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Technology News 10.04.2026
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Technology News 10.04.2026

LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 12:37 AM EDT Dell Pro Rugged 12 Tablet Review: Windows tablet built for extreme conditions April 10, 2026, 12:37 AM EDT. Dell's flagship rugged Windows tablet, the **Dell Pro Rugged 12 Tablet**, is rebuilt around the **Intel Core Ultra 268V** (Lunar Lake). It features a 12-inch **1920×1200 IPS, 1200 nits** display and a detachable keyboard option for field use. Running **Windows 11 Pro** with **32GB LPDDR5X** and **1TB PCIe Gen4** storage, it pairs light graphics with the **Intel Arc 140V** GPU. The chassis meets **IP66** dust/water ingress
April 10, 2026
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
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Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android

Google released Chrome 147 for desktop and Android, expanding Local Network Access checks and adding Web Printing API for Isolated Web Apps. Chrome 148 beta on Android enables the Web Serial API and re-enables SharedWorker with extendedLifetime. The Android version also begins rolling out a Material 3 Expressive settings redesign. Chrome 147 on Android will reach Google Play over several days.
April 9, 2026
Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash
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Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash

Pokémon Champions launched April 8 on Switch and Switch 2 as a free-to-start battler, but players quickly reported a Pokémon HOME transfer bug and criticized missing formats and a limited roster. The game is set to become the standard for official Pokémon VGC events starting in May. Nintendo shares closed down 2% Thursday at 8,531 yen. Mobile versions are expected later in 2026.
April 9, 2026
Apple Foldable iPhone Still Seen for September Despite Delay Fears — and the Price Could Top $2,000
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Apple Foldable iPhone Still Seen for September Despite Delay Fears — and the Price Could Top $2,000

Apple’s first foldable iPhone remains on track for a September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, despite a Nikkei Asia report of engineering delays, according to Bloomberg and Wall Street analysts. Apple shares fell up to 5.1% Tuesday after the Nikkei report but recovered Wednesday as analysts said the timeline had not changed. The foldable model is expected to cost over $2,000 in the U.S. Apple declined to comment.
April 9, 2026
Nvidia DLSS 5 Faces Fresh Resistance After Dev Warning, Gamer Poll and YouTube Copyright Claim
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Nvidia DLSS 5 Faces Fresh Resistance After Dev Warning, Gamer Poll and YouTube Copyright Claim

Liquid Swords tech director Fredrik Lönn said Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is not ready for production and lacks broad hardware support, confirming the studio did not consider it for “Samson.” A PC Gamer poll found 71% of respondents unwilling to use DLSS 5, while Nvidia’s reveal trailer was briefly blocked in Italy over a copyright claim. Nvidia says DLSS 5 launches this fall with support from major publishers.
April 9, 2026
Apple MacBook Neo Demand Stays Strong Despite 8GB RAM Criticism as Supply Questions Rise
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Apple MacBook Neo Demand Stays Strong Despite 8GB RAM Criticism as Supply Questions Rise

Apple is considering increasing production of its $599 MacBook Neo after demand exceeded expectations, with buyers facing two- to three-week waits, according to multiple reports. The company had planned to build 5–6 million units using “binned” A18 Pro chips from iPhone 16 Pro production. Apple is debating whether to order more components or manage with current inventory. A refreshed Neo model is reportedly planned for 2027.
April 9, 2026
Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates
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Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates

Microsoft blocked WireGuard and VeraCrypt developers from sending Windows updates after a verification sweep in its Windows Hardware Program, halting releases and code-signing. Company executives said the issue should be resolved soon. Similar suspensions hit Windscribe, MemTest86, and Rufus, with some developers reporting no warning or notification. Microsoft cited required re-verification and promised to review its communication.
April 9, 2026
Motorola Quietly Hikes Moto G Prices by Up to 50% as Memory Crunch Hits Budget Phones
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Motorola Quietly Hikes Moto G Prices by Up to 50% as Memory Crunch Hits Budget Phones

Motorola has raised U.S. prices for its 2026 Moto G Play, Moto G, and Moto G Power to $249.99, $299.99, and $399.99, up from $179.99, $199.99, and $299.99 at launch. The increases follow sharp rises in memory chip costs, with DRAM contract prices expected to jump over 50% this quarter. Best Buy continued listing the phones at original prices as of Thursday. Similar price hikes appeared in India this week.
April 9, 2026
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Gets an $899 Price Tag Ahead of April 22 Launch
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AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Gets an $899 Price Tag Ahead of April 22 Launch

AMD will launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 desktop processor at $899 on April 22, pricing it $200 above the previous 9950X3D and $300 above Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K. The 16-core chip features 208MB total cache, a 200W TDP, and support for AM5 motherboards. AMD claims 5–13% faster performance in creator and data-science workloads versus its predecessor. Gaming benchmarks have not been released.
April 9, 2026
Google Adds Gemini Notebooks Synced With NotebookLM in Challenge to ChatGPT Projects
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Google Adds Gemini Notebooks Synced With NotebookLM in Challenge to ChatGPT Projects

Google began rolling out the “Notebooks” feature in Gemini on Wednesday for AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web. The tool lets users group chats, files, and instructions by topic and syncs with NotebookLM. Free users, mobile access, and more European countries will follow later. Under-18, Workspace, and Education accounts are excluded for now.
April 9, 2026
Technology News 09.04.2026
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Technology News 09.04.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 10, 2026, 12:08 AM EDT Nintendo Announces Rhythm Heaven Groove Release Date for July 2, 2026 April 9, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Nintendo has set July 2, 2026 as the release date for Rhythm Heaven Groove. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch both physically and digitally for $40, the company said. Announcement surfaced via the Nintendo Today app, with footage from a mini-game shown during the reveal. Rhythm Heaven Groove continues the series' rhythm-game tradition, and Japanese musician Tsunku returns with new music for the title. The release comes as Nintendo rolls out more
April 9, 2026
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Lands in U.S. at $199 on T-Mobile, Betting on Paper-Like Screens
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TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Lands in U.S. at $199 on T-Mobile, Betting on Paper-Like Screens

TCL has launched its NXTPAPER 70 Pro smartphone in the U.S. for $199.99 through T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. The phone features a matte, low-glare display and runs Android 16 on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Competing models from Samsung and Motorola are priced similarly. TCL’s own site listed the device at $299.99 and sold out.
April 9, 2026
YouTube Shorts Rolls Out AI Avatars, Letting Creators Clone Themselves Without Filming

YouTube Shorts Rolls Out AI Avatars, Letting Creators Clone Themselves Without Filming

YouTube has launched AI avatars for Shorts, letting creators generate digital versions of themselves using the YouTube app or YouTube Create. Avatar videos will be labeled as AI-generated with visible watermarks and digital tags like SynthID and C2PA. Creators must be at least 18 and can delete avatars at any time, but published Shorts remain online. The feature follows similar moves by TikTok and Meta.
April 9, 2026
Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose
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Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose

Amazon will cut off Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from the Kindle Store on May 20, blocking new book purchases and downloads. Devices already registered will keep existing titles, but cannot be re-registered if reset after the cutoff. The move affects about 3% of users. Amazon is offering discounts and credits to those upgrading by June 20.
April 9, 2026
Apple iOS 26.4.1 Update Fixes iCloud Sync Bug Affecting Passwords and iPhone Apps
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Apple iOS 26.4.1 Update Fixes iCloud Sync Bug Affecting Passwords and iPhone Apps

Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 on Wednesday to fix an iCloud sync bug that disrupted data updates in the Passwords app and other software. Developers confirmed the update resolves issues affecting CloudKit-based apps. Apple’s notes list only “bug fixes” and no security vulnerabilities. Stolen Device Protection now activates automatically for users upgrading from iOS 26.4.
April 9, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT Metlen Energy & Metals Enhances Presence in FTSE Index April 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. Metlen Energy & Metals has strengthened its position within the FTSE landscape, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. This move underscores Metlen's strategic growth amid shifting market dynamics. The company's inclusion in the FTSE index, a benchmark for the UK's leading stocks, signals its rising prominence in energy and metals sectors. Investors should note that this development may influence trading volumes and valuation metrics. Financial advisors recommend reviewing portfolio
April 9, 2026
Iran Says Lavan Oil Refinery Hit, Israel Denies Role as Ceasefire Faces Early Test
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Iran Says Lavan Oil Refinery Hit, Israel Denies Role as Ceasefire Faces Early Test

Iran reported an "enemy attack" on its Lavan Island oil refinery Wednesday, igniting a fire but causing no injuries, days after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire was announced. Israel denied involvement. Brent crude fell 16% to $91.80 as traders anticipated Hormuz reopening, despite ongoing strikes on energy sites in the region. Shipping firms said full operations could take weeks to restore, with around 1,000 vessels still stranded.
April 8, 2026
Anglo American Shares Surge 10% as Relief Rally Revives Copper Bet

Anglo American Shares Surge 10% as Relief Rally Revives Copper Bet

Anglo American shares jumped about 10% in London after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal triggered a relief rally and oil prices fell. The FTSE 100 hit a one-month high, while Anglo’s stock traded near 3,601 pence. The company is pushing ahead with asset sales and a planned Teck Resources tie-up, despite posting a $3.7 billion loss for 2025. Regulatory approval for the Teck deal is expected by year-end.
April 8, 2026
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