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SharkNinja Deals: 20% Off Code for Over 20 Items Including the Creami, Crispi, Glam, and Vacuums
We found hidden deals on Ninja kitchen appliances and coolers and Shark hair tools and vacuums with a special April promo code.
Get a Nintendo Switch Bundle Now for $200, Regularly $300
Get your gaming on anywhere with this Nintendo Switch bundle.
Vertical Tabs Now Available in Google Chrome
Google has added vertical tabs to Chrome, and reading mode has also been improved.
Ex-Meta Engineer Investigated for Accessing 30,000 Private Facebook Photos
In short:Â A former Meta engineer in London is under criminal investigation after allegedly building a program to extract around 30,000 private Facebook photos while bypassing the platformâs security checks, the latest in a series of privacy and security failures to emerge from the company over the past four years. Metaâs internal security systems are designed […]
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Trent AI Secures $13M to Develop Multi-Agent Security for Autonomous AI Systems
The London startup emerged from stealth on 7 April with a layered agentic security solution and a seed round backed by LocalGlobe and Cambridge Innovation Capital. Its co-founders include a Cambridge professor who was previously Amazonâs director of machine learning. Trent AI, a London-based agentic security company, has raised $13 million in a seed round […]
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Uber joins Amazon’s Trainium roster with AWS expansion deal
In short:Â Uber has expanded its AWS contract to run real-time ride-matching infrastructure on Amazonâs Graviton4 processor and is piloting AI model training on Trainium3, joining Anthropic, OpenAI, and Apple on a customer list that is becoming the clearest evidence yet that Amazonâs custom silicon strategy is working. Uberâs infrastructure runs on milliseconds. Every time a […]
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Significant Improvements in AirPods Max 2 That Initial Users Value
AirPods Max 2 made a surprising debut in late March, catching most people off guard. Sporting the same design as the original version introduced in 2020, the new generation could easily be mistaken for the USB-C variant that launched a year prior. Nevertheless, two significant enhancements are making early adopters quite pleased with these headphones: Superior ANC and enhanced audio quality.
As a current user of the original AirPods Max, I’m still unsure about upgrading. The premium price tag makes these headphones nearly as costly as an iPhone 17e or MacBook Neo. To be honest, both options could offer much more value for that amount.
Although these new headphones present a somewhat bittersweet upgrade due to the unchanged design, early adopters report that the improved ANC and sound enhancements are quite apparent. If you’ve never owned AirPods Max or are considering transitioning from the first generation to the second, these initial customer reviews might assist you in making a decision.
The AirPods Max 2 appears the same, but is different on the inside
Google’s $135 million Android Data Settlement is approaching finalization: Choose your payout method today.
Google has commenced the distribution process for a $135 million settlement concerning a lawsuit about Android data, with claims now available for qualifying users. The lawsuit, which was filed in November 2020, alleged that Google gathered and shared Android users’ cellular data without adequate consent. The settlement is applicable to Android users in the U.S. who utilized cellular data from November 2017 until the final approval date. Users have the option to receive their payouts through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a virtual card. The anticipated maximum payout for each eligible user is approximately $100, subject to the total number of claims and reductions for administrative costs, taxes, and legal fees. Residents of California are not included in this settlement because of a distinct $314 million lawsuit. The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026, and payments will be made if the settlement receives approval.
Eclipse Secures $1.3B for Two Funds to Propel the Future of Physical Industries
Fund VI ($720M) targets early-stage companies in robotics, manufacturing, and energy. Early Growth Fund III ($591M) supports companies scaling toward Series A. Total AUM is now approximately $10 billion. Eclipse, the Palo Alto-based venture firm that backs companies rebuilding physical industries, has closed $1.3 billion across two funds simultaneously. Eclipse Fund VI has raised $720 […]
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