Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Microsoft Increases Surface Device Prices

Microsoft has announced significant price hikes for its Surface lineup, primarily due to a global memory chip shortage. The 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $1,050, while the 13-inch Surface Pro 11th Edition has increased to $1,500, reflec...

• The latest 13.8-inch Surface Laptop has seen price increases of up to $500.

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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion

Amazon has announced its acquisition of satellite operator Globalstar for $11.6 billion, marking its largest investment since the purchase of Whole Foods in 2017. This strategic move aims to bolster Amazon's satellite communications capabil...

• Globalstar operates more than 24 satellites and has agreements for over 50 new satellites.
• Amazon is offering Globalstar shareholders $90 per share, which represents a 23.5% premium over the previous closing pri...

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Samsung Raises Prices on Galaxy Devices Amid Memory Shortage

Samsung has announced price increases on 11 of its Galaxy phones and tablets, with hikes reaching up to $280. This adjustment is attributed to rising costs associated with storage and memory, impacting popular models like the Galaxy Z Flip...

• The 1TB Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra saw the largest increase, rising from $1,619.99 to $1,899.99.
• The Galaxy Z Flip 7's 512GB model increased from $1,219.99 to $1,299.99.

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Lucid Motors Expands Uber Partnership and Appoints New CEO

Lucid Motors has strengthened its partnership with Uber by selling an additional 15,000 robotaxis, specifically Lucid Gravity SUVs, raising Uber's total investment in the company to $500 million. The announcement coincides with the appointm...

• The expanded deal follows a previous agreement for 20,000 vehicles announced last year.
• The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is investing an additional $550 million in Lucid Motors.

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Google Cracks Down on Back Button Hijacking

Starting June 15, 2026, Google will classify back button hijacking as a form of spam, penalizing websites that engage in this practice. This crackdown aims to improve user experience by preventing deceptive navigation that leads users to un...

• Back button hijacking will be classified as spam, impacting site visibility in search results.
• Websites that continue this practice risk automated or manual anti-spam actions.

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Google Launches Gemini Personal Intelligence in India

Google has officially launched its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature for users in India, allowing them to connect services like Gmail and Google Photos for personalized responses. Initially available to AI Pro and AI Ultra users, the fea...

• Gemini is currently accessible to AI Pro and AI Ultra users in India.

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OpenAI Acquires AI Finance Startup Hiro

OpenAI has acquired Hiro, a personal finance startup known for its AI-driven financial tools, although the acquisition is primarily an acqui-hire for Hiro's team. Founded in 2023, Hiro has managed over $1 billion in assets for its users and...

• Ethan Bloch, Hiro's founder, previously sold his company Digit for approximately $230 million.
• Hiro's AI tool focused on modeling financial scenarios with an emphasis on accuracy in financial math.

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Novo Nordisk Teams Up with OpenAI for AI-Driven Drug Development

Novo Nordisk has announced a partnership with OpenAI to enhance the efficiency of drug development for obesity and diabetes treatments. This collaboration builds on Novo's previous AI initiatives, including a deal with Nvidia, and has alrea...

• The financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed, but it aims to accelerate drug discovery processes.
• CEO Mike Doustdar highlighted AI's capability to analyze complex datasets and identify new drug patterns.

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Microsoft Discontinues Outlook Lite for Android Users

Microsoft is set to discontinue its Outlook Lite app for Android, with support ending on May 26, 2026. Originally launched in 2022 as a lightweight email solution for devices with limited resources, users will need to transition to the full...

• Outlook Lite was designed for devices with as little as 1GB of RAM and aimed at users with slow internet connections.
• An 'Upgrade' button will assist users in switching to the full version of Outlook Mobile after the discontinuation.

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Lagarde Calls for AI Regulation Amid Treasury's Vulnerability Assessment

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, has voiced her support for Anthropic's cautious approach to releasing its AI model, Mythos, during an interview in Washington. She highlighted the urgent need for stricter controls...

• The US Treasury Department aims to access Anthropic's Mythos AI model as early as this week.

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Hewlett Packard Price Target Cut

Goldman Sachs has lowered the price target for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) from $31 to $29, despite the company's ongoing partnership with Nvidia aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure for enterprises. The updated target reflects a poten...

• The partnership with Nvidia focuses on accelerating AI adoption for enterprises.

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ADT Unveils New Security Features for Smartphones and Homes

ADT has launched two innovative security features aimed at enhancing safety for users. The 'My Safety' feature transforms smartphones into portable security systems for ADT+ subscribers, while the 'Live Light' outdoor alert system integrate...

• 'My Safety' is available now for all ADT+ subscribers and includes a Safety Timer and an Emergency Phrase feature.
• The Live Light is priced at $49.99 and illuminates when an alarm is triggered, aiding first responders.

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Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z

Pillar, a financial risk management platform founded in 2023, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company automates hedging processes for commodity-driven businesses, which have faced significant v...

• Pillar has raised a total of $23 million since its founding in 2023.
• The seed round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Crucible Capital and others.

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Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping

A Milan court has approved a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, stemming from a data scraping incident that compromised the personal information of approximately 533 million Facebook users globally between January 2018 and Septemb...

• The data scraping incident affected 533 million Facebook users worldwide.
• Approximately 35 million Facebook users in Italy may be impacted.

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Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic has publicly opposed Illinois bill SB 3444, which OpenAI supports, as it would protect AI labs from liability for significant harm caused by their systems. This disagreement highlights a growing divide in AI regulation approaches...

• Anthropic is lobbying Illinois lawmakers to amend or reject SB 3444.
• OpenAI argues that SB 3444 will reduce risks from frontier AI systems.

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Here’s What CoreWeave’s (CRWV) Partnership With Meta Platforms Means For Investors

CoreWeave Inc. has entered into a substantial $21 billion agreement with Meta Platforms to provide AI cloud capacity, complementing an earlier $14.2 billion deal. This partnership has led to a positive stock reaction, with analysts projecti...

• CoreWeave's stock has responded positively to the $21 billion agreement with Meta.
• Analysts have set price targets of $90 and $165 for CoreWeave's stock, indicating significant upside potential.

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Tesla adds ‘streaks,’ other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software

Tesla is rolling out a redesigned self-driving app that streamlines the subscription process for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and provides users with detailed statistics on their usage. The app will feature gamified elements, such a...

• The updated app allows one-tap subscription for Full Self-Driving software.
• New statistics include multi-day usage streaks and bar charts for FSD usage.

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Apple Wallet keeps getting better, here’s what’s new and coming next

Apple Wallet continues to evolve, recently adding support for car keys from Toyota, home keys with the new Aqara Smart Lock U400, and upgraded boarding passes from American Airlines. These enhancements are part of a broader trend of integra...

• Toyota now supports Apple car key with the latest RAV4 model.
• The University of Texas will offer digital student IDs in Apple Wallet starting in the 2027-2028 academic year.

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Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink’s smartphone ambitions

Amazon has announced a deal to acquire Globalstar's low-Earth orbit satellite network for $11.57 billion, which includes its spectrum licenses and operations. This acquisition will enable Amazon to enhance satellite services for Apple devic...

• Amazon is investing $11.57 billion to acquire Globalstar's satellite network.
• The deal will support satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch users.

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Alibaba Readies First Robot for Foray Into Crowded Chinese Arena

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is preparing to unveil its first quadruped robot, a significant move into the competitive Chinese robotics market. The device, developed by Alibaba's Amap unit, will compete with established products like Unitree'...

• Alibaba's new robot aims to compete with Unitree's Go series.
• Amap's research division is also exploring humanoid robots for future development.

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