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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
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
Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules
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Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules

Lloyds and IBM completed a nine-month quantum computing test that identified a deliberately embedded money mule network using anonymised transaction data on a 156-qubit IBM system. Lloyds called it the first-known quantum experiment targeting mule detection. UK regulators continue to press banks to improve anti-fraud controls. The technology remains experimental and is not yet ready for widespread use.
April 7, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia rolls out one-minute passport scan sign-up in digital banking push
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia rolls out one-minute passport scan sign-up in digital banking push

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has launched an NFC passport chip verification for new account openings via its app, onboarding over 2,700 users since January. The feature, which matches the passport chip with a selfie, is currently limited to some Australian customers. Migrants and international students must still visit a branch for full access. CBA says the process meets anti-money-laundering rules.
April 6, 2026
Micron Stock Rebounds, but SK Hynix’s U.S. Listing Raises Stakes in AI Memory Trade
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Micron Stock Rebounds, but SK Hynix’s U.S. Listing Raises Stakes in AI Memory Trade

Micron Technology rose 3.8% to $380.29 Monday as SK Hynix filed to list U.S. ADRs in a deal that could raise up to $10 billion. Micron forecast third-quarter revenue of $33.5 billion, beating estimates, but recent gains have been tempered by sector uncertainty and new competition. KeyBanc kept an Overweight rating, citing possible 30–50% price hikes for memory chips.
April 6, 2026
RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test
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RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test

RELX’s U.S. shares rose 0.3% to $33.71 ahead of its April 23 trading update, with investors watching for signs of AI-driven disruption in its legal software business. The company launched a £350 million buyback in March, repurchasing 3.43 million shares in late March and 31.06 million since January. RELX projects 2025 revenue of £9.6 billion and adjusted operating profit of £3.3 billion.
April 6, 2026
OpenAI IPO Plans Hit Internal Rift as CFO Sarah Friar Questions Sam Altman’s 2026 Timeline
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OpenAI IPO Plans Hit Internal Rift as CFO Sarah Friar Questions Sam Altman’s 2026 Timeline

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has warned internally that the company may not be ready for an IPO as soon as late 2026, citing unfinished compliance work and high spending, The Information reported. CEO Sam Altman wants to move faster. Friar has raised concerns OpenAI could burn more than $200 billion before turning cash-flow positive. OpenAI recently closed a $122 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation.
April 6, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Starts 43 MW Scotland Battery Project, Deepening UK Power Push
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Starts 43 MW Scotland Battery Project, Deepening UK Power Push

Rolls-Royce has begun building a 43-megawatt battery storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, for Voltaria Helios Energy Storage. The site will store 86 MWh, connect to the grid in 2026, and start operations in 2027, with Rolls-Royce maintaining it for 15 years. Britain aims to expand battery capacity to at least 23 GW by 2030 but faces grid and permitting delays. Siemens and GE Vernova report surging demand for power infrastructure.
April 2, 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc CEO says 100-plus AI use cases are live as overhaul deepens
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HSBC Holdings Plc CEO says 100-plus AI use cases are live as overhaul deepens

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery said over 100 generative AI applications are in use, with half already live and 170,000 staff using new productivity tools. David Rice became HSBC’s first chief AI officer on April 1. The bank aims for a 17%+ return on tangible equity by 2026–2028, despite pretax profit for 2025 falling to $29.9 billion after one-off charges. HSBC is also reviewing potential job cuts and selling its Singapore life insurance unit.
April 2, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group Turns to Dell for Private Cloud as AI Strategy Faces Investor Test
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London Stock Exchange Group Turns to Dell for Private Cloud as AI Strategy Faces Investor Test

London Stock Exchange Group announced a multi-year deal with Dell Technologies to build a private cloud platform and upgrade internal infrastructure. The agreement expands LSEG’s multi-cloud strategy beyond its current public-cloud systems. The move comes as LSEG faces investor pressure to show that cloud and AI investments can deliver stronger growth and margins. Dell will provide servers, storage, and automation software for the new platform.
April 1, 2026
BAE Systems plc Confirmed for £95 Million UK Radar Contract as Britain Moves to Unlock Offshore Wind
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BAE Systems plc Confirmed for £95 Million UK Radar Contract as Britain Moves to Unlock Offshore Wind

Britain has awarded BAE Systems a £95 million contract to supply and integrate new air-defence radar systems under the RAF’s NJORD programme, aiming to protect airspace as offshore wind farms expand. The contract was signed on Feb. 26 after a restricted competition and publicly named on March 31. Installation is expected to begin in early 2029. The government has not disclosed the radar type, citing security concerns.
April 1, 2026
Rolls-Royce SMR Project Moves Closer to Wylfa Build After £300 Million Contract Award
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Rolls-Royce SMR Project Moves Closer to Wylfa Build After £300 Million Contract Award

Great British Energy-Nuclear awarded a contract worth up to £300 million to an Amentum-Cavendish Nuclear joint venture for the Wylfa small modular reactor project in North Wales. The 14-year agreement will support deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology. Britain selected Rolls-Royce SMR for the site in 2025, with the first units planned for the mid-2030s. Rolls-Royce expects regulatory design approval by December 2026.
April 1, 2026
Oracle Starts Thousands of Layoffs as $50 Billion AI Push Lifts Shares
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Oracle Starts Thousands of Layoffs as $50 Billion AI Push Lifts Shares

Oracle began laying off thousands of employees Tuesday, with internal emails telling some staff their last day was immediate, according to CNBC and Business Insider. The cuts come as Oracle maintains a $50 billion data center spending plan and reported negative free cash flow of $24.7 billion at February’s end. Shares rose 4.7% to $145.28 in midday trading. Oracle declined to comment.
March 31, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group taps Dell for private cloud as investors seek proof on AI strategy
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London Stock Exchange Group taps Dell for private cloud as investors seek proof on AI strategy

London Stock Exchange Group has signed a multi-year deal with Dell Technologies to build a private cloud platform for parts of its data and markets operations. The move follows investor pressure for clearer technology benefits after LSEG’s Microsoft partnership and record buyback. LSEG reported 7.1% income growth for 2025 and announced a further £3 billion buyback in February.
March 31, 2026
Rolls-Royce Starts First Large UK Battery Project in Scotland as Power Push Builds
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Rolls-Royce Starts First Large UK Battery Project in Scotland as Power Push Builds

Rolls-Royce Holdings has started construction on a 43-megawatt battery storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, its first large-scale UK battery project, with grid connection expected in 2026 and operations in 2027. The company will build and maintain the site for Voltaria Helios Energy Storage for 15 years. Rolls-Royce also bought back 1.2 million shares on March 30 under its ongoing £2.3 billion repurchase program.
March 31, 2026
RELX PLC shares rise as buyback tests whether AI fears have gone too far
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RELX PLC shares rise as buyback tests whether AI fears have gone too far

RELX PLC shares climbed 1.9% to 2,438 pence in London on Monday after the company extended its buyback plan, authorizing up to £350 million in repurchases through April 22. The move follows a completed £450 million tranche and is part of a £2.25 billion program for 2026. RELX reported a 9% rise in adjusted operating profit in February. The company’s annual general meeting is set for April 23.
March 30, 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc CEO Doubles Down on AI Overhaul as Cost-Cut Drive Sharpens
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HSBC Holdings Plc CEO Doubles Down on AI Overhaul as Cost-Cut Drive Sharpens

HSBC named David Rice as its first chief AI officer, effective April 1, as CEO Georges Elhedery pushes an AI-led overhaul. The bank may cut up to 20,000 jobs, mostly in non-client roles, according to Bloomberg. HSBC reported a 7% drop in 2025 pretax profit to $29.9 billion but raised its profitability target. The lender also issued $130 million in senior unsecured notes due 2036.
March 30, 2026
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