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28 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos

Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos

Tinder is looking to AI to revitalize its dating app, which has now reported nine straight quarters of paying subscriber…
Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State

Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State

Mamdani’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment. The NYPD’s turn toward mass surveillance was begun in earnest…
Replika founder raises $20M pre-seed for Wabi, the ‘YouTube of apps’ 

Replika founder raises $20M pre-seed for Wabi, the ‘YouTube of apps’ 

Eugenia Kuyda saw the future of consumer AI before most. She founded Replika, the first major AI companion startup, in 2017 years before ChatGPT…
Democrats Did Much Better Than Expected

Democrats Did Much Better Than Expected

If you’re like me, Steve Kornacki is just as adored by your aunt as he is in your group chats.…
The Best Travel Totes for Every Kind of Trip (2025)

The Best Travel Totes for Every Kind of Trip (2025)

Away The Everywhere Tote Made with water-resistant nylon; designed with a trolley sleeve; meets the airline requirement as a personal…
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of ‘PG-13’ label

Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of ‘PG-13’ label

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter demanding that it stop using the term “PG-13,” as…
This startup’s metal stacks could help solve AI’s massive heat problem

This startup’s metal stacks could help solve AI’s massive heat problem

When Nvidia announced its Rubin series of GPUs in March, it also dropped a bomb: racks built with the Ultra…
SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular

SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular

If you look at how AI deals are conducted these days, it seems AI companies and their investors are imitating…
Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use

Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use

Over the last year, Google has added multiple AI-powered features to Maps to improve discovery and enable users to ask…
The Best Messenger Bag for Modern Professionals’ Commute (2025)

The Best Messenger Bag for Modern Professionals’ Commute (2025)

Compare Top 5 Messenger Bags Honorable Mentions Courtesy of Rothco Rothco Classic Canvas Messenger Bag for $33: Made of simple,…