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Rave Sues Apple for Antitrust Over App Store Removal

Video-sharing app Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in US federal court, claiming Apple removed its app to eliminate competition for SharePlay. The Canadian company seeks reinstatement and hundreds of millions in damages, with parallel lawsuits filed in four other countries.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

DOJ Warns Dealmakers: AI Disruption Claims Need Evidence

The US Justice Department's antitrust chief told companies they cannot use vague claims about AI disrupting their industries to justify mergers. Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi said regulators know when dealmakers are trying to mislead them and will require actual evidence for any AI-related defense.

Huma Shazia·8 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Yarbo Robot Mower Hacked: Thousands of Bladed Bots at Risk

Security researcher Andreas Makris demonstrated he can remotely hijack any Yarbo robot lawn mower worldwide. The $5,000 devices have no meaningful authentication, identical root passwords, and can be commanded to override their own safety features, including the emergency stop button.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra Review: $3,800 for a Bad Keyboard

Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra copies the MacBook Pro's design so closely that reviewers use wrong keyboard shortcuts out of habit. But at $3,800, it comes with a terrible keyboard, a poor webcam, and performance that doesn't match Apple's flagship. The Verge gave it a 5 out of 10.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Moonshot AI Raises $2B at $20B Valuation on Open-Source Surge

Beijing-based Moonshot AI closed a $2 billion funding round led by Meituan's venture arm, pushing its valuation to $20 billion. The company's open-weight Kimi models have become the second-most used LLMs on OpenRouter, reflecting surging investor appetite for Chinese AI labs.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Karnataka Tech Raises $868M in Q1 2026, Deals Drop 38%

Karnataka's tech sector pulled in $868 million during the first quarter of 2026, according to Tracxn data. While total funding held steady compared to last year, deal volume collapsed 38% as investors shifted toward fewer, larger bets on established companies.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

93,000 Tech Jobs Cut in 2026: AI Drives Mass Layoffs

Tech companies have cut over 93,000 jobs across 106 companies in the first five months of 2026. Freshworks, Coinbase, and Meta are among the latest to restructure, citing AI integration and automation as primary drivers. The pace suggests 2026 could exceed 2025's total of 124,201 layoffs.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Tech Layoffs Hit 93,000 in 2026 as AI Reshapes Workforce

Tech companies have cut over 93,000 jobs across 106 companies in the first five months of 2026. Freshworks, Coinbase, and Meta are among the major players restructuring teams as AI automation replaces traditional roles.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Asking

Swedish computer scientist Alexander Hanff discovered that Google Chrome automatically downloads Gemini Nano, a 4GB AI model, to users' computers. The download happens silently when certain Chrome AI features are enabled, and the file redownloads itself if deleted.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Mira Murati Says Sam Altman Created 'Chaos' at OpenAI

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati testified that Sam Altman sowed distrust among executives by saying different things to different people. Her testimony came during Elon Musk's lawsuit seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Anthropic Leases SpaceX's Colossus 1 for 220,000 GPUs

Anthropic has secured the entire compute capacity of SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, adding 300 megawatts and over 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs to its infrastructure. The deal doubles Claude Code rate limits and removes peak-hour restrictions for paying subscribers.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Braintrust Breach Exposes Customer API Keys in AWS Incident

AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirmed unauthorized access to an AWS account containing customer API keys. The company is asking all customers to rotate their keys, though it claims no evidence of broader exposure exists yet.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Why the iPhone 13 Mini Was the Best Small Phone Ever Made

Nearly five years after launch, the iPhone 13 Mini remains unmatched as a compact flagship. Apple killed the line after two generations, and no mainstream phone has filled the gap since. One longtime user reflects on why she's finally retiring her beloved tiny phone.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Drops to New Lows With Fresh Deals

Samsung's Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic are now available at reduced prices in India. The watches offer health monitoring features like BP and ECG tracking, with the Classic model adding LTE connectivity and a rotating bezel.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Valuation on AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics crossed the $1 trillion market cap threshold for the first time, driven by surging AI chip demand. The company's semiconductor division posted record profits with earnings rising 48-fold year-on-year, though its mobile and display units continue to struggle.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Xbox Scraps Copilot AI as New CEO Shifts Strategy

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Microsoft will stop developing Copilot for Xbox consoles and wind down the mobile version. The decision comes as Sharma reorganizes Xbox's leadership team, bringing in executives from Microsoft's CoreAI division while promoting internal leaders.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Etsy Launches Native App Inside ChatGPT for AI Shopping

Etsy now lets ChatGPT users tag @Etsy to search its 100 million listings using natural language. The move follows a failed Instant Checkout experiment and comes amid a broader AI push including a gift assistant and seller tools.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Instructure Data Breach Exposes Student Data to ShinyHunters

Education technology company Instructure has confirmed hackers stole student names, email addresses, and messages between teachers and students. The ShinyHunters gang claims the breach affected nearly 9,000 schools worldwide, though the company has not verified the full scope.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Why Async Rust Still Feels Like a Prototype

A Rust engineer argues that async Rust's 'zero cost abstraction' promise remains unfulfilled, particularly for embedded systems. The resulting binary bloat forces developers to use workarounds while waiting for compiler-level fixes that may finally be on the horizon.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

CopilotKit Raises $27M to Embed AI Agents in Apps

Seattle startup CopilotKit has raised $27 million in Series A funding to help developers build AI agents that live inside applications rather than sitting in chatbot windows. The company's open-source AG-UI protocol lets agents take actions and display dynamic interfaces instead of walls of text.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Samsung Galaxy A37 Review: The Best Phone Under $500?

Samsung's refreshed midrange lineup brings the Galaxy A37 5G with a bright 6.7-inch OLED, IP68 water resistance, and six years of software support. Engadget gave it an 8/10, calling it a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers in 2026.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Researchers Gaslit Claude Into Offering Bomb-Making Instructions

Security firm Mindgard exploited Claude's personality traits using flattery and psychological manipulation. The AI produced malicious code, erotica, and explosive-building guides without being directly asked. Anthropic has not commented on the findings.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Ford Opens Secret Lab to Build a $30,000 EV

Ford's Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach houses the company's effort to cut EV costs through manufacturing innovation. The facility consolidates platform development under one roof, focusing on assembly speed and component efficiency to hit an aggressive price target.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

India Smartphone Shipments to Fall 12% in 2026: CMR Report

Rising memory chip costs are pushing smartphone prices higher, forcing budget-conscious Indian consumers to delay upgrades. CyberMedia Research projects a 10-12% decline in shipments for 2026, with Vivo leading the market and Apple growing despite the downturn.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026