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Microsoft Gaming Changes Name to Xbox: ‘Our New North Star Will Be Daily Active Players,’ Execs Say in Staff Memo
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technology1d ago

Microsoft Gaming Changes Name to Xbox: ‘Our New North Star Will Be Daily Active Players,’ Execs Say in Staff Memo

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/microsoft-gaming-changes-name-to-xbox-1236729080/https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox/microsoft-goes-back-to-xbox-and-ditches-microsoft-gaming-as-new-leaders-admit-players-are-frustrated-with-the-console-and-pricing-we-have-to-be-honest-about-where-we-are/https://www.theverge.com/tech/917657/microsoft-xbox-exclusive-games-windowing-comments-asha-sharma
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  • Xbox weighs data-driven calls on exclusives to balance affordability with platform quality, aiming for right decisions over fastest ones.
  • Xbox aims for more flexible pricing on hardware and services to broaden access, underscoring affordability as a core objective.
  • New Xbox leadership signals ongoing reevaluation of exclusives, using long-term impact and performance metrics rather than immediate wins.
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Clavicular Kicked Off YouTube Again
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technology1d ago

Clavicular Kicked Off YouTube Again

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/youtube-bans-clavicular-1236729282/https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/24/clavicular-new-youtube-accounts-terminated/https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15761329/Clavicular-YouTube-channels-removed.html
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  • YouTube removed additional channels after terminating the creator, enforcing policy that bans new channels post-termination.
  • Clavicular, also known as Braden Peters, rose to fame in 2025 for looksmaxxing content and now faces continued public scrutiny.
  • Clavicular’s channels were shut down for severe or repeated violations, aligning with YouTube’s enforcement of Community Guidelines.
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Nike cuts 1,400 jobs and promises 'leaner, faster' tech org. Read the COO's memo.
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business1d ago

Nike cuts 1,400 jobs and promises 'leaner, faster' tech org. Read the COO's memo.

https://mrf.lu/X9lChttps://www.independent.co.uk/us/money/nike-layoffs-job-cuts-sales-slump-b2964035.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/nike-job-cuts-layoffs.html
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  • Nike's second round of layoffs will cut about 1,400 jobs as it simplifies operations to support a turnaround.
  • Most affected roles are in Nike's technology team, aligning with a tech-driven efficiency push under the Win Now plan.
  • Nike says the moves aim to make the company less complex and more responsive to changing markets.
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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US - KTAR.com
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technology1d ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US - KTAR.com

https://ktar.com/national-news/trump-administration-vows-crackdown-on-chinese-companies-exploiting-ai-models-made-in-us/5851802/https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a5c40-trump-administration-vows-crackdown-on-chinese-companies-exploiting-ai-models-made-in-us/https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/trump-administration-vows-crackdown-chinese-companies-exploiting-ai-132331866
Ktar.com and 6 more
  • The White House says foreign actors, mainly in China, run deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns to distil US frontier AI systems.
  • Officials say China challenges U.S. AI dominance as Washington pushes standards to protect economic and military advantages.
  • A bipartisan bill targets foreign actors who extract key technical features from closed-source U.S. AI models and considers sanctions.
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Cox Automotive to Acquire Fullpath, Bringing AI-Native Data and Marketing Infrastructure to the Industry's Largest Dealer Network
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business1d ago

Cox Automotive to Acquire Fullpath, Bringing AI-Native Data and Marketing Infrastructure to the Industry's Largest Dealer Network

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-automotive-to-acquire-fullpath-bringing-ai-native-data-and-marketing-infrastructure-to-the-industrys-largest-dealer-network-302750703.htmlhttps://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cox-automotive-acquires-ai-company-fullpath-0423/https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/cox-automotive-to-acquire-fullpath-bringing-ai-native-data-and-marketing-infrastructure-to-the-industrys-largest-dealer-network/
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  • Cox Automotive signs a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Fullpath, expanding AI-native data and marketing infrastructure across the dealer network.
  • Fullpath's platform unifies CRM and DMS histories into a single, actionable profile, enabling AI-driven campaigns with heightened personalization at scale.
  • The acquisition accelerates the industry's shift from manual marketing to always-on, data-driven retailing for automotive dealers.
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Space Force names 12 companies to develop Golden Dome’s space-based interceptors
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technology8h ago

Space Force names 12 companies to develop Golden Dome’s space-based interceptors

https://defensescoop.com/2026/04/24/golden-dome-space-based-interceptor-missile-defense-contractors/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-reveals-space-based-interceptor-awards-golden-dome/https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-up-to-3-2-billion-for-golden-dome-interceptor-prototypes/
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  • Space Force awarded up to $3.2 billion in agreements to 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for the Golden Dome program, incorporating both established defense contractors and newer entrants.
  • The SBI plan envisions a proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) interceptor constellation capable of boosting, midcourse, and glide-phase engagements to counter varied missile threats.
  • Initial SBI capability is targeted for demonstration in 2028, with a full architecture planned for the mid-2030s, underscoring rapid progress in the program.
  • Golden Dome aims to integrate SBIs into a multi-layer defense, pairing space-based interceptors with ground- and space-based sensors to counter ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles.
  • Space Systems Command led the awards, advocating a fast, competitive OTA-based process that welcomes traditional and nontraditional vendors to spur innovation.
  • Golden Dome supports a broader national-defense strategy to shield the homeland from evolving missile threats through a linked network of sensors and interceptors.
  • Total program cost is cited around $185 billion, with an initial capability by 2028 and full architecture in the mid-2030s, shaping funding and timeline expectations.
  • Officials emphasize ongoing inter-service and contractor collaboration, reinforcing a unified approach to developing space-based interceptor capabilities.
  • Participants include established players and new entrants like GITAI USA and True Anomaly, reflecting a broadened industrial base for Golden Dome.
  • The awards follow earlier OTAs, with SSC noting budget and timeline goals while expanding participation to a broader set of vendors.
  • The overarching plan casts the SBI systems as a proliferated pLEO fleet carrying kinetic interceptors designed to engage threats across boost, midcourse, and glide phases.
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Democratic Maine governor vetoes first US state freeze on new datacenters
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politics6h ago

Democratic Maine governor vetoes first US state freeze on new datacenters

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/maine-governor-blocks-datacenter-moratoriumhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/maine-gov-janet-mills-says-no-ban-data-center-construction-rcna341341https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/24/janet-mills-vetoes-temporary-data-center-ban-2/
Theguardian.com and 2 more
  • Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed LD 307, a bill that would have temporarily halted new data-center development in the state for 18 months while studies on grid impacts proceeded.
  • Mills justified the veto by pointing to the Jay, Maine project, which she said would bring substantial construction jobs, permanent roles, and tax revenue if exempted.
  • The Jay project was repeatedly cited by Mills as a key exception, underscoring the local economic boost it would provide despite statewide energy concerns.
  • The bill would have paused data-center approvals over 20 megawatts of power through October 2027 while a state council studied grid impacts.
  • Nationally, concerns about energy costs and environmental impacts tied to rapid data-center growth were noted as context around Maine’s debate.
  • More than a dozen states were weighing similar limits on data-center growth, reflecting a broader energy and environmental policy conversation.
  • Mills’s veto highlighted a balance between environmental considerations and potential economic gains from datacenters.
  • The broader national frame includes White House energy pledges and debates on AI safety shaping energy planning and data-center policy.
  • The Jay project’s status illustrated the tension between local job creation and statewide affordability goals for energy.
  • Even with the veto, Mills planned an executive order to create a commission studying the impact of data centers in Maine, plus new tax provisions linked to data-center projects.
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Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
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crime2h ago

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings

https://www.ms.now/news/altman-openai-tumbler-ridgehttps://www.dw.com/en/openai-apologizes-for-not-reporting-canada-mass-shooter/a-76929817https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/25/altman-apologizes-after-openai-failed-to-alert-police-before-fatal-canada-shooting
Ms.now and 5 more
  • OpenAI confirms it weighed flagging the shooter’s ChatGPT activity to authorities but found no imminent, credible risk at the time.
  • Altman pledges ongoing collaboration with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again.
  • OpenAI proactively contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with information on the individual and their use of ChatGPT and will continue to support investigations.
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Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic as search giant spreads its AI bets
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technology4h ago

Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic as search giant spreads its AI bets

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/google-to-invest-up-to-40-billion-in-anthropic-as-search-giant-spreads-its-ai-bets.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/918290/google-is-investing-billions-in-anthropic
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  • Google will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, with $10 billion initially and up to $30 billion later based on milestones.
  • The deal broadens Google’s existing relationship with Anthropic and follows a months-long collaboration.
  • Anthropic’s Claude models will be accessible via Google Cloud, tying into Google's AI and hardware ecosystem.
  • The announcements come as Alphabet and other tech giants accelerate investments in AI compute capacity.
  • The Verge reports that initial $10 billion could rise to $40 billion if performance targets are met, echoing Bloomberg’s coverage.
  • Amazon has also invested heavily in Anthropic, signaling a broader tech industry AI funding trend.
  • Anthropic, founded in 2021, has seen rapid growth in Claude-based offerings amid enterprise demand.
  • Google’s move intensifies the enterprise AI compute race among leading tech firms.
  • CNBC notes the deal expands on a longstanding partnership between Google and Anthropic.
  • Industry context includes AI chips and Claude's deployment across enterprise clients.
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VPN Deal of the Week: Private Internet Access drops to $1.75 per month – and it's an expert's dream
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technology4m ago

VPN Deal of the Week: Private Internet Access drops to $1.75 per month – and it's an expert's dream

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/vpn-deal-of-the-week-private-internet-access-drops-to-usd1-75-per-month-and-its-an-experts-dream
Tomsguide.com
  • PIA launches a time-limited two-year plan at 1.75 per month, with 45.55 upfront and two months free.
  • The deal positions PIA as a top cheap option for experts and tech enthusiasts.
  • PIA offers advanced features like P2P support, split tunneling, and open-source apps.
  • Speed and streaming performance may lag behind faster VPNs despite the low price.
  • PIA includes a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
  • The article notes PIA has a large server network and open-source software.
  • The deal is described as one of the best VPN deals currently available.
  • Six-month and one-month plans are also available under the promotion.
  • PIA operates with a no-logs policy and open-source apps for privacy.
  • Tom's Guide frames PIA as suitable for torrenting and expert users.
  • The article notes PIA’s rumored large server count and US-state presence.
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