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4 May 2026 Vol 19

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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2

Google released on Thursday a “reimagined” version of its research agent Gemini Deep Research based on its much-ballyhooed state-of-the-art foundation…

Disney wants to drag you into the gen AI slop

Disney and OpenAI’s new $1 billion partnership feels emblematic of the terrible times we’re living through. In exchange for access…

Best phone 2025: the top smartphones to buy right now

Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something…

Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

South Korean crypto entrepreneur and prosecuted fraudster Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a US federal…

1X struck a deal to send its ‘home’ humanoids to factories and warehouses

1X found some big potential buyers for its humanoid robots designed for consumers — the portfolio companies of one of…

New York’s new law forces advertisers to say when they’re using AI avatars

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Thursday that will require advertisers to identify if an ad includes AI-generated…

This free time-tracking productivity tool feels invisible, but it’s incredibly useful

While I love remote work, I’m the first to admit that I get distracted incredibly quickly. Maybe it’s a bit…

Fortnite is back in Google’s Android app store

An Epic tweet confirming Fortnite’s return to Google’s app store said it is the result of “Google’s compliance with the…

The market has ‘switched’ and founders have the power now, VCs say

The way venture capitalists think about fund-raising can be a black box. But investors must think about their go-to-market strategy for raising…

Best Holiday Coffee Subscription Deals (2025): Atlas, Trade

Fall Coffee Subscription deals are usually the lowest prices of the year. After all, everybody knows you drink more coffee…