Friday

17 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

AI boom drives record S&P 500 valuations, but Goldman Sachs warns of $1 trillion risk ahead

AI boom drives record S&P 500 valuations, but Goldman Sachs warns of $1 trillion risk ahead

In a new research note, Goldman’s strategists argue that the ongoing surge in capital expenditures by hyperscalers, including Microsoft, Amazon,…
I made a gorgeous LED strip setup at home without touching a soldering iron

I made a gorgeous LED strip setup at home without touching a soldering iron

With the right tools and a smart approach, you can use lighting to transform how any space looks. I did…
RIP to these 5 Microsoft apps

RIP to these 5 Microsoft apps

If you’ve been around Windows for a while, you’ve probably noticed that Microsoft has a habit of quietly killing off…
Why is an Amazon-backed AI startup making Orson Welles fan fiction?

Why is an Amazon-backed AI startup making Orson Welles fan fiction?

On Friday, a startup called Fable announced an ambitious, if head-scratching, plan to recreate the lost 43 minutes of Orson…
I finally tried Dolby Vision 2 on a giant screen and it felt flat

I finally tried Dolby Vision 2 on a giant screen and it felt flat

IFA is always packed with wonderful new tech, and the 2025 edition is no different. The launch of Dolby Vision…
I found the perfect free app for converting files on Windows

I found the perfect free app for converting files on Windows

Converting files doesn’t have to involve sketchy websites or endless pop-ups. File Converter is a free, open-source app that lets…
Pocket Scion is a synth you play with plants

Pocket Scion is a synth you play with plants

A few years ago, artist Modern Biology became a viral sensation when he posted videos of himself controlling a modular…
EU fines Google $3.5B over adtech ‘abuse’

EU fines Google $3.5B over adtech ‘abuse’

The European Commission announced this week that it’s fining Google €2.95 billion (just under $3.5 billion). The commission found that…
The growing debate over age verification laws

The growing debate over age verification laws

Technologists and policymakers are reckoning with a generation-defining problem on the internet: while it can be a revolutionary force for…
This streaming service is running a half-price 12-month subscription, but you need to act fast

This streaming service is running a half-price 12-month subscription, but you need to act fast

Act now, act fast. That’s what I’m telling you to do if you want to scoop up what’s actually quite…