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FBI Reports Americans Lost Nearly $21 Billion to Cybercrime in 2025, Fueled by Investment Scams and AI-Powered Fraud
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2025 annual report revealing that Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes, marking a record high driven primarily by investment scams and emerging AI-powered fraud.
4/11/2026
China Develops Military AI Described as a 'Digital Chief of Staff,' Built by PLA and National University of Defense Technology
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the National University of Defense Technology have jointly developed a military AI system described as a 'digital chief of staff,' designed to process battlefield intelligence and make strategic decisions 43% faster than human commanders.
4/11/2026
Japanese Man Spends Six Months Traveling Japan to Create GPS Marriage Proposal for His Girlfriend
While most people plan a romantic dinner or a bouquet of flowers to propose, Japanese traveler Yasushi Takahashi spent six months crisscrossing Japan on foot to draw a GPS marriage proposal message visible from above.
4/10/2026
Researchers Build Talking Robotic Guide Dog to Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Researchers at Binghamton University have successfully developed a high-tech robotic guide dog that can speak, potentially replacing traditional guide dogs and offering a new level of independence for visually impaired people.
4/10/2026
Could Google Gemini Surpass ChatGPT as the Biggest AI Chatbot Within a Year?
According to Statcounter's March 2026 data, Google Gemini is rapidly closing the gap with ChatGPT. If the current growth trajectory continues, analysts say it's not impossible for Gemini to overtake ChatGPT within a year.
4/10/2026
Indonesian Fisherman Hauls Up Chinese Underwater Drone in His Net
A fisherman near Lombok strait in Bali, Indonesia made a bizarre catch — a Chinese underwater drone tangled in his fishing net, sparking regional security concerns and diplomatic tensions.
4/9/2026
OpenAI Insiders Claim Sam Altman Can't Code Well and Misuses AI Terminology
A bombshell New Yorker report based on interviews with OpenAI insiders claims that CEO Sam Altman lacks strong coding skills and often misuses machine learning terminology, raising questions about his technical leadership.
4/9/2026
Google Gemini Launches 'Notebooks' Feature to Compete with ChatGPT
In the race to dominate AI, Google has introduced a new Notebooks feature to Gemini — a direct answer to ChatGPT's Projects — allowing users to organize files and conversations by topic.
4/9/2026
End of an Era: Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Ends Production of Model S and Model X
Tesla has officially ended production of the iconic Model S and Model X after a 14-year run, with approximately 600 vehicles remaining in global inventory as the company shifts focus to autonomy and robotics.
4/9/2026
Former Meta Engineer Investigated for Stealing 30,000 Private Facebook Photos
A former Meta engineer in London is under investigation for allegedly exploiting his privileged access to steal approximately 30,000 private photos from Facebook users.
4/9/2026
Iran's Nationwide Internet Shutdown Exceeds 38 Days — Longest Since Arab Spring
Following US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout that has lasted over 38 days, becoming the longest national shutdown on record since the Arab Spring.
4/8/2026
Samsung Owner Family to Finish Paying $7.95 Billion Inheritance Tax
The family of late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee is completing payment of nearly 11 trillion won in inheritance taxes — the largest in Korean history — freeing the conglomerate to accelerate investments.
4/8/2026
Scientists Successfully Train Rat Brain Cells to Perform AI Tasks
Scientists have successfully connected living rat brain cells to computer chips and trained them to perform tasks like an AI, marking a breakthrough in biological computing.
4/8/2026
Redmi K90 Max with Massive Cooling Fan Coming This Month
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing confirmed the Redmi K90 Max will launch this month, featuring an active cooling fan and a 9,000mAh battery for gaming performance.
4/8/2026
OnePlus Nord 6 with 9,000mAh Battery Officially Launches in India
The latest OnePlus Nord 6 from the Nord Series has officially launched in India with a massive 9,000mAh battery, 165Hz display, and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
4/8/2026
NASA Shares Stunning Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA has shared three stunning photos taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission currently en route to the Moon.
4/6/2026
Billionaire-Backed Startup R3 Bio Secretly Pitches Brain-to-Clone-Body Transplants for Immortality
MIT Technology Review has revealed that billionaire-backed startup R3 Bio has been secretly pitching investors on creating brainless human clones whose bodies ageing individuals could transplant their brains into.
4/6/2026
Hong Kong's New Rules Allow Police to Demand Phone Passwords Under National Security Powers
Hong Kong's new national security regulations now allow police to demand passwords for electronic devices and seize them on suspicion. Refusing to comply can result in up to one year in prison.
4/5/2026
Claude AI Helps Identify Cause of 25-Year-Old Undiagnosed Condition After Doctors Failed
A Reddit user reports that Claude AI analysed his uncle's medical records and identified Sleep Apnea as the likely cause of a 25-year mystery headache — a diagnosis confirmed by a sleep study, leading to successful CPAP treatment.
4/4/2026
Realme 16 5G Launches in India with 7,000mAh Battery, 50MP Sony Sensor and IP69K Rating
Realme has launched the 16 5G in India targeting younger users, featuring a 6.57-inch 120Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 6400 Turbo, a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera, a 7,000mAh battery with 60W charging, and a rear selfie mirror — starting at ₹28,999.
4/4/2026
Xiaomi CEO Livestreams SU7 Full Teardown as Orders Top 40,000 Units
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun livestreamed a three-hour full teardown of the new SU7 sedan, revealing aerospace-grade aluminium construction and battery safety tests, as order numbers surpassed 40,000 units.
4/4/2026
Honor Pad 10 Pro Launches with Dimensity 8350, 6.1mm Slim Body and 10,100mAh Battery
Honor has launched the Pad 10 Pro in China: a slim 6.1mm tablet packing a Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, an 11.5-inch 144Hz LCD display, a 10,100mAh battery, and extensive AI features at ¥2,700.
4/4/2026
Oracle Lays Off Up to 30,000 Employees to Fund AI and Data Centre Expansion
Oracle has begun a new round of layoffs affecting an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees across the US and India, sending 6am termination emails as it redirects investment toward AI infrastructure and data centres.
4/4/2026
Innocent Woman Jailed for Nearly Six Months After AI Facial Recognition Misidentification
A 50-year-old American woman, Angela Lip, was wrongfully arrested and spent nearly six months in jail after AI facial recognition software incorrectly identified her as a bank fraud suspect — a case her lawyer is now pursuing in civil court.
4/4/2026
Baidu Robotaxi Outage in Wuhan Strands Passengers After System Failure
Over 100 Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis stalled in the middle of Wuhan roads after a system failure, leaving passengers stranded for up to two hours and causing major traffic jams.
4/3/2026
Honor X80i Announced with World-First Dimensity 6500 and 7,000mAh Battery
Honor has launched the X80i in China as the world's first phone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6500, paired with a 6.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 7,000mAh battery, and a ¥1,999 starting price.
4/3/2026
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition Debuts in India with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and 5,800mAh Battery
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition in India, featuring a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,800mAh battery with 45W charging, and an under-display fingerprint sensor.
4/3/2026
China Opens World's Largest Humanoid Robot Factory — One Robot Every 30 Minutes
Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision have opened China's first large-scale humanoid robot factory in Guangdong, capable of producing one robot every 30 minutes and up to 10,000 units per year.
4/2/2026
Honor Play 80 Pro Announced with 7,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Honor has officially launched the Play 80 Pro in China, headlined by a 7,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and an IP65 splash-resistance rating.
4/2/2026
Apple Turns 50 — How the iPhone Saved and Transformed the Company
Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Its boldest decision — killing the successful iPod to create the iPhone — turned out to be the move that defined modern tech.
4/2/2026