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6 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

Satya Nadella denies Xbox death rumors, insists Microsoft is "long on gaming"

Satya Nadella denies Xbox death rumors, insists Microsoft is "long on gaming"

Speaking with newly appointed Microsoft Gaming head Asha Sharma, Nadella dismissed speculation that the company might abandon gaming in favor…
An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor

An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor

A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools that were likely designed by U.S. military…
Founders Fund nears $6 billion close for latest growth fund, sources say

Founders Fund nears $6 billion close for latest growth fund, sources say

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is nearing the close of its fourth growth fund, Founders Fund Growth IV, with $6 billion…
6 live-action anime adaptations that actually weren’t terrible

6 live-action anime adaptations that actually weren’t terrible

Anime has been popular around the world for decades, and is only getting more buzz in recent years. There’s an…
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27

Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27

The rumored “HomePod with a screen” we’ve heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and…
Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Nvidia is planning to launch an open-source platform for AI agents, people familiar with the company’s plans tell WIRED. The…
‘Flying Cars’ Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

‘Flying Cars’ Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

New kinds of aircraft, sorts of “flying cars” that can take off and land with little space like helicopters but…
Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states 

Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states 

The Federal Aviation Administration approved eight pilot programs that will allow a handful of companies, including Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies,…
How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater

How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater

The author of that post on X was referring to an online intelligence dashboard following the US-Israel strikes against Iran…
OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit

OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit

More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees filed a statement Monday supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department…