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29 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases

Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in “misleading and aggressive” sales practices…
Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a ‘Very Chinese Time’ in Their Lives

Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a ‘Very Chinese Time’ in Their Lives

In case you didn’t get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Across social media, people are proclaiming…
The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them

The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them

It took Rebecca Yu seven days to vibe code her dining app. She was tired of the decision fatigue that…
‘Sideshow’ concerns and billionaire dreams: What I learned from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI

‘Sideshow’ concerns and billionaire dreams: What I learned from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI

This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for…
The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch

The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch

Quote of the day “I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated.”  —Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tells attendees…
Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One

Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while they were touted as a device you could…
DJI Action 6 Review: The Best Action Camera Is Now Better

DJI Action 6 Review: The Best Action Camera Is Now Better

It’s worth noting that some of what you’re going to read here won’t be found in other reviews because the…
Why your phone battery drains even when you’re not using it

Why your phone battery drains even when you’re not using it

It’s expected that your phone battery will drain during the day while you use it. The screen is the biggest…
RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist

RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist

In a somewhat baffling directive, US Health Secretary RFK Jr. claims he’s “ending the war on protein.” The announcement, posted…
Why the future of data centers might be smaller than you think

Why the future of data centers might be smaller than you think

For most of the last decade, data centers have been synonymous with size. These sprawling, warehouse-scale installations consume vast amounts…