Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
The new nominee, founder of Drop Rx, faces scrutiny over past false claims about CDC powers despite recent statements acknowledging vaccine efficacy.
For the first time in the Index's 25-year history, more than half of surveyed nations face difficult or very serious press freedom conditions.
During the Musk v Altman proceedings, Jared Birchall testified that a coalition led by Elon Musk submitted a massive bid for OpenAI's non-profit assets in February 2025. The judge subsequently warned counsel against coaching the witness and indicated she would rule on the admissibility of the testimony the following day.
The deal, expected to close in two weeks, would value the company at roughly $900 billion, though some early backers are holding out for an exit via public listing later this year.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allows discussions on Musk's political ties and substance use, ruling they are relevant to bias and credibility in the dispute over OpenAI's future structure.
Roscosmos officials claim Ukrainian drones targeted the Arkhangelsk region spaceport during recent missions, prompting authorities to expand NOTAMs from hours to days to protect infrastructure.
CEO Tim Cook says the company was surprised by rapid uptake of models like OpenClaw and enterprise usage by firms such as Perplexity, noting it may take several months to restore balance
Since 2017, the social network has encrypted and injected data on thousands of installed extensions into user requests without consent, prompting a formal criminal investigation
Following a $375 million jury verdict, Meta argues state demands for age verification are too burdensome, while New Mexico officials claim the company prioritises profit over child safety.
Developer Andy Nguyen has published a tool allowing the console to function as a Steam Machine, though the modification remains unofficial and limited to specific firmware versions.
The House and Senate have authorised the controversial surveillance provision for another term, incorporating criminal penalties for query abuse while omitting a warrant requirement for US persons.
New safety measures and a ban in Russia have tempered expectations for top-line growth in 2026.
Disabling connectivity prevents data from exiting the vehicle but requires a service appointment for most markets and sacrifices navigation and over-the-air updates
In a move that expands its live sports portfolio, Prime Video has announced an agreement to broadcast select non-conference games for the Duke Blue Devils, beginning in November 2026.
The April update allows owners of Xbox Series S and X to disable the flagship Quick Resume feature for specific titles, resolving issues with online games that require a persistent internet connection.
By leveraging artificial intelligence to redesign ribosomal proteins, a team from Columbia and Harvard has created a bacterial strain that survives and reproduces without one of the 20 standard amino acids.
A new job posting and official confirmation reveal plans to ramp up manufacturing of the 9×4 variant, yet the company's history of missed targets casts a shadow over the 60-launch-per-year goal.
The Normal, Illinois factory resumed production following tornado damage while the company reaffirms its full-year sales targets and targets positive gross profits by year-end
The electric vehicle maker has scaled back its production targets for its electric vehicle factory in Georgia to an annual capacity of 300,000 units, down from the original plan of 400,000 units. This reduction follows a revised loan agreement with the US Department of Energy, which will provide $4.5 billion instead of the originally agreed $6.6 billion. Despite the lower funding, the company aims to achieve this capacity sooner than initially planned, with vertical construction starting this year and production expected in late 2028.
Led by NVentures, the funding round sees Legora expand its footprint in the United States while facing heightened competition from Harvey, which holds a valuation of $11 billion.
The Normal, Illinois plant resumes R2 SUV production following recent repairs, even as the Georgia facility prepares for autonomous taxi manufacturing
Light has announced a new developer program for the Light Phone III, introducing a Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable the creation of non-commercial, open-source tools. The initiative aims to expand device utility while maintaining the company's focus on distraction-free technology and user privacy.
The new project from the studio founded by Noel Berry and Maddy Thorson draws comparisons to Hollow Knight, though the launch date remains a target rather than a confirmed commitment.
A small biotechnology firm has proposed creating human clones without brains to serve as physical backups, a concept described as ethically charged and part of a broader strategy for immortality.
A federal jury trial has commenced in Oakland, California, addressing allegations that OpenAI deviated from its founding mission and misled Elon Musk regarding his financial contributions. Concurrently, a new report indicates the Department of Justice has significantly altered its voting rights section, raising questions about the future of election enforcement.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez seeks prohibitions on end-to-end encryption and strict age verification, claims Meta argues are technologically infeasible.
A new update brings the full-screen interface to the Xbox PC app, alongside dashboard customisation for consoles and upscaling previews for the Ally X.
Access to the new penetration testing and vulnerability identification tool is limited to critical cyber defenders via a credential-based application, with broader distribution pending consultation with the U.S. government
The electric vehicle startup, which lost nearly $400 million last year, has pivoted to importing vans and robots while the Securities and Exchange Commission closed its four-year inquiry in March 2026.
Security researchers have identified malicious code embedded in the PyPI package `lightning`, which executes upon import to steal tokens and poison development environments.
LG continues its post-CES rollout with a high-resolution monitor offering dual-mode refresh rates and advanced connectivity.
The update resolves critical bugs and introduces features such as independent HUD toggling and direct photo storage to the console's media gallery.
While the terms are often used interchangeably in marketing, each product category offers specific functionalities regarding firmness, motion, and AI integration.
The animated film, directed by Andy Serkis and released by Angel Studios, has sparked outrage among figures who expected a clear endorsement of capitalism, despite the story's focus on authoritarianism.
The latest patch also increases the Home screen group limit to ten, adds custom UI colours, and brings PC integration features including gamepad mouse control.
Following a 2023 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield victory, the firm shifts focus from development to real-world implementation in the highly regulated healthcare sector.
Musk describes distillation as a general industry practice while testifying that xAI engaged in the technique to replicate larger model capabilities.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a motion for a preliminary injunction after receiving schematics detailing a secret room where fibre-optic cables were split to copy all traffic.
A cross-party initiative between the PSOE and ERC seeks to adjust EU digital rules, while the People's Party moves to introduce competing amendments to the proposal.
Amazon has updated its artificial intelligence tools within the US Shopping app, moving beyond static audio summaries to enable interactive dialogue between consumers and AI-generated experts.
The long-awaited Mac version includes the original Age of Kings content, the Conquerors expansion, and three recent downloadable campaigns, with future DLC available for separate purchase.
Imperial College London researcher highlights individual genetic variation in immunity and warns against oversimplified health claims during presentation on 16 April 2026
As governing bodies restrict wind tunnel and CFD hours to control costs, top teams like Red Bull are leveraging startups such as Neural Concept to generate vast datasets from limited physical runs.
The US District Court's March 16 injunction nullified the appointment of Kennedy's allies, citing procedural violations and lack of qualifications, prompting the government to file an appeal and plan to disband the current committee.
Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its mission to benefit humanity for profit, seeking the removal of leadership and up to $150 billion in damages.
Manus, acquired by Meta for $2 billion, deployed a network of accounts to sell AI-generated websites while failing to label the paid partnerships, violating platform policies and potentially breaching advertising laws.
An examination of refinery operations reveals the immense scale required to process crude oil into fuels and petrochemicals, with facilities like Jamnagar in India and Chevron Richmond in California leading the way in complexity and volume.
The tech giant has issued a directive to prevent the use of terms such as goblins and gremlins unless strictly relevant to a user query, after an audit revealed a specific personality setting disproportionately drove the trend.