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Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google said Thursday it blocked a record 8.3 billion ads globally in 2025 — up from 5.1 billion the year before. But the company suspended far fewer advertiser accounts than that surge might suggest, raising questions about how it polices its platform. The search giant attributed the disparity to its growing use of AI, particularly its Gemini models — Google’s family of AI systems — which Google says allow it to detect and block policy-violating ads earlier and with greater pre...
You’ve heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cement plant.
You’ve doubtless heard of hybrid cars, but what about a hybrid cement or glass plant? Likely not, since nearly all of them today run on fossil fuels. But that might change soon — one startup has developed a way to incorporate electric heat into existing facilities. And like a hybrid car, it lets companies save money while also using fewer fossil fuels. “We hybridize industrial processes,” Carlos Ceballos, co-founder and CEO of NOC Energy, told TechCrunch. “Most companies are willing to electrify...
Historic flooding and hail pummel parts of Midwest: "We can't catch a break"
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest for a third day in a row. Flash flooding left drivers stranded in Milwaukee, and in Cheboygan County, Michigan, river levels rose to new record highs. Rob Marciano has more.
Cybersecurity firm shows how hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
Hacked Crypto Platform to Relaunch After Securing New Funding
Decentralized finance platform Drift Protocol, the victim of an exploit earlier this month where hackers stole approximately $285 million of users’ cryptocurrency, plans to relaunch after securing around $150 million in funding from a consortium led by stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings SA.
SpiceJet aircraft collides with Akasa plane in Delhi
DUBAI: A mid-afternoon taxiing manoeuvre at one of India’s busiest airports took a sudden turn on Thursday when a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, triggering an aviation safety probe even as all passengers and crew escaped unharmed.The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when the SpiceJet Boeing 737, arriving from Leh, was taxiing towards its designated bay and made contact with an Akasa Air aircraft preparing for departure to Hyderabad, according to of...
Apple iPad Pro available under Rs 91,000, details here
Apple iPad Pro available under Rs details here
Character.ai Launches AI-Powered ‘Books’ Feature Letting Users Play Inside Classic Literature Like ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ ‘The Great Gatsby’
Character.ai is expanding beyond chatbot interactions and into narrative entertainment with the launch of “Books,” a new AI-powered experience that allows users to step inside and interact with classic works of literature. Rolling out Thursday as part of the platform’s c.ai Labs initiative, the feature introduces a library of more than 20 public-domain titles — […]
Altman attack suspect referenced Luigi Mangione as copycat fears grow
A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home referenced alleged killer Luigi Mangione in online messages months before the attack, as authorities warn of a potential copycat trend.Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, suggested "Luigi’ing some tech CEOs" in an online exchange with producers of "The Last Invention" podcast, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed screenshots of messages with the podcast producers. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Bria...
inwi, Youth Ministry Launch Gaming Startup Challenge with $10,000 Prize
Marrakech – inwi, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC), and Morocco Gaming Industry (MGI) have launched the Gaming Startup Challenge, a competition designed to move beyond idea-stage contests and into industrial incubation. The initiative builds on what organizers describe as the growing maturity of Morocco’s national gaming industry ecosystem. The challenge’s core objective is concrete. Selected startups must deliver a Proof of Concept (POC) that can be directly integra...
OpenAI policy chief slams AI doomers, says we need to have more responsible conversations
OpenAI policy chief slams AI doomers says we need to have more responsible conversations
iPhone 17 price drops to lowest: Full details
iPhone price drops to lowest Full details
Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage
Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is now selling at the lowest price in India
iPhone Pro Max is now selling at the lowest price in India
Terrorism, spying on Russian army: more agents of Ukrainian special services detained
Officers of the Federal Security Service have detained a 52-year-old resident of the Zaporozhye Region on suspicion of high treason for transferring data to the Ukrainian side about the deployment locations and movement of the Russian Armed Forces
Forbes Unveils 2026 AI 50, Marking Shift From AI Dominance To AI Independence
Forbes today released its 2026 AI 50 list, highlighting a clear shift in the artificial intelligence race: success is no longer just about building the most powerful model, but about who controls it, how it’s used and what it costs to run.
Chinese tech giants, AI ‘godmother’ Li Fei-Fei race to seize the edge in world models
A wave of companies, from the start-up launched by artificial intelligence “godmother” Li Fei-Fei to the largest Chinese tech firms, are racing to introduce their latest approaches to world models – an emerging field aimed at extending AI beyond language processing to learning from and comprehending physical reality. Alibaba Group Holding on Thursday unveiled Happy Oyster, which it called an open-ended world model designed for real-time and “flowy” virtual world creation and interaction,...
Dusk’s £35 ‘stunning vintage-looking’ rechargeable lamp is flying off the shelf
Dusk’s £35 ‘stunning vintage-looking’ rechargeable lamp is flying off the shelfShoppers are rushing to nab Dusk's 'stunning vintage-looking' rechargeable lamp before it sells outMoneyGrace Salmon Lifestyle Content Creator 14:00, 16 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 2 ImagesShoppers are praising the 'stunning vintage-looking' design of this Dusk lamp(Image: Dusk )If you're afte...
Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you
The core promise of new AI platforms is that you can describe your task to the AI assistant, let it plan the task and use the relevant tools for you, and keep your preferences in mind for future tasks. This is especially important for design professionals, as they want to have a predictable, automated workflow for creating content and media assets. Canva is leaning into this paradigm in the latest version of its Canva AI assistant, which uses its AI model to let users create editable designs wit...
Arsenal star Declan Rice sends Man City message and sets record straight on injury status
Arsenal star Declan Rice sends Man City message and sets record straight on injury statusArsenal midfielder Declan Rice is relishing this Sunday's crunch Premier League title clash at Manchester City after helping the Gunners reach the Champions League semi-finalsCommentsSportRyan Taylor14:00, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesDeclan Rice wants Arsenal to make a statement in the Premier League title race at Man CityDeclan Rice stayed behind for Manchester City's Carabao Cup trophy lift - but he...