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2 May 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

Fintech firm Betterment confirms data breach after hackers send fake crypto scam notification to users

Fintech firm Betterment confirms data breach after hackers send fake crypto scam notification to users

Automated investment platform Betterment has confirmed that hackers broke into some of its systems last week and accessed the personal…
Developers have made $550 billion on Apple’s App Store since 2008

Developers have made $550 billion on Apple’s App Store since 2008

Apple services had a “record-breaking year,” according to a blog post by senior vice president Eddy Cue. In 2025, Apple…
Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri

Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri

It’s official. Apple has chosen to work with Google, a longtime partner, to power AI features like Siri.  “After careful…
A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn

A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn

For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online — and it’s been maddeningly…
Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins

Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins

The 83rd Golden Globes was a standout evening for streaming platforms. Netflix led the pack with seven wins, while Apple…
Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business

Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business

Luminar has reached a deal to sell its lidar business to a company called Quantum Computing Inc. for just $22…
Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

Meta announced on Monday that it has appointed former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman of…
Mitigating emissions from air freight: Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim

Mitigating emissions from air freight: Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim

“SAF is central to the decarbonization of the aviation sector,” believes Raman Ojha, president of Shell Aviation. “Having said that,…
Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn

Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn

French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded…
The Download: Introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies 

The Download: Introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies 

Although it’s less glamorous than envisioning which advances will change our future, analyzing failed technologies is equally important. Read about why…