What the Spirit Airlines Implosion Means for Your Vacation
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S.E.C. Settles Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over His Twitter Disclosures
The agency, which has been pulling back on lawsuits against major companies, ended a case that had accused Mr. Musk of hiding his purchases of Twitter stock. He agreed to pay $1.5 million.
OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Back Bill To Fund ‘AI Literacy’ In Schools
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: A new, bipartisan bill introduced (PDF) by Democratic Senator of California Adam Schiff and endorsed by the biggest AI developers in the world — including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft — would change the K-12 curriculum to shoehorn in “AI literacy,” something that young people and teachers alike already hate in schools. The Literacy in Future...
Elon Musk’s Lawyers Ask OpenAI’s Brockman Why He Is Worth $30 Billion
The legal team implied in a federal trial that Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, was driven by greed rather than building safe A.I.
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
The Pixel 11 Could Be the Next Victim of the RAM Shortage
Google’s Pixel 11 lineup could see RAM cuts or lower starting configurations because of the global memory shortage, with leaks suggesting the base model may drop from 12GB to 8GB while Pro models could add 12GB versions below the current 16GB tier. The Verge reports: There will be 16GB configurations available for each, but adding a lower-spec model could mean the 16GB version is getting a...
Expanded AMD HDMI 2.1 Support Is Coming To Linux
AMD is preparing expanded HDMI 2.1 support for Linux, following earlier delays after the HDMI Forum rejected an open source implementation of HDMI 2.1 as proprietary technology. As GamingOnLinux reports, AMD developer Harry Wentland submitted a patch series to the Linux kernel mailing list, noting that it brings “HDMI FRL support to the amdgpu display driver” and that “DSC is still being tested...
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
R0AR Announces Strategic Progress Ahead of Consensus 2026 and Season 3 Launch
R0AR, an emerging innovator at the intersection of Web3 and AI, continues to build momentum following its advancement to the final selection round of CoinDesk’s prestigious Consensus 2026 PitchFest—while preparing for a major expansion of its ecosystem this quarter. Recognized among a highly competitive global field of startups, R0AR was selected into the final evaluation […]
5 HR Tech Hidden Gems That Your People Team Will Thank You For
If you work in HR, people ops, or talent management, you’ve probably noticed the same thing everyone else has: there are a lot of tools out there. The HR technology market crossed $40 billion in 2025, and the pace of new product launches shows no sign of slowing down. Every conference keynote promises the next […]
Defesio’s Emora Email Launches Quantum-Resistant Security Layer to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Threats
GRANITE BAY, CA – Defesio LLC has officially announced the expanded positioning of Emora, its advanced email security platform engineered to address the escalating risks of data privacy violations, large-scale breaches, and the emerging threat of AI-driven hacking. As high-profile email breaches continue to impact millions of users across both free and paid platforms, the limitations […]
Braznex Launches AI-Native Infrastructure and Nexus Engine for Execution Parity
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil — April 30, 2026 — Braznex, a global leader in financial technology solutions, today announced the formal commercial launch of its AI-native multi-asset trading infrastructure. The launch marks the official debut of the Braznex Nexus Engine, a proprietary multi-asset execution platform designed to provide retail and institutional investors with sub-millisecond latency […]
AequiSolva Launches “Sentinel Stack” AI Architecture for Institutional Asset Integrity
NEW YORK, USA — April 30, 2026 — AequiSolva, a pioneer in high-integrity financial market infrastructure, today announced the production launch of its AI-integrated exchange architecture. Centered on the proprietary Sentinel Stack™, the framework introduces the industry’s first integrated environment combining deterministic execution, AI-driven market surveillance, and the Omni-Attest...
HBZBZL Exchange Launches Hybrid AI Architecture for Institutional Asset Integrity
NEW YORK, NY — May 2, 2026 — HBZBZL FINTECH Ltd. today announced the global deployment of its proprietary digital asset trading infrastructure, a breakthrough system integrating high-frequency centralized matching with decentralized cryptographic security. The platform introduces a trust-minimized architecture designed to provide verifiable transparency and institutional-grade asset...
White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.
The Audio Industry Is Grappling With the Rise of ‘Podslop’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman: Welcome to the modern era of podcasting in which thousands of new shows are released into the world every day with a sizable portion likely being AI-generated. Figuring out exactly which ones fall into that growing category is becoming more difficult just as the industry is starting to take this issue seriously. In only the...
Advanced Chiropractic Equipment & Seminars Announces Venue Change for May 2026 Postgraduate Seminar in Houston
Houston, TX — Advanced Chiropractic Equipment & Seminars has announced a venue change for its upcoming Professional Postgraduate Education Seminar, scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026, in the Houston area. The seminar will now be held at the organisation’s home office located in the Woodlands/Tomball area. This transition is designed to enhance the learning […]
Anthropic Nears $1.5 Billion AI Joint Venture With Wall Street Firms
Anthropic is reportedly nearing a roughly $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Hellman & Friedman, and other Wall Street firms to sell AI tools to private-equity-backed companies. “The investors aim to create a company that acts as a consulting arm for Anthropic and helps teach businesses — including the private-equity firms’ portfolio companies — how to incorporate AI...
BlockDAG’s New Product Goes Live in 3 Days; Will It Outpace the XRP Breakout & Pi Network’s AI Surge?
The crypto market is currently witnessing a fascinating convergence of three distinct philosophies: human-centric AI verification, institutional asset tokenization, and high-speed decentralized entertainment. As the latest Pi Network news highlights a massive shift toward powering AI infrastructure and the XRP price coils for a potential breakout, a new player is stealing the spotlight....
Anthropic and Wall Street Giants Join Forces to Create New A.I. Firm
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among the investors in the new firm, which will help integrate Anthropic’s A.I. model Claude into their systems.
Best Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.