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Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.

Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last month.

The British prime minister will meet with executives from Meta, Google and other companies on Thursday as his government explores how to protect children from online harms.

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster were found guilty of operating as a monopoly after controlling virtually every aspect of live music.

The Amazon Ember Artline, a 4K QLED TV that can display artwork, will launch on April 22. Preorders are now open starting at $900.

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OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.

It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to pre-war levels.

The music industry colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws by using its dominance in the industry to stifle competition.

Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

It will take "a few months for things to come back" once the Strait of Hormuz is no longer effectively closed, Banga said.

You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they're looking at in the moment, including local files

Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.

Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey sees success less as a grand plan and more as “survival” over many roles.

Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.

WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.

On April 15, thousands of users reported problems accessing Claude AI. An Anthropic spokesperson confirmed service was down.

UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.

Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

As of April 15, save 30% on TurboTax Deluxe for your last-minute Tax Day needs.

After a deal with AI company Perplexity fell apart, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company will eliminate 16 percent of its staff.

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion.

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion.

HBO deleted and re-uploaded a "Euphoria" Season 3 trailer with changes to an NSFW Sydney Sweeney scene that earned backlash.

The company, which owns the social media app Snapchat, said it was laying off about 1,000 employees as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.

Prime Video launches Apple TV and Peacock bundle for just $19.99 per month. That's 30% less than subscribing to both individually.

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.

The Bitcoin blockchain itself has never been hacked and has operated securely and without interruption since 2009. The Mythos threat probably won't change that.

Amid signs of a prolonged period of high energy costs, policymakers are urging restraint as governments open up the public till to protect households and businesses.

VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's.

U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for an immediate de-escalation to the Middle East conflict on Wednesday.

Here's how to preorder the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon's slimmest ever streaming device.

A new survey looks at which app is the worst at damaging teen sleep cycles.

Motorola is suing dozens of content creators and social media platforms including Instagram, X, and YouTube over posts it alleges are defamatory.

Democrats and Republicans in Washington are both trying to capitalize on Tax Day.

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The new app from ex-OnlyFans CEO, Ami Gan, just launched publicly. It's called Vylit and it's for adults only.

Airwallex, valued at $8 billion, is launching a point-of-sale product that lets businesses accept in-person payments in multiple countries via a single platform.

The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much.

The Apple MacBook Neo just hit a new best price ever: only $589.99 at Amazon. That's $9.01 off its list price.

More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

The Shure MoveMic Two Kit is on sale at Amazon for $384, down from the normal price of $549. That's a 30% discount.

A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.

Tanker transits Tuesday were 90% below traffic before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to shipping deata.

EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced an EU age-verification app. Several countries already said they'll use it.

The Trump-branded smartphone is back, once again, but we still don't know when it's coming out.

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.

Horror/thriller "Obsession" has released a spoof commercial and helpline for anyone who needs a wish granted.

As of April 15, get the Sennheiser HD 600 wired headphones for nearly 50% off at Amazon.

Higher inflation is leading companies to raise prices without sacrificing margins.

The LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV is on sale for only $799.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's nearly 50% off and its best price ever.

Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark says liberal arts majors are valuable in the age of AI.

The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the usual price of $1,299. That's a 42% discount.

Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.

Sweden's minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are "now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe."

Tax Day takes place on April 15. To celebrate, a number of popular restaurants are offering free food, including Burger King, Krispy Kreme, and more.

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.

Americans are drinking more coffee than ever, but 85% are brewing at home instead of visiting coffee cafes.

Experience teaches lessons you just can't learn in business school, and I've spent 20 years building a company that has grown sustainably, profitably and resiliently. If I had to start over, here are the lessons I wouldn't leave behind.

When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution. What he quickly found out? You can’t just write a check in biotech. Regulators require a commercialization plan, and philanthropy doesn’t move science through clinical trials or get you a license on university IP. Now, he’s bootstrapping a cancer drug platform targeting pancreatic cancer, a disease that […]

The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts.

Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.

Freecash's rise to the top of the App Store was an impressive feat, until Apple labeled it a scam.

Spotify has begun selling physical books in the U.S. and the UK.

The tech giant is buying a little-known satellite company that could help turn phones into lifelines far beyond the reach of cell towers.

Reid Hoffman says tracking AI token use can gauge adoption, but cautions it should be paired with context and not treated as a direct productivity metric.

Adobe says the assistant can work across apps like Firefly, Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Express, Illustrator and its other apps to do tasks for you.

Wayve now has major semiconductor names, including Nvidia, as shareholders as it looks to sell its technology to automakers who may be using different chips.

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Ayr Energy is using a shortage of power conversion equipment to break open a decades-old market.

The company uses AI to review code that, more often than not these days, has also been generated by AI.

Parasail raised $32 million in a Series A, signaling a fractured future of models and compute.

On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, both now available for preorder.  Following the initial release of the first-generation Fire TV Stick HD two years ago, Amazon has created a new model that is its thinnest streaming device to date, the company says. Launched in […]

Wayve's $1.2 billion Series D round, which was announced in February, keeps growing.

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.

Although Jerome H. Powell’s term as Fed chair officially ends on May 15, he can stay on as a governor until 2028 and said he would not leave until a criminal investigation was over.

The AI startup is now in discussions with Microsoft about renting compute capacity

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.

As of April 15, the Eufy E28 robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price of $649.99 at Amazon, 35% off its list price of $999.99.

The new threat against the Fed chair comes ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the central bank.

Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.

While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R.S. refund, the boost is less than the White House expected — and may not have much impact on voters.

Fathom will allow you to choose between video, audio-only, and transcription modes.

The new 'Tomodachi Life' is a triumphant return for one of Nintendo's funniest games, and a nice send-off for the original Switch.

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With supply chains at risk, the aid to Southeast Asian nations is aimed at securing the availability of oil-based products, including medical equipment.

Morgan Stanley's results in the quarter were powered by the firm's fixed income and equities trading operations, which produced about $8.5 billion in revenue.

After Donald Trump's Truth Social post of himself as Jesus, "The Daily Show" host Ronny Chieng called BS on the "joke" of it all.