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Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:00
The new new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.
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Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:00
The feature will be initially available to paid users in the U.S.
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Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:00
Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025 but suspended fewer advertisers.
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You’ve heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cement plant.

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:52
Why choose fossil fuels or electricity when you can have both? NOC Energy has figured out how to hybridize heavy industry.
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Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:14
Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.
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Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:49
Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99.
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Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:00
The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts.
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Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:39
Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch alerted Express, but the company would not say if it plans to notify customers.
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This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:30
Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders.
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DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 01:00
DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
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Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:44
Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.
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Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:52
Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.
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Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation?

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:38
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.
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Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends in with an acquisition by Caterpillar

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:05
The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.
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OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:28
OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.
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Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:55
The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.
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LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:51
LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.
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Feds will require data centers to show their power bills

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:50
In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.
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AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:38
Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.
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Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:33
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.
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