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Sony LinkBuds Clip Open Earbuds review: The perfect blend of audio and ambient awareness
Shopping | ES Best Home | Gadgets & Tech | AudioSony LinkBuds Clip Open Earbuds review: The perfect blend of audio and ambient awarenessAny Londoner knows you need to keep your wits about you on the capital’s busy streets. Can Sony’s new earbuds let you exist in two worlds at once? Abha Shah puts them to the test The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.SonyAbha Shah @brimfulofashah1 minute ag...
No breakthrough, no breakdown
What were billed as the most consequential talks in decades ended without a breakthrough, but also without a collapse, as nearly 24-hour-long negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad on Sunday with both sides digging in on core demands yet leaving the door open for further engagement. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, was the first to emerge after the marathon talks, announcing there was no agreement before departing the capital. "T...
France Plans Shift from Windows to Linux in Push for Digital Sovereignty
Fez– The French government is moving to transition all state workstations from Microsoft Windows to Linux, in a strategic shift aimed at strengthening national control over digital systems. By adopting an open-source operating system, authorities are seeking to reduce dependence on proprietary technologies developed and governed outside Europe. The rationale is both technical and political. With Microsoft’s Windows, the French state does not control the source code, pricing structures, or opera...
X says it’s reducing payments to clickbait accounts
X is cutting back on payments to accounts that are “flooding the timeline” with clickbait and rapid-fire news aggregation, according to its head of product Nikita Bier Bier wrote Saturday that “[a]ll aggregators had their payouts reduced to 60% this cycle” and said they’ll see another 20% reduction in the next pay cycle. He also said the Elon Musk-owned social network will be reducing payments for “habitual bait posters who use ‘🚨BREAKING’ on every post.”
France Lays Groundwork for Public-Private Alliance on Digital Sovereignty
Fez– France is advancing a structured effort to reduce its reliance on non-European digital technologies, as policymakers work to define measurable targets and a clear implementation timeline. The initiative, supported by the Directorate General for Enterprises, is closely tied to the development of a European digital service framework, intended to strengthen autonomy over critical infrastructure, data governance, and technological standards. This push is set to gain further momentum in June, w...
TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent?
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Normally, I have an analysis and then a little bird (my insidery bits curated just for you). But today I am combining them because I simply have too many little birds talking to me about the new talent wars.
X slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creators
Social MediaX slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creatorsThe social media platform's head of content announced the change to its payout process as it sought to promote "original, high-quality content."Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The X app is changing its payout structure, the company announced.Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 12, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT / Updated April 12, 2026, 11:32 AM EDTBy Doha Madani an...
From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms
Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and lingo to explain what they’re working on. As a result, we frequently have to use those technical terms in our coverage of the artificial intelligence industry. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to put together a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases that we use in our articles. We will regularly update this glossary to add new entries...
At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude
At the HumanX AI conference in San Francisco this week, thousands of techies descended upon the city’s Moscone Center, where discussion focused on the ways agentic AI is changing the business. Agents, which automate business and coding tasks, have begun to be deployed across industries — largely through enterprise and consumer-focused chatbots. Naturally, I wanted to know which chatbot was the most popular, and I consistently heard one name most often: Claude.
Sporadic rains
As sporadic rains and thunderstorms sweep across multiple regions of the country, the disruption they bring is becoming as predictable as the forecasts themselves. The NDMA alert for April 12 to 17, covering Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, should trigger a coordinated response to save lives and livelihoods along with critical infrastructure. Forecasts had clearly identified vulnerable districts, from the hilly terrains of Chitral and Swat to the densely populated...
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.
How a Chinese company said it used AI to track US bomber movements over Iran
A Chinese company has tried to use AI analysis to track US aerial refuelling missions to detect the strike patterns of bombers over Iran. MizarVision, a private geospatial intelligence firm, published a report earlier this month analysing the activities of US KC-135 and KC-46 tankers during Operation Epic Fury. The report detailed critical links between known tanker movements and strikes against Iranian targets. Analysts said the tankers could be tracked through Automatic Dependent...
Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
In April 2025, a new company called Slate Auto came out of stealth and shocked the car industry. Not only was this startup focused on making an ultra-cheap, customizable electric pickup truck with funding from Jeff Bezos, but it had also been operating in secret for three years in Troy, Michigan — the backyard of major automakers like Ford and General Motors. TechCrunch was first to the story, reporting in early April about the company’s existence, its involvement with the Amazon founder,...
Is your phone listening to you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
Royal Air Maroc Receives New Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Rabat – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has received a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as part of its fleet expansion strategy. Le360 reported today that it received the new airline on Friday at the Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. The new delivery expands Royal Air Maroc’s fleet to 65 aircraft. The number is a “historic record supported by an ambitious short and medium-term delivery program,” the news outlet said. Royal Air Maroc is expected to receive more aircraft, expanding its fleet to a total of...
The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades
Any serious discussion of the challenges confronting the modern workforce must include an evaluation of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Like every transformative technology that has come before it, AI has generated both optimism and apprehension, as workers and industries weigh its potential benefits against its inevitable labor market consequences. The reasons new industries are able to surpass established players are often outdated business models, and capitalism encourages innovat...
Progress hailed as Hong Kong, Shanghai link digital authentication systems
Hong Kong and Shanghai have taken a significant step in the digital integration of the two financial hubs by linking authentication systems, while five mainland Chinese enterprises have established operations in the city, officials have said. Both sides highlighted the progress on Sunday during the first annual meeting of the Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Cooperation. They gathered in Hong Kong to review a deepening partnership over the past year aimed at tackling technical...
Rain hits Abu Dhabi as clouds intensify in Dubai; yellow alert issued
Dense cloud cover blanketed Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning as residents in some areas experienced moderate rainfall, with heavier showers expected later in the day. Dubai saw light rain earlier in the day and has since shifted to overcast, gloomy conditions.According to the UAE's National Center of Meteorology, convective cloud formation is likely to bring intermittent rainfall, ranging from light to moderate, with occasional heavy downpours. A yellow weather warning has been issued, urging residen...