In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules
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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review: A Close Second
It's no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you're after a midrange phone in the US.
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.
Report: Samsung execs worried company could lose money on smartphones for the first time
The AI-driven memory shortage is hitting Samsung's bottom line.
Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in April 2026
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Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advant
Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock
House vote to defang the Endangered Species Act was unexpectedly cancelled
TopResume Launches Free Review Service and Trial Offers
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
New iPhone App Transforms Concert History Into Digital Archive
New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.
Man Faces 5 Years Prison for AI-Generated Wolf Sighting Hoax
Beloved wolf gripped the nation after burrowing out of the zoo.
Squarespace Offers Major Discounts on Website Building Plans
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AI Industry Spending Surge Raises Questions on True Progress
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is bu
NASA's Lunar Gateway Faces Corrosion Issues on Key Modules
"Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors."
Nike Discounts and Promo Codes: Save Big This Month
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US Surveillance Law Faces April Deadline Amid Reform Debate
Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the sp
Tim Cook's Apple: A Legacy of Growth and Consistency
Under Cook, Apple became hugely successful, if not always surprising.
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Uber Expands Services with New Doorstep Return Pickup Feature
The new returns feature is the company's latest effort to become an everything app.
Porsche Divests Bugatti Stake Amid EV Strategy Shift
Porsche's stake in Bugatti and Rimac Group have been sold to private equity.
H&R Block Slashes Prices: 25% Discount on DIY Tax Filing
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
Google's AI Mode Expands to Track Product Availability Locally
Although you can already track hotel prices at the city level, the new update lets you do so for a specific hotel that you're interested in.
SpaceX Transforms Into AI Company Amid Artemis III Preparations
"If it doesn’t rely on a solid, there’s no reason why we can’t launch."
Foreo Beauty Tech Sales: Save Up to 50% on Skincare Devices
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
Chef Robotics Thrives in Food Production With AI-Guided Arms
The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provide for a broader array of customers.
Private Space Station Visitors Face Strict Dress Code Rules
Can you wear white after Labor Day if your destination is Earth orbit?
Blue Apron Launches Major Discount Campaign for 2026
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Anthropic Introduces Claude Design for Rapid Visual Creation
The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share their ideas more easily.
Ransomware Gang Adopts Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Technically speaking, there's no practical benefit to use PQC. So why is it being used?
Black Holes From Previous Universe May Explain Dark Matter
A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
SaySo Launches Curated News App to Combat Misinformation
Users are fed up with misinformation and AI slop cluttering their feeds. SaySo is a new short-form video app that delivers news from vetted creators and journal
Scientists Still Searching for Precise Value of Gravitational Constant
Such experiments bring "order to the universe, whether or not the number agrees with the expected value.”
UK Invests $675M in Sovereign AI Fund to Boost Homegrown Tech
In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.
Netflix Launches Vertical Video Feed, Expands AI Strategy
Netflix is going to launch a TikTok-like vertical video feed within its apps this month, and plans to use AI broadly for content creation and recommendations.
Carbon Nanotubes Edge Closer to Replacing Copper in Electronics
While this material degrades over time, it could point to better ones.
OpenAI Faces Legal Battle Over Its Original Mission
In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.
Loop Secures $95M to Advance Supply Chain AI Technology
The San Francisco startup closed a Series C funding round led by Antonio Gracias' firm Valor, which is a major backer of xAI.
Apple Fixes Bug That Exposed Signal Chat Data to Law Enforcement
Signal “very happy” Apple fixed bug storing private chats after app was deleted.
Chinese Fantasy Novels Reshape History Through Digital Storytelling
Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.
Bluesky Confirms DDoS Attack Behind Service Outages
Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET. on April 15.
NASA's Roman Telescope Ahead of Schedule for Launch
Spy satellite hardware has been repurposed to scan the Universe in the infrared.
Google Chrome's AI Mode Gets Stickier to Keep Users Engaged
Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.
Sequoia Capital Raises $7B Under New Leadership for AI Expansion
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
Senate Hearing Challenges Health Claims on Vaccine Impact
Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.
Europe Launches Free Age Verification Tool for Online Safety
Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start block
Enterprise AI Coding Startup Reaches $1.5B Valuation
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
Mac mini and Mac Studio Inventory Crisis Deepens
Pending refresh? RAM shortage? AI agents? There are many possible explanations.
New Brain-Reading Beanie Translates Thoughts Into Text
California-based startup Sabi is developing a thought-to-text wearable that could usher in the cyborg future.
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Steps Down From Board
Hastings helped to transform the video rental industry — first with physical, then digital, delivery.
BMW Redesigns 7 Series for 2027 With New EV Battery
The 2027 7 Series is available as an EV, with an inline-six, or an inline-six PHEV.
Smart Plug Guide 2026: When to Use Them
Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.