Friday, April 10, 2026

OpenAI Challenges Anthropic with New Pro Subscription and Infrastructure Claims

OpenAI has launched a new $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscription aimed at heavy Codex users, significantly enhancing usage limits compared to its previous plans. In a memo to investors, OpenAI criticized Anthropic for being 'compute constr...

• The new ChatGPT Pro subscription offers five times more Codex usage than the $20 Plus plan.
• OpenAI's Codex has seen a surge to over 3 million weekly users, reflecting a 5x increase in usage over the last three mo...

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YouTube Premium Prices Increase

YouTube has announced a price increase for its Premium and Music subscription services in the U.S., with the individual plan rising from $13.99 to $15.99 per month. The family plan for YouTube Music will now cost $26.99, up from $22.99, mar...

• The family plan for YouTube Music increases from $16.99 to $18.99 monthly.
• Existing subscribers will see the new prices reflected on their June 7, 2026 billing date.

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Instagram Introduces Comment Editing Feature

Instagram has rolled out a new feature allowing users to edit their comments within a 15-minute window after posting. This update aims to enhance user experience by addressing common frustrations like typos and hasty comments. Edited commen...

• The comment editing feature has been in testing since March 2026 with select users.
• Instagram surpassed 3 billion monthly active users last year, highlighting its vast user base.

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Samsung Restocks Galaxy Z TriFold Amid High Demand

Samsung is set to restock its highly anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold today at 10AM ET, following previous sales that sold out within minutes. Priced at $2,900, this tri-folding phone has generated significant interest, prompting users to prepa...

• Samsung's website features a countdown to the 10AM ET restock.

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U.S. Officials Warn Banks About AI Cyber Threats

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a meeting with major U.S. bank CEOs to address the cyber threats posed by Anthropic's newly launched AI model, Mythos. The discussion highlighted concerns tha...

• JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon was notably absent from the meeting with other top Wall Street leaders.

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Alibaba Unveils Revolutionary AI Video Model HappyHorse-1.0

Alibaba has announced its new AI video model, HappyHorse-1.0, which has quickly ascended to the top of global benchmarks for both text-to-video and image-to-video generation. This launch comes amid increasing competition in the AI sector, p...

• HappyHorse-1.0 is part of Alibaba's ATH AI Innovation Unit and is still under development.
• Alibaba led a $290 million investment in the AI startup ShengShu, which aims to create a general world model integrating...

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Florida AG Investigates OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Links

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into OpenAI amid allegations that its AI model, ChatGPT, may have been involved in the planning of a mass shooting at Florida State University (FSU) in April 2025. The i...

• The April 2025 FSU shooting resulted in two fatalities and is now under scrutiny for possible AI involvement.
• Uthmeier has indicated that subpoenas will be issued as part of the investigation into OpenAI's practices.

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Claude Mythos Receives 20 Hours of Therapy

Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, has undergone a unique psychiatric evaluation, spending 20 hours in therapy with a psychodynamic psychiatrist. The evaluation revealed that Claude exhibited human-like psychological traits, such as curio...

• Claude Mythos is currently not available to the public due to its advanced capabilities.
• The psychiatrist noted that Claude's primary emotional states reflected complex internal conflicts.

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Gemini AI Unveils Interactive 3D Simulations

Google's Gemini AI has launched a new feature that allows users to generate and manipulate interactive 3D models and simulations directly in the chat interface. This update enhances user engagement by enabling real-time adjustments to varia...

• The interactive 3D models are available to all Gemini app users who select the 'Pro' model.
• Users can create visualizations by prompting Gemini with phrases like 'show me' on various topics.

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Bootloop Problems Affect Google Pixel Devices

A number of Google Pixel owners are facing bootloop issues, where devices are stuck on the 'G' logo at startup, following the March 2026 update. Affected models include the Pixel 6, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, although the issue is no...

• Google has confirmed that the bootloop issue is linked to the March 2026 update.

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PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing

Meta's Muse Spark AI model was launched as part of a significant update to its AI initiatives, with the Meta AI app experiencing a notable rise in downloads, now ranking No. 5 in the U.S. App Store. However, the app has drawn criticism for...

• Meta's AI app, Muse Spark, has seen a surge in downloads, moving to No. 5 in the U.S. App Store.
• Users receive Instagram notifications about their friends' usage of the Meta AI app, leading to potential embarrassment.

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Amazon Luna goes all in on Stadia Pro-like subscription, removing everything else

Amazon Luna is transitioning to a simplified model by offering only a single subscription option, akin to Google's Stadia Pro, effective April 10, 2026. This change involves discontinuing support for third-party game stores, individual game...

• Amazon Luna now only offers a $9.99/month subscription, similar to Stadia Pro.
• Support for third-party game stores and individual game purchases ends on April 10, 2026.

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Amazon launches ‘Prime Video Ultra’ with new features, higher price

Amazon has officially launched Prime Video Ultra, a new ad-free subscription tier priced at $4.99 per month, replacing the previous plan. This new offering includes features such as exclusive 4K/UHD streaming, support for up to five simulta...

• Prime Video Ultra costs $4.99/month, up from the previous $2.99/month plan.
• Users can now enjoy 4K/UHD streaming and up to five simultaneous streams.

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Car Keys in Apple Wallet coming soon to major new vehicle brand

Apple Wallet's car key feature is gaining traction as Lexus prepares to support it, beginning with the 2026 ES model. This addition follows a recent surge of automakers adopting the technology, highlighting Apple's expanding influence in th...

• Lexus will add Apple Wallet car key support starting with the 2026 ES model.
• This marks a significant addition as Lexus was not included in Apple's previous list of supported brands.

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Why companies like Apple are building AI agents with limits

Apple and chipmakers like Qualcomm are creating next-generation AI assistants that incorporate user approval checkpoints for sensitive actions, such as payments and account changes. This 'human-in-the-loop' model ensures that while the AI c...

• AI agents will require user confirmation for sensitive actions like payments.
• Apple's AI systems are designed to minimize data exposure by keeping information on-device.

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Meta has a competitive AI model but loses its open-source identity

Meta has transitioned from its open-source roots with the launch of Muse Spark, its latest AI model, which is entirely proprietary and not available for public download. This shift comes after a significant investment of $14.3 billion and a...

• Muse Spark, Meta's new AI model, is entirely proprietary with no open weights.
• The model scored 52 on the AI Index v4.0, ranking fourth overall.

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Microsoft starts removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps

Microsoft has begun removing the Copilot buttons from various Windows 11 applications, including Notepad and the Snipping Tool. This decision aims to eliminate unnecessary entry points for the AI feature, although the underlying AI function...

• The Copilot button has been removed from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets.
• Microsoft is focusing on reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points in Windows 11.

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Netflix’s TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix has expanded its TV gaming offerings by introducing the Jackbox Party Essentials pack, which includes popular titles like Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3. Subscribers can access these games at no extra charge and use their smar...

• The Jackbox Party Essentials pack includes Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3.
• Subscribers can play these games at no extra cost using their phones as controllers.

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