Microsoft Isn't Removing Copilot From Windows 11, It's Just Renaming It
Microsoft removed the Copilot label from the Notepad app in the latest Windows 11 Insider build, replacing it with a generic writing icon and renaming the AI setting to “Advanced features.” The underlying AI writing assistance—rewrite, summarization, tone adjustment—remains active and can be toggled on or off. This rebranding aligns with the company’s broader 2026 Windows 11 refresh that promises more intentional AI integration. While the functionality stays, the shift has sparked mixed reactions from users who feel misled about the removal of AI features.
U.S. Sabotages Green Tech, China Set to Dominate
The US is turning it's back on green technology while creating the market for it. This combination is next level sabotage. If the point is to take us out of the next economy, it's working. China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win...
The AI Industry Is Running Out of Compute, with Outages, Rationing, and Rising GPU Prices
The surge in agentic AI is straining compute capacity, leading to outages, product cuts, and a near‑50% jump in GPU prices. Anthropic’s Claude API saw uptime dip to 98.95%, prompting some enterprise customers to migrate to OpenAI, which is shutting...
Anthropic Just Gave Defenders a Firehose. They’re Already Drowning.
Anthropic unveiled Project Glasswing, granting a select coalition access to its frontier AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, which has already uncovered thousands of zero‑day vulnerabilities, including a 27‑year‑old bug in OpenBSD. The initiative includes more than forty partners such as...
Airports Report Delays and Disruption as Europe’s Entry Exit System Begins Full Operation
The EU’s Entry‑Exit System (EES) entered full operation on 10 April, triggering extensive delays at Schengen airports as every third‑country national must be registered. Peak‑hour border checks stretched to two‑three hours, forcing airlines to cancel or depart with empty cabins. Airport...
World Models: AI's Next Leap in Understanding Reality
The Next Giant Leap for AI Is Called World Models World models could enable AI to better understand and predict reality — marking a major step forward in intelligent systems. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX8VHuUs #AI #Innovation #FutureTech #BernardMarr
Meta Is Making an AI Mark Zuckerberg to Talk to Employees, Report Says
Meta is developing a photorealistic, AI‑powered version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, according to the Financial Times. The digital avatar is being trained on Zuckerberg’s speech patterns, tone and current strategic thinking, with the CEO himself involved...
Broker’s Call: Paytm (Outperform)
Haitong International initiates coverage of One 97 Communication (Paytm) with an Outperform rating and a target price of ₹1,410 (≈ $17), above the current market price of ₹1,106.85 (≈ $13.5). The broker highlights Paytm’s leadership in retail digital payments and its aggressive push to...
Diffusion Models Revolutionize Image Restoration Quality
DRCT: Rethinking Image Restoration With Diffusion-Based Reconstruction In this episode of Artificial Intelligence: Papers and Concepts, we explore DRCT, a diffusion-based approach to image restoration that focuses on reconstructing high-quality visuals from degraded inputs. Instead of relying on traditional enhancement techniques,...
APTelecom, FiberSense Expand Subsea Monitoring Partnership
APTelecom and FiberSense announced a strategic partnership to expand the deployment of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology for real‑time subsea cable monitoring. The collaboration leverages APTelecom’s global advisory network to accelerate market access in Europe, the Pacific and other key...
PlexusAV Showcases Open, Interoperable AV-over-IP Ecosystem at NAB 2026
PlexusAV, the professional AV arm of Sencore, is using NAB 2026 to unveil an open, IPMX‑based AV‑over‑IP ecosystem aimed at eliminating vendor lock‑in. The company is debuting its first North American IPMX‑certified encoder (P‑AVN‑4E) and decoder (P‑AVN‑4D) that deliver ultra‑low‑latency...
Scotland Plans New National Tax Platform
Scotland’s Revenue Scotland announced a plan to procure a new cloud‑based digital platform to replace the Scottish Electronic Tax System (SETS). The platform will support at least five devolved taxes, case management, workflow automation, and analytics for roughly 80 back‑office...
Shopify Retail Roundup (March 2026 – v11.1, v11.2 and v11.3)
Shopify rolled out a series of Point‑of‑Sale updates in March 2026 across versions 11.3, 11.2 and 11.1. Version 11.3 introduces enhanced cash‑management tools—including a Register Sessions tab, custom workflow APIs, low‑value gift‑card cash‑out, pickup order creation, Epson TM‑T88 printer support, Tap to Pay...
CS Must Prioritize Agent Oversight Over Babysitting AI
“Ultimately, AI-enabled system development requires Computer Science to be about agentic oversight and system orchestration.” - Maggie Johnson, head of Google .org The idea that computer science education should become learning how to babysit AI agents sounds extremely short sighted.
Meta Is Closing in on Google's Title as the World's Largest Digital Ad Platform
Meta is projected to generate $243.46 billion in net ad revenue in 2026, narrowly surpassing Google’s $239.54 billion and claiming the title of the world’s largest digital‑ad platform for the first time. The social‑media giant’s growth is driven by a 24.1% ad‑revenue...
Potpourri: Lessons From an AI Leadership Conference
The author attended Gene Kim’s Enterprise AI Summit and used the experience to distill a range of leadership lessons about artificial intelligence. While preferring interactive formats, the conference provided a structured backdrop for three core topics presented in the closing...
95% of UK SMEs Turn to AI to Tackle Hidden Payment Losses
UK small‑and‑medium enterprises are bleeding roughly $202,000 per year each from failed payments, abandoned checkouts and churn, creating a hidden revenue gap worth hundreds of millions across the economy. Research by Access PaySuite of 250 finance leaders shows 3.4% of...
I Skipped the Raspberry Pi This Time and Don't Regret It
Amir Bohlooli chose a used Dell Latitude 5330 over a Raspberry Pi 5 for his home Jellyfin server after finding the Pi’s total cost exceeds $250. The refurbished laptop, purchased for $180, offers an i5‑1245U, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports,...
Build an OS, Not Just Another AI Tool
Stop asking “Which AI tool should I use?” Start asking “What OS will run my launches and content on repeat?” For digital‑product solopreneurs, my answer is clear: - Stage‑aware roadmap - Launch dates + revenue targets - Agents that handle social, code, and simple finance I’m...
Ready, Set, Goal: Capturing Peak Attention on Soccer’s Biggest Stage
Integral Ad Science released a cross‑channel playbook titled “Ready, Set, Goal” to help advertisers capture peak attention during soccer’s biggest stage, such as the 2026 World Cup. The guide provides data‑driven benchmarks that have delivered up to three‑times return on...
Three HR Decisions From ADP’s 2026 People at Work Report
ADP’s 2026 People at Work report reveals only one‑in‑five workers feel engaged and a similarly low share feel their jobs are secure, underscoring rising anxiety as AI reshapes work. The study highlights three HR imperatives: transparent communication and robust skill‑investment...
Citra Space Raises $15 Million Series A to Expand Platform for Identifying Objects in Orbit
Citra Space announced a $15 million Series A round led by Washington Harbour Partners to scale its space‑domain‑awareness platform. The Colorado startup, founded by former U.S. Space Force officers, aggregates data from ground and space sensors to create persistent fingerprints of orbital...
VerXid Deploys Barnksforte Biometrics for Nigeria Airport ID Rollout
Nigeria’s aviation ministry has signed a concession agreement with VerXid to deploy a facial‑biometrics system called VPass across all domestic airports. The technology, supplied by Barnksforte Technologies, meets both National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and ICAO enrollment standards. VPass will...
New U.S. Autonomous Squire Seaglider Conducts Test Flight
REGENT Defense confirmed that its autonomous Squire Seaglider completed a successful ground‑effect flight test in the United States on April 13, 2026. The wing‑in‑ground‑effect craft can travel up to 70 knots (about 81 mph), cover more than 100 nautical miles, and...
Veterans Affairs Has Lost Track of Software Licenses Amid $985M Bill
The GAO report reveals the Department of Veterans Affairs struggles to accurately track software licenses within its roughly $985 million annual software budget. The VA has identified its five biggest vendors but cannot determine if it is over‑ or under‑licensed. Preliminary...
JWST Confirms 'Little Red Dots' Are Distant Galaxies and Star‑Forming Regions
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have determined that the enigmatic 'little red dots' captured in recent images are distant galaxies and star‑forming regions. The finding resolves a high‑profile mystery and opens new avenues for studying the early universe.
IDEAYA/Servier PKC Drug Aces Uveal Melanoma Trial
IDEAYA’s PKC inhibitor darovasertib, combined with Pfizer’s crizotinib, achieved a statistically significant improvement in progression‑free survival in the phase 2/3 OptimUM‑02 trial for HLA‑A*02:01‑negative metastatic uveal melanoma. Median PFS extended to 6.9 months versus 3.1 months for investigator‑chosen immunotherapy, and the...
Swiss Study Finds 37‑Protein Signature That Sets Centenarians Apart
Researchers at the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne discovered 37 blood proteins that keep centenarians biologically youthful. The finding pinpoints a clear molecular factor behind extreme longevity, sparking excitement in the biohacking community.
J&T Express Posts 26% Q1 Parcel Volume Rise, Southeast Asia Near 80% Surge
J&T Express announced a 26.2% year‑on‑year increase in first‑quarter parcel volume to 8.326 billion, driven by a 79.9% surge in Southeast Asia. The company added 6,200 line‑haul vehicles and expanded sorting capacity, signaling aggressive scaling across its core markets.
Bain Survey Shows 42% of B2B Firms Miss Revenue Targets as AI and Geopolitics Disrupt Growth
Bain & Company's 2026 B2B Growth Agenda survey reveals that 42% of surveyed firms fell short of their 2025 revenue targets, up from 32% in 2024. Executives cite volatile markets, uneven AI adoption, and unclear value propositions as the primary...
Nvidia’s AI Chip Empire Fuels Bullish Technical Outlook for NVDA
Nvidia reported a 73% revenue surge to $68 billion and analysts project a 77% increase for the next quarter, reinforcing a bullish technical stance on its shares. The company’s CUDA platform, installed on more than 100 million devices and powering 75% of...
Quadruped Robot Uses Vision and Proprioception for Real‑Time Terrain Navigation
A new quadrupedal robot integrates visual and proprioceptive sensing to autonomously assess terrain, select efficient routes, and adapt its locomotion in real time, demonstrating agility and decision-making across challenging environments. robotics
TSMC Sole Supplier for Google's 2nm; Intel Rivalry Lies Elsewhere
TSMC remains the only one able to fabricate Google's 2nm chips. The Intel/TSMC competition is about the "backend," not the chip itself.
Kubernetes Monitoring Helm Chart V4: Biggest Update Ever!
Grafana’s Kubernetes Monitoring Helm chart has launched version 4, its most extensive overhaul yet. The update replaces list‑based configurations with map‑based structures for destinations, collectors, and telemetry services, allowing granular overrides and smoother GitOps workflows. New preset‑driven collector definitions, split...
AI Auto-Approves 93% of Prompts, Still Risky
You click "yes" to 93% of Claude Code permission prompts. You stopped reading them after the first 10 minutes. Anthropic built a classifier to click yes for you. It misses 1 in 6 dangerous actions. https://t.co/xQGG3KkBdv
AI Can Run Workflows, but Accountability Remains Unclear
RT Anthropic reports that AI can now handle "entire implementation workflows." Impressive,but who is accountable for #observability, nonfunctional requirements, #DevSecOps guardrails, and #FinOps #AI @Star_CIO https://t.co/p18hdtdbZn
This Robot Sees Danger, Decides Its Route and Powers over Obstacles While Carrying Loads
KAIST researchers unveiled DreamWaQ++, a quadrupedal‑robot control system that fuses camera, LiDAR and proprioceptive data to anticipate terrain and adjust its gait in real time. The multimodal reinforcement‑learning architecture lets the robot climb 35° slopes, traverse stairs and clear obstacles...
TurboQuant Slashes AI Cost, Fuels Rapid Model Iteration
Google DeepMind winning again -- just dropped TurboQuant, reducing AI memory usage by 6x and attention computation by 8x without any accuracy loss. Cheaper AI = more AI experiments = faster iteration = better models = cheaper AI. It's a compounding...
AI Agents Wipe $2T Off SaaS Valuations
AI agents erased $2 trillion in SaaS market value. The largest single-category valuation correction since cloud repriced on-premise software. And the repricing is not over. Source: https://t.co/KNtNLIRTOQ
Kafuwell Expands Low‑cost Channel Partnership for Power‑tool Dealers and Hardware Retailers
Kafuwell, the 26‑year‑old power‑tool maker, announced an expanded authorized partnership program that lets dealers and big‑box hardware stores order as little as one mixed carton and enjoy wholesale prices more than 30% below mainstream brands. The tiered system starts at...
Twitter Helped Me Close over $1M in Sales
Crazy what you can do on X. I, for one, have sold over $1MM thanks to Twitter 🙏
AI Powers One-Person Companies, Replacing Whole Teams
The One-Person AI Conglomerate Is Here: Forbes analysis confirms the trend -- AI now enables ultra-lean, one-person companies replacing entire teams. This is the "organizational singularity" playing out in real-time - transforming business structure, efficiency, and taxation norms globally. https://t.co/F9vIxpxyv8
As AI Pushes Students to Reconsider Majors, Universities Struggle to Adapt
A Gallup‑Lumina 2026 survey shows 47% of college students have seriously considered switching majors because of AI, and 16% have already changed fields. Alex Kotran, CEO of the AI Education Project, says universities are failing to give students meaningful AI‑related...
Peptides Are Potent Therapeutics, yet only a Few Qualify.
“The big picture is that peptides are a legitimate, powerful class of therapeutics, but the legitimacy is confined to a relatively narrow subset of them.” —Peter Attia 👨🏻⚕️
Redwood Materials Scales Second‑Life Battery Storage to Power 24 Data Centers
Redwood Materials, the battery‑recycling firm founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, announced a rollout of its second‑life energy‑storage system to 24 data centers, adding 20 MW of solar power and 12 MWh of repurposed EV batteries. The move marks the company’s...
Brown & Brown’s $9.8 B Accession Deal Accelerates a 700‑Deal M&A Run
Brown & Brown, Inc. closed a $9.83 billion Accession acquisition in August 2025 and completed 43 deals that year, adding $1.8 billion of revenue and bringing its total deal count to 717 since 1993. The insurer’s aggressive buying spree fuels top‑line growth...
Hitachi Vantara Topped GigaOm Radar 2026 Object Storage Leader List
Hitachi Vantara was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for Object Storage, highlighting its Virtual Storage Platform One Object (VSP One Object) as a top‑tier, software‑defined solution for large enterprises. The analyst endorsement spotlights the platform’s...
Coforge Secures All Approvals for Encora Deal, Paving Way for $2.5 Bn AI Services Merger
Coforge Limited announced it has cleared every statutory and regulatory hurdle for its acquisition of U.S.‑based Encora, setting an April‑2026 close date. The merger will create an AI‑native engineering services company with an annualised revenue run‑rate of about $2.5 bn and...
CloudClevr Revives M&A Strategy to Accelerate Growth After Integration
CloudClevr announced it is re‑entering the mergers and acquisitions market as it exits FY26, leveraging a newly integrated operating model to drive organic and deal‑driven growth. Backed by Rigby Technology Investments and NatWest, the UK‑based managed service provider aims to...
Integrate scRNA‑seq PBMCs only After Evaluating Batch Effects
🧵 Should you integrate single-cell RNA-seq datasets or not? You've got PBMCs from multiple donors. Merge them—or keep them separate? Let's break it down.
