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Shenzhen is closing markets that sold smuggled chips and stolen iPhones before it hosts world leaders for APEC. Here is why used-gear buyers should care.
Read more: Shenzhen shuts down black markets for smuggled chips and stolen iPhonesAxon is putting $1.2 billion into drone maker Skydio and will sell its drones to police and fire departments, which could change how 911 calls get answered.
Read more: Axon puts $1.2 billion into drone maker SkydioTom's Guide picked seven ChatGPT plugins for beating boredom, from hiking trails to trivia nights, and a few work best if you share your budget.
Read more: Seven ChatGPT add-ons that help you find something fun to doBeijing startup Sand.ai raised $200 million and is now valued above $1 billion, a sign that AI video tools for ads and social clips are drawing heavy investment.
Read more: Chinese AI video startup Sand.ai raises $200 million, now worth over $1 billionResearchers found saved AI approvals holding real-looking passwords in public code. The risk is exposure, not a proven breach, but it is worth a quick check.
Read more: AI coding tool's saved approvals are leaking passwords onto GitHubStarting in early 2027, Wealthsimple clients can link ChatGPT or Claude to their accounts, while big banks block outside AI tools over data security fears.
Read more: Wealthsimple lets clients link ChatGPT and Claude to their accountsHouse Democrats plan to introduce AI safety, liability and oversight bills in January 2027, which could change the apps kids use and the tools businesses rely on.
Read more: House Democrats plan a wave of AI bills for 2027A lab says an unreleased Anthropic model helped prove a 16-year-old quantum computing question in three days, a sign of how fast AI now moves on hard research.
Read more: AI helps prove a 16-year-old quantum computing puzzle in three daysAARP has put fraud and scam alerts for Indiana residents on one page, a useful stop for anyone with an older relative who handles money or takes calls.
Read more: AARP shares fraud and scam alerts for Indiana residentsKingy AI published a guide to using Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, covering plans, usage limits and fixes, which matters if you pay for AI or plan to.
Read more: A plain guide to using Claude: plans, limits and common fixesOpenAI's new Images 2.6 can animate a drawing or photo into a GIF from a plain text request, and it is live for every ChatGPT subscription tier.
Read more: ChatGPT can now turn a drawing or photo into an animated GIFResearchers say one trader's well-timed bets on two Senate races came just before a Times/Siena poll. Prices on betting sites may move on information you cannot see.
Read more: Researchers flag well-timed election bets before a major poll came outA leaker says Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro will use Qualcomm chips, and the Ultra may get a much bigger battery. None of it is confirmed.
Read more: Samsung's next top phones may use Qualcomm chips despite heat rumorsAppy Pie's new AI builder turns a plain description into an iPhone and Android app, with hosting and user accounts included, but store fees are extra.
Read more: Appy Pie lets business owners describe an app and get AI to build itOpenAI's finance chief says the midterm results haven't changed its plan to go public next year, even as new Democratic governors push back on data centers.
Read more: OpenAI still plans to go public next year despite election shiftCesiumAstro raised $730 million to plan a 737-satellite network, adding to the race to offer internet and communications from space.
Read more: Satellite maker CesiumAstro raises $730 million to build 737-satellite networkGoogle's Gboard keyboard has hidden gestures that let you fix typos faster, move your cursor with precision and type symbols with a flick.
Read more: Hidden Android keyboard gestures that save you time typingSonicWall says attackers are already exploiting a flaw that can get around SAML sign-in and possibly the second login step on its firewalls. Updates are out.
Read more: SonicWall firewall flaw lets attackers skip the second login stepZipify says its OneClickUpsell app now works with Shopify's Sidekick assistant, so store owners can describe an add-on offer in chat and approve it.
Read more: Shopify store owners can now build upsell offers by chatting with AIFederal web accessibility deadlines start April 26, 2027, and some nonprofits that take government money may be covered. Here is who should check now.
Read more: Website accessibility rules reach some nonprofits starting April 2027Seattle startup firmly raised $15 million to help online stores sell inside AI chat tools and other new channels without building new tech each time.
Read more: firmly raises $15 million to help stores sell through AI shopping toolsApple says over 100,000 apps are now built for the foldable iPhone Duo, but some still look rough, so a new buyer may hit a few odd screens.
Read more: Apple says 100,000 apps now fit its new foldable iPhone DuoConstant 'prove you're human' puzzles on a VPN have three fixes: a quieter server, an Apple setting, or a paid dedicated IP address for a few dollars a month.
Read more: Three Ways to Stop Endless Puzzle Checks While Using a VPNBMO announced an AI tool for its staff that aims to shorten card dispute calls and get some refunds to customers the same day.
Read more: BMO uses AI helper to speed up credit card dispute calls
