X Shuts Down Communities Due to Low Usage and Spam
X is discontinuing its Communities feature, citing low usage and high levels of spam. Only a fraction of X users engaged with the feature....
Italian Magazine Cover Sparks Diplomatic Backlash Over Israeli Settler Image
An Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler has sparked backlash from Israel after Al Jazeera reported on the controversy....
25 Years Later: Is it Time for a New iPod?
The Verge reflects on the anniversary of the original iPod and whether its successor is needed in today's market....
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement to Long-Serving Employees
Microsoft is introducing changes to its annual rewards and performance programs, offering long-serving employees in the US a voluntary retirement package. The company aims to reduce costs and adapt to market conditions....
NYPD Cop with 547 Speeding Tickets Remains on Force
A New York City police officer has accumulated 547 speeding tickets yet remains employed. Streetsblog reports that the officer's conduct is concerning, while Hacker News comments express skepticism about the situation....
BMW Bumps the 7 Series for 2027 with New Battery
The new BMW 7 Series is set to be released in 2027, featuring an all-new battery and an updated design. This marks a significant refresh of the company's flagship sedan....
Salmon Raises $100M for Digital Credit to Underbanked Filipinos
Salmon has secured $100M in funding to provide digital credit to underbanked Filipinos and those dissatisfied with traditional lenders....
Data Center Boom May Outpace Greenhouse Gas Emissions
New gas projects linked to data center campuses across the US may create more greenhouse gases than entire nations. Wired reports that the EPA has stopped collecting greenhouse gas data, leaving a gap in oversight....
DJI Unveils Lito Series Beginner Drones Starting at $400
DJI has launched its new Lito series, offering beginner drones starting at under $400. The range includes the Lito X1 with improved features....
Vercel Discovers Stolen Customer Data Prior to Recent Hack
Vercel has found evidence of a second data breach, affecting some customers prior to the company's recent hack. An investigation is ongoing....
AI Tool Promises to Undo AI Writing
A new AI tool called Sincere aims to undo poorly written content generated by other AI systems. The platform encourages users to be sincere in their writing, but its effectiveness is yet to be determined....
Netflix Struggles to Follow Up Successful Shows
Despite recent successes, Netflix is facing challenges in creating engaging follow-up content, as seen in its animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85....
Bitwarden CLI Compromised in Ongoing Campaign
The Bitwarden CLI has been compromised in an ongoing Checkmarx supply chain campaign. The attack affects the command-line interface of the popular password manager. Details on the vulnerability are scarce, but it's belie...
StrictlyVC San Francisco Kicks Off in a Week
The StrictlyVC conference is scheduled to take place on April 30 at Sentro Filipino Cultural Center in San Francisco. Attendees can expect to meet VCs and founders....
Delve's Customer Suffers Security Incident
TechCrunch has confirmed that Delve performed security certifications for Context AI, which recently disclosed a security incident. Reuters reports no further information is available about the nature of the incident....
Why People Don't Crave Automation
A recent report suggests that consumers may not be as eager for automation as expected, highlighting the importance of human touch in various aspects of life....
Labor Unrest at Samsung May Worsen Memory Chip Supply Issues
Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea are preparing to go on an 18-day strike next month. This may exacerbate existing supply chain issues for memory chips....
AI Money Squeeze on the Horizon for Consumers
Experts warn that AI-driven automation could lead to a squeeze on consumer finances, with potential consequences for individuals and businesses alike....
Tesla Drops Musk’s $29B Interim Award
Following a Delaware court ruling, Tesla has decided not to award Elon Musk an interim compensation package worth $29 billion. This is part of the company's agreement to not let him 'double dip' if he wins his appeal for...
US DOJ Reclassifies Cannabis as Less Dangerous
The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis as less dangerous. The move comes after years of advocacy from medical marijuana proponents. Reuters reports this decision marks a significant shift in th...