Saturday, April 11, 2026

Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning, causing minimal damage but no injuries. The attack, which occurred at 3:45 a.m., has prompted Altman to reflect on the impact of his public statements...

• A 20-year-old man was arrested shortly after the attack for making threats outside OpenAI's Mission Bay offices.
• Surveillance footage captured the incident, which occurred just before 7 a.m. ET.

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Google Unveils Gemma 4 and Redesigned AI Mode

Google has launched Gemma 4, a new on-device AI processing technology that enhances user privacy by ensuring data remains on smartphones. Additionally, the Google AI Mode has received a significant redesign, expanding its restaurant booking...

• Gemma 4 can process text, images, and audio without relying on cloud services, supporting over 140 languages.
• The redesigned AI Mode now features a bottom sheet interface with large buttons for easier navigation.

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Artemis II Successfully Returns from Lunar Mission

NASA's Artemis II mission has concluded with the Orion spacecraft safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a successful 10-day journey that included orbiting the Moon. The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, return...

• The Orion spacecraft traveled 252,760 miles from Earth during its mission.
• NASA plans to launch Artemis III in mid-2027, targeting a lunar lander rendezvous.

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Apple Faces Backlash Over Unionized Store Closure

Apple is closing its first unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, citing declining sales, a move that has sparked accusations of union-busting from the local labor organization. This closure marks a significant moment in Apple's evolvi...

• The union disputes Apple's claim of declining sales, alleging the closure is retaliatory.
• This incident highlights tensions between Apple and its unionized employees amid broader labor movements.

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Microsoft Simplifies Windows 11 Testing Process

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows Insider Program, allowing Windows 11 testers to unlock experimental features directly through the Settings app without the need for ViVeTool. The program has been streamlined into t...

• The new Experimental channel combines the previous Canary and Dev channels for easier access to testing features.

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YouTube Raises Premium Subscription Prices Amid Ad Issues

YouTube has announced a price increase for its Premium subscription, raising the monthly fee to $15.99 for individuals and $26.99 for family plans, effective June 7, 2026. This change comes as users report encountering 90-second unskippable...

• The price increase marks the first adjustment since 2023.
• YouTube is currently rolling out a fix for the bug causing the misleading ad timers.

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Mac mini and Mac Studio Models Sold Out at Apple

Apple's higher-end Mac mini and Mac Studio models are now completely sold out, preventing any new orders. Notably, the M4 Mac mini with 32 GB RAM and the M4 Max Mac Studio with 128 GB RAM are among the unavailable configurations, with shipp...

• The M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256 GB RAM is also now unavailable after previously being backordered to August or Septembe...
• Current delivery estimates for other models range from one month to three months.

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Nvidia-backed SiFive hits $3.65 billion valuation for open AI chips

SiFive, a startup known for its open-source chip designs, has raised $400 million in an oversubscribed funding round, elevating its valuation to $3.65 billion. This funding, led by Atreides Management and supported by Nvidia and other promi...

• SiFive raised $400 million in an oversubscribed funding round.
• The company is now valued at $3.65 billion, up from $2.33 billion in March 2022.

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Google says Polymarket bets showing up in News was an ‘error’

Google has clarified that the appearance of Polymarket betting links in Google News was an error, stating that the platform is intended to feature only credible news sources. This misstep led to links directing users to betting markets rela...

• Google News displayed Polymarket bets alongside news articles due to an error.
• The issue was identified and corrected after reports surfaced on social media.

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AI models are terrible at betting on soccer—especially xAI Grok

A recent study by General Reasoning revealed that AI models, including those from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, lost money when betting on soccer matches during the 2023–24 Premier League season. Despite being equipped with extensive histo...

• Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 had an average loss of 11%.
• xAI Grok 4.20 went bankrupt on all attempts, finishing with £0.

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OpenAI says to update Mac apps including ChatGPT and Codex as security precaution

OpenAI is advising users of its Mac applications, including ChatGPT and Codex, to update to the latest versions following a security concern linked to a third-party developer tool, Axios. The company reassured users that there is no evidenc...

• OpenAI's update affects four Mac apps: ChatGPT, Codex, Atlas, and Codex CLI.
• Users must update by May 8 to avoid issues with older app versions.

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Elon Musk’s xAI faces fresh opposition after landing permit for Mississippi power plant

Elon Musk's xAI, now part of SpaceX, is facing legal challenges from environmental groups in Mississippi over a permit to build a large methane gas power plant in Southaven. Opponents argue that the permit process was flawed and rushed, pot...

• Environmental groups claim the permit process for xAI's plant was rushed and flawed.
• The power plant is expected to worsen local air quality and increase pollutants.

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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release

In a recent call, Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged with top tech CEOs to discuss the security of AI models and responses to potential cyber threats, just before Anthropic launched its Mythos model. Key fi...

• Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led discussions with major tech CEOs.
• Anthropic's Mythos model was released to select partners, including Google and Microsoft.

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Bank of Canada, Major Lenders Met on Anthropic AI Cyber Risk

On April 10, 2026, the Bank of Canada convened with major banks and financial institutions to address cybersecurity risks associated with Anthropic PBC's latest AI model, Mythos. This meeting follows a similar urgent gathering of U.S. polic...

• The meeting involved major banks including Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.
• This follows a similar urgent discussion among U.S. policymakers earlier in the week.

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Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna has announced a significant policy shift that will restrict players to games available within their subscription, eliminating the ability to purchase third-party titles. Starting June 10, 2026, previously bought games will be re...

• Players will lose access to previously purchased games on June 10, 2026.
• Amazon Luna will discontinue subscriptions to Ubisoft Plus and Jackbox Games.

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