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Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Chrome combats session theft.

Google is officially rolling out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to Windows users in Chrome 146. The new security feature cryptographically binds your login cookies to your device’s hardware. So, even if malware steals your browser cookies, they should be useless to remote hackers. MacOS support is coming soon.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
DJI teases an April 16th announcement for what could be the Osmo Pocket 4.

We know Insta360 is planning to launch its own handheld stabilized camera this year, but DJI may beat them to the punch with the latest version of its Osmo Pocket. The company shared a teaser this morning for a not-so-mysterious April 16th announcement that could be the leaked Osmo Pocket 4.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
TCL’s NXTPaper 70 Pro with its paperlike screen is now available in the US.

After being announced at CES 2026, TCL has confirmed its NXTPaper 70 Pro, featuring the company’s matte finish screen tech that’s meant to compete with E Ink, is now available through T-Mobile and Metro by T‑Mobile for $199.99 with a phone plan. The 70 Pro is also listed as “Coming Soon” on TCL’s US site for $299.99.

The front and back of the TCL NXTPaper 70 Pro smartphone.
Image: TCL
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Signal messages can be recovered from iPhone notifications.

As 404 Media reports, the FBI managed to extract Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone by accessing the phone’s notification database, where incoming messages were viewable even after the app was deleted. Signal users may want to turn on the app’s settings feature that hides message content in notifications.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Stop using this recalled Veektomx power bank immediately.

Following three reports of fires and minor property damage, Shenzhen Baihang is recalling around 8,000 Veektomx VT103 power banks sold through Amazon between January and September 2024. Customers should stop using the power banks immediately, dispose of them safely, and contact the company for a free replacement.

A person holds a recalled power bank with a screen between their fingers.
The recalled power bank was sold through Amazon in 2024 for $24 to $30.
Image: Shenzhen Baihang
The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential
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It’s a make-or-break year for Anthropic and OpenAI, which are facing more pressure than ever to make more cash than they burn.

Nilay Patel
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
NYC built a shelter for delivery workers in 48 hours.

The first-of-its-kind rest stop, which includes e-bike battery recharging equipment, was erected in record time thanks to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request to get it done in time for his first 100 days in office. Workers had to improvise a crane-lift because they didn’t have the right permit, and also deal with a misplaced electrical wire. But in the end, they finished it. (Hopefully future shelters will include bathrooms, though.)

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Apple adds MacBook Neo parts to its Self Service Repair Store.

iFixit called the MacBook Neo the “most repairable MacBook in 14 years,” and if you’re endeavoring to repair one yourself, you can now get replacement parts from Apple, as spotted by 9to5Mac. These include the Neo’s battery, bottom case, audio board, and even its display which is $307.12 if you don’t return the broken part.

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A MacBook Neo disassembled by iFixit.
Image: iFixit
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
It just rolls off the tongue.

Yesterday we found out the price of the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the real name of a real product that I guess buyers are expected to learn.

jakobsturm:

Great name!

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