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OpenAI launches autonomous Workspace Agents in ChatGPT

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:52:02 +0000

Powered by Codex and operating natively in the cloud, the new ChatGPT Workspace Agents are designed to automate complex, multi-step workflows even when users are offline. Read more...

Microsoft almost fought SpaceX for Cursor in a massive $60 billion AI showdown

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:26:01 +0000

A high-stakes bidding war nearly erupted between tech titans Microsoft and SpaceX over the AI-powered IDE Cursor. Here is why Microsoft walked away. Read more...

Apple fixes bug cops used to recover deleted chats from alleged Antifa member's iPhone

David Uzondu — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:38:01 +0000

Privacy enthusiasts can now rest easy, as Apple has rolled out an important fix for iOS and iPadOS for a bug that allowed cops to use forensic tools to extract messages from iPhones and iPads. Read more...

Massive 85-inch Hisense 4K Mini-LED TV hits an incredible $699 price point

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:44:01 +0000

Turn your living room into a cinema with this monster 85-inch display. Featuring native 144Hz motion for gaming and stunning Mini-LED contrast, this is the budget flagship deal of the week. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/22: PC components, monitors, TVs, and more

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:08:01 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from MSI, Samsung, NZXT, Apple, and more. Read more...

Sam Altman says Anthropic's using fear-based marketing to promote Mythos

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:32:01 +0000

Anthropic's bold claims about the capabilities of its newly released model, Claude Mythos, haven't been well received by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Read more...

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 26.4.2 with bug fixes and security patches

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

iOS and iPadOS 26.4.2 are now available for download for compatible iPhones and iPads, with security and bug fixes. Read more...

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Google debuts eighth-gen TPU chips for training and inference with big performance claims

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:01 +0000

At Google Cloud Next ‘26, the company unveiled two AI chips, each tailored specifically for training and inference. Read more...

iPhone 18 could get downgraded as Apple seeks to cut costs, leaker says

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

A leaker has claimed that rising production costs have led Apple to consider certain downgrades for the base iPhone 18. Read more...

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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn hands-on: Owlcat is coming for Mass Effect's sci-fi RPG crown

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000

We got an early look at the new Expanse RPG, checking out a spinning space station, zero-G combat with magboots, companions, and more. Read more...

Intel's latest graphics driver is full of fixes for Pragmata

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:01 +0000

Intel has released a new graphics driver for supported processors and GPUs, bringing a bunch of useful fixes for Capcom's latest "dad simulator." Read more...

Workspace Intelligence is Google's answer to Microsoft Work IQ

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Google is introducing a new intelligence layer in Workspace that aims to turn Gemini into a true work assistant that understands your role, context, and daily tasks. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5083769 brings built-in internet speed test to all 25H2, 24H2 users

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:03 +0000

Microsoft has debuted a new built-in internet speed test on the latest Windows 11 versions, 25H2 and 24H2. It is now available to everyone. Read more...

Maingear launches MG-1 Mk.II AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2 PC with "bloatware-free Windows 11"

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:02:01 +0000

Mainger is promising to deliver a "bloatware-free Windows 11" with its new MG-1 Mk.II AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2 system. Read more...

Microsoft extends rare handshake to Google with upcoming Edge feature

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:01 +0000

Edge is gaining a feature for Google queries, hinting at a rare Microsoft shift that could blur lines with Bing in enterprise use. Read more...

Major lawsuit claims Microsoft overcharged for Windows Server on rival cloud platforms

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Microsoft hit with $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over alleged Windows Server cloud overpricing, as 60,000 firms claim unfair costs favor Azure. Read more...

Samsung reportedly postpones production for latest 10nm DRAM for indefinite period

Sanket Mungase — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:01 +0000

The production for 10nm DRAM called "D1d" has reportedly been paused by Samsung for an indefinite period due to low profitability and low demand from customers. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5082052 wrongly forcing BitLocker recovery

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that a new BitLocker recovery issue is affecting all supported versions of Windows 11, 10, and Server. Read more...

Opera now lets you boost tab volume by 500%

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:01 +0000

The latest Opera update is here for those tired of quiet video and audio in their tabs, plus a few more. Read more...

Elon Musk's SpaceX aims for AI dominance with massive $60 billion Cursor acquisition

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:22:01 +0000

SpaceX is shaking up the tech world with a $60 billion play for Cursor. From rockets to AI-powered IDEs, see how Musk plans to outpace Google and OpenAI in the race for the ultimate developer tool. Read more...

Microsoft explains how to download and install the new "10 times faster" TypeScript

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has explained how to download and install the latest version of TypeScript that promises 10 times better performance. Read more...

Microsoft shared simple fix for Windows 11/10 bug that seemingly broke a vital OS feature

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:28:01 +0000

Microsoft shared a simple solution to an issue that affected hundreds of users wherein a data backup feature would seemingly not work properly. Read more...

Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band .NET update to patch severe bug

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:14:01 +0000

A serious flaw in recent .NET builds has forced an urgent patch, with Microsoft warning impacted apps could grant attackers SYSTEM privileges. Read more...

Nvidia released DLSS 4.5 SDK for developers featuring Dynamic Multi Frame Generation

Sanket Mungase — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:01 +0000

A new streamlined SDK for DLSS 4.5 has been rolled out by Nvidia, which features Dynamic and 6x multi-frame generation. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/21: Discounts on monitors, audio equipment, PC components, and more

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:44:01 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from NETGEAR, Samsung, Sony, and more. Read more...

OnlyOffice invokes AGPLv3, says Nextcloud must restore removed logos in Euro-Office fork

David Uzondu — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:02:01 +0000

The fight between OnlyOffice and Nextcloud is not over, as OnlyOffice has now published an open letter with its demands. Read more...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 to rival Google's Nano Banana 2

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:46:01 +0000

ChatGPT Images 2.0 key upgrades include the ability to render complex text, UI components, and iconography within images at up to 2K resolution. Read more...

Microsoft shares what's coming next for OneDrive

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:16:02 +0000

Microsoft is reshaping OneDrive with a focus on speed, collaboration, and AI, making sure that it remains your go-to solution for content storage. Read more...

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OpenAI's Codex hits 4 million weekly active users, adding 1 million in just two weeks

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:01 +0000

OpenAI's Codex is growing faster than anyone anticipated, and it isn't just for coders anymore. OpenAI is now sending experts directly into major enterprises to overhaul how they work. Read more...

Alienware becomes "first" to launch system with new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 in Area-51

Sayan Sen — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Alienware has touted the launch of the new Area-51 that packs the new Ryzen 9950X3D2 as the first in the market. Read more...

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Sponsored — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Samsung's Odyssey G5 hits a price that makes every other 1440p monitor sweat

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:42:02 +0000

Samsung's Odyssey G5 27-inch QHD gaming monitor is on sale, and the discount makes it one of the best value 1440p displays right now. Read more...

Microsoft reduces Xbox Game Pass prices, but there's bad news for Call of Duty fans

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:21 +0000

Following continuous price hikes for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions in recent years, Microsoft has now announced that it is reducing prices. Read more...

VirtualBox 7.2.8 arrives with fixes for Windows 11 BSOD, Secure Boot, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:08:01 +0000

VirtualBox, a popular cross-platform virtualization software, has been updated to version 7.2.8 with fixes for various bugs, including black screens of death on Windows 11 VMs. Read more...

Rufus gets big update with silent Windows 11 installation, new bloat removal tools and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:01 +0000

Rufus is a popular tool for creating bootable USB media for installing Windows 11 or other operating systems, and its latest update brings a couple of very useful new features for Windows users. Read more...

Android malware NGate steals NFC data through HandyPay app

Sanket Mungase — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:01 +0000

In an Android malware campaign, attackers are stealing NFC payment information through a lottery site and a trojanized application, particularly in Brazil. Read more...

Telegram faces UK ban threat as Ofcom launches massive safety investigation

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:14:01 +0000

Ofcom is playing hardball. From multimillion-pound penalties to total platform blocks, see why Telegram is in the crosshairs and what this means for the future of the app in the UK. Read more...