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6:55

DeepSeek's new 'world-class' AI mode, Claude can now...

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2026/04/24

-DeepSeek has released its latest AI models, the V4 Pro and Flash versions, a bit over a year after it went viral and became the top rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US.-Anthropic can now link up with your accounts on AllTrails, Audible, Booking.com, Instacart, Intuit Credit Karma, Intuit TurboTax, Resy, Spotify, StubHub, Taskrabbit, Thumbtack, TripAdvisor, Uber, Uber Eats and Viator. -A hairdryer was allegedly used to rig Polymarket bets on the weather at Charles de Gaulle airport in

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6:18

X finally adds custom timelines

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2026/04/23

The new feature is similar to Bluesky's and Threads' custom feeds.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:41

Meta workers' keystrokes are being used to train AI,...

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2026/04/23

-A report in Reuters alleged that the keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks of Meta's workforce are to be captured for the purposes of training AI — something the company's communications department was happy to confirm as accurate. -Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. -Tesla still doesn’t have a solid pathway for how to give Hardware 3 cars Full Self-Driving

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6:57

Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise product...

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2026/04/22

California's AG released a legal filing containing details of its accusation against the retailer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:36

Anthropic investigating 'unauthorized access' of...

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2026/04/22

-Anthropic is investigating potential "unauthorized access" to its Claude Mythos model that has been touted for its ability to find cybersecurity flaws, the company told Bloomberg. -The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect users" from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram. -Monterey Park's city council has moved to ban construction of any data centers within its borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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6:39

Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily...

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2026/04/21

That works out to about 75,000 AI-generated songs per day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:09

DHS reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for...

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2026/04/21

-The devices would help ICE agents identify "illegal aliens" from a distance by capturing video and comparing it to biometric data like facial recognition and walking gait. -Amazon announced that it will invest $5 billion in the AI company, along with as much as $20 billion in additional payments if certain milestones are met. -Ternus has been focused on product design since joining Apple in 2001. He became VP of hardware engineering in 2013, and later transitioned to a senior executive role in

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7:39

A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026

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2026/04/20

Analysts predict dark times for the PC industry, but sales were up slightly in Q1 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:31

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the...

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2026/04/20

-In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic, the company shared a 1,000-word X post this weekend covering its main points. Here's the link to the story. -Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, Axios reported that the NSA is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview. -More than a hundred humanoid robots stepped up to the start line of Beijing's humanoid robot half-marathon with first

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7:48

OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork...

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2026/04/17

Developers get a first look at OpenAI's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:35

Stop using your Casely Power Pod wireless charger,...

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2026/04/17

-Casely has reannounced a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by the defective devices.-In order to allow third-party online search engines to be competitive with Google, the EC has recommended that Google permit those services to access its treasure trove of search engine data. -Perplexity's 'Personal Computer' is a suite of computer use agents that can work with your files, apps, connectors and the web to complete

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6:31

Spotify is selling books now

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2026/04/16

A new partnership with Bookshop.org lets you purchase physical books from indie booksellers from within the Spotify app.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:32

Another study argues how bad AI is for our brains,...

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2026/04/16

-A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. -Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies barring such content. Nearly three months later, such apps are not only still available, but being actively promoted on the iOS App Store and Google Play. -Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude

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7:18

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial...

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2026/04/15

This could make it easy for these people to identify strangers in public.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:18

NAACP is suing xAI over data center pollution, the...

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2026/04/15

-The NAACP is suing xAI and a subsidiary called MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. -The FCC has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-made networking routers -Amazon announced it is merging with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to bolster Leo, its Starlink rival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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5:23

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark...

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2026/04/14

Plus - Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glassesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:36

Meta warned that facial recognition on its smart...

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2026/04/14

-Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to warn of the dangers in bringing facial recognition technology to the company's smart glasses. -A charity organization that focuses on preventing online harm, recently published a study that showed 61 percent of those between 12 and 15 who previously had access to affected social media platforms still have one or more active accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:11

YouTube Premium’s US pricing is going up

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2026/04/13

If you’re on a family plan you’ll pay $4 per month more for ad-free viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:53

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute...

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2026/04/13

-The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. -The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in its most recent job advertisement for air traffic controllers. The administration's annual hiring window opens at 12AM ET on April 17, and considering the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. -Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the

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5:43

OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan

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2026/04/10

The company says it's because of high energy costs and regulatory issues.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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