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Tuesday, 14 April 2026
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Cybersecurity Looks Like Proof of Work Now

TL;DRUK researchers tested Claude Mythos's cybersecurity abilities and confirmed it's very good at hacking tasks.

Why it matters: AI systems this capable at cyberattacks need rigorous safety evaluation before widespread deployment.

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Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

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Microsoft hiked Surface PC prices because memory chip costs are soaring.

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Thousands of Rare Concert Recordings Are Landing On the Internet Archive

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Concert superfan donates 10,000+ recordings to Internet Archive before tapes degrade.

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Audit Finds Google, Microsoft, and Meta Still Tracking Users After Opt-Out

Google, Microsoft, and Meta still track users even after they opt out.

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​Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind Teach Spot to Reason​

Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind are teaching Spot robot to understand and reason about tasks.

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League of Legends' new WASD control scheme will be enabled for ranked later this month

League of Legends is adding keyboard movement controls as an official ranked option.

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The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026

Luxury watchmakers showed off expensive new timepieces at Geneva's annual watch expo.

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Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon’s three for $33 sale

Amazon selling 4K Blu-rays at three for $33, including Mickey 17.

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General Catalyst Appoints Palo Alto Networks’ Arora to Board

Palo Alto Networks CEO joins General Catalyst's board as lead independent director.

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Nvidia slaps forehead: I know what quantum is missing - it's AI!

Nvidia using AI to fix quantum computer errors and improve reliability.

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Telegram Is Still Hosting a Sanctioned $21 Billion Crypto Scammer Black Market

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