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Tubi is the first streamer to launch a native app within ChatGPT

2026-04-08T11:35:45.930-07:00

Tubi becomes the first streaming service to offer an app integration within ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that millions of users turn to for answers.

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Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber

2026-04-08T10:35:44.880-07:00

Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America still has a long and winding regulatory road before it can launch a commercial robotaxi service.

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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

2026-04-08T09:35:44.329-07:00

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

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Astropad’s Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support

2026-04-08T09:10:44.871-07:00

Astropad’s Workbench lets users remotely monitor and control AI agents on Mac Minis from iPhone or iPad, with low-latency streaming and mobile access.

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British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto

2026-04-08T09:10:44.840-07:00

Back, a longtime researcher and pioneer in cryptography, denies the allegation that he is the secretive creator of Bitcoin.

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Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents

2026-04-08T09:05:43.416-07:00

The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion gang was reported to be behind the attack.

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OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation

2026-04-08T08:35:43.706-07:00

OpenAI's new Child Safety Blueprint aims to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation linked to advancements in AI.

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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

2026-04-08T08:35:43.631-07:00

The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers.

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Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

2026-04-07T22:58:35.998-07:00

Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.

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Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project

2026-04-07T11:28:25.847-07:00

The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project.

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Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative

2026-04-07T11:28:25.826-07:00

The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.

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Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says

2026-04-07T10:58:25.572-07:00

The news follows a report from Nikkei Asia on Tuesday that raised concerns the company’s foldable iPhone could be delayed due to challenges during the phone’s engineering test phase.

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Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords

2026-04-07T10:28:25.084-07:00

Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation.

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Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs

2026-04-07T10:28:25.083-07:00

Google Chrome's latest update brings vertical tabs and a cleaner Reading Mode to help manage cluttered browsing.

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Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips

2026-04-07T09:58:24.910-07:00

Uber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google.

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Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time

2026-04-07T09:58:24.875-07:00

The app uses iPhone Live Activities to alert you when scary scenes are about to happen, while also tracking what to watch and where to stream it.

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Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand

2026-04-07T09:28:24.320-07:00

Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion.

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Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI

2026-04-07T08:58:23.768-07:00

Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video.

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AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost

2026-04-06T22:58:16.393-07:00

Rocket's new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation.

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AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program

2026-04-06T21:28:15.093-07:00

The program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages.

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Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

2026-04-06T11:28:05.880-07:00

Netflix says the app gives children access to an "ever-growing" library of games for kids.

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Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature

2026-04-06T11:28:05.866-07:00

NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident, and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates.

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Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers

2026-04-06T11:28:05.866-07:00

Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates.

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Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again

2026-04-06T10:58:05.630-07:00

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.

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Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker

2026-04-06T10:28:04.076-07:00

An apparent North Korean worker was caught visibly stumped during a remote job interview when asked to insult the country's leader.

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