This weekly post collects notable tech news from curated public RSS feeds and is updated daily.
2026-04-05
Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-05 00:32 GMT+8
English Summary: It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.
Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-04 09:31 GMT+8
English Summary: Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX’s looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone.
After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-04 21:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones.
Artemis II is going so well that we’re left to talk about frozen urine
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-05 08:12 GMT+8
English Summary: “I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature.”
Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-05 05:30 GMT+8
English Summary: Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/04/unpacking-peter-thiels-big-bet-on-solar-powered-cow-collars/
Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-05 05:03 GMT+8
English Summary: The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/04/embattled-startup-delve-has-parted-ways-with-y-combinator/
Tech companies are trying to neuter Colorado’s landmark right-to-repair law
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-05 04:36 GMT+8
English Summary: A state bill is a glimpse of how corporations are limiting people’s ability to make their own fixes and upgrades.
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-04 21:00 GMT+8
English Summary: “This looks like AI.” It’s a phrase I dread seeing as a writer who dabbles in illustration and amateur photography. In a world where generative AI technology is increasingly adept at mimicking the work of humans, people are naturally skeptical when online platforms refuse to label even obvious AI content. This leads me to one […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/906453/human-made-ai-free-logo-creative-content
2026-04-04
Organization runner controls for Copilot cloud agent
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-04 03:15 GMT+8
English Summary: Each time Copilot cloud agent works on a task, it starts a new development environment powered by GitHub Actions. By default, this runs on a standard GitHub-hosted runner, but teams… The post Organization runner controls for Copilot cloud agent appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-03-organization-runner-controls-for-copilot-cloud-agent
GPT-5.1 Codex, GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, and GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini deprecated
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-04 01:11 GMT+8
English Summary: We have deprecated the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on April 1, 2026. Model Deprecation date… The post GPT-5.1 Codex, GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, and GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini deprecated appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Organization firewall settings for Copilot cloud agent
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-03 22:12 GMT+8
English Summary: Copilot cloud agent includes a built-in agent firewall to control Copilot’s internet access and help protect against prompt injection and data exfiltration. Until now, the firewall was configured at the… The post Organization firewall settings for Copilot cloud agent appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-03-organization-firewall-settings-for-copilot-cloud-agent
Copilot cloud agent signs its commits
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-03 20:05 GMT+8
English Summary: Copilot cloud agent now signs every commit it makes. Signed commits appear as Verified on GitHub, giving you confidence that the commit was genuinely made by the agent and hasn’t… The post Copilot cloud agent signs its commits appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-03-copilot-cloud-agent-signs-its-commits
Amazon Bedrock Guardrails supports cross-account safeguards with centralized control and management
Source: AWS News Blog Published: 2026-04-04 04:36 GMT+8
English Summary: Organizational safeguards are now generally available in Amazon Bedrock Guardrails, enabling centralized enforcement and management of safety controls across multiple AWS accounts within an AWS Organization.
OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead ‘special projects’
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-04 04:35 GMT+8
English Summary: In addition to Lightcap’s new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.
Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: Reports
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-04 04:28 GMT+8
English Summary: Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer.
Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-04 04:22 GMT+8
English Summary: With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI company’s policy agenda.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/03/anthropic-ramps-up-its-political-activities-with-a-new-pac/
2026-04-03
Copilot SDK in public preview
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-03 05:26 GMT+8
English Summary: The GitHub Copilot SDK is now available in public preview. This gives you the building blocks to embed Copilot’s agentic capabilities directly into your own applications, workflows, and platform services.… The post Copilot SDK in public preview appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-copilot-sdk-in-public-preview
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — March update
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 23:00 GMT+8
English Summary: March 2026 brought a major step forward for GitHub Copilot extensibility in Visual Studio, with custom agents, agent skills, and new tools that make the agent smarter and more capable.… The post GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — March update appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-march-update
OpenAI acquires TBPN
Source: OpenAI Blog Published: 2026-04-02 18:30 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI acquires TBPN to accelerate global conversations around AI and support independent media, expanding dialogue with builders, businesses, and the broader tech community.
Link: https://openai.com/index/openai-acquires-tbpn
GitHub Actions: Early April 2026 updates
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-03 01:11 GMT+8
English Summary: This month, GitHub Actions adds entrypoint and command overrides for service containers and new security features including OIDC custom properties and VNET failover. Customizing entrypoints for service containers Many GitHub… The post GitHub Actions: Early April 2026 updates appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-github-actions-early-april-2026-updates
Google announces Gemma 4 open AI models, switches to Apache 2.0 license
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-03 00:01 GMT+8
English Summary: Gemma 4 brings the first major update to Google’s open models in a year.
New ways to balance cost and reliability in the Gemini API
Source: Google Blog Technology Published: 2026-04-03 00:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Gemini API Dials
The Security tab is now Security & quality
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 21:57 GMT+8
English Summary: The top-level Security tab across repositories, organizations, and enterprises has been renamed to Security & quality on github.com. This change restructures the navigation to colocate code quality findings alongside security… The post The Security tab is now Security & quality appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-the-security-tab-is-now-security-quality
Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-03 03:58 GMT+8
English Summary: Google Vids brings together Google’s most capable AI creation tools.
2026-04-02
Anthropic took down thousands of GitHub repos trying to yank its leaked source code — a move the company says was an accident
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-02 06:12 GMT+8
English Summary: Anthropic executives said it was an accident and retracted the bulk of the takedown notices.
Codespaces is now generally available for GitHub Enterprise with data residency
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 01:16 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub Codespaces is now generally available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency. You can create secure, configurable, instantly available cloud development environments while maintaining strict compliance with your data… The post Codespaces is now generally available for GitHub Enterprise with data residency appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
GPT-5.4 mini is now available in Copilot Student auto model selection
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 00:46 GMT+8
English Summary: GPT-5.4 mini is now generally available to Copilot Student plan via Copilot auto model selection. This model is part of Auto in GitHub Copilot Chat on Visual Studio Code, Visual… The post GPT-5.4 mini is now available in Copilot Student auto model selection appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Improve coding agents’ performance with Gemini API Docs MCP and Agent Skills.
Source: Google Blog Technology Published: 2026-04-01 20:54 GMT+8
English Summary: Gemini API Skills
Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/gemini-api-docsmcp-agent-skills/
Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-02 03:02 GMT+8
English Summary: The security update protects a raft of older iPhones and iPads from attacks linked to leaked hacking tools called DarkSword.
GitHub Mobile: Stay in flow with a refreshed Copilot tab and native session logs
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 00:36 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub Mobile now makes it easier to manage agentic workflows on the go with a refreshed Copilot tab, native session logs, and more in-app controls for agent sessions. On Android,… The post GitHub Mobile: Stay in flow with a refreshed Copilot tab and native session logs appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
GitHub Mobile: Faster, more flexible agent assignment from issues
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 00:34 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub Mobile now makes it easier to delegate work with a new Assign an Agent option in the issue overflow menu, so you can get started more quickly. When assigning… The post GitHub Mobile: Faster, more flexible agent assignment from issues appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Research, plan, and code with Copilot cloud agent
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-02 02:36 GMT+8
English Summary: Copilot cloud agent (formerly known as Copilot coding agent) is no longer limited to pull-request workflows, unlocking a broader range of ways to put Copilot to work. More control over… The post Research, plan, and code with Copilot cloud agent appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-01-research-plan-and-code-with-copilot-cloud-agent
2026-04-01
GitHub secret scanning — coverage update
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-01 01:01 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub secret scanning continually updates its detectors, validators, and analyzers. Here’s what’s new. Nine new secret detectors from seven providers, including Langchain, Salesforce, and Figma. Secrets from Figma, Google, OpenVSX,… The post GitHub secret scanning — coverage update appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-03-31-github-secret-scanning-nine-new-types-and-more
Accelerating the next phase of AI
Source: OpenAI Blog Published: 2026-03-31 21:00 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI raises $122 billion in new funding to expand frontier AI globally, invest in next-generation compute, and meet growing demand for ChatGPT, Codex, and enterprise AI.
Link: https://openai.com/index/accelerating-the-next-phase-ai
Upcoming deprecation of Claude Sonnet 4 in GitHub Copilot
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-01 08:14 GMT+8
English Summary: We will deprecate the following model across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on 5/1/2026: Model Deprecation date Suggested alternative… The post Upcoming deprecation of Claude Sonnet 4 in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-03-31-upcoming-deprecation-of-claude-sonnet-4-in-github-copilot
CodeQL 2.25.0 adds Swift 6.2.4 support
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-03-31 22:05 GMT+8
English Summary: CodeQL is the static analysis engine behind GitHub code scanning, which finds and remediates security issues in your code. We’ve recently released CodeQL 2.25.0, which upgrades Swift analysis to 6.2.4,… The post CodeQL 2.25.0 adds Swift 6.2.4 support appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-03-31-codeql-2-25-0-adds-swift-6-2-4-support
CodeQL pull requests insights on security overview now cover all protected branches
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-03-31 20:07 GMT+8
English Summary: The CodeQL pull request insights tab in GitHub security overview now reports Copilot Autofix and alert statistics from all protected branches, not just the default branch. This gives you a… The post CodeQL pull requests insights on security overview now cover all protected branches appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-01 05:25 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI’s latest funding round, led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, values the AI lab at $852 billion as it nears an IPO.
Announcing the AWS Sustainability console: Programmatic access, configurable CSV reports, and Scope 1–3 reporting in one place
Source: AWS News Blog Published: 2026-04-01 03:04 GMT+8
English Summary: AWS announces the Sustainability console, a new standalone service that consolidates carbon emissions reporting and resources, giving sustainability teams independent access to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data without requiring billing permissions.
Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model
Source: Google Blog Technology Published: 2026-04-01 00:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Build with Veo 3.1 Lite
Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/veo-3-1-lite/
2026-03-31
Cloudflare Client-Side Security: smarter detection, now open to everyone
Source: Cloudflare Blog Published: 2026-03-30 14:00 GMT+8
English Summary: We are opening our advanced Client-Side Security tools to all users, featuring a new cascading AI detection system. By combining graph neural networks and LLMs, we’ve reduced false positives by up to 200x while catching sophisticated zero-day exploits.
Link: https://blog.cloudflare.com/client-side-security-open-to-everyone/
AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS AI/ML Scholars program, Agent Plugin for AWS Serverless, and more (March 30, 2026)
Source: AWS News Blog Published: 2026-03-31 00:11 GMT+8
English Summary: Last week, what excited me most was the launch of the 2026 AWS AI & ML Scholars program by Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AWS Agentic AI, to provide free AI education to up to 100,000 learners worldwide. The program has two phases: a Challenge phase where you’ll learn foundational generative AI skills, followed by a […]
Create issues from Slack with Copilot
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-03-30 17:32 GMT+8
English Summary: You can now create GitHub Issues directly from Slack using natural language with the GitHub app for Slack. Mention @GitHub in any channel, describe the work you need to track,… The post Create issues from Slack with Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-03-30-create-issues-from-slack-with-copilot
Evolving expectations of what’s possible
Source: Google Blog Technology Published: 2026-03-30 23:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Gemini said A collage featuring a woman writing on a whiteboard, a blue growth arrow, abstract data light trails, and a security padlock icon.
ScaleOps raises $130M to improve computing efficiency amid AI demand
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 21:52 GMT+8
English Summary: ScaleOps just raised $130M to tackle GPU shortages and soaring AI cloud costs by automating infrastructure in real time.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/scaleops-130m-series-c-kubernetes-efficiency-ai-demand-funding/
Starcloud raises $170 million Series A to build data centers in space
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 19:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Starcloud becomes the fastest Y Combinator startup to reach unicorn status, just 17 months after demo day.
Why OpenAI really shut down Sora
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 11:09 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI’s decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public, raised immediate suspicions. The app had invited users to upload their own faces — so was this some kind of elaborate data grab?
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/why-openai-really-shut-down-sora/
Popular AI gateway startup LiteLLM ditches controversial startup Delve
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-31 07:08 GMT+8
English Summary: LiteLLM had obtained two security compliance certifications via Delve and fell victim to some horrific credential-stealing malware last week.
2026-03-30
The Pixel 10a doesn’t have a camera bump, and it’s great
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 05:30 GMT+8
English Summary: The Google Pixel 10a can lay flat on a table, but otherwise the company hasn’t brought a ton of upgrades to its newest budget smartphone.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/google-pixel-10a-review-camera-bump-performance-ai-chip/
Bluesky’s new app is an AI for customizing your feed
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-03-30 05:44 GMT+8
English Summary: The latest app from the team behind Bluesky is Attie, an AI assistant that lets you build your own algorithm. At the Atmosphere conference, Bluesky’s former CEO, Jay Graber, and CTO Paul Frazee, unveiled Attie, which is powered by Anthropic’s Claude and built on top of Bluesky’s underlying AT Protocol (atproto). Attie allows users to […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/903190/bluesky-attie-ai-custom-feeds
Polygraphs have major flaws. Are there better options?
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-03-29 19:01 GMT+8
English Summary: Research proceeds on alternatives, but some doubt whether true lie detection is possible.
Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/polygraphs-have-major-flaws-are-there-better-options/
YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will ‘never leave their home’
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 05:17 GMT+8
English Summary: CEO Neal Mohan insisted that he isn’t worried about Netflix luring away YouTube’s most popular creators.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/youtube-ceo-says-the-best-youtubers-will-never-leave-their-home/
‘Project Hail Mary’ becomes Amazon MGM’s biggest box office hit
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 03:50 GMT+8
English Summary: Amazon’s bet on “Project Hail Mary” has paid off handsomely.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/project-hail-mary-becomes-amazon-mgms-biggest-box-office-hit/
Sora’s shutdown could be a reality check moment for AI video
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 00:30 GMT+8
English Summary: Is this just normal corporate strategy, or are we about to see a broader pullback on AI-generated video?
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/soras-shutdown-could-be-a-reality-check-moment-for-ai-video/
TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-03-30 00:05 GMT+8
English Summary: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/techcrunch-mobility-when-a-robotaxi-has-to-call-911/
Can my favorite Game Boy gadget tell fake cartridges from real?
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-03-29 23:00 GMT+8
English Summary: The $50 Epilogue GB Operator has a brand-new trick up its sleeve. In addition to backing up Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges and saves to a PC (and writing saves back to carts again!), it can now plug into your phone with a brand-new Retrace app for Android and iOS. […]