[Flash] James Murdoch’s company is in talks to acquire Vox Media’s New York Magazine and podcast division, The Wall Street Journal reported. The deal would reshape the US media landscape, as New York Magazine is known for its high-quality political and cultural coverage.
[Flash] Microsoft has abandoned its Xbox Copilot AI integration, The Verge reported. The move comes as Xbox CEO overhauls leadership amid sinking sales, with the executive stating “we need to evolve how we work.” This signals a reevaluation of AI strategy within Microsoft’s gaming platform.
[Flash] Trump has again criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the Iran conflict, accusing the pope of “endangering lives,” AP News reported. The comments could complicate Secretary of State Rubio’s planned visit to the Vatican this week, highlighting a divergence between the US administration and the Vatican on Iran policy.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers about its artificial intelligence capabilities, The New York Times reported. The Case The lawsuit centered on Apple’s marketing claims regarding its AI features, which plaintiffs argued overstated the actual capabilities delivered to users. The settlement reflects growing regulatory and legal scrutiny of “AI washing” — the practice of exaggerating AI capabilities in product marketing. ...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed that the Iran ceasefire is currently holding, CBS News reported. However, tensions remain elevated following Iran’s attacks on UAE targets and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Latest Developments Ceasefire Status: Hegseth confirmed the ceasefire is holding for now Iran Attacks: Iran previously targeted UAE assets and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz US Response: The US has struck Iranian boats in response Diplomatic Dynamics Trump has again criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the Iran conflict, potentially complicating Secretary of State Rubio’s planned visit to the Vatican this week. Trump accused the pope of “endangering lives,” highlighting a divergence between the US administration and the Vatican on Iran policy. ...
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is actively preparing for an initial public offering while simultaneously partnering with MoneyGram to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional cash systems. IPO Progress Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, signaling that listing preparations have entered an advanced stage and could materialize in the coming months. MoneyGram Partnership The new collaboration with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets, making it easier for users to convert between cryptocurrency and fiat currency — particularly in regions underserved by traditional banking infrastructure. ...
The US Commerce Department has reached new agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI to safety test their latest AI models, BBC reported. The new pacts build on voluntary safety commitments established during the Biden administration. Background This development comes as several top AI companies have simultaneously signed classified AI deals with the Pentagon, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Anthropic, however, was excluded from the Pentagon program due to issues with its “Mythos” AI model. ...
AMD stock surged following strong quarterly earnings results, driven by data center and AI accelerator demand.
Cloudflare proposes the x402 protocol to establish micropayment mechanisms between AI agents and content creators as AI-driven web scraping threatens traditional web economics.
AMD posts record Q1 2026 revenue as AI accelerator demand surges, continuing to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the data center AI chip market.