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Sony launches Reon Pocket Pro Plus wearable neck cooler in Europe and UK
Sony launched the Reon Pocket Pro Plus wearable neck cooler, saying it boosts cooling and fits more comfortably under shirts.
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Anthropic adds legal AI tools and integrations for Claude
Anthropic on Tuesday added legal AI tools and integrations to Claude for law firms and paying customers.
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Google and SpaceX plan orbital AI data centers with Project Suncatcher satellites by 2027
Google is negotiating with SpaceX to launch solar-powered orbital AI data centers as part of Project Suncatcher, targeting 2027.
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Google unveils Googlebooks, AI-powered Android laptops launching fall 2026
Google announced Googlebooks, a new line of AI-native Android laptops with Gemini Intelligence, launching in fall 2026 with major hardware partners.
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Elon Musk sues OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over nonprofit shift to for-profit model
Elon Musk sued OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024 over allegations they breached a nonprofit founding agreement by converting OpenAI to for-profit status.
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Spotify launches anniversary recap of users' full listening history
Spotify has launched a limited-time 20th anniversary recap that lets users review their full listening history.
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Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over software flaw risking flooded roads
Waymo is voluntarily recalling 3,791 robotaxis over a software issue causing vehicles to drive into flooded roads.
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FDA Approves Otarmeni Gene Therapy for Severe Congenital Hearing Loss
On April 23, 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to Otarmeni, a Regeneron gene therapy for OTOF-related severe hearing loss.
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Musk and Altman face off in California court over OpenAI's shift
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are in a federal court fight in Oakland over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit roots to a commercial venture.
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Tesla fleet surpasses 10 billion miles with supervised Full Self-Driving system
Tesla’s fleet has driven over 10 billion miles using its supervised Full Self-Driving system, reaching a key safety threshold set by Elon Musk.
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Instagram tests optional AI creator labels for profiles and posts
Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels that let users flag AI-generated or edited content on profiles, posts and Reels.
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Metalenz unveils under-display facial authentication tech at Display Week 2026
Boston optics startup Metalenz unveiled under-display camera technology at Display Week 2026.
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DoorDash adds AI tools for merchant onboarding, photos and websites
DoorDash said Monday it added AI tools to help merchants onboard faster, edit dish photos and build websites from listings.
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Barocal raises $10 million seed round for solid-state cooling tech
Barocal raised $10 million to develop solid-state heating and cooling technology that avoids vapor-compression systems.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers 50% off second pass before May 8
TechCrunch is selling Disrupt 2026 passes with 50% off a second ticket of the same type until May 8.
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Wired updates graduation gift guide with new April 2026 picks
Wired updated its graduation gift guide in April 2026 with refreshed recommendations, including a laptop tote, backpack, headphones and electric bike.
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Investigations into Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto reach different conclusions
New investigations into Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto have reached conflicting conclusions, but his identity remains unconfirmed.
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RightsCon 2026 Canceled in Zambia Following Alleged Chinese Pressure Over Taiwanese Participation
RightsCon 2026, the world’s largest digital rights conference, was canceled in Zambia amid reported pressure from Chinese diplomats over Taiwanese attendees.
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Alzheimer’s expert John Hardy urges better drugs, diagnosis, and political will for progress
John Hardy said advancing Alzheimer’s treatment needs improved drugs, diagnosis, and political commitment.
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Lettuce Grow cuts Farmstand and Counterstand prices 20% through May 10
Lettuce Grow is discounting its Farmstand hydroponic garden systems and Counterstand Set by 20% through May 10 with code MOM20.
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Super PAC-backed group pays TikTok influencers to promote anti-China AI messages
Build American AI, linked to a $100 million super PAC, pays TikTok influencers up to $5,000 per video to warn against China’s AI rise.
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Researchers release exploit for Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-31431
Theori publicly released exploit code for Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-31431 on May 5, allowing local privilege escalation to root.
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OpenAI updates privacy policy to use cookies for marketing to free users
OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 and said it will use cookies for marketing on other websites.
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Waymo enforces age limits to stop unaccompanied minors riding driverless cars
Waymo is cracking down on underage solo riders in its driverless cars with mid-ride age verification checks and account enforcement.