Between a bot and a hard place
The same technology that promises to streamline Netflix's production pipeline is casting a long shadow over the global visual effects workforce - from the studios of Los Angeles to the cramped desks of rotoscopers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Manila. In March, Netflix acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence company built by Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, for an undisclosed sum. InterPositive automates colour grading, relighting, and continuity fixes - painstaking work currently done f...
GTA parent Take Two CEO: If AI would take anyone’s job, wouldn’t it take his job
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick playfully suggests Elon Musk's job would be the first AI target, questioning widespread fears of job displacement. He argues that if AI were to replace roles, it would impact those deeply involved in technology first.
Microsoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobile
Must ReadScience & TechnologyMicrosoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobileBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Microsoft has discovered a method to bypass restrictions and restore background video playback for users without a Premium subscription. This solution is available in the experimental Edge Canary browser, according to Android Authority. In an effort to increase its subscriber base, YouTube has recently intensified its efforts to block workarounds that allow users to acc...
Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response
Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency responses to flooding. The technology is the latest addition to the existing territory-wide flood risk visualisation system, which was deployed during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. “This is to foster Hong Kong as a future-facing and climate-resilient city,” Ringo Mok Wing-cheong,...
Tennis stars get Grand Slam wearable technology boost after Australian Open controversy
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, there were statement wins on the clay on both the men’s and women’s tours, ahead of the first headline combined event on the red dirt: the Madrid Open.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
Knowledge Nugget: India’s First 3D Chip Packaging Plant — Technology and Semiconductors Explained
Odisha kicks off India’s first 3D chip packaging plant — but why does it matter? What is 3D glass semiconductor technology, and why are semiconductors so significant? Here’s all you need to know.
China tops AI patents, publications in new Stanford report
Must ReadScience & TechnologyChina tops AI patents, publications in new Stanford reportBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026China is the global leader in several areas of artificial intelligence (AI), including the volume of AI publications, citation counts, total patent output, and industrial robot installations, according to a report released on Monday. The report, produced by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, is part of the 2026 AI Index and has been tracking developments in AI si...
China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar as EV makers race to level up in self-driving tech
Hesai Group, the world’s largest maker of vehicle lidar sensors, introduced technology it said would raise autonomous driving features to a new level by detecting colour to improve the reliability of object identification. The Shanghai-based maker of light detection and ranging sensors said its 6D full-colour platform would deliver lidar sensors with world-leading capabilities in ranging and small-target identification. 6D refers to the sensors’ ability to detect the X, Y and Z coordinates of....
As Amazon, SpaceX clash at FCC, Musk congratulates Bezos on New Glenn rocket launch
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, showcasing reusable booster technology with a vertical landing. This achievement, acknowledged by Elon Musk, comes amidst ongoing regulatory disputes between Amazon and SpaceX concerning satellite proposals. Both companies are vying for FCC approval for large satellite constellations, highlighting a competitive landscape in space infrastructure.
Instagram Flash III Filter: Here’s How to Transform Your Images Into Retro-Style Visuals
Must ReadScience & TechnologyInstagram Flash III Filter: Here’s How to Transform Your Images Into Retro-Style VisualsBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Instagram, one of the most widely used social media platforms, has a habit of keeping its audience engaged through constant feature drops and visual tweaks, and the latest one doing the rounds is the Instagram Flash III filter, which is quickly becoming a familiar sight across feeds. The Instagram Flash III filter is designed to give photos a vintage fl...
iPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new look
Must ReadScience & TechnologyiPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new lookBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Apple may still be a few months away from unveiling its iPhone 18 lineup, but early details are already starting to paint a clearer picture of what’s coming, particularly around design choices and camera upgrades. Recent reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro models could introduce a variable-aperture rear camera, a feature that would allow the lens to automatically adjust depending on lighting con...
Humanoid Robots Outpace Human Runners in Beijing Half Marathon
Tetouan – Humanoid robots delivered a headline-making performance in Beijing on Sunday, outpacing a number of human participants in a half marathon that showed how rapidly robotics technology is advancing. The race, held on the outskirts of the Chinese capital, brought together dozens of Chinese-made humanoid machines and human runners in a highly symbolic test of speed, balance, and endurance. In several segments of the race, robots surged ahead of human competitors, marking a notable shift fr...
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era
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! A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Uber seemed to be everywhere, all at once in the emerging autonomous vehicle technology sector. The Financial Times has now put a number on it. The FT calculated that Uber has committed more than $10 billion to buying autonomous vehicles and taking equ...
AI is moving from assistant to operator in the workplace
Dubai: For years, the conversation around enterprise AI focused on assistance. The technology was presented as a way to help employees write faster, search faster, analyse faster, and make better decisions. That was an important step, but it did not change the basic structure of work. In most organisations, people still carry the burden of repetitive operational tasks across finance, HR, procurement, customer support, and compliance. The software could guide the process, but the employee still h...
Blue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalry
InternationalScience & TechnologyBlue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalryBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin on Sunday said its New Glenn rocket booster touched down after its launch, marking its first landing of a reused booster. The rocket, which had a launch window of 6:45 a.m. to 12:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, lifted off at around 7:25 a.m. ET (1125 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the booster touchdown happened about...
Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules
White-collar workers have fallen into the mundane rhythm of office life: checking an endless stream of emails, sitting through a barrage of meetings, and pushing through mental fatigue by week’s end. But some CEOs are rewriting norms of the corporate world, leading billion- and trillion-dollar companies on their own terms. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: no one-on-one meetings Huang, the cofounder and CEO of $4.8 trillion technology giant Nvidia, is trimming the fat from his work routine by priori...
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows
InternationalScience & TechnologyBeijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry growsBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026BEIJING: The core area of Beijing’s Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media Beijing Daily reported on Saturday. Commercial launches now account for over 60% of all space launches and a number of companies are rushing to go public, Beijing Daily said. Gao...
‘Chinese Humanoid Robots’ beat humans in half-marathon race
Chinese robots dominated a Beijing half-marathon on Sunday. These machines not only broke last year's record but also finished ahead of human runners. This performance highlights China's swift progress in AI and robotics. Engineers developed these robots to mimic elite human athletes, using advanced cooling technology. The goal is to prove their durability for future factory work.
Five tech leaders make TIME 100's most influential people of 2026
Five major technology leaders have made it onto TIME 100's list of the most influential people of 2026, showing just how important the industry has become, not just for innovation, but also for global politics. The annual list highlights the world’s most influential leaders, artists, and innovators. This year, figures from the technology and digital world stand out for their roles in expanding digital platforms, advancing computing, and navigating challenges tied to the...
Samsung’s 75R95H Ushers In A New World Of LCD TVs
Micro RGB – AKA RGB LED, RGB Mini-LED, True RGB, depending on who you’re buying it from – technology has truly arrived. And Samsung’s debut ‘mainstream’ Micro RGB TV suggests that it’s very much here to stay.