in Palantir Technologies Inc., Thales SA and Air Space Intelligence Inc. to compete on a new artificial intelligence tool for air traffic management, according to a pers
Sequoia’s New Leaders Raise About $7B for Biggest Bets

Sequoia Capital has raised about $7 billion for a new fund, according to people familiar with the discussions. It is the first fresh fundraising under the new leadership of one of the largest and most prominent venture c
Sequoia’s New Leaders Raise About $7B for Biggest Bets

Sequoia Capital has raised about $7 billion for a new fund, according to people familiar with the discussions. It is the first fresh fundraising under the new leadership of one of the largest and most prominent venture c
Google could pay $135 million settlement to U.S. Android users. How to get your money.

Android phone users can potentially get paid later this year if and when Google pays out a $135 million class-action settlement.
Exhibition stand design that works: What top brands do differently at trade shows

While they have been around for decades, trade shows are still a popular marketing channel, where brands can…
Investors Weigh Impact of Iran War, Expectations For Credit Market Economy | Real Yield 4/17/2026

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BoFA Securities Senior US Rates Strategist Meghan Swiber, Neuberger CIO & Global Head of Fixed Income Ashok Bhatia, Goldman Sachs
Investors Weigh Impact of Iran War, Expectations For Credit Market Economy | Real Yield 4/17/2026

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BoFA Securities Senior US Rates Strategist Meghan Swiber, Neuberger CIO & Global Head of Fixed Income Ashok Bhatia, Goldman Sachs
The Imagine Dragons Brothers Try to Take on the Video-Game Market

With ‘Last Flag,’ lifelong gamers Dan and Mac Reynolds are trying to enter an overcrowded market
The Imagine Dragons Brothers Try to Take on the Video-Game Market

With ‘Last Flag,’ lifelong gamers Dan and Mac Reynolds are trying to enter an overcrowded market
Anthropic's Mythos Navigates a Tightrope With Washington

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is set to meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Friday, according to reports. The meeting comes amid concerns its artificial intelligence model, Mythos, could increase cybersecuri
Anthropic's Mythos Navigates a Tightrope With Washington

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is set to meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Friday, according to reports. The meeting comes amid concerns its artificial intelligence model, Mythos, could increase cybersecuri
Steph Curry is testing Google and Fitbits screenless Whoop competitor: Everything we know

Steph Curry has been wearing a new screenless wearable like the Whoop fitness tracker. Here's what we know about the Fitbit device.
Netflix Shares Tank on Weak Forecast; Hastings Steps Down

Netflix shares tumbled the most in four years after the company gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw and Wedbush Securities Senior VP Alicia Reese discu
Netflix Shares Tank on Weak Forecast; Hastings Steps Down

Netflix shares tumbled the most in four years after the company gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw and Wedbush Securities Senior VP Alicia Reese discu
Anthropic, Trump Officials Meet to Discuss Mythos Access

The White House said a meeting Friday with Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei was “productive and constructive” as the Trump administration seeks wider access to the company’s powerful new Mythos artifici
Anthropic, Trump Officials Meet to Discuss Mythos Access

The White House said a meeting Friday with Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei was “productive and constructive” as the Trump administration seeks wider access to the company’s powerful new Mythos artifici
Anthropic says Claude Opus 4.7 has a 92% honesty rate, less sycophancy

Anthropic says its new AI model Claude Opus 4.7 is less likely to hallucinate and engage in sycophancy than most other models.
The risks of Mythos are no myth
America is putting too much trust in the AI industry’s ability to police itself
CISA tells feds to patch 13-year-old Apache ActiveMQ bug under active attack
Bug hiding in plain sight for over a decade lands on KEV list CISA is sounding the alarm on a newly-exploited Apache ActiveMQ bug, ordering federal agencies to patch within two weeks as attackers circle a flaw that's bee
Alcoa Is Close to a Deal to Sell Smelter Site to Bitcoin Miner

Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell a former smelter site in upstate New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG as part of its plans to dispose of its dormant assets.
Alcoa Is Close to a Deal to Sell Smelter Site to Bitcoin Miner

Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell a former smelter site in upstate New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG as part of its plans to dispose of its dormant assets.
Opsec oopsie: Dutch navy frigate location outed by mailing it a Bluetooth tracker
Or, how public information and a €5 tracker exposed an avoidable opsec lapse Militaries around the world spend countless hours training, developing policies, and implementing best operational security practices, so imagi
Bluesky breaks silence on outage and reveals cause

Bluesky, the anti-X social network, suffered an outage on April 16. Now, the cause has been revealed.
Server-room lock was nothing but a crock
Your cybersecurity is only as good as the physical security of the servers PWNED Welcome back to Pwned, the column where we immortalize the worst vulns that organizations opened up for themselves. If you’re the kind of p
ASML alum’s Euclyd eyes €100M raise to build AI chip systems: report

A Dutch startup founded just over a year ago in an attic in Eindhoven is seeking to raise…
How Do You Measure an A.I. Boom?

A chart created by METR, a nonprofit A.I. organization, has become an industrywide obsession as it measures the rapid development of big A.I. systems.
Tokenmaxxing, OpenAI’s shopping spree, and the AI Anxiety Gap
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certai
AI coding startup Factory raises $150M from Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital at $1.5B valuation

Factory has secured $150 million in Series C funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, with Khosla Ventures leading…
The Nasdaq's win streak, Netflix earnings, another AI pivot and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
The Nasdaq's win streak, Netflix earnings, another AI pivot and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Through A.I. Glasses-Powered Translation, Korea’s Theaters Hope for a K-Pop Moment

Producers and the cultural authorities hope that technology can overcome a language barrier and take the country’s shows to the world.
iPhone 18 colors and cameras appear in new leaks

Let's catch up on the latest iPhone 18 rumors, which include some juicy camera and color details.
The MacBook Neo is selling out — act fast to secure the best-ever price at Amazon

MacBook Neo orders on the Apple Store won't reach customers until May. Score the best-ever price at Amazon with fast delivery.
Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals
The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share their ideas more easily.
I Ran 30 Miles and THIS Is the Most Accurate Smartwatch
We tested Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Garmin Venu, and a budget smartwatch over a 30-mile run to find the most accurate.
What MacBook you should buy after Apple’s lineup change
Apple’s 2026 MacBook lineup introduces the budget Neo and M5 upgrades. Find out which MacBook is right for you.
Users complain that UK Azure is having capacity problems
We hear Sweden is lovely place for workloads to visit Microsoft Azure capacity woes are back, and worse than ever, judging by the complaints of UK users.…
UK’s £500M Sovereign AI Fund promises cash, compute, visas – but will it deliver?

Founders and investors are cautiously optimistic of the UK Government’s AI ambitions, they tell Tech Funding News on…
Replace your busted Bluetooth speaker while this waterproof Monster is just $27

As of April 17, you can get the Monster Shock portable Bluetooth speaker for just $26.99, down from $49.99.
Uber Eats has a fix for pesky returns. You can just sit on the couch
The Uber Eats return pickup feature applies to items bought through the app from Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco and more.
Uber Eats has a fix for pesky returns. You can just sit on the couch
The Uber Eats return pickup feature applies to items bought through the app from Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco and more.
InsightFinder raises $15M from Yu Galaxy to fix AI failures

InsightFinder has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Yu Galaxy, bringing its total funding…
STORM Therapeutics raises $56M from M Ventures, Pfizer Ventures to start Phase 2 trial for cancer drug

STORM Therapeutics has closed a $56 million Series C round and has begun dosing patients in its Phase…
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, upgrading its popular gimbal camera. But theres a big catch.

DJI has unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, the next iteration of its popular handheld gimbal camera.
British Business Bank commits £100M to Apposite to close UK life sciences scale-up gap

The British Business Bank has made its largest funding commitment to date, investing £100 million in Apposite Healthcare…
Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere?
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certai
How Anthropic’s Mythos model prompts security concerns and quantum investment

Anthropic’s new AI model has been deemed too dangerous to release to the public, raising urgent questions about…
Allbirds drops shoes, pivots to AI, soars over 600% in value to $148M: Report

Allbirds, known for sustainable footwear popular among Silicon Valley professionals, announced it will exit the shoe business and…
YC-backed Slash nabs $100M from Khosla Ventures for business banking platform

Slash Financial, a fintech that nearly collapsed after the Kanye West controversy, has now reached unicorn status. The…
Microsoft closes book on rogue Windows Server 2025 upgrades
Starts new one on boot loops More than a year after giving administrators an unwelcome surprise with a security update that turned out to be a Windows Server 2025 upgrade, Microsoft has marked the incident as "resolved."
Getting started with Starlink Roam
Learn how to set up Starlink Roam, test speeds, and use it on the go. Tips for satellite internet while traveling.
Down from $1,299, the 32-inch 4K OLED ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor is under $900 at Amazon

Get the ASUS ROG Swift 32-inch 4K OLED monitor for $899.99 at Amazon, down from $1,299 with dual-mode 240Hz/480Hz play.
NASA gets the ball rolling on its part in Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission
Rosalind Franklin moving again, though another budget cut looms NASA is moving ahead with its contribution to the European Space Agency's (ESA) long-delayed Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite another attempt by the Tru
Attention data hoarders: Alexa loses its Plex appeal as voice feature gets canned
Users who stream their own media files ticked off as Plex warns Alexa skill will die on June 15 Plex is pulling the plug on its Alexa integration, leaving anyone who relied on voice commands to wrangle their media librar
Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker earbuds are over $50 off right now at Amazon

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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: ‘I don’t want AI turned on our own people’
The tech entrepreneur on Claude Mythos, repercussions from the Pentagon dispute — and his message for the super-rich
Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up
A growing crop of startups are set on challenging the chip giant's supremacy.
Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up
A growing crop of startups are set on challenging the chip giant's supremacy.
U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty
A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.
U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty
A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.
Microsoft announces product it doesn't want anyone to buy
Just migrate already, would you? But if you can't, Redmond will take your cash Microsoft will keep delivering security updates for old versions of Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, after admitting that some
China Fines Alibaba, PDD for Food Delivery Business Failures

Chinese regulators fined leading food delivery platforms including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., PDD Holdings Inc. and Meituan for failing to filter out unqualified merchants.
China Fines Alibaba, PDD for Food Delivery Business Failures

Chinese regulators fined leading food delivery platforms including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., PDD Holdings Inc. and Meituan for failing to filter out unqualified merchants.
Rivian pitches big carmakers on software deals
Electric truck start-up’s CEO says it is ‘inconceivable’ traditional groups can keep market share without better software
A.I. Backlash Turns Violent + Kara Swisher on Healthmaxxing + The Zuck Bot Is Coming

Is anti-A.I. radicalization a growing trend?
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus is back on sale at Amazon — save $10 right now

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Locked-out iPhone user tells The Reg that Apple is scrambling to fix character flaw passcode bug
University student says he plans to move to Android, but concedes iOS engineers acting fast Apple is finally working on a fix for a bug that has locked some users out of their iPhones for months, The Register understands
Is it wrong to beg for freebies?
What’s a Binky? And isn’t blagging part of the job of an influencer?
Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool

Release of new Claude model, so far limited to US firms, will expand to British institutions in coming days British banks will be given access in the next week to a powerful AI tool that was deemed too dangerous to be re
Spotify now looks a lot better on tablets and foldable phones

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Capita won disastrous UK pensions gig after acing performance checks
Top civil servant tells MPs bid was strong on quality and value for money The UK government awarded Capita a £239 million contract to run the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) after assessing its past performance, desp
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Would you like fries with that terminal?
Jack might be on Track, but the order screen certainly isn't Bork!Bork!Bork! It was not so much Jack in the Box as Bork on the Screen at a US drive-through fast food outlet the other day. Luckily, a Reg reader was there
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This $80 platform rounds up your AI tools so you don’t have to

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Support tech caught by 'Technician Aura': the bug that only hides when you're watching
All that kit, and the fix was simply stepping aside On Call Life is filled with random events, but The Register tries to make readers’ lives just a little more predictable by always using Friday morning to bring you a ne
Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.
Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms
Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.
Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.
Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero in $318 million deal
Prosus has been forced by European regulators to sell down its Delivery Hero stake in order to proceed with a proposed acquisition of Just Eat.
IOWN Global Forum targets datacenter interconnects to scatter AI infrastructure
Fast WAN consortium thinks neoclouds are ripe for hookups The IOWN Global Forum will likely focus on datacenter interconnect use cases in the, to help diverse providers of AI infrastructure ply their trade.…
Media coverage of violence against women reaches ‘dismal’ low, report finds

Analysis finds stories citing terms of misogynistic abuse fell to 1.3% of global online news in 2025 Media coverage of violence against women and girls and misogynistic harassment is at a “pitiful” low, despite a prolife
Uber expands its stake in Delivery Hero in €270mn deal
German delivery group’s largest shareholder Prosus has agreed to reduce its stake over EU competition concerns
Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment

Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startup The UK technology secretary has urged the country to “make AI work for Britain”, brushing off fears about its impact on
Cisco Wi-Fi boxes are filling their disks with 5MB of undeletable data every day
Fix for critical flaw is an OS update you may not be able to make because the junk data uses all memory More than 230 different models of Cisco Wi-Fi access points may be writing 5MB a day of nonessential data, filling t
TSMC first-quarter profit rises 58%, beats estimates as AI demand fuels record run
TSMC reported another quarter of record profit, with the company expecting AI demand to continue to grow.
TSMC first-quarter profit rises 58%, beats estimates as AI demand fuels record run
TSMC reported another quarter of record profit, with the company expecting AI demand to continue to grow.
Latest AI models could threaten world banking system, financial officials warn
Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos Preview model could expose vulnerabilities in lenders’ cyber defences
Humanoid robot chases wild boars off the streets of Warsaw
Video of Rolex-wearing robot goes viral as it becomes Poland’s first robotic influencer on social media
Why we must shield our children from social media
Protecting kids from techno-oligarchs is a legal and moral duty — and other governments should follow Spain’s example
Inside China’s probe of Meta’s ‘conspiratorial’ $2bn Manus deal
The landmark tech exit has quickly become central to China’s national security agenda
Data centre delays threaten to choke AI expansion
Almost 40% of such builds in US risk hold-ups, including projects tied to Microsoft and OpenAI
Anthropic won't own MCP 'design flaw' putting 200K servers at risk, researchers say
Bug or feature? A design flaw – or expected behavior based on a bad design choice, depending on who is telling the story – baked into Anthropic's official Model Context Protocol (MCP) puts as many as 200,000 servers at r
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
IPv6 carried half of internet traffic – for one day, according to Google
We're not half way there, we're still livin' on a prayer IPv6 carried half of global traffic for a single day in March, according to Google.…
Netflix founder Reed Hastings to step down from board
Shares fall more than 9% as streamer posts weak profit forecast and chair announces plans to leave in June
Dear Google, Fix Google Home. Now.
Google Home issues after the Gemini update are frustrating users. Here’s what went wrong with Google’s smart home system.
How to disable automatic content recognition and data tracking on your smart TV
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Googles new warning about quantum hackers and the threat to crypto
Google warns quantum computing could break crypto encryption. Learn how quantum hackers threaten cryptocurrency security.
Testing the MacBook Neo on 8K video and raw photos
MacBook Neo performance test with 8K video and RAW photos.
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
QUIC will soon be as important as TCP – but it's vastly different
Deciphering the third transport protocol's four RFCs is a task to rival the proverbial blind man trying to understand an elephant While Larry was producing most of the content for the "Request/Reponse" chapter for the ne
The DJI Flip is close to its lowest-ever price on Amazon — shop now and save $100 on this 4K drone

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Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project
The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Video.
Anthropic squeezes enterprises by ejecting bundled tokens from seat deal
Large organizations pushed toward metered pricing UPDATED More bad news for Claude users. Anthropic has revised its seat-based pricing for enterprise customers, shifting them to a new pricing plan upon contract renewal.…
Mozilla throws Thunderbolt at enterprise AI providers
Client connects to deepset's Haystack platform Mozilla has declared war on OpenAI, Microsoft, and other firms flogging enterprise AI platforms with an open-source alternative it says provides data privacy guarantees prop
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
NodeWeaver says its perpetual licensing beats VMware’s perpetual price hikes
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Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report
AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.
Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report
AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.
Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught
The new model, called π0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose robot brain.
Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech
Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing
Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech
Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing
I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.
Netflix Shares Tank on Weak Forecast; Hastings Steps Down

Netflix Inc. shares tumbled the most in six months after the company gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, underwhelming Wall Street just months after it lost out on a bid for
Netflix Shares Tank on Weak Forecast; Hastings Steps Down

Netflix Inc. shares tumbled the most in six months after the company gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, underwhelming Wall Street just months after it lost out on a bid for
Google will let users connect their photos to the Gemini chatbot and Nano Banana
Linking Gemini directly to a user's photo library represents a bigger step in the AI chatbot link to private information.
Google will let users connect their photos to the Gemini chatbot and Nano Banana
Linking Gemini directly to a user's photo library represents a bigger step in the AI chatbot link to private information.
OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop
OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities.
Here's our monthly update on all 31 portfolio stocks, including 3 on the buy list
Jim Cramer gave his latest thinking on all 31 stocks owned by the CNBC Investing Club, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.
Here's our monthly update on all 31 portfolio stocks, including 3 on the buy list
Jim Cramer gave his latest thinking on all 31 stocks owned by the CNBC Investing Club, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.
Loud, power hungry - opposition grows to datacenters as Maine passes bit barn ban
If there's one thing folks want less than Copilot in their taskbar, it's a bit barn in their backyard Loud, thirsty, power hungry, and intensely unpopular with neighboring residents: datacenters are becoming the new nucl
Anthropic CPO leaves Figma’s board after reports he will offer a competing product
Krieger's departure and any forthcoming design tools will be another data point for investors who fear the SaaSpocalypse — that the largest AI labs will come to dominate software businesses, a thesis that has rocked publ
North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist
Social engineering: 'low-cost, hard to patch, and scales well' North Korean criminals set on stealing Apple users' credentials and cryptocurrency are using a combination of social engineering and a fake Zoom software upd
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety

Anthropic announced the release of Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16. The new frontier AI model is available now.
TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies
Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tail winds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.
TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies
Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tail winds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.
If you want into Anthropic's Claude club, you may have to show ID
Worse: Anthropic is using Persona, a privacy checker that rings alarm bells for the paranoids on Reddit Anthropic may check your ID before letting you access certain Claude features, and the verification vendor it has pi
OnlyFans-style age checks should be social media standard, says Starmer
Prime minister says ‘things can’t go on like this’ in meeting with technology companies
What Is ‘Jagged Intelligence’ and How Can It Reframe the AI Debate?

A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.
UK companies ‘should be worried’ about Anthropic’s latest AI model, minister says
Kanishka Narayan says Britain needs to ‘make most of opportunities’ as government launches £500mn unit
Ben Jennings on the US-Iran war and AI slop – cartoon

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Allbirds goes soleless and pivots to AI

Allbirds was a brand that made wool shoes that were popular with Silicon Valley tech dudes. Emphasis on "was."
Mythos cyber scare signals the economics of AI scarcity
As capabilities of frontier models advance, gaining access to technology could become critically important
Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
Now, when you're using AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link will open the web page side-by-side with AI Mode.
Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say

Heaven club neighbour admits offences under Licensing Act, as Met says fictitious AI-generated complaints a growing issue A businessman has pleaded guilty to making false statements in order to shut down a nightclub, whi
Nobody knows how many CVEs Anthropic's Project Glasswing has actually found
Like the majority of the companies participating, it remains a mystery Last week, Anthropic surprised the world by declaring that its latest model, Mythos, is so good at finding vulns that it would create chaos if releas
AI has an Awful Image problem
Modern-day Luddites are gaining ground because tech titans haven’t shown people how innovation will improve their lives
Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is less risky than Mythos
Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.
Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is less risky than Mythos
Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.
DuckDB uses RDBMS to attack classic 'small changes' problem in lakehouses
Batching teensy changes in chunks creates massive performance boost, DuckDB Labs team claims The team behind in-process OLAP database DuckDB has put forward a solution to the "small changes" problem that they say plagues
InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
According to CEO Helen Gu, the biggest problem facing the industry today is not just monitoring and diagnosing where AI models go wrong — it's also diagnosing how the entire tech stack operates now that AI is part of it.
AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
Adobe says AI traffic to U.S. retail sites also jumped 269% in March, with visitors converting better and generating more revenue than non-AI shoppers.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to under $15

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Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
The new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.
Nano Banana can now make personalized AI Images based on your Photos library

Google announced that it's bringing Personal Intelligence to Nano Banana. It can now make personalized AI images based on your Photos library.
Tell us: do you use AI for fitness?

Is AI helping with your workouts? We want to hear about it According to reports , people are incorporating AI into their fitness routines in a variety of ways; they have it write up training plans, design meal plans and
Iran has something America can only dream of: cheap broadband
Shame about the internet blackouts and airstrikes North America has some of the world's most expensive broadband, according to a new study, while Iran has the cheapest.…
Americans who masterminded Nork IT worker fraud sentenced to 200 months behind bars
Fortune 500 companies and one US defense contractor got taken for $5m in four-year scam Two Americans have been jailed for a combined 200 months for helping North Korea generate $5 million through fraudulent IT worker sc
Bluetti just launched the FridgePower portable power station — preorders save at least $540

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Students can get Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free — but is it better than a MacBook Neo?

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Brussels tells Google to hand rivals its search crown jewels as privacy row brews
Includes a to-do list on search data sharing and platform access as DMA enforcement ramps up Brussels has told Google to open up its search data and give rivals equal footing on its own platforms, sketching out how it ex
You can now turn off YouTube shorts entirely

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They Were YouTube’s First Stars. Here’s What They Wish They’d Known.
MatPat, Miranda Sings, Grace Helbig and WheezyWaiter hit it big on YouTube long before it became a behemoth. They have thoughts about what it takes to succeed there.
Anthropic unveils plans for major UK expansion after OpenAI announces first permanent London office
The move follows a U.K. campaign to court the U.S. company following its fallout with the Pentagon.
Anthropic unveils plans for major UK expansion after OpenAI announces first permanent London office
The move follows a U.K. campaign to court the U.S. company following its fallout with the Pentagon.
Make crappy moves around AI and face voter backlash, govts warned
When the taxpayers are wondering whose side you are on... Britain's government faces a public backlash against AI unless it can show ordinary people that they stand to benefit from its push to inject the technology into
Grab the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera for its best-ever price at Amazon — save $80

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Visual Studio 18.5 lands with AI debugging at a price, devs still feeling blue
Latest version points to a shift in how Microsoft thinks about IDEs Visual Studio 2026 18.5 arrives with two headline changes – a smarter code suggestion system and an AI-powered debugger. Yet developer frustration over
Crypto and AI Pacs raise $250mn ahead of US midterm elections
Investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz gave $25mn to pro-AI Super Pac in first quarter of year
First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Footage of As Deep As the Grave screened in the US, featuring an authorised visual deepfake of the actor who died in 2025 A trailer has been released for the first film to star an authorised generative AI version of a ma
Git identity spoof fools Claude into giving bad code the nod
Forged metadata made AI reviewer treat hostile changes as though they came from known maintainer Security boffins say Anthropic's Claude can be tricked into approving malicious code with just two Git commands by spoofing
The beginner-friendly DJI Mini 4K drone is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $90

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Sonys WH-CH720N headphones are under $100 at Amazon — save over $80

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S&P 500's all-time high, investigators visit the Fed, Allbirds' rebrand and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
S&P 500's all-time high, investigators visit the Fed, Allbirds' rebrand and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Sens. Warren and Blumenthal investigate NLRB decision to drop charges against SpaceX for retaliatory firings
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., are investigating the NLRB after it dropped charges against Elon Musk's SpaceX in February over retaliatory firings.
Sens. Warren and Blumenthal investigate NLRB decision to drop charges against SpaceX for retaliatory firings
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., are investigating the NLRB after it dropped charges against Elon Musk's SpaceX in February over retaliatory firings.
Textbook titan McGraw Hill on ransomware crew's reading list after 13.5M records exposed
Publisher claims misconfigured Salesforce-hosted page leaked data Textbook giant McGraw Hill has landed on a ransomware crew's leak site after an alleged Salesforce-linked misconfiguration spilled 13.5 million records in
How (un)reliable are AI agents?
Consistency matters more than average accuracy in safety-critical domains
OpenAI Agents SDK improves governance with sandbox execution
OpenAI is introducing sandbox execution that allows enterprise governance teams to deploy automated workflows with controlled risk. Teams taking systems from prototype to production have faced difficult architectural com
Google Gemini now has a Mac app

Google's Gemini now has a dedicated Mac app, following in the footsteps of ChatGPT and Claude.
Swarm welcome: Britain lines up 120,000 drones for Ukraine
Giant UAV package will include strike, recon, logistics, and maritime systems The UK government says it will deliver at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year to help it fight against Russia.…
Is Bluesky down? Heres what we know.

The X alternative experienced issues on Thursday morning.
It’s clear we won’t regulate AI for safety’s sake
As usual, governments will barely affect the trends that most affect our lives
Cadence expands AI and robotic partnerships with Nvidia, Google Cloud
Cadence Design Systems announced two AI-related collaborations at its CadenceLIVE event this week, expanding its work with Nvidia and introducing new integrations with Google Cloud. The Nvidia partnership focuses on comb
Best Buy is giving away a free TV when you buy the LG Class B5 Series OLED TV — how to claim

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Regularly $2,000, the 45-inch curved LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is over $400 off right now

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Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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Obsolete Google nag drowns out vital bar information at Swedish concert hall
Backup and Sync may be dead, but it still knows how to kill the buzz before the ukuleles start Bork!Bork!Bork! Sweden is arguably the home of bork – think the Swedish Chef from The Muppets – so we are delighted to note a
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This $13 OS gives your old PC a serious upgrade

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The AI Doc director says ‘F*ck you’ to AI companies stealing artists’ IP

Director Daniel Roher had a blunt message for AI companies hoovering up protected IP without permission.
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The 10 best e-readers to buy: Comparing Kindles, Kobos, iPads, and more

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What are open-back headphones? Heres what you need to know about the latest headphone trend.

Open back headphones are cropping up from more brands. Mashable's audio expert breaks down what they are and who should buy a pair.
Cops hand Motorola £25M no-bid deal to keep 2000-era radios alive
Biz as usual for Brit public sector: ESN replacement is 12 years late and £3B over budget UK police tech buyers have awarded a £25 million no-competition contract for communications technology first commissioned in 2000,
AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required The transition to a world of artificial intelligence has given a whole new meaning to
Taiwan overtakes UK in stock market value on AI chip boom
Crossover comes as chipmaker TSMC reports record first-quarter profit
Bullet train upgrade brings 5G windows and noise-cancelling cabins to Japan
Private Shinkansen suites are pulling up to the station in October Some Japanese bullet trains will soon be equipped with private suites that include windows with embedded 5G antennas and noise-cancelling technology that
Australian federal court warns lawyers over ‘unacceptable’ use of AI

New guidance to legal profession ‘embraces’ use of technology but flags penalties for lawyers who ‘mislead the court’ with AI-generated errors Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news
Indian government investigating TCS after police sting finds sexual harassment
Services giant’s staff accused of assaults, inappropriate religious practices Police in the Indian city of Nashik conducted a sting operation at Tata Consultancy Services and allegedly found instances of sexual harassmen
Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.
Google Chrome lacks protection against one of the most basic and common ways to track users online
Browser fingerprinting is everywhere Google markets its Chrome browser by citing its superior safety features, but according to privacy consultant Alexander Hanff, Chrome does not protect against browser fingerprinting –
The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending
Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.
The public sours on AI and data centers as Anthropic, OpenAI look to IPO and tech keeps spending
Negativity around AI could be a drag on OpenAI and Anthropic as the startups look to go public, and will likely be a major issue in the midterm elections.
The DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is sitting at a record-low price — save more than $200 at Amazon

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Cramer's lightning round: Nokia still has room to run
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.
Cramer's lightning round: Nokia still has room to run
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here’s Cramer’s advice on how to play it
CNBC’s Jim Cramer offers guidance for navigating a “tricky” market rotation.
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here’s Cramer’s advice on how to play it
CNBC’s Jim Cramer offers guidance for navigating a “tricky” market rotation.
This Microsoft Office deal cuts out the monthly bill for $100

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Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.
Don't let the bot play doctor! AI gets early diagnoses wrong 80% of the time
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Rebrand as NewBird AI sent shares up 582% in bizarre and rapid turnaround for firm that had fallen on hard times Allbirds, the maker of minimalist wool sneakers beloved by Silicon Valley, announced on Wednesday that it i
Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

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Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future review – some of these insights into AI are just mindblowing

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NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

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Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt: 'We're running out of f---ing margin'
Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are boycotting the online retailer's advertising platform on Wednesday to protest the policy changes.
Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt: 'We're running out of f---ing margin'
Hundreds of large Amazon sellers are boycotting the online retailer's advertising platform on Wednesday to protest the policy changes.
Customers revolt as GitHub Copilot 'fixes' rate limits
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Tesla stock adds nearly 8% as Elon Musk touts chip progress
UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.
Tesla stock adds nearly 8% as Elon Musk touts chip progress
UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.
Shoe company says it's getting into AI infrastructure and yes this is the top
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Amazons new budget dupe for Samsungs The Frame TV finally launches this month, and you can preorder it now

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How to boost your storage capacity without upgrading your device

How to boost your storage capacity without upgrading your device
Nvidia's long-awaited stock breakout is proof that patience pays off
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Nvidia's long-awaited stock breakout is proof that patience pays off
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Ad Companies Settle With F.T.C. Over Claims of Harm to Conservative Sites

WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.
Anthropic products are operational after brief outage, status page says
Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.
Anthropic products are operational after brief outage, status page says
Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.
Patch these critical Fortinet sandbox bugs that let attackers bypass login, run commands over HTTP
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The Guardian view on social science research: embracing uncertainty | Editorial

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Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets
Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.
Is Claude down? Anthropic confirms Claude outage, problems with Cowork.

On April 15, thousands of users reported problems accessing Claude AI. An Anthropic spokesperson confirmed service was down.
The Pitt and Game of Thrones spinoff given age ratings as BBFC deploys new AI tool

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Decades-old Linux UI bug fixed by dev younger than the window manager
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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announces massive layoffs after Perplexity deal falls apart

After a deal with AI company Perplexity fell apart, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company will eliminate 16 percent of its staff.
Bad teacher bots can leave hidden marks on model students
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Commvault launches a ‘Ctrl-Z’ for cloud AI workloads
Enterprise cloud environments now have access to an undo feature for AI agents following the deployment of Commvault AI Protect. Autonomous software now roams across infrastructure, potentially deleting files, reading da
Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now
VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's.
How to preorder the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

Here's how to preorder the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon's slimmest ever streaming device.
Automotive data biz Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption
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Survey: This is the most distracting app for teens

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The MacBook Neo just dropped to a new best price ever: get it for only $589.99

The Apple MacBook Neo just hit a new best price ever: only $589.99 at Amazon. That's $9.01 off its list price.
We Don’t Really Know How A.I. Works. That’s a Problem.
For us to trust it on certain subjects, researchers in the growing field of interpretability might need to learn how to open the black box of its brain.
Snap Inc blames AI as it lays off 1,000 workers

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The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is down to a record-low price at Amazon — save over $150

The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is on sale at Amazon for $384, down from the normal price of $549. That's a 30% discount.
ChatGPT’s latest stylistic quirk is sinister, infuriating – and absolutely everywhere | Stuart Heritage

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Trump Mobile T1 phone reappears, still no release date

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Level up your listening with nearly half off the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones

As of April 15, get the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones for nearly 50% off at Amazon.
LGs 55-inch B5 OLED TV is nearly half off, reaching its lowest price ever

The LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV is on sale for only $799.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's nearly 50% off and its best price ever.
Citizen developers now have their own Wingman
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The DJI Power 2000 is on sale at Amazon for over $500 off — one of the best portable power stations for creators

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‘Misogyny with a marketing budget’: UK AI firm accused of sexist advert

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Spotify now sells physical books

Spotify has begun selling physical books in the U.S. and the UK.
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack

The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is down to its record-low price at Amazon — save over $500 this week

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,089 at Amazon. That's the record-low price at Amazon.
Drones get smarter for large farm holdings
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Tell us your experience with AI in job interviews

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
The Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are at their lowest price this year — save $40 at Amazon

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