Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak Reveals 128GB Board, Setting Up a New Windows PC Fight
Photos posted Thursday show a purported Nvidia N1 laptop motherboard with 128GB LPDDR5X memory and several
Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed
Button, a $179 clip-on AI device built by ex-Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, will ship to its first U.S. customers on Dec. 15. The device only listens when
Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates
Microsoft blocked WireGuard and VeraCrypt developers from sending Windows updates after a verification sweep in its Windows Hardware Program, halting releases and
Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose
Amazon will cut off Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from the Kindle Store on May 20,
BP PLC Gets Fresh Egypt Gas Boost After Eni Finds 2 Trillion Cubic Feet Offshore
Eni reported a discovery of about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas and 130 million barrels of condensates at the Denise W-1
Tencent Stock News: Fresh Buyback Filing Lands as AI Push Tests 0700.HK
Tencent repurchased 610,000 shares for HK$300.7 million on March 27, following a 590,000-share buyback the previous day, filings showed. The company said
Shell stock in focus: LNG tie-up with METLEN lands as oil stays near seven-month highs
METLEN signed a memorandum with Shell to supply and trade 0.5–1.0 bcm of LNG annually into Greece from 2027 to 2031. Shell shares closed at 2,971.5 pence in London, up 0.22%. Brent crude traded at $71.20 a barrel ahead of U.S.-Iran talks. Shell bought back 1,191,059 shares on Feb. 24 as part of its $3.5 billion buyback program.
Dow Jones today: DJIA slides as financials wobble and a key inflation report nears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 236 points to 49,426 by late morning Thursday, led lower by financials and chip stocks after
Plug Power stock edges up premarket: why the share-doubling vote has PLUG traders watching dilution
Plug Power shares rose 0.5% to $1.87 in premarket trading after shareholders approved doubling authorized common stock to 3 billion. The amendment
BT share price slides in London as investors size up Openreach shift and fibre economics
BT shares fell 1.2% to 207.8 pence by mid-morning Monday, trailing a firmer FTSE 100. Investors focused on Openreach customer churn, fibre
BT share price holds near 210p as insider filings land; Ofcom decision in focus
BT Group shares closed at 210.3 pence on Friday, up 0.05%. Senior executives reinvested dividends into BT stock at £2.03 a share,
Technology News 10.04.2026
LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT Quantum-proof timeline tightens as researchers say far fewer qubits may break encryption April 10, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT. Google has moved up its internal timetable for migrating to quantum-resistant forms of encryption, amplifying a wider debate in cybersecurity and cryptography. A surge of recent work ties progress in hardware and mathematics to faster risk mitigation amid fears of rapid advances by rival nations. A Caltech-Oratomic-UC paper argues a quantum computer capable of breaking classical encryption could require as few as 10,000 **qubits**, not millions,
PS5, PS4 Players Can Claim Graveyard Keeper Free on PlayStation Store After Sequel Reveal
Sony’s PlayStation Store listed Graveyard Keeper as free for PS4 on Thursday, allowing users to claim the 2019 game without a PlayStation Plus subscription. The offer coincides with similar free promotions on Steam and Xbox, tied to the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2. Paid DLC and editions remain on sale. No end date was shown for the PlayStation offer as of Thursday.
Motorola Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra leaks reveal wood finish, new colors as launch nears
Leaked images show Motorola’s Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra flip phones in new wood, Alcantara, and Pantone finishes ahead of an expected April launch. Counterpoint Research data put Motorola at 44% of North America’s foldable market in 2025, trailing Samsung. Renders suggest hardware changes are minor, with the Ultra model keeping a 4-inch outer and 7-inch inner display. Naming may differ by region, with U.S. and international variants.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Goes Live Early Ahead of April 10 U.S. Restock
Samsung’s U.S. website allowed checkout for the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold for about 15 minutes on April 9, ahead of its scheduled restock. The device, discontinued after three months on the market, had been listed as out of stock. Samsung says the official restock will begin April 10 online and at seven U.S. stores. Earlier batches sold out in under 10 minutes.
Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode
Google began rolling out native vertical tabs and a full-page reading mode to the stable version of desktop Chrome on Tuesday, starting with Chrome 147 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users can now move the tab strip to the left and expand reading mode to fill the page. The rollout is gradual, with no set date for full availability. Chrome holds 69% of the global desktop browser market, according to StatCounter.
PS5 UI Update Starts Reaching Players as Sony Tests Cleaner, PS4-Style Home Menu
Sony is rolling out a redesigned PlayStation 5 home menu for some users, adding separate top-row icons for PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Games, Library, and Media. Reports indicate the update is appearing for both beta testers and some non-beta owners, suggesting a server-side rollout. Sony has not confirmed the change or commented publicly. The new layout replaces the previous Games/Media split.
Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak Reveals 128GB Board, Setting Up a New Windows PC Fight
Photos posted Thursday show a purported Nvidia N1 laptop motherboard with 128GB LPDDR5X memory and several laptop ports, according to Tom’s Hardware. The board appeared on China’s Goofish resale site and is described as an “Nvidia N1 AI book engineering sample” for Windows on Arm. Nvidia has not commented. The leak comes as Nvidia pushes into the Windows-on-Arm PC market, challenging Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed
Button, a $179 clip-on AI device built by ex-Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, will ship to its first U.S. customers on Dec. 15. The device only listens when pressed, supports iPhone at launch, and includes three months of Button AI Pro before a $7.99 monthly fee. The launch follows the collapse of Humane’s AI Pin and ongoing efforts by Rabbit and OpenAI in AI hardware.
Xbox Achievements Update Finally Lets Players Hide Games and Show 100% Completions
Microsoft will let Xbox players hide games from their Achievement history later this month, following testing that began April 8 for select Xbox Insiders. The update also brings refreshed Achievement pop-ups, clearer 100% completion markers, and new filters. Hidden games will still count toward Gamerscore and activity reports. Microsoft has not announced a full release date.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Hints at Near-5GHz 2nm Power, but Heat Could Be the Catch
MediaTek's rumored Dimensity 9600 Pro chip may use TSMC's 2nm N2P process, feature a dual-prime-core 2+3+3 CPU layout, and reach peak clocks near 5GHz, according to leaks. Reports say the chip could include LPDDR6 memory, UFS 5.0 storage, and a new Arm GPU, but may face heat issues requiring advanced cooling. MediaTek expects volume production of its first 2nm flagship chip in late 2026.
OnePlus gaming handheld leak reveals 8-inch Android hybrid as brand looks beyond phones
Leaked images and reports suggest OnePlus is developing an Android gaming handheld with shoulder triggers, dual rear cameras, an 8-inch display, and a flagship MediaTek Dimensity chip. The device reportedly features a SIM tray and could function as both a phone and gaming console, but OnePlus has not confirmed its existence. Render images circulated online have not been independently verified.
Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen Goes Global, Letting iPhone and Android Users Shoot Better Rear-Camera Selfies
Insta360 has launched global sales of its Snap Selfie Screen, a magnetic accessory that mirrors a phone’s display on a 3.5-inch touchscreen for rear-camera selfies. The device is available now for $79.99 and $89.99 through Amazon and Insta360’s store. It supports iPhone 15 and later, plus Android phones with USB-C video output. The accessory draws power from the phone and blocks the USB-C port and wireless charging area.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool launches at $99 as portable fan race heats up
Dyson released its first handheld fan, the $99 HushJet Mini Cool, in the U.S. on Thursday. The 212-gram bladeless device pushes air at up to 25 meters per second and runs up to six hours per charge. The launch puts Dyson in direct competition with SharkNinja’s $149.99 ChillPill, which offers misting and longer runtime. The HushJet Mini Cool is available in Stone/Blush now, with more colors coming by June.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Puts Smaller Dynamic Island Back in Play, Says Air 2 Is Still Coming
Apple may still alter the iPhone 18 Pro’s display design, according to new supply-chain leaks cited by 9to5Mac and MacRumors. The iPhone Air 2 is reportedly moving forward despite weak sales of the first model, with Apple discounting the original Air by up to 30% on Amazon UK last month. Apple’s next iPhone cycle comes as it saw a 23% jump in China smartphone sales early this year.
Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide
Spotify is rolling out new controls letting users disable all video features across its app, including music videos, Canvas loops, and video podcasts. Family plan managers can now turn off video for any member. The update applies to mobile, desktop, web, and TV, but video ads and some motion visuals will remain. The rollout is gradual and covers both free and paid users.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem
Apple’s AirPods Max 2, priced at $549, launched this month with improved sound and noise cancellation but drew criticism for minimal design changes and high cost. Early reviews say Sony and Bose rivals still outperform on battery life and price. Apple’s new features include the H2 chip, Live Translation, and lossless audio over USB-C. Some software tools now overlap with the cheaper AirPods Pro 3.
Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to More Galaxy Phones as Galaxy S24 Gets Second Build
Samsung on April 9 expanded its One UI 8.5 beta, based on Android 16, to more Galaxy models, including the S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and A36 5G. The company also shipped a second beta to the S24 series in India and South Korea. The A36 5G beta is limited to India, while Fold5 and Flip5 support is restricted to Korea and the U.S. The S24’s second beta update includes new camera filters, bug fixes, and April security patches.
Google Expands Intel AI Chip Deal, Backs Xeon 6 for Data Centers as Intel Shares Rise
Google will expand its use of Intel Xeon processors, including the new Xeon 6, across its cloud infrastructure and deepen collaboration on custom chips, both companies said Thursday. Intel shares rose 2.3% to $60.33 in morning trading. Google Cloud already uses Xeon chips in C4 and N4 instances and has committed to future generations. The agreement comes as demand for CPUs rises amid shifts in AI deployment.
Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds
Google’s AI Overviews gave incorrect answers in about 10% of cases, according to a New York Times-commissioned analysis of 4,326 searches by Oumi, despite switching to the Gemini 3 model. Accuracy rose to 91% in February, but over half of correct answers cited sources that did not fully support the claims. Google disputed the findings, calling the study flawed. Pew found users clicked traditional search results less often when AI summaries appeared.
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
Google is promoting ChromeOS Flex with a $3 USB installer kit via Back Market as an option for aging Windows PCs and Macs after Windows 10 lost free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 through October 2026, while Google’s system is free but only supports certified devices and wipes existing data. Dell estimates 1 billion PCs are affected by the Windows 10 cutoff.
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
Google released Chrome 147 for desktop and Android, expanding Local Network Access checks and adding Web Printing API for Isolated Web Apps. Chrome 148 beta on Android enables the Web Serial API and re-enables SharedWorker with extendedLifetime. The Android version also begins rolling out a Material 3 Expressive settings redesign. Chrome 147 on Android will reach Google Play over several days.
Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash
Pokémon Champions launched April 8 on Switch and Switch 2 as a free-to-start battler, but players quickly reported a Pokémon HOME transfer bug and criticized missing formats and a limited roster. The game is set to become the standard for official Pokémon VGC events starting in May. Nintendo shares closed down 2% Thursday at 8,531 yen. Mobile versions are expected later in 2026.
Apple Foldable iPhone Still Seen for September Despite Delay Fears — and the Price Could Top $2,000
Apple’s first foldable iPhone remains on track for a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, despite a Nikkei Asia report of engineering delays, according to Bloomberg and Wall Street analysts. Apple shares fell up to 5.1% Tuesday after the Nikkei report but recovered Wednesday as analysts said the timeline had not changed. The foldable model is expected to cost over $2,000 in the U.S. Apple declined to comment.
Nvidia DLSS 5 Faces Fresh Resistance After Dev Warning, Gamer Poll and YouTube Copyright Claim
Liquid Swords tech director Fredrik Lönn said Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is not ready for production and lacks broad hardware support, confirming the studio did not consider it for “Samson.” A PC Gamer poll found 71% of respondents unwilling to use DLSS 5, while Nvidia’s reveal trailer was briefly blocked in Italy over a copyright claim. Nvidia says DLSS 5 launches this fall with support from major publishers.