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Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

Google on Monday quietly released an offline-first dictation app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” on iOS to take on the likes of Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, Willow, and others.

06 Apr 2026-23:56
Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again

Apple is preparing to take its App Store fight with Epic Games back to the Supreme Court. In a new filing, the iPhone maker said it plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review another aspect of this long-running case over App Store fees.

06 Apr 2026-22:48
Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers

Iran has warned of further attacks on data centers across the Middle East in response to ongoing threats and air strikes from the United States.

06 Apr 2026-22:46
Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix is launching a new standalone app for kids’ games called Netflix Playground, the company announced on Monday. Netflix Playground is available as part of a Netflix subscription, and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases.

06 Apr 2026-22:42
Hyundai IONIQ 5 discount hits $8,750 as EV sales rebound in 2026

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is regaining momentum in the US electric vehicle market, with strong early year sales now matched by aggressive pricing incentives.

06 Apr 2026-22:09
OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week

As governments grapple with how to manage the economic fallout of superintelligent machines, OpenAI has released a set of policy proposals outlining the ways wealth and work could be reshaped in an “intelligence age.”

06 Apr 2026-21:51
Toyota’s updated electric SUV is a surprise hit

Widely viewed as the biggest EV laggard, Toyota’s updated bZ4X (bZ in the US) electric SUV is making an unexpected comeback.

06 Apr 2026-21:46
Senators ask Trump to declare BYD as a military-connected entity

Three Democratic senators have warned Donald Trump that allowing Chinese automakers to establish manufacturing plants in the United States could pose a “national security crisis”.

06 Apr 2026-21:43
Goldman Sachs flags potential oil shortages amid Hormuz closure

Goldman Sachs has warned that countries could soon face oil shortages as the US-Israeli war on Iran keeps the critical Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.

06 Apr 2026-16:29
Netflix shares jump after Goldman Sachs boosts target

Shares of streaming giant Netflix rose more than 1.5% in early premarket trading on Monday after Goldman Sachs raised its price target from $100 to $120 and upgraded its rating from “Neutral” to “Buy,” ahead of the company’s first-quarter results later this month.

06 Apr 2026-16:20