Join Our Livestream: Musk v. Altman and the Future of OpenAI
Wired
On May 8, we’re going live to answer your questions about the Musk v. Altman trial that could determine the fate of OpenAI. more…
China’s DeepSeek previews new AI model a year after jolting US rivals
The Verge
Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a preview of its hotly anticipated next-generation AI model V4 on Friday, saying that the open-source model can compete with leading closed-source systems from US rivals including Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. DeepSeek sa… more…
AI failure could trigger the next financial crisis, warns Elizabeth Warren
The Verge
"I know a bubble when I see one." That's what Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who led the push to create a new consumer financial regulator in the wake of the 2008 recession, told a crowd at a Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator event in Washington, DC on Wednesday. … more…
A new Republican privacy bill could be ‘worse than no standard at all’
The Verge
Congress is once again attempting to pass a national data privacy law. But while it would introduce new protections in some states, it would weaken privacy rights in others - and it's missing several elements that privacy advocates deem necessary. The SECURE … more…
Call of Duty never made much sense for Xbox Game Pass
The Verge
Yesterday Microsoft announced some surprising news: at a time when everything in gaming is getting more expensive, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was actually getting a price cut. Going forward, the subscription service will drop from $29.99 to $22.99 per month, les… more…
Brendan Carr’s war on wokeness targets inclusive children’s television
The Verge
Under the guidance of consummate bully / chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC is taking steps towards cracking down on children's entertainment that in any way explores the complexities of gender identity. On Wednesday, the FCC's Media Bureau announced that it is s… more…
Celebrities will be able to find and request removal of AI deepfakes on YouTube
The Verge
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake monitoring feature to Hollywood - meaning some celebrity AI videos could soon disappear. The platform's likeness detection feature searches YouTube for AI deepfake content and flags it for public figures enrolled in the pr… more…
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro launch event
The Verge
Framework CEO Nirav Patel is showing off his company’s latest modular, repairable laptops in San Francisco today. The headliner is the new Laptop 13 Pro, which is its first machine fully machined out of aluminum, and Patel says its goal is to be “the MacBook … more…
The plan to quietly kill Coyote v. Acme blew up in David Zaslav’s face
The Verge
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sundays at 8AM ET. Opt in fo… more…
Spirit is broken
The Verge
The bright yellow livery of Spirit Airlines may soon disappear from the skies. The country's seventh-largest airline has been in financial trouble for years: It hasn't turned a profit since 2019 and filed for bankruptcy twice in the last two years. Despite al… more…
AI backlash is coming for elections
The Verge
Ask Americans how they feel about AI and most say they have concerns. Communities have mounted resistance to data center projects, stalling them across the US. On social media, anger at AI companies and executives is unrestrained - sometimes to the point of c… more…
Anthropic’s Mythos breach was humiliating
The Verge
Anthropic's tightly controlled rollout of Claude Mythos has taken an awkward turn. After spending weeks insisting the AI model is so capable at cybersecurity that it is too dangerous to release publicly, it appears the model fell into the wrong hands anyway. … more…
Behind the unraveling of Dan Crenshaw
The Verge
In 2019, a 36-year-old Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), newly elected to Congress, was photographed for the inaugural Time 100 Next List, wearing a dashing eye patch and looking upwards with hope. A Harvard-educated Navy SEAL who'd lost his legs while fighting the T… more…
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Is No MacBook, but It’s Making PCs Better for Everyone
Gizmodo.com
The ultra-repairable laptop is pushing the whole PC industry in the right direction. more…
A Dangerous Bacteria Is Moving Up the East Coast. Here’s What That Means for You
Gizmodo.com
Warming waters are pushing the dreaded flesh-eating bacteria up the Atlantic coast. Experts explain who's at risk and how worried you really need to be. more…
A Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Being a Double Agent
Gizmodo.com
The Florida man helped BlackCat/ALPHV operators maximize their payouts. more…
Hopeful Thought of the Day: Robots Can’t Do Human Conflict
Gizmodo.com
We kill each other just fine, thank you very much. more…
PC Makers Are Gonna Struggle Making a MacBook Neo Killer
Gizmodo.com
Even with Intel's new low-end "Wildcat" chips, it may not be possible. more…
Tesla Says EV Orders Benefitted From Soaring Gas Prices
Gizmodo.com
Also, Musk owns up to a broken promise and vows to spend an unbelievably large amount of money to make up for it. more…
This Is What a Leg Ravaged by ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Looks Like
Gizmodo.com
In a new case report, doctors detail how a 74-year-old man lost most of his right leg to a Vibrio vulnificus infection. more…
I Am Officially 0.1% More Excited About the Future of ChatGPT
Gizmodo.com
"I personally like it," Sam Altman said. more…
Framework’s New Ultra-Repairable ‘Pro’ Laptop Lets You Ditch Windows Entirely
Gizmodo.com
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro comes with better battery life, a better chip, and—finally—a touchscreen. more…
Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years
Gizmodo.com
The K-Pop stans and Beyhive might be a bit bummed by the results. more…
'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
BBC News
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon. more…
Samsung raised prices on the Galaxy S26, and it doesn't seem to matter
Android Central
Early Galaxy S26 sales are reportedly 29% higher than the previous generation. more…
The new Honor 600 series brings flagship cameras and upgraded AI features
Android Central
A familiar design and familiar specs make for a compelling phone. more…
Honor Connect, photography updates carry the Magic 8 Pro's huge April patch
Android Central
Honor's Magic 8 Pro is receiving a huge April update, which rolls out Honor Connect for phone-to-Mac transfers, camera updates, and much more. more…
The Honor 600 Pro is so good that it surprised me — this iPhone 17 Pro lookalike has a unique AI feature that all phones need to steal
Android Central
A unique AI feature, coupled with outstanding hardware and specs, makes the Honor 600 Pro surprisingly compelling. more…
Latest iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummies Suggest Thicker Camera Plateau, More Protruding Lenses
MacRumors
Apple is expected to bring several camera enhancements to the iPhone 18 Pro models this year, but there have been no fixed rumors suggesting these upgrades will require measurable, visible changes to the device's rear camera plateau. And yet a new series of d… more…
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2: Samsung's Double Smartwatch Debut Is Taking Shape
CNET
New leaks point to a double debut at Samsung's next Unpacked event, and a major power gap that could set the two apart. more…
ChatGPT Images 2: Why OpenAI Built a New Image Model After Killing Sora
CNET
OpenAI's new AI image model isn't a side quest. It's the company's bet on the creative part of its super app future. more…
Top 5 Apple Products That Tim Cook Launched
CNET
Commentary: Apple has introduced so much in 15 years, it's hard to choose just five. But we tried. more…
From Tea Leaves to AI: Why Today's High-Tech Predictions Are So Dangerous
CNET
Guest column: For centuries, humans looked to seers and astrologers to determine fate. Today, we look to algorithms, and the loss of agency is the same. more…
I quit my tech job because I worried that AI was going to eventually replace me
Business Insider
A data analyst quit their tech job over concerns that AI would replace them and about disillusionment with the industry in general. more…
ServiceNow CEO dismisses AI software threats as 'parlor tricks' as he raises forecasts
Business Insider
ServiceNow raises outlook as CEO Bill McDermott dismisses AI disruption fears, calling rival offerings "parlor tricks." more…
A wealth management exec says AI could be putting your FIRE dreams at risk
Business Insider
Coast FIRE, an early retirement strategy that involves saving until you can "coast" by, could be disrupted by AI, a wealth management exec says. more…
I visited Wayfair's new Atlanta store and found 15 early Way Day deals worth shopping now
Business Insider
Wayfair's Way Day sale returns April 25 to 27 with up to 80% off. These 15 early deals are available now before the event begins. more…
Against people's advice, I traveled to Mexico for a facelift. They assumed it was risky, but it turned out to be great.
Business Insider
Peggy Lynn Marchetti was warned by friends and family not to go to Mexico for a facelift. She ignored them and was pleased with the results. more…
A billionaire NBA team owner is replacing cushy courtside life with a hardcore business grindset
Business Insider
The NBA is known for its perks. New Portland Trail Blazers owner and businessman Tom Dundon is testing how many he can cut. more…
Here's what Wall Street doesn't get about young investors, according to a Gen Z founder
Business Insider
Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani created Alinea, an investment platform designed for the next generation of wealth-builders, in 2021. more…
Best cell phone plan for two lines (2026)
Business Insider
Mint Mobile offers the best cell phone plan for two lines, leveraging T-Mobile's network and starting at just $15 per line monthly. more…
MacRumors Readers React to Tim Cook Stepping Down as CEO
MacRumors
Apple yesterday announced that longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is planning to step down from his role later this year, with current hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over as CEO. We've seen media reports suggesting Ternus will bring Jobs-like dec… more…
How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
NPR
Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good. more…
Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
NPR
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can wi… more…
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports
NPR
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones. more…
The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
NPR
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable. more…
U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
NPR
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S. more…
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
NPR
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots. more…
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
NPR
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon. more…
French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
NPR
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site. more…
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
NPR
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006. more…
How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca
NPR
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit. more…
'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system
NPR
The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible. more…
Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court Monday over fate of OpenAI
NPR
The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. more…
Pentagon says Navy secretary is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leader
NPR
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said John Phelan, the Navy's top civilian official, was "departing the administration, effective immediately." Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy. more…
Is AI Cannibalizing Human Intelligence? A Neuroscientist's Way to Stop It
Slashdot.org
The AI industry is largely failing to ask a key design question, argues theoretical neuroscientist/cognitive scientist Vivienne Ming. Are their AI products building human capacity or consuming it?
In the Wall Street Journal Ming shares her experiment about … more…
A former ByteDance engineer says China's AI industry is 'far behind' the US — and the gap is getting worse
Business Insider
"I don't even agree with the assumption that Chinese models are catching up — I believe we're still far behind," a former ByteDance engineer said. more…
I'm a recent college grad living with my parents. It's been nearly impossible to even get a part-time job.
Business Insider
I now live with my parents while taking a gap year and looking for part-time work. Somehow, I can't land any jobs at places like Target and Starbucks. more…
Google's new chips are a shot at Nvidia — and a big hint at where AI goes next
Business Insider
Google is for the first time splitting its AI chips into two lines, a sign that a new AI battleground is emerging. more…
The chip industry's most important company is cutting managers. This doc shows how.
Business Insider
Internal documents obtained by Business Insider show how European chip giant ASML plans to cut a wide range of management roles. more…
They quit Bain, McKinsey, and BCG to be AI founders — and had to unlearn consulting fast
Business Insider
Four former consultants from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG who quit to found AI startups share how consulting prepared them and what they had to unlearn. more…
MrBeast is plotting a move into 'AI-native entertainment'
Business Insider
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is looking for a leader to build a new production capability where AI is "not a tool but the foundation." more…
I skipped college for trade school. Now I have a job I love that won't be replaced by AI.
Business Insider
A 23-year-old HVAC service technician says skipping college to work in the trades was empowering. She has freedom and job security, but it's not easy. more…
Junior talent 'can see how to disrupt us': Goldman partner Kunal Shah on the next generation of bankers
Business Insider
Kunal Shah, co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International and co-head of FICC, told BI about Europe's tech ecosystem, AI, and the bank's Middle East presence. more…
NFL legend and investor says Apple's new CEO should follow the advice Steve Jobs once gave Tim Cook
Business Insider
Apple's new CEO needs to forge his own path like Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to do, says investor and NFL Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton. more…
Meet two JPMorgan tech dealmakers who just made managing director
Business Insider
JPMorgan just announced its newest class of managing directors — including two former members of Business Insider's Rising Stars of Wall Street list. more…
Millions of student-loan borrowers are losing access to a key repayment option. A major private lender is stepping in.
Business Insider
Federal student-loan borrowers are losing the Grad PLUS program due to Trump's repayment overhaul. Private lender College Ave has a replacement. more…
Is Elon Musk building the AI Avengers?
Business Insider
As the internet digests the SpaceX-Cursor deal, we've got the scoop on another startup Musk explored a partnership with. more…
Tim Cook, thank you for making me fall in love with my phone
Business Insider
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO after a legendary run that helped me fall in love with tech. Goodbye, sweet Tim. more…
This startup wants to build an army of humanoid robot soldiers
Business Insider
Foundation sent humanoid robots to Ukraine for a demonstration. CEO Sankaet Pathak said that in 5 to 10 years, they will be able to extract targets. more…
I bought a blueberry farm at 55. It wasn't what I expected, and I'd do things differently if younger, but I have no regrets.
Business Insider
Harry Jones and his wife run a Pennsylvania blueberry farm, but it can't fully support them, so he still works a full-time job in lumber. more…
Learning new AI skills has become like a second job for software engineers
Business Insider
The tech is changing so fast that some developers say they're spending around 20 hours a week staying up-to-date on AI skills. more…
Tech jobs have hit an AI air pocket. Is it temporary or permanent?
Business Insider
Tech layoffs have picked up lately. Some pressures may be temporary as AI reshapes hiring, roles, and the future of work in Silicon Valley. more…
Anthropic's Claude Code pricing pain is Sam Altman's pleasure
Business Insider
Amid confusion over if Claude Code was being removed from Anthropic's Pro plan, OpenAI's CEO and employees did some trolling of their rival. more…
Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work
Business Insider
Spark Capital VC Nabeel Hyatt explains why AI needs human data and shares how robotics could reshape jobs and the future of gig work more…
From Walmart to Lululemon, meet 10 CEOs stepping into retail's biggest jobs this year
Business Insider
Retailers are shaking up their leadership in 2026, with new CEOs taking charge at companies like Walmart, Target, and Lululemon. more…
I built the same website using Lovable and Wix AI. One took twice as long and told me to solve problems myself.
Business Insider
Lovable, as a pure vibe-coding site, quickly delivered a clean, simple product. Wix Harmony, on the other hand, took more effort and brainpower. more…
Who is Jaafar Jackson? Everything to know about Michael Jackson's nephew
Business Insider
Jaafar Jackson, who plays his famous uncle in the new biopic "Michael," is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. more…
Tim Cook had bold visions for Apple. See which ones came true.
Business Insider
From augmented reality to Apple's role in health, Tim Cook had grand visions for the company. Some came true, while others were never fully realized. more…
Meet the first graduating class of CollegeGPT
Business Insider
This year's college grads have adapted to AI. That makes them prime job-market candidates — even if they have a little bit of brain rot. more…
The Most Inescapable Voice In Gaming Wants To Start His Own Studio
Kotaku
Troy Baker is ready to move over to the development side more…
Assassin’s Creed Hexe Loses Its Second Director In Two Months
Kotaku
The next mainline game in the franchise is under new leadership more…
Clair Obscur Gets A Teeny Tiny Update To Celebrate Its First Anniversary
Kotaku
Sandfall Interactive has pushed through a small patch for the game’s first trip around the sun more…
Far Cry Showrunner Sounds Like He Doesn’t Understand How Games Work
Kotaku
Noah Hawley explains why he's not using Far Cry's video game storylines more…
The Coyote Vs. Acme Trailer Goes Straight For Warner Bros.’ Throat
Kotaku
The excellent-looking movie takes aim at the company that shelved it for three years more…
The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Lost JRPG
Kotaku
Kiln, Traysia, and more hit PC and console in the second half of April more…
Miyamoto Was Surprised The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reviews Were Bad: ‘I Thought Things Would Be Different This Time Around’
Kotaku
The movie currently holds a 43-percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes more…
Xbox’s New Boss Lays Out Her Vision For Fixing A Broken Brand: ‘Players Are Frustrated’
Kotaku
Asha Sharma is trying to pivot Xbox, but it's not yet clear to what more…
New Ecco The Dolphin: Complete Collection Is Not Actually Complete
Kotaku
Also: Square Enix is turning the Final Fantasy 7 tower climb into a board game, and Hideo Kojima swings by Xbox to snap some photos more…
Saros Reviews Are Glowing, But Its Embargo Restrictions Make It Harder To Talk About
Kotaku
The Kotaku crew talks about restrictive review embargoes, why they happen, who they help, and who they hurt more…
Making RAM at Home in Your Own Semiconductor Fab
Hackaday
There’s little point in setting up your own shed-based clean room for semiconductor purposes if you don’t try to do something practical with it. Something like responding to the RAMpocalypse …read more more…
After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything
Yahoo Entertainment
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US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
Yahoo Entertainment
April 24 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior... more…
Dig find 'more significant' than first thought
BBC News
Experts now believe the kiln found under a primary school dates from the late medieval period. more…
China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West
Yahoo Entertainment
By Colleen Howe and Sethuraman N R BEIJING/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - In the rolling, wind-swept grasslands of Chifeng in northern China's Inner... more…
Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance
Yahoo Entertainment
The European Union’s ongoing push to bolster its own defensive capabilities isn’t intended to spawn an alternative to the NATO alliance but to answer a long-... more…
Texas Roadhouse to open new large-format restaurant, hire 200 workers
USA Today
Texas Roadhouse expands in with new location, hundreds of jobs. See where. more…
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
Yahoo Entertainment
China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with... more…