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• 'A secret agreement': Microsoft urges judge to throw out claims it colluded with OpenAI to boost ChatGPT prices — could this be the needle to pop the AI bubble? [7d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #1541) [7d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #1038) [7d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #772) [7d]
• Exit 8 director Genki Kawamura on why he adapted the indie horror game into a movie: 'It reminded me of purgatory' [7d]
• Forget Dr Doolittle, study finds animals might not only want to use tech, but they also want to talk to us with it — and it could be 'incredibly powerful for the future of conservation' [7d]
• I'm now 160 hours into Crimson Desert, and I've still not covered half of its map — and that's exactly why it's so good [7d]
• 'That felt wrong': Dev uses Claude to expose why a popular No-Code platform wants to read “all your prompts” [7d]
• 'Accuracy over volume': Here's why high-value pros are using AI to work slower, not faster [7d]
• I’m a smart glasses expert — and Apple’s rumored Meta Ray-Bans rivals could tempt me to switch thanks to one key strength [7d]
• 'Building gigawatt data centers in the US is becoming increasingly difficult': Why Orbital is taking AI infrastructure into space to solve power and cooling issues [7d]
• The kings of ANC headphones from Bose hit their Black Friday price of $199 [7d]
• Score best-selling running shoes on a budget at Amazon — save up to 40% from Nike, Hoka, Brooks, and more [7d]
• Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues [7d]
• George Méliès tried to warn us about an AI robot uprising 130 years ago, and I'm not surprised [7d]
• 'Industrial-scale scam operations': Global criminal organization operated slave compounds in Asia behind huge malware-as-a-service hydra targeting 35+ government agencies monthly [7d]
• 'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe — but not everyone is happy about it [7d]
• An ex-programmer’s devastating take on AI data centers is going viral — and it’s hard to ignore [7d]
• The Revamp Tri-Care is heavy and awkward, but I can't fault how well it dries and protects my hair [7d]
• I spent a week with the budget-friendly Creative Pebble Pro and was impressed by its solid sound and petite form factor [7d]
• Fitbit's new screenless Whoop-style tracker is a better fit for the brand than a smartwatch — it's a return to the 'almost invisible' pedometer of 2008 [7d]
• OpenAI flags third-party data issue — all macOS users should update now [7d]
• 'The LG C5 is a superb all-purpose TV that offers excellent performance and value' — and now the 77-inch model has an astonishing $1,700 discount [7d]
• Man Utd vs Leeds Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world [7d]
• What is the release date for Invincible season 4 episode 7 on Prime Video? [7d]
• Microsoft says Copilot is for ‘entertainment' not work, Meta’s Muse Spark and 7 other AI stories you need to catch up on [7d]
• It's time to upgrade — I've found 22 deals at Best Buy that save you up to $1,000 on TVs, laptops, and more [7d]
• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer reminds me even more of the most deranged horror movie of the 20th century [7d]
• Linux rules on using AI-generated code - Copilot is OK, but humans must take 'full responsibility for the contribution' [7d]
• The Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld costs more than two Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs — and that's genuinely absurd [7d]
• Secretlab is launching its first Diablo desk, with a design that 'traces the infernal history' of the series [8d]
• Pragmata’s blend of puzzles and combat makes for some of the best space action I’ve ever experienced [8d]
• 'Building the Superdome, a 15-fan PC side panel': YouTuber makes giant fan that looks amazing — and drops temperature by 20C [8d]
• No, you don't need a new turntable this Record Store Day, just use this cheap extra to clean your vinyl [8d]
• Hackers use Claude and ChatGPT in 'a significant evolution in offensive capability' to breach government agencies, leak hundreds of millions of citizen records [8d]
• Proton VPN promises better stability for Linux users with latest app update [8d]
• New BBC series Mint releases crushing trailer for 'unconventional' crime drama — and I've never been more sat [8d]
• More LG OLED TV users are experiencing power cycling issues caused by bright flashes — and it's not just older models [8d]
• Telegram CEO urges Russians to 'stock up' on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost [8d]
• Surfshark just dropped its best deal of the year — plans start from less than $50 for 28 months protection [8d]
• No, cracked versions of Resident Evil Requiem aren't performing better than the official game — but there are still issues with DRM [8d]
• ‘You’re effed’: Palantir CEO says AI ‘will destroy humanities jobs’ – but Gen Z workers are apparently deliberately sabotaging AI rollouts in an effort to fight back [8d]
• What is the release date for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 5 on Disney+? [8d]
• Google Pixel voicemail finally lets you record custom greetings in a new beta [8d]
• Tap to Share will soon bring some AirDrop-like features to Android, and it’s just been shown off [8d]
• Netflix is about to lose 'one of the most fantastic crime-thrillers of modern times' — and fans of Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole need to stream it ASAP [8d]
• ‘Going too far without user consent’: Mozilla blasts Microsoft’s AI creep as user backlash forces Copilot to be scaled back [8d]
• 'This is not your typical run-of-the-mill malware': CPUID download page hacked and tools replaced with links to malicious files [8d]
• Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor says GTA 6's humor might not make 'the same splash' in today's 'far fetched and insane' world [8d]
• Forget the MacBook Neo — this record-low price on the new MacBook Air 13 M5 could be the better value buy [8d]
• Anthropic is bringing Claude's AI power to Microsoft Word [8d]
• The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera — and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far [8d]
• The iOS 26.4 update left one unfortunate user locked out of his iPhone — and the reason is so obscure you'll never guess it [8d]
• How businesses can turn AI pilots into scalable solutions [8d]
• AI can transform customer experiences – when it lives up to its promise [8d]
• 'Regain control of our digital destiny': France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech [8d]
• How the memory crisis is strangling the UK's data center boom [8d]
• Want to pause Windows 11 updates for as long as you want? Your wish could soon come true [8d]
• ‘No Decision’ is the new breach: Why inaction is becoming a career risk for CISOs in 2026 [8d]
• I reviewed a soundbar designed to boost dialog for the hard of hearing, and the results impressed me [8d]
• What is the release date for The Boys season 5 episode 3 on Prime Video? [8d]
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 15 on HBO Max? [8d]
• 'That shouldn’t translate into investing in AI blindly, without a clear strategy': Experts warn UK firms want to keep spending big on AI - even if they can't prove it makes a difference [8d]
• How AI is rewriting the ERP investment playbook [8d]
• Rockstar confirms major third-party data breach: GTA VI maker says 'no impact on our organization or our players' [8d]
• How to deploy physical AI effectively [8d]
• Meet Dausos, Surfshark's 'paradise' VPN protocol that seeks to raise the bar for speed and security [8d]
• Exit 8 review — you'll never look at subway tunnels the same way after watching this tense horror movie [8d]
• I've stopped overspending on tech — you can too with these 18 items under AU$100 [8d]