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How scammers target grieving victims through online games
For many people, games like Words With Friends are a relaxing way to pass the time. You play a few rounds, chat with opponents and enjoy a little mental exercise. But scammers have quietly turned these casual games into hunting grounds.They look for players who appear friendly, are older, or are recently widowed. Then they start a conversation. At first, it feels harmless. A compliment. A friendly message. A question about where you live.Weeks later, the conversation often shifts to money. Angel...
Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it’s thriving — here’s why
Chef Robotics CEO Rajat Bhageria likes to tell people—correctly—that his industry is a veritable startup graveyard. Whether you’re talking about Chowbotics, a salad-making startup that was acquired and later shut down by DoorDash, or Zume, a $400 million attempt to “disrupt” pizza delivery that collapsed in 2023, the effort to automate a process that has heretofore required opposable thumbs and a sentient brain has not always gone so smoothly. Bhageria thinks he’s figured...
Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring
IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Snapchat parent company cuts 1,000 jobs in major AI-driven workforce restructuring - The AI you use every day is biased — and it's quietly shaping your worldview, new report says- First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislatureTECH SHAKE-UP: Snapchat parent company cuts 1,000 jobs in major AI-driven workforce restructuring – Snapchat's parent company, Snap, announced it is laying off approximately 1,000 employees—about 16% of its full-time workforce — as...
SpiceJet-Akasa Air collision: Why tarmac mishaps are more hazardous than you think
SpiceJetAkasa Air collision Why tarmac mishaps are more hazardous than you think
11 startups graduate from CLIP incubator
Eleven climate and clean energy startups have graduated from the inaugural cohort of Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP), a joint national platform by Renewables First and New Energy Nexus, according to a statement issued on Friday. The 12-week incubator programme provides capacity building, tailored mentorship, investor access and regulatory guidance. Unlike traditional entrepreneurship programmes, CLIP takes a market-first approach, pushing startups to prove whether their solutions work in Pak...
E-Challan system launched in another city
PakistanE-Challan system launched in another cityBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026An AI-based E-Challan system has been introduced in another city of Punjab, Khanewal, authorities have said. According to a statement issued by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, the modern AI-based E-challan system has now been formally launched in Khanewal. Also Read: Punjab to introduce e-tagging for all vehicles Officials stressed that effective monitoring of traffic violations and ensuring swift enforcement of the law h...
Dubai court: WhatsApp chats must be examined in divorce cases
Dubai: Court of Cassation in Dubai has ruled that WhatsApp messages must be carefully examined in divorce disputes when presented as evidence, underscoring their potential legal weight in family law proceedings.Appeal overturned over unexamined digital evidenceIn a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Cassation overturned a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal in a personal status case, after finding that the lower court failed to properly assess WhatsApp messages submitted by a wife seeki...
Rain hits Delhi amid rising heat: What's going on with the weather?
Rain hits Delhi amid rising heat Whats going on with the weather
What's Next for Reed Hastings?
Netflix stock is taking a hit, but just how much can be attributed to Reed Hastings' exit Sarah Hunt of Alpine Woods and Geetha Ranganathan of Bloomberg Intelligence break down why investors are reacting to weak guidance and a massive $20B spending surge. (Source: Bloomberg)
Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep
Uber launched a new feature on Friday that lets customers return purchased items without leaving their home. The new returns feature, which is accessed through the Uber Eats app, is the latest effort by Uber to add “stickiness” to its app by offering services that extend beyond its core ride-hailing and delivery businesses.
Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals
Anthropic announced on Friday that it’s launching Claude Design, a new experimental product that lets users create visuals like prototypes, slides, one-pagers, and more using Claude. The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share their ideas more easily. With Claude Design, users describe what they want, and Claude will create an initial version. From there, users can refine the visuals with direct edits or requests...
Raising America: Roblox at center of lawsuit controversy over child safety on platforms
ATLANTA— Roblox is announcing new gaming platform options for underage users on the heels of a reported $12 million settlement with the state of Nevada. The company has been under pressure as state investigations related to the safety of children using its platforms are underway in Oklahoma, Georgia and South Carolina. Meanwhile, states such as Louisiana, Iowa, Tennessee,…
Some OpenAI employees and shareholders are unhappy with CEO Sam Altman; here’s why
OpenAI employees and shareholders are reportedly concerned about CEO Sam Altman's personal investments, particularly his push for the AI company to fund startups like Helion and Stoke Space where he holds significant stakes. These investments, some of which don't directly align with OpenAI's core business, have resurfaced governance questions as the company eyes a potential IPO.
Google adds powerful image generator to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence
Dubai: Google has expanded its Gemini platform by integrating AI-powered image generation into its Personal Intelligence feature, allowing users to create customised visuals based on their own data.According to a report by TechCrunch, the update enables Gemini to generate images using Google’s latest “Nano Banana” model, combining generative AI with data from connected apps such as Google Photos. Personal Intelligence Nano Banana 2Personal Intelligence now gives Gemini an understanding of your...
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
MoneyWatch Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo April 17, 20...
The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice
Paul Quinn’s conviction, 23 years after the attack, exposes how a victim was repeatedly failed and an innocent man wrongly jailed• Paul Quinn found guilty of rapeOne of Britain’s most shocking miscarriages of justice began before dawn on a summer day in Salford more than 20 years ago.A young woman had walked the darkened streets alone for about five miles when she was honked at, wolf-whistled and was so frightened she hid for a while in undergrowth. Continue reading...
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition from US authorities, marking the latest setback for Chinese tech investment overseas following the high-profile Nexperia saga. Sanan Optoelectronics, listed in Shanghai, said in a disclosure announcement on Friday that despite multiple rounds of discussions, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...
US military may have a ‘dependence problem', and it may be linked to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
US military's growing reliance on SpaceX's Starlink network is raising operational concerns following recent disruptions. A Navy test in August 2025 caused a global Starlink outage, impacting unmanned ship visibility and highlighting risks of depending on a single provider for critical services.
Rolls-Royce unveils ultra-luxury electric convertible
Chichester: Far from the downturn that has shaken many luxury houses in recent years, Britain's Rolls-Royce on Tuesday launched an ultra-luxury, limited-series electric car.The imposing bonnet, crowned by the marque's iconic Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, remains, but the new convertible series marks a further step into fully electric luxury motoring.Limited to just 100 clients, the collection will be available by invitation only.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl...
Aadhaar aap: India makes important announcement about smartphone mandate
Aadhaar aap: India makes important announcement about smartphone mandateBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026India’s government has decided not to go ahead with a proposal to require Apple, Samsung and others to pre-install the country’s biometric identification app Aadhaar on phones, a state body said on Friday, a move that had been opposed by the smartphone giants. Reuters reported last month that UIDAI, the state body that operates Aadhaar, had asked the IT ministry in January to engage with Apple, Goog...