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These conversations have unsurprisingly left many workers in a panic (and are probably contributing to support for efforts to entirely pause the construction of data centers, some of which gained steam last week). The panic isn’t being helped by lawmakers, none of whom have articulated a coherent plan for what comes next. Even economists who have cautioned that AI has not yet cut jobs and may not result in a cliff ahead are coming around to the idea that it could have a unique and unprecedented impact on how we work.  Alex Imas, based at the University of Chicago, is…

A North Korean cyberattack that last Monday briefly hijacked one of the most widely used open source projects on the web took weeks to carry out as part of a long-running campaign to target the code’s top developers. The hijacking of the Axios project on March 31 was in part successful because it relied on well-resourced hackers building rapport and trust with their intended target over a long period of time to increase their odds of a successful eventual compromise. This kind of hack highlights the security challenges that developers of popular open source projects can face, at a time…

BISSELL CrossWave Edge vacuums wet and dry messes HomeHome AccessoriesBISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum 4329F Gadget Flow EditorsBISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum 4329FBISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless is a wet dry vacuum that washes and picks up messes at the same time. It is made for busy homes with hard floors, rugs, and pets.Vacuum and wash together: This cleaner handles wet and dry messes in one pass, so you spend less time switching tools. It works well on tile, sealed wood, laminate, and more.Edge cleaning design: ZeroGap Technology cleans close to walls and baseboards. Because of this,…

Honor has finally revealed the launch date for its 600 series. The Honor 600 and 600 Pro are set to make their official debut on April 23 at 10 AM in France. Both phones are now listed on the official landing page, and Honor has an early-bird campaign which gives potential buyers a flat €150 discount for signing up, as well as a chance to win accessories for just €0.10. The announcement news comes just hours after we saw live images of the Honor 600 Pro. That device brings a major redesign compared to the China-exclusive Honor 500 Pro with…

Pre-Series A founders and anyone who knows a startup worth funding, this is your reminder. Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open, and the strongest contenders are already stepping forward. If your startup was nominated, don’t stop there. Submit your application today. This is not just another pitch opportunity. You are stepping onto the main stage in front of 10,000+ attendees, top-tier VCs, and the global TechCrunch audience at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. You are competing, getting live feedback from top VCs, and proving your company belongs. If you have been thinking about applying or nominating a startup, waiting is the fastest way to miss out. Founders who move…

The Galaxy S27 series, which is expected to debut in early 2027, could include four models, with Samsung said to be adding a new ‘Pro’ option. According to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources, the Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup will include the Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Ultra, and a new Galaxy S27 Pro. Privacy Display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra The report claims that the upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro will be a high-end model and share most of its hardware with the Galaxy S27 Ultra variant, including the Privacy Display feature, which was introduced with the Galaxy S26…

Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort to Advance AI-Driven Astronomy The initiative, supported by the Simons Foundation, will accelerate breakthroughs at the intersection of artificial intelligence and astrophysics April 6, 2026 — Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how scientists explore the universe — turning massive amounts of data into discoveries that were once out of reach. At Carnegie Mellon University, a new initiative will bring together experts in AI, statistics and astrophysics to accelerate that shift. Barnabás Póczos and Tiziana Di Matteo. Credit: CMU. Supported by the Simons Foundation, the Keystone Astronomy & AI (KAAI) Visiting Fellows Program will…

On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a large collection of tech companies had signed on to what it’s calling the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. By agreeing, the initial signatories—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—are saying they will pay for the new generation and transmission capacities needed for any additional data centers they build. But the agreement has no enforcement mechanism, and it will likely run into issues with hardware supplies. It also ignores basic economics. Other than that, it seems like a great idea. What’s being agreed to The agreement is quite simple, laying out five points. The…

Google launched the Pixel 10a in February and released it in early March, and today a video showing its disassembly has been published. We’ve embedded it below for your viewing pleasure. To get into the phone, a hair dryer or heat gun is needed to loosen the adhesive holding the back plate in place, and then it’s all smooth sailing. Google Pixel 10a 5G The USB port is soldered onto the mainboard, unfortunately, which makes replacements complicated. On the other hand, there’s a pull pouch to help you pry the battery out, which makes the process relatively straightforward. The speaker…

For small entrepreneurs in the US, deciding what to sell and where to make it has traditionally been a slow, labor-intensive process that can take months. Now that work is increasingly being done by AI tools like Accio, which help connect businesses with manufacturers in countries including China and India. Business owners and e-commerce experts told MIT Technology Review that these AI tools are making sourcing more accessible and significantly shortening the time it takes to go from product idea to launch.  McClary, 51, who runs his business from his Illinois living room, has sold products ranging from leather conditioner…