Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals. The US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire halt the war with minutes to spare and an unprecedented threat to wipe out Iran’s “civilisation”. Mediators Pakistan will host American and Iranian negotiators for talks, possibly as early as Friday. Issues remain unresolved, … Read more
Vanguard has announced splits for five of its index ETFs, while excluding its flagship S&P 500 and Total Stock Market funds from the split list. The affected ETFs have lower share prices than two top funds but will still receive a price reduction. The split announcement is based on several factors, including market price, bid-ask … Read more
A new report by Google warns that hackers could crack open old Bitcoin wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, in just nine minutes by 2029 using quantum computing techniques. This has sparked calls for a blockchain upgrade to lock up those coins forever, but experts like JP Richardson and Pete Rizzo are … Read more
The Persian Gulf’s energy system will take months to recover from recent strikes that have turned off 10% or more of the world’s oil supply. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key goal for US-led cease-fire efforts, is just the first step. Restarting operations requires inspecting pumps, replacing specialized equipment, and recalling employees scattered across … Read more
Greece is introducing a ban on social media for children under 15, starting from January 1. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cited rising anxiety and sleep problems caused by excessive screen time as the main reasons for the decision. The government aims to protect young minds from addictive online platforms. The 300-seat parliament will vote on … Read more
To determine if the $20 upgrade is worth it for Claude Opus 4.6, Tom’s Guide pitted it against OpenAI’s default chatbot, ChatGPT-5.4. The two AI assistants underwent seven challenges to see which one performs better in real-life scenarios. The tests showed that while both models have evolved significantly, they also possess distinct “personalities.” ChatGPT-5.4 excels … Read more
The Economist’s website is currently checking your identity to prevent malicious robots from accessing its content. Source: https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/04/07/the-crew-of-artemis-ii-is-returning-to-a-planet-they-have-cheered-up
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell believes artificial intelligence (AI) is a major inflection point in computing demand, driving rapid growth in the company’s AI server business. The expansion has scaled from $2 billion to $50 billion this year, with over 4,000 customers using “AI factories.” Despite concerns about hyperscaler capital spending sustainability, Dell argues that … Read more
Apple’s Wallet app has long been a target for expanding its features, and car keys are one area that has seen significant progress in recent months. The latest update brings two major brands, Toyota and Rivian, on board with their support for car keys. The integration of these two brands comes after years of work … Read more
Iran has released a 10-point framework for talks that President Trump said was “a workable basis on which to negotiate” an end to the war, but White House officials say it does not match what Mr. Trump referred to. The proposal includes demands such as Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and its right … Read more