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Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises

The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
We’ve Seen the First 18 Minutes of ā€˜The Mandalorian and Grogu’

We’ve Seen the First 18 Minutes of ā€˜The Mandalorian and Grogu’

The footage played at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featuring Pedro Pascal and a bunch of AT-ATs.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
The New ā€˜Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Amps Up the Nostalgia

The New ā€˜Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Amps Up the Nostalgia

Disney would *really* like to remind you that 'Star Wars' is back in theaters in a month now.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project

The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Video.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Intel refreshes non-Ultra Core CPUs with new silicon for the first time

Intel refreshes non-Ultra Core CPUs with new silicon for the first time

For the first time in a while, the benefits of new Intel tech will trickle down. Intel's Core Ultra laptop CPUs have been its flagships ever since it …

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Netflix co-founder and current chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming company’s board in June to focus on "his philanthropy and other pursuit…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Hollywood’s First Big Budget AI-Generated Movie Is About Bitcoin, of Course

Hollywood’s First Big Budget AI-Generated Movie Is About Bitcoin, of Course

Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot star in 'Paycheck: The Movie.'

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about produc…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  The New York Times Tech
Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

Hastings helped to transform the video rental industry — first with physical, then digital, delivery.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM

OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM

GPT-Rosalind is an LLM trained on biology workflows, available in closed access. On Thursday, OpenAI announced it had developed a large language model…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
White House Is Reportedly Ready to Drop Its Anthropic Beef and Embrace the Spooky New Model

White House Is Reportedly Ready to Drop Its Anthropic Beef and Embrace the Spooky New Model

Anthropic's Mythos might soon be deployed across the federal government.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
A Critical Ocean Current System May Be Unraveling Faster Than We Thought

A Critical Ocean Current System May Be Unraveling Faster Than We Thought

New findings foretell a looming catastrophe that would drastically alter the planet’s weather and climate.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Lana Del Rey Just Released the First Bond Theme We’ll Hear for Years

Lana Del Rey Just Released the First Bond Theme We’ll Hear for Years

The James Bond game '007 First Light' gets a dreamy ballad from the pop star.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
As they got close to the Moon, Artemis II astronauts were eager to land

As they got close to the Moon, Artemis II astronauts were eager to land

"If you had given us the keys to the lander, we would have taken it down." NASA is apparently pretty serious about building a base on the Moon, and th…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
Tesla Wants a $50,000 Penalty for Anyone Who Tries to Resell Its Signature Model S and X

Tesla Wants a $50,000 Penalty for Anyone Who Tries to Resell Its Signature Model S and X

Why would anyone want to sell their Tesla?

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Its Mobile App This Month

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Its Mobile App This Month

Look out for TikTok-style vibes on your phone.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure

New tool builds on deepset’s Haystack toward a ā€œdecentralized open source AI ecosystem.ā€ Mozilla is the latest legacy tech brand to make a play for th…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report

Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report

AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
DuckDuckGo VPN Audit Shows It Doesn't Track Your Activity

DuckDuckGo VPN Audit Shows It Doesn't Track Your Activity

DuckDuckGo has always promised complete privacy with its VPN, and an independent cybersecurity company agrees.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Gucci-branded Google smart glasses are coming next year

Gucci-branded Google smart glasses are coming next year

Google is reportedly partnering with Gucci to make a pair of AI smart glasses stylish enough people might actually want to wear them. According to Reu…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached

Ballmer gives $80 million to NPR, with strings attached

Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder of the Ballmer Group, has given $80 million to NPR. That's roughly seven yea…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Google Wants to Put Gucci Smart Glasses on Your Face

Google Wants to Put Gucci Smart Glasses on Your Face

Luxury smart glasses, anyone?

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix announced on Thursday that it will be launching a redesigned mobile app, which will include a vertical video feed, at the end of April. "This …

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught

The new model, called Ļ€0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose rob…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings is officially leaving the company

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings is officially leaving the company

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings plans to leave the company after nearly 30 years. The news comes as part of Netflix's Q1 2026 earnings re…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Class-Action Suit Claims Amazon 'Bricked' Early Fire TV Streaming Sticks

Class-Action Suit Claims Amazon 'Bricked' Early Fire TV Streaming Sticks

Devices that were part of the first generations of Amazon's TV dongles are at the center of the California lawsuit.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

Perplexity has just released Personal Computer. The software, which is available starting today for Mac, builds on the multi-model orchestration capab…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Maine Could Be the First State to Pass a Temporary Ban on New Large Data Centers

Maine Could Be the First State to Pass a Temporary Ban on New Large Data Centers

Although the bill has been passed by lawmakers, it still needs final approval from Maine Governor Janet Mills.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Disneyland Makes Up for That Han Solo Situation With a Lovely Leia Look

Disneyland Makes Up for That Han Solo Situation With a Lovely Leia Look

Disneyland rounds out its trio of original 'Star Wars' heroes coming to 'Galaxy's Edge' with a fun riff on a great Leia design.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 17, #1041

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 17, #1041

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 17, No. 1,041.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 17 #775

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 17 #775

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 17, No. 775.

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

A Call of Duty movie is still happening, but don't hold your breath for it to hit screens any time soon. Today, the popular FPS' social media revealed…

Apr 16, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget

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