This weekly post collects notable tech news from curated public RSS feeds and is updated daily.
2026-04-12
Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-12 01:18 GMT+8
English Summary: The OpenAI CEO’s new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.
Google says Polymarket bets showing up in News was an ‘error’
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-11 23:07 GMT+8
English Summary: Polymarket bets started popping up in Google News alongside legitimate news articles. But now those results aren’t showing, and Google says they were never supposed to. Spokesperson Ned Adriance told The Verge that “Google News is designed to show sources that create content about current issues, events, and important topics, and we have policies for […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/910691/google-news-polymarket-bets-error
Google’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-11 23:00 GMT+8
English Summary: If you’ve ever worried about porch pirates stealing packages while you’re away, a video doorbell can offer some peace of mind, letting you keep tabs on deliveries no matter where you are. Google offers some of the best around, and right now, its battery-powered, second-gen Nest Doorbell is available for $129.99 ($50 off) from Amazon and […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/910472/google-nest-doorbell-wired-battery-powered-deal-sale
AI models are terrible at betting on soccer—especially xAI Grok
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-11 19:15 GMT+8
English Summary: Systems from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI struggle with the Premier League.
Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/ai-models-are-terrible-at-betting-on-soccer-especially-xai-grok/
Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-12 05:20 GMT+8
English Summary: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/kalshi-wins-temporary-pause-in-arizona-criminal-case/
AMC will stream ‘The Audacity’ premiere in 21 parts on TikTok
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-12 04:32 GMT+8
English Summary: Is this a smart way to build buzz, or just an odd attempt to recreate Quibi?
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/amc-will-stream-the-audacity-premiere-in-21-parts-on-tiktok/
Nvidia-backed SiFive hits $3.65 billion valuation for open AI chips
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-11 22:03 GMT+8
English Summary: The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive’s chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM.
You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-11 21:30 GMT+8
English Summary: Nintendo seemingly designed its latest console to be a mystery for third-party accessory makers. With the Switch 2, the company changed the wireless protocol for connecting controllers to the new system, as well as how it outputs video over USB-C, making it clear at launch that every third-party manufacturer needed to start over from scratch. […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/907645/nintendo-switch-2-genki-jsaux-usb-c-dock-hands-on
2026-04-11
Pausing new GitHub Copilot Pro trials
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-11 04:25 GMT+8
English Summary: As GitHub Copilot continues to grow, we’ve seen a significant rise in abuse of our free trial system. To protect the experience and integrity of the platform for legitimate developers,… The post Pausing new GitHub Copilot Pro trials appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-10-pausing-new-github-copilot-pro-trials
Copilot cloud agent’s validation tools are now 20% faster
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-10 20:19 GMT+8
English Summary: When Copilot cloud agent writes code, it automatically runs GitHub’s security and quality validation tools, including CodeQL, the GitHub Advisory Database, secret scanning, and Copilot code review. If any problems… The post Copilot cloud agent’s validation tools are now 20% faster appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-10-copilot-cloud-agents-validation-tools-are-now-20-faster
Copilot usage metrics now aggregate Copilot cloud agent active user counts
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-11 05:42 GMT+8
English Summary: Note: We’ve recently renamed Copilot coding agent to Copilot cloud agent. We will be updating our data schema for all existing coding agent fields to reflect this change in the… The post Copilot usage metrics now aggregate Copilot cloud agent active user counts appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
500 Tbps of capacity: 16 years of scaling our global network
Source: Cloudflare Blog Published: 2026-04-11 02:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Cloudflare’s global network has officially crossed 500 Tbps of external capacity, enough to route more than 20% of the web and absorb the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded.
Link: https://blog.cloudflare.com/500-tbps-of-capacity/
Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-11 00:41 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
Enforcing new limits and retiring Opus 4.6 Fast from Copilot Pro+
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-11 06:56 GMT+8
English Summary: As GitHub Copilot continues to rapidly grow, we continue to observe an increase in patterns of high concurrency and intense usage. While we understand this can be driven by legitimate… The post Enforcing new limits and retiring Opus 4.6 Fast from Copilot Pro+ appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-11 04:27 GMT+8
English Summary: This ban took place after Claude’s pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week.
Actions workflows are limited to 50 reruns
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-11 04:03 GMT+8
English Summary: Actions workflows are now limited to 50 reruns. Going forward, if you attempt to rerun a given workflow more than 50 times, you will get a failed check suite with… The post Actions workflows are limited to 50 reruns appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-10-actions-workflows-are-limited-to-50-reruns
2026-04-10
Florida launches investigation into OpenAI
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-10 06:17 GMT+8
English Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching an investigation into OpenAI over public safety and national security risks, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a statement on Thursday, Uthmeier says there are concerns that OpenAI’s data and technology are “falling into the hands of America’s enemies, such as the Chinese Communist Party.” Uthmeier also says […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/909557/openai-florida-investigation
Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-10 04:11 GMT+8
English Summary: ChatGPT had reportedly been used to plan the attack that killed two and injured five at Florida State University last April. The family of one victim has said that they plan to sue OpenAI over the incident.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/09/florida-ag-investigation-openai-chatgpt-shooting/
Ask Copilot in security assessments now available
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-10 03:33 GMT+8
English Summary: Organization admins and security managers can now jump into a Copilot experience directly from secret risk assessment or Code Security risk assessment results to get contextual explanations and guided next… The post Ask Copilot in security assessments now available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-09-ask-copilot-in-security-assessments-now-available
Is Anthropic limiting the release of Mythos to protect the internet — or Anthropic?
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-10 02:50 GMT+8
English Summary: Anthropic said this week that it limited the release of its newest model, dubbed Mythos, because it is too capable of finding security exploits in software relied upon by users around the world. Are real cybersecurity concerns a cover for a bigger problem at the frontier lab?
New Low Quality option in the Hide comment menu
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-10 01:40 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub moderators can now classify hidden comments as Low Quality, a new option in the Hide comment dropdown menu available across issues, discussions, pull requests, and commits. Previously, the available… The post New Low Quality option in the Hide comment menu appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-09-new-low-quality-option-in-the-hide-comment-menu
Release information in issue sidebar and default values for project fields
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-10 00:15 GMT+8
English Summary: This update brings release tracking closer to your issues, configurable defaults for project fields, and faster navigation across related issues. Release information in the issue sidebar When an issue is… The post Release information in issue sidebar and default values for project fields appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-09-release-info-in-issue-sidebar-and-project-defaults
Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-10 06:13 GMT+8
English Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier plans to investigate OpenAI for its alleged harm to minors, potential to threaten national security, and its possible link to a shooting at Florida State University last year.
Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-10 03:10 GMT+8
English Summary: The app was ranking No. 57 on the App Store just before Meta AI’s new model launched. Now it’s No. 5 — and rising.
2026-04-09
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, March Releases
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-08 21:44 GMT+8
English Summary: VS Code moved to weekly stable releases. This changelog covers releases v1.111 through v1.115, the releases we shipped throughout March and early April 2026. The highlights include Autopilot for fully… The post GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, March Releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-08-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-code-march-releases
AWS boss explains why investing billions in both Anthropic and OpenAI is an OK conflict
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-09 04:09 GMT+8
English Summary: AWS has an ingrained culture of handling competition, he explained, because the cloud giant also competes with its partners.
GitHub Mobile: Research and code with Copilot cloud agent anywhere
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-09 03:37 GMT+8
English Summary: Copilot cloud agent now supports more than pull request workflows on GitHub Mobile, so you can keep work moving even when you’re away from your desk. Ask Copilot to research… The post GitHub Mobile: Research and code with Copilot cloud agent anywhere appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Code Security risk assessment available for organizations
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-09 00:52 GMT+8
English Summary: Organization admins and security managers can now run a free Code Security risk assessment to review security vulnerabilities across their organization. The assessment summarizes vulnerabilities by severity, rule type, and… The post Code Security risk assessment available for organizations appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-08-code-security-risk-assessment-available-for-organizations
Anthropic limits access to Mythos, its new cybersecurity AI model
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-08 21:34 GMT+8
English Summary: A select group of customers is testing the Claude Mythos Preview.
Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/anthropic-limits-access-to-mythos-its-new-cybersecurity-ai-model/
Copilot-reviewed pull request merge metrics now in the usage metrics API
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-09 07:21 GMT+8
English Summary: Building on the pull request throughput and cycle-time metrics shipped in February, which track Copilot-created pull requests from the coding agent, the Copilot usage metrics API now includes two new… The post Copilot-reviewed pull request merge metrics now in the usage metrics API appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Meta debuts the Muse Spark model in a ‘ground-up overhaul’ of its AI
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-09 02:53 GMT+8
English Summary: This is the first model Meta has released under its Superintelligence Labs, led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang.
New PGP signing key for GitHub CLI Linux packages
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-09 00:13 GMT+8
English Summary: We’ve published an updated PGP keyring for GitHub CLI’s Linux package repositories. The keyring now includes both the current signing key and a new replacement key. If you’ve already rerun… The post New PGP signing key for GitHub CLI Linux packages appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-08-new-pgp-signing-key-for-github-cli-linux-packages
2026-04-08
Cloudflare targets 2029 for full post-quantum security
Source: Cloudflare Blog Published: 2026-04-08 05:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Recent advances in quantum hardware and software have accelerated the timeline on which quantum attack might happen. Cloudflare is responding by moving our target for full post-quantum security to 2029.
Link: https://blog.cloudflare.com/post-quantum-roadmap/
Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-08 02:00 GMT+8
English Summary: The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/anthropic-mythos-ai-model-preview-security/
Prioritize security alerts with runtime context from Dynatrace
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-07 23:15 GMT+8
English Summary: You can now use runtime context from Dynatrace to prioritize GitHub Advanced Security alerts based on deployed artifacts and runtime risk in your Kubernetes environment. When you connect Dynatrace to… The post Prioritize security alerts with runtime context from Dynatrace appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Copilot CLI now supports BYOK and local models
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-07 22:53 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub Copilot CLI now lets you connect your own model provider or run fully local models instead of using GitHub-hosted model routing. This means you can use the models and… The post Copilot CLI now supports BYOK and local models appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Link: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-07-copilot-cli-now-supports-byok-and-local-models
Code scanning: Batch apply security alert suggestions on pull requests
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-07 18:22 GMT+8
English Summary: GitHub code scanning alerts on pull requests are now easier to address with bulk actions. You can now apply fixes for code scanning alerts in the Files changed tab by… The post Code scanning: Batch apply security alert suggestions on pull requests appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
An update on our mental health work
Source: Google Blog Technology Published: 2026-04-07 18:00 GMT+8
English Summary: “Google Safety Updates: AI & Mental Health” is overlaid on an image of three Googlers.
Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/health/mental-health-updates/
Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-08 00:05 GMT+8
English Summary: Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/anthropic-compute-deal-google-broadcom-tpus/
I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-08 05:35 GMT+8
English Summary: Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it’s gaining popularity with OpenClaw users.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/07/i-cant-help-rooting-for-tiny-open-source-ai-model-maker-arcee/
2026-04-07
AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS DevOps Agent & Security Agent GA, Product Lifecycle updates, and more (April 6, 2026)
Source: AWS News Blog Published: 2026-04-07 00:51 GMT+8
English Summary: Last week, I visited AWS Hong Kong User Group with my team. Hong Kong has a small but strong community, and their energy and passion are high. They recently started a new AI user group, and we hope more people will join. I was able to strengthen my bond with the community through great food […]
How we built Organizations to help enterprises manage Cloudflare at scale
Source: Cloudflare Blog Published: 2026-04-07 05:00 GMT+8
English Summary: Cloudflare Organizations is now in public beta, introducing a new management layer for enterprise customers with multiple accounts. Learn how we consolidated our authorization systems to enable org-wide management.
Link: https://blog.cloudflare.com/organizations-beta/
Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-07 02:54 GMT+8
English Summary: Google’s new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/06/google-quietly-releases-an-offline-first-ai-dictation-app-on-ios/
Announcing the OpenAI Safety Fellowship
Source: OpenAI Blog Published: 2026-04-06 18:00 GMT+8
English Summary: A pilot program to support independent safety and alignment research and develop the next generation of talent
Link: https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-safety-fellowship
OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-07 05:54 GMT+8
English Summary: Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund. It has already written some checks.
Google Broadcom Partnership Compute
Source: Anthropic News Published: 2026-04-07 05:43 GMT+8
English Summary: See the source link for the full update.
Link: https://www.anthropic.com/news/google-broadcom-partnership-compute
OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day workweek
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-06 23:55 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism as policymakers debate AI’s economic impact.
Copilot usage metrics now identify active and passive Copilot code review users
Source: GitHub Blog Changelog Published: 2026-04-07 07:20 GMT+8
English Summary: Copilot usage metrics now indicate which users have Copilot code review (CCR) activity, and whether that activity was active or passive. Enterprise and organization admins can see how users engage… The post Copilot usage metrics now identify active and passive Copilot code review users appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
2026-04-06
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-05 22:00 GMT+8
English Summary: You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that’s in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it’s been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it’s a relatively new addition to Maps. And you know what? It’s kind of great. To […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/907015/gemini-google-maps-hands-on
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-06 02:51 GMT+8
English Summary: AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.
CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards
Source: Ars Technica Published: 2026-04-05 19:07 GMT+8
English Summary: Quizlet flashcards seem to include sensitive information about gate security at CBP locations.
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-06 03:36 GMT+8
English Summary: A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-06 02:01 GMT+8
English Summary: We’ve compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-06 00:05 GMT+8
English Summary: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/05/techcrunch-mobility-a-stunning-lack-of-transparency/
Suno is a music copyright nightmare
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-04-06 00:00 GMT+8
English Summary: AI music platform Suno’s policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your own tracks to remix or set your original lyrics to AI-generated music. But, it’s supposed to recognize and stop you from using other people’s songs and lyrics. Now, no system is perfect, but it turns […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/906896/sunos-copyright-ai-music-covers
Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-04-05 23:40 GMT+8
English Summary: On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk’s vision for data centers in space.