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NSA Reportedly Gains Access to Anthropic's High-Risk AI Model Mythos
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's recently announced but not publicly available advanced AI model "MythosPreview," raising concerns. Just weeks ago, the NSA's parent organization, the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon), had designated Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" due to the company's refusal to allow the Pentagon unrestricted access to its models' full functionality.
EU to Mandate Replaceable Batteries in Phones and Tablets Starting 2027
The EU will require smartphones and tablets sold within its borders to have user-replaceable batteries starting in 2027. This initiative aims to significantly reduce electronic waste across Europe by extending device lifespans and decreasing the frequency of disposal. Simultaneously, the EU will also promote the standardization of charging ports, requiring relevant devices to uniformly use the USB-C interface to reduce accessory waste and improve compatibility between different brands and devices.
Musk Summoned by French Prosecutors, X Platform Faces Further Controversy Over Pornographic Images and More
According to Xinhua News Agency, Musk has received a summons from French prosecutors, requiring him to be investigated in Paris on the 20th local time regarding inappropriate behavior on his social media platform X, including the spread of pornographic images of minors and the proliferation of deepfake content.
"Elden Ring" Movie to Release in March 2028, First Cast Members Revealed
The live-action "Elden Ring" movie, based on the game of the same name by FromSoftware, will begin production in Spring 2026 and release an IMAX version on March 3, 2028. The film is written and directed by Alex Garland, with A24 and Bandai Namco Entertainment co-producing the project.
Bezos' Blue Origin Sends Satellite into Wrong Orbit, AST SpaceMobile Drops 12%
Shares of AST SpaceMobile plummeted on Monday after Jeff Bezos' space technology company, Blue Origin, sent a satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit on Sunday. The stock fell nearly 12% in pre-market trading. The "BlueBird 7" satellite, AST SpaceMobile's eighth, was intended for near-Earth orbit and launched on Blue Origin's third New Glenn rocket.
Mozilla Firefox 150 Officially Released, Enhancing Split Screen Browsing and PDF Editing Features
Mozilla today officially released the new version of its desktop browser, Firefox 150, bringing a batch of functional upgrades focused on ease of use and privacy protection to this popular browser, including improved split screen browsing, new PDF editing capabilities, improved multi-tab sharing, optimized profile management for Windows users, and package updates for Linux users, among others.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Electric Globally Debuts, Featuring a Giant Screen Spanning the Front Row
Mercedes-Benz today globally debuted the all-new all-electric C-Class sedan. The new vehicle is based on Mercedes-Benz's 800V MB.EA dedicated electric architecture, shares a technical foundation with the previously released all-electric GLC, and is one of the core products in Mercedes-Benz's electrification strategy.
Research Team Directly Stimulates Olfactory Center with Ultrasound to Complete Immersive VR Experience
A small team of independent researchers is attempting to fill the long-missing "olfactory link" in virtual reality, but instead of dispersing scents into the air, they are choosing to "write" scent perception directly into the brain. Their developed prototype device uses focused ultrasound to precisely stimulate the olfactory bulb, responsible for processing olfactory information, without any chemical agents, scent cartridges, or spraying devices. If subsequent verification is feasible, it could bring a new level of immersion to virtual and augmented reality.
Yoshida Shuhei Reveals Reason for Leaving: Fired by Former SIE CEO
Former Sony Global Studios (now PlayStation Studios) head Yoshida Shuhei recently revealed that he was "fired" by then-CEO Jim Ryan for "not listening to him."
League of Legends Team T1 Receives Jerseys Signed by Jensen Huang
The official Weibo account of the League of Legends team T1 announced that they received jerseys personally signed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. The timing of this surprise gift coincides with the eve of NVIDIA's Seoul "NemotronDeveloperDaysSeoul2026" event, demonstrating NVIDIA's emphasis on the Korean AI ecosystem, and T1 receiving the gift undoubtedly adds considerable topical heat to the upcoming event.
Morgan Stanley: Agent AI Will Expand Chip Spending, Moving Beyond GPUs to CPUs
Morgan Stanley says increasingly autonomous AI may boost demand for central processing units (CPUs), reshape data center construction, and expand investment beyond the graphics chips that have dominated the AI boom so far.
Microsoft to Overhaul Windows 11's Old Interface Design Language, Unifying the Installation Interface
Windows has long been criticized for its inconsistent design language, due to its historical baggage and Microsoft's frequent shifts in design frameworks. However, this situation is expected to improve significantly in the future: Microsoft has confirmed it will "target" almost all interface elements within the system, even the rarely seen "Installing Windows 11" installation interface.
Observation of "Cygnus X-1" Refreshes Cosmic Evolution Models: Black Hole Jets Release Energy Equivalent to 10,000 Suns
A new study led by Curtin University, using data from radio telescopes worldwide, shows that the energy carried by black hole jets is extremely astonishing, with a power equivalent to 10,000 suns. This provides important observational support for long-held theories about how black holes reshape the large-scale structure of the universe.
Passengers Complain About Loud Card Playing in Business Class, 12306 Responds: No Rule Prohibits Card Playing
Recently, a passenger on G202 high-speed train's business class encountered several passengers who, after upgrading, gathered to play cards and make loud noises, severely disrupting the travel environment. The passenger stated that they purchased business class for a quiet and comfortable journey but unexpectedly found it turned into a "public living room," with the problem remaining unresolved despite multiple complaints, resulting in a terrible travel experience.
Google in Talks with Marvell to Develop New AI Inference Chips
Google is reportedly in discussions with Marvell Technology to co-develop two new chips aimed at more efficiently running AI models. One is a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and the other is a new TPU chip specifically designed for AI model execution.
American Airlines Rejects Massive Merger Plan with United Airlines, Stock Drops 3% in Pre-Market Trading
American Airlines' stock price declined in pre-market trading on Monday after the company rejected a proposal to negotiate a massive merger with United Airlines over the weekend. The airline issued a statement on Friday after the US stock market closed, denying rumors of a potential transaction between the two carriers.
This $400 Million Machine Spawned the World’s Most Sought-After LEGO Set
The world’s most important machine comes from a company you may have never heard of, but with a top-tier market capitalization. These extreme ultraviolet lithography machines are core tools for manufacturing chips for phones, computers, and data centers. There are only hundreds of these machines in existence globally, and they are all produced by the same Dutch company. However, this technological marvel that underpins the entire global economy may not even be ASML’s most coveted product. The company has another product that is even harder to buy than its EUV lithography machine: a LEGO replica of the EUV lithography machine.
Batteries, Chips, and Now Tires: Over 70 Tire Companies Issue Collective Price Increase Notices
The “price increase wave” in the automotive industry is spreading from vehicle manufacturers to the entire upstream supply chain. Since mid-April, the domestic tire industry has experienced its second price increase this year, with over 70 tire companies issuing “price increase notices” as of April 20th. This affects everything from foreign giants to local brands, and passenger car tires to all-steel truck tires, with an intensity and scope rarely seen in recent years.
Tesla Cybertruck's First Collision in China – Not a Single Scratch on the Paint
A video posted online shows a Tesla Cybertruck pickup truck colliding with a car in Mianyang, Sichuan Province. This is reportedly the first recorded Cybertruck car accident in China.
Huawei Launches First AI Glasses, Starting at 2499 Yuan
Huawei officially launched its first HarmonyOS AI glasses, also its first AI glasses product with shooting capabilities, at today's Pura series and all-scenario new product launch event. He Gang, CEO of Huawei Terminal BG, announced at the conference that the Huawei AI Glasses Titanium Semi-Rim Optical Glasses and Classic Full-Rim Optical Glasses are priced at 2499 yuan, and the Classic Full-Rim Sunglasses are priced at 2899 yuan, and will be officially launched across all channels on April 25th at 10:08.
Oil Price Increase Leads to a 30% Surge in Beverage Bottle Costs, Pepsi to Raise Prices First
Affected by geopolitical situations in the Middle East, international crude oil prices have fluctuated significantly, transmitting along the industrial chain to the beverage industry, leading to a significant increase in the cost of bottled beverage containers and putting upward pressure on the prices of daily drinks. Since 2026, the price of domestic water-grade polyester bottle flakes has increased by more than 40%. As it accounts for about 80% of the cost of beverage bottles, it has directly driven up the overall production cost of beverage bottles by nearly 30%. International beverage giant Pepsi has already released a price increase signal.
Jia Guolong Opens Three Tianbian Sand Pot Noodles Shops in Shanghai, Each Over 2000 Square Meters
Today, Jia Guolong, founder of Xibei, launched his new brand, Tianbian Sand Pot Noodles, with three stores opening simultaneously in Shanghai, located in Jing'an, Pudong, and Jiading districts. The Pudong Oriental Road store is the largest in Shanghai, covering over 2400 square meters with 350 seats.
First Hualong One Nuclear Power Unit in the Greater Bay Area Begins Operation, Generating Over 9 Billion kWh Annually
According to CCTV News, today the first "Hualong One" nuclear power unit in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – China General Nuclear Power Group Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Project Unit 1 – began operation and is now commercially viable. This unit has achieved breakthroughs in multiple key technologies, completing 26 major design improvements, and realizing the simultaneous construction and integrated handover of a physical power plant and a "digital power plant."
18,000 PC Power Supplies Recalled, CPSC Urges Users to Stop Use Immediately
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent safety recall notice on April 16th, announcing that ApexGaming is recalling a total of 18,000 PC power supplies under its Apex and Manik brands due to a risk of death or serious injury, urging users to stop use immediately.
Charging Pile Prices Increase, Cheap Electricity at 0.5 Yuan per Degree is Disappearing
Following the increase in oil prices, many new energy vehicle owners have found that public charging pile fees are also quietly rising. The once ubiquitous cheap electricity at 0.5 yuan per degree is becoming increasingly rare, and the cost advantage of electric vehicles is being continuously compressed. A Beijing car owner found that previously, a full charge cost about 50 yuan and could travel over 400 kilometers. Now, during peak hours, the electricity price per degree has increased by nearly 0.5 yuan, and a full charge requires over 80 yuan, increasing the cost per charge by more than 30 yuan. Many car owners feel that the advantage of saving money with electric vehicles is becoming difficult to maintain.
Apple Refuses to Submit Key Data, Indian Competition Regulator to Issue Final Antitrust Ruling in May
Following a recent order from India's antitrust authority, Apple has yet to submit relevant financial and opinion materials despite findings that the U.S. company abused its dominant position in the iPhone app market, prompting the regulator to accelerate the process and schedule a final hearing on the penalty issue next month.
LXQt 2.4 Released: Continued Wayland Experience Refinement and Multiple Detail Improvements
The lightweight Qt desktop environment developed by the LXQt project officially released version 2.4 on April 20, 2026, bringing improvements in Wayland adaptation, consistency experience, and terminal and panel plugins. This version, along with recently released GNOME50 and KDE Plasma 6.6, constitutes a recent batch of new open-source desktop updates.
Rumored Apple iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Four Body Colors
Well-known leaker Ice Universe recently shared a photo on Weibo of what appears to be a physical camera protection accessory for the iPhone 18 Pro, showcasing four different colored camera module metal protection plates that align with recent rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro's color scheme. Last week, reports indicated that Apple is preparing four body colors for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: light blue, deep cherry red, dark gray, and silver.
ByteDance's Net Profit Fell by Over 70% Year-on-Year Last Year? Li Liang's Latest Response
According to media reports citing sources, ByteDance's net profit in 2025 fell by more than 70% year-on-year, and its net profit margin also declined significantly, against the backdrop of the company significantly increasing its investment in AI business in the third and fourth quarters of last year.
Intel Creates Two Dedicated Processors for Handhelds, with TDP up to 80W
The handheld gaming market has been booming in recent years, and AMD has been a major winner, launching its dedicated Ryzen Z1 series processors. Intel has been lacking in this area; while its Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V series) offers excellent power efficiency, the product line is too small.
