Apr 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
SoftBank Corp. will convert part of a former Sharp LCD factory in Sakai, Osaka, into a major battery production line for its AI data centres. The batteries are expected to come online within five years, but the data centres they power are being built now. This move completes a vertical integration stack that includes chip design, modular data centre manufacturing, and energy generation. SoftBank's Stargate project, a $500 billion AI infrastructure joint venture, drives the urgent need for energy storage.
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Apr 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Redpine, a Stockholm-based AI data infrastructure startup, has raised €6.8 million in seed funding led by NordicNinja. The company offers a headless API that allows AI agents to query and pay for premium licensed datasets in real time using a token-based model. Founded by ex-McKinsey and ex-Spotify veterans, Redpine aims to become the 'Spotify for data' by providing a legal, high-quality alternative to scraped internet data. The platform targets mission-critical domains like healthcare, legal, financial markets, scientific research, and news.
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Apr 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI is developing a smartphone where AI agents replace apps, with Qualcomm and MediaTek designing the chip and Luxshare manufacturing, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The device targets 300-400 million annual shipments by 2028, but faces the challenge of a graveyard of failed AI devices. The supply chain is credible, but OpenAI has never shipped hardware at scale.
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Apr 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The 'Netanyahu Please' meme emerged on TikTok in late 2025, where users humorously ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to intervene in minor inconveniences. In April 2026, an FIU student was arrested after posting a message referencing the meme in a school group chat, which authorities treated as a bomb threat. This article explains the meme's evolution, its humor, and the legal fallout.
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Apr 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Gilberto Ramos, 68, of Laredo, Texas, died Friday after falling on Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park. The popular 5.4-mile hike requires permits since 2022. This is the latest in a series of deadly incidents on the steep trail.
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Apr 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
In his final weeks, Pope Francis highlighted the importance of human relationships over technology, emphasizing that screens should not replace personal connections. He called for using technology to unite people and help those in need.
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Apr 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Discover the power of AI with ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan, now available for a limited-time price of $75. This tool allows users to compare multiple AI models side-by-side, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.
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Apr 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Snap Inc. is laying off about 1,000 employees, representing 16% of its workforce, as CEO Evan Spiegel emphasizes the need for improved efficiency and AI integration. The decision follows the collapse of a major deal with AI firm Perplexity.
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Apr 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Daniel Roher, co-director of 'The AI Doc', expresses strong opposition to AI companies using copyrighted work without compensation. He critiques the fair use argument and emphasizes the importance of artists' rights in the evolving tech landscape.
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