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Web3 platforms lost $482 million to hacks in Q1 2026, per a Hacken report, with phishing and social engineering leading as primary attack methods. Losses fell year-on-year but remain significant, signaling persistent security gaps across crypto infrastructure. The findings increase pressure on platforms to strengthen i

Meta has partnered with Broadcom to develop multiple generations of custom AI chips, building on its existing MTIA silicon program. The deal moves Meta further toward owning its AI compute stack, reducing reliance on third-party GPU suppliers such as Nvidia. No financial terms or timeline were disclosed.

Roku surpassed 100 million active households as of April, spanning streaming sticks, boxes, and Roku TVs. The milestone reinforces Roku's role as a platform aggregator sitting above individual streaming services, giving it leverage over advertising inventory and content discovery. The figure arrives as competing platfo

Blue Origin's third New Glenn launch will test the rocket's booster recovery system, the key capability underpinning competitive launch economics. Success would move New Glenn closer to operational reuse status, directly challenging SpaceX's cost and cadence advantage in the heavy-lift market.

Blue Origin's Endurance lander and China's Chang'e 7 are both in final launch preparations for missions targeting Shackleton Crater near the Moon's south pole. The site's water ice reserves make it the most strategically valuable lunar real estate, with direct bearing on future propellant production and long-term surfa

Time magazine included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in its Most Influential People 2026 list. The recognition elevates the public profile of key AI and platform executives at a moment of intense competitive and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.

Public opinion on AI has turned negative, creating headwinds for Anthropic and OpenAI as both companies pursue IPOs requiring strong investor and market confidence. Data center criticism over energy and land use adds a parallel reputational risk while tech firms maintain heavy infrastructure spending. AI is expected to

AI tools are automating key steps in chip design and cross-architecture software optimization, reducing barriers that have long favored large incumbents. Startups are positioning this shift as a potential opening for new entrants to compete in semiconductor development. The test is whether AI-assisted workflows can del

A Nature-published genomics-guided trial finds off-label cancer treatments can be effective when matched to tumor genetic profiles. The findings could broaden prescribing options for patients beyond standard approved indications, pressing regulators and insurers to revisit reimbursement frameworks. The study appeared o

AST SpaceMobile is being evaluated as a potential buyer of Iridium or Viasat spectrum assets to offset Amazon's planned acquisition of Globalstar. Spectrum scarcity in low-Earth orbit is intensifying as large technology platforms lock up satellite infrastructure, pressuring independent operators. No deal has been confi

AWS launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an AI platform enabling researchers to design and evaluate drug molecules without writing code. The service integrates biological foundation models, lab partner routing, and automated result feedback, compressing months of early-stage work into weeks. Bayer, the Broad Institute, and V

Vivo launched the T5 Pro 5G in India with a 9,020mAh battery and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, going on sale April 21 via Flipkart and its own online store. The unusually large battery capacity sets it apart in the competitive mid-range 5G segment. Three RAM and storage configurations are available, starting at 8GB + 12

Scientists used mice engineered with human antibody genes to create antibodies that block Epstein-Barr virus from entering B cells. One antibody fully prevented infection in humanized mouse models, marking a significant step for a virus that infects roughly 95% of people globally and is linked to cancer and chronic dis

Researchers have observed electrons in graphene flowing as a nearly frictionless liquid, defying the Wiedemann-Franz law that governs conventional conductors. The hydrodynamic electron behavior minimizes energy dissipation, pointing toward potential applications in ultra-efficient transistors and quantum computing hard

Anthropic has received unsolicited investor overtures valuing the company at up to $800 billion, per Bloomberg News, but has declined to engage with a new funding round so far. The figure would rank Anthropic among the world's most valuable private companies and signals sustained VC conviction around frontier AI develo

A Nature study published April 15 uses in situ single-particle microscopy to show that rationally engineered metal, support interfaces govern how oxygen moves from a catalyst's bulk to its active surface. The finding clarifies reaction pathways in catalytic conversions, with direct relevance to catalyst design for energ

Anthropic is drawing venture capital interest at a valuation of up to $800 billion, according to Business Insider. If confirmed, the figure would rank the AI safety lab among the most valuable private companies on record and pressure repricing across the broader AI startup sector.

Australia is identified as a candidate AI compute hub for the Asia-Pacific region, offering regulatory stability and regional proximity. Realizing that position depends on resolving constraints in energy supply, skilled labor, permitting, and data governance. Progress on grid investment and bilateral data agreements wi

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity model, and stated its safeguards sufficiently reduce cyber risk. The move follows Anthropic's Mythos release, intensifying competition among frontier AI labs for enterprise and government security contracts. No evaluation methodology has been publicly disclosed.

The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company is illegally operating gas turbines at an AI data center without required environmental permits. The lawsuit raises compliance and operational risk for xAI, potentially threatening power supply to its AI infrastructure. Court proceedings could force permit remedi