X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS |

XChat, X’s stand-alone messaging app, launched to the public on Friday. Initially available on iOS devices, the new app allows users to connect with their…

Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute |

11:00 AM PDT · April 24, 2026 Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic and support the AI firm’s growing computing needs,…

Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI |

Overpriced Mac minis are flooding eBay amid shortages of the sold-out machines, which have become a favored tool for running on-device AI models like OpenClaw.…

Duolingo is now giving users access to advanced learning content |

Duolingo announced on Wednesday that it’s offering advanced language learning content for free across nine languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and…

Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records |

8:38 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Netherlands-based cosmetics giant Rituals has confirmed a data breach affecting customers’ personal information after hackers stole reams of…

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multibillion-dollar deal |

Former OpenAI executive Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has signed a new multibillion-dollar agreement to expand its use of Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure, including…

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI |

5:00 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Google has unveiled new generative AI features for its mapping and geospatial apps that are designed with enterprise…

Snap Map's new 'Place Loyalty' badges will show the spots you visit most often |

6:00 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Snapchat is rolling out a new “Place Loyalty” feature that will show users when they’re among the most…

Amazon Music partners with Bandsintown for concert listings |

6:00 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Amazon Music said today that it is partnering with live event listing platform Bandsintown to bring concert listings…

Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory |

8:47 AM PDT · April 22, 2026 Rivian has rolled the first customer-ready R2 SUVs off the production line at its factory in Normal, Illinois,…