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$77 million tax break, one new permanent job: JPMorgan data center deal sparks backlash
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
New York Focus reports that the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency approved the incentive for JPMorgan's expansion in Orangeburg, New York, near the New Jersey border. The deal moved forward with little opportunity for public scrutiny.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Gemini can now look through your Google Photos to create AI images, with a few caveats
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
In a new Gemini feature tied to Google Photos, the company says its AI can tap into your photo library. The goal is to "use actual images of you and your loved ones" when generating AI content.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
Pre-orders are now open for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Starting at $1,199, the notebook supports Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs and has a longer battery life, a haptic touchpad, a new screen, PCIe 5.0 support, and Ubuntu certification. The upgrades are also available individually, so owners of older...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meta will record employee screens, clicks, and keystrokes to train AI that may replace them
Posted on Wednesday April 22, 2026
A new tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) will run on work-related apps and also take occasional snapshots of workers' screens, according to internal memos seen by Reuters.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft lowers Game Pass Ultimate and PC prices, won't include next Call of Duty
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The Game Pass front page on Microsoft's website now shows revised pricing for the service's two most expensive plans. Although delaying the addition of new Call of Duty titles marks a reversal of the company's earlier strategy, the expanded library introduced during last year's major price increase remains intact.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ZenTimings provides a detailed view of RAM timings on Ryzen systems
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
ZenTimings is a Windows utility designed for AMD Ryzen platforms that displays real-time memory configuration data and timings, frequency, and Infinity Fabric clocks. It's primarily used to verify BIOS or XMP/EXPO settings, offering a straightforward way to check how system memory is running.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Microsoft recently announced a new Canary build within the Windows Insider Program. While not particularly groundbreaking in terms of features, Windows 11 Canary Build 29570.1000 does include a potentially interesting change for gaming scenarios. The new preview release finally brings Xbox mode to Windows Insider testers, allowing users to try...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame warns of inflated tech stock valuations amid fears of an AI bubble
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Best known for predicting the 2007 – 2008 subprime crisis that ultimately escalated into a full-blown financial crash, Burry argued in a recent Substack post that several Nasdaq-100 tech companies have repeatedly misreported stock-based compensation over the past decade, overstating earnings by around 20% and leading investors to buy stocks...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Missing safety label triggers recall of nearly 18,000 Apex Gaming PC power supplies
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Approximately 17,730 PSUs made it out of the factory without the mandatory permanent, on-product warning label, the CPSC said. Recalled units include 450W, 750W, 1,000W, and 1,200W models in black or white colorways, and were sold as part of full gaming PC builds and also individually through Apex Gaming PCs...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AI boom drives SK Hynix to pay $477,000 bonus per employee
Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
After removing its previous bonus cap last September, SK Hynix is set to pay out 10% of its annual operating profits to employees as performance-based bonuses this year. With memory prices at record highs, analysts predict the company will generate about 250 trillion won ($169 billion) in operating profit, putting...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »