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Turkish Parliament Passes Bill Restricting Social Media Use for Those Under 15
The Turkish Parliament passed a bill on Wednesday (April 22nd) evening to restrict access to social media platforms for children under 15, framed by officials as a measure to protect minors from harmful online content. This is the latest move by countries worldwide to tighten regulations on social media use by minors, reflecting growing government concerns about online risks.
Microsoft Launches Copilot Agent Mode in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Microsoft has begun rolling out a new Copilot "Agent Mode" in Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint this week. Previously known internally as "vibeworking," this feature is an enhanced version of the Office Copilot experience that Microsoft is heavily promoting to businesses. Agent Mode is now the default experience for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers, and is also available to Mi
Meta Launches New Parental Supervision Features to View Teenagers’ Chat Topics with Meta AI
Meta announced on Thursday an addition to its parental supervision tools, allowing parents to view the main topics discussed by their teenagers when interacting with Meta AI via Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram over the past week.
Luxury Tourist Train Appears on 12306: Ticket Price Exceeds 200,000 Yuan, Operator Responds
Netizens shared on social media a luxury tourist train named "Silk Road Dream Enjoyment" on the 12306 railway platform, with a 17-day north-south Xinjiang itinerary priced at 204,000 yuan per person, far exceeding ordinary train ticket prices, quickly becoming a network focus. Many netizens expressed surprise, believing the price was beyond imagination, while others believed the product was aimed at high-end consumers and met the needs of market segmentation.
Microsoft Azure's Dual Pricing Sparks Collective Lawsuit from 60,000 Businesses, Seeking £2.1 Billion in Damages
The London Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled this Tuesday that Microsoft must face a collective lawsuit initiated by nearly 60,000 UK businesses, and the case has officially entered the trial phase. The lawsuit, brought by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, seeks damages totaling £2.1 billion (approximately 19.4 billion RMB).
Combating Fraudulent Refunds with Edited Images: Taobao and Tmall Launch After-Sales AI Fake Image Recognition Model
Currently, in e-commerce after-sales service, some users fraudulently obtain refunds by using AI-generated or software-edited fake images of damage or stains, causing significant losses to merchants and platforms. To address this, Taobao and Tmall have officially launched an after-sales AI fake image recognition model and simultaneously opened an AI fake image feedback portal, focusing on combating the industry chaos of using AI to forge or edit images to falsely claim refunds for product defects, thereby protecting the legitimate rights and interests of merchants.
iPhone Fold Metal Model Surfaces
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, is expected to officially debut this fall. A blogger has already obtained a metal model of this highly anticipated foldable phone, revealing its true body proportions and design details. Model comparisons show that the width of the iPhone Fold when unfolded is roughly the same as the height of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Given the iPhone 17 Pro Max's height of approximately 150mm, this means the foldable phone will have a nearly square, large viewing area when unfolded.
"Forza Horizon 5" Sells 5 Million Copies on PS5: Microsoft's Years of Exclusivity Go to Waste
The co-developer of "Forza Horizon 5," Vitaas, confirmed on its official website that the game has surpassed 5 million copies sold on the PS5 platform. Launched on Sony consoles last year, it quickly became one of the best-selling games on PS5 in 2025, even surpassing some of Sony's first-party titles.
700 Yuan Router Breaks 15 Days Before Warranty Expiration, Manufacturer Offers Only a 10 Yuan Refund
According to HKEPC, a Hong Kong consumer, Mr. Pan, purchased a Linksys E8450AX3200 router which malfunctioned 15 days before the end of its three-year warranty. However, the manufacturer refused to repair or replace it, offering only a refund of 10.14 Hong Kong dollars based on a depreciation formula according to the remaining warranty period, despite the router originally costing 740 Hong Kong dollars.
JEDEC Announces LPDDR6 Advancement Roadmap: Up to 512GB per Chip, Surpassing DDR5
JEDEC has officially released the next-generation roadmap for LPDDR6 low-power memory. Most notably, LPDDR6 memory chips are expected to reach a capacity of 512GB per chip, significantly exceeding the current mainstream server DDR5. Current mainstream server DDR5 typically has a capacity of 64GB-128GB per module, with an even larger gap in single-die capacity.
Father of Windows Task Manager Reveals Embarrassing "Social Death" Operation: Once Wrote Phone Number into Code
When people talk about programming stories from the past, Dave Plummer is a name that cannot be avoided. As the creator of the native Windows Task Manager, he built this system tool for Microsoft in the 1990s, which is still relied upon by countless users today. However, little known is that the programmer once accidentally left his home phone number in the software's code.
Xishanju Issues Statement Denying Dissolution and Sale Rumors, Will Pursue Legal Responsibility of Rumormongers
On April 23rd, Zhuhai Xishanju Interactive Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd. released an official statement clarifying recent false rumors circulating on internet platforms, explicitly denying the company's "dissolution" or "sale," and stating it will pursue the legal responsibility of those who spread the rumors in accordance with the law.
Hardcore Blogger Hand-Makes Nuclear Battery: Can It Really Power a Console to Play Games?
YouTube blogger DoubleMInnovations shared in their latest video that they successfully created a miniature nuclear battery using commercially available materials in their studio, and after prolonged charging, they were able to start a game console and play a round of "Super Mario."
Chinese Monk's CS2 Gameplay Goes Viral: $4,000 PC with RTX 4090
Recently, esports blogger "Da Sheng CS2" interviewed a special player – Huayan, a monk from Puto Temple with 20 years of monastic experience. During the interview, Huayan showcased his high-end gaming setup: a PC worth over 40,000 yuan equipped with an RTX 4090 graphics card. He explained his unique Buddhist approach to gaming with the phrase, "Gunplay is also Dharma, bullet trajectories are also the Way."
Dell Founder Donates $750 Million to Alma Mater, One of the Largest Charitable Donations in US Education History
Recently, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell announced a donation of $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin. This donation is one of the largest charitable donations in the history of US higher education and will be used to build a life sciences and academic medical research institution on the main campus. To date, the Dell couple has cumulatively donated over $1 billion to the university.
Toshiba Refuses New Replacements for Faulty 16TB Hard Drives, Offers Refunds at Original Price Only – Distributor Has No Authority
A consumer, Mr. Cai, complained to Hong Kong tech media HKEPC that his faulty 16TB Toshiba hard drive could not be replaced under warranty, with the Hong Kong distributor, Broadway, only offering a refund at the original purchase price. Mr. Cai is dissatisfied as current hard drive prices have significantly increased.
Woman Missing for Four Days Found After Excessive Photo Editing Hinders Search
According to Upstream News, a missing person case in Mexico recently gained widespread attention due to an excessively edited photo. 30-year-old Grecia Guadalupe Mendoza Orantes was reported missing on the 12th of this month. After the family reported to the police, a large-scale search was launched with the assistance of the search committee, widely posting missing person notices and releasing photos, but no clues were found for several days.
Nextorage Launches PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD, Starting at 1911 Yuan, with Only a One-Year Warranty
Nextorage has launched its new G-series EEA SSD, model NN4EEA. The product is based on the M.22280 specification, uses the PCIe Gen4 x4 channel, and is equipped with 3D QLC NAND flash particles. The overall solution adopts DRAM-less HMB with SLC caching, without a dedicated cache chip, relying on calling host memory to complete acceleration. The 8TB version complies with NVMe 1.4 specifications, while other capacity versions support NVMe 2.0.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max Metal Dummy Reveals Thicker Camera Module, First to Feature Variable Aperture
Overseas leaker @VadimYuryev recently shared real photos of metal dummies for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, showcasing some detailed information. The dummy reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max continues the classic square triple-camera layout of the Pro series, but the camera module is approximately 0.8mm thicker than the previous iPhone 17 Pro Max, making it more prominent – the thickest main camera module in Apple's history.
New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Debuts in China with Over 50% of Parts Updated
Ahead of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has made its domestic debut. As a mid-cycle facelift, over 50% of the vehicle's components have been newly developed or redesigned. Mercedes-Benz simultaneously announced its product plans, stating it will launch over 40 new models by 2027, including 7 models exclusive to the Chinese market.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Clinicians, a Dedicated Version for Medical Professionals, to Simplify Healthcare Workflows
OpenAI has officially launched "ChatGPT for Clinicians," a dedicated AI platform for individual healthcare professionals including clinicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists. OpenAI reports that clinical use of ChatGPT has more than doubled in the past year, with millions of healthcare workers already using it daily, prompting the company to offer a more targeted product for individual clinical use to assist with clinical documentation, medical research, and diagnosis and treatment.
Largest Spanish-Language Manga Piracy Website Shut Down
2026 is proving to be an absolute "winter" for global manga piracy websites, with the largest, Bato.to, closing in January. The popular anime streaming piracy platform HiAnime followed suit in March. MangaDex and Mangajikan are both embroiled in legal disputes, with Mangajikan still battling Shueisha in court.
Nintendo Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Not Passing on Large Tax Refunds to Consumers
Two US consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, alleging the gaming giant may have received substantial import tax refunds from the US government but failed to pass the benefits on to consumers. The plaintiffs argue Nintendo should transfer the refunds to users who purchased the affected products.
"Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred" Opening CG Animation - Chinese Voiceover
"Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred" will launch on April 28th. Today, Blizzard released the opening cinematic for the DLC with Chinese voiceover, maintaining Blizzard's consistently high animation quality. Continuing the story from "Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred," this installment will reveal Mephisto's purpose and how players will thwart his schemes. In the opening animation, Neyrelle, who originally carried Mephisto's soulstone, appears to have been killed by Akarat, now possessed by Mephisto.
Nicolas Cage's "Spider-Man Noir" Series New Poster: Classic Film Noir Style
Amazon Prime Video has released a new poster for the series "Spider-Man Noir," starring Nicolas Cage. The project is based on a version of Spider-Man from Marvel's multiverse, adopting the dark atmosphere and retro aesthetic of classic film noir.
"Red Dead Redemption" Switch2 Physical Edition Leak Sparks Outrage - No Cartridge Included, Only Download Code
The first "Red Dead Redemption" Nintendo Switch2 physical package has surfaced on the secondhand market, but collectors may be disappointed. A listing on the UK secondhand platform Vinted appears to confirm long-standing rumors: the 2010 Western classic will arrive on Nintendo's new console in a boxed format. However, leaked images and reports from industry insiders confirm that the so-called "physical edition" does not include a game cartridge; buyers will only find a download code inside the box.
Australia Pressures Steam and Other Gaming Platforms Citing Child Risk
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued legally binding formal inquiries to major gaming service providers, demanding disclosure of their mechanisms for addressing harmful user behavior. Platforms under investigation include Steam, as well as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox.
Report: "Half-Life 3" to Release in 2026 Alongside New Steam Machine
A recent anonymous user on the foreign Reddit forum revealed that "Half-Life 3" will be officially released before the end of this year, and a new version of Steam Machine will be launched simultaneously.
Report: "GTA6" Still Planned for November 2026 Release, No New Delays
According to the GTAVIO'Clock podcast, "GTA6" is currently still planned for release on November 19, 2026, with no new delays scheduled. Host James Jarvis stated that, based on his information, the possibility of further delays is extremely low, and there are currently no indications that the release date will change.
US Game Sales Chart Released: "Resident Evil 9" Remains Annual Champion
Recently, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella released the latest statistics on the US game market. Let's take a look! First, in the March 2026 game software sales chart, "MLB The Show 26" ranked first, followed by "Resident Evil: Revelations" and "WWE 2K26." "Starship Lost: Marathon" ranked fourth, and "Pokémon Pokopia" ranked fifth.
