TECHNOLOGY

Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bias Check for Smart Vision‑Language Models

Large vision‑language models are getting smarter, but they can still favor certain groups. Researchers noticed that the tools used to spot these biases were limited in size and scope. To fill that gap, a new test set called VLBiasBench was created. The benchmark covers nine common bias them

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better Phone Photos: Quick Camera Tweaks

Samsung phones are known for solid cameras, but most users never explore the hidden settings that can instantly boost picture quality. By making a few simple changes, you can take sharp, well‑lit photos without needing heavy editing later. First, check the resolution. Many high‑end models ship with

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Tech Stock Gains Momentum

Infleqtion is a company that makes quantum computers, sensors and software. It started in 2007 and now sells its products to governments, businesses and research labs. Analysts at Citi and BTIG have recently raised their outlook on the stock. Citi gave it a buy rating with a target price of

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Credo’s New Chip Deal Boosts Stock and Future Growth

Credo Technology Group Holding has announced a $750 million purchase of DustPhotonics, a maker of silicon photonics chips that fit inside optical transceivers. This move gives Credo an all‑in‑one solution from the base chip to system integration, cutting out middle steps and lowering costs. The deal

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Harms: Measuring Online Sexual Abuse

The rise of the internet has opened new paths for sexual misconduct, turning digital platforms into venues where abuse can happen. Because technology moves so fast, experts struggle to set clear boundaries around what counts as digital sexual violence. Current tools for counting these incident

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

X Moves Toward Crypto: New Product Hints Spark Talk

Nikita Bier, the product lead at X, posted a short message that suggested the platform might soon offer a crypto‑related feature. The comment came just before X’s planned launch of X Money, a digital wallet and payments service that Elon Musk has promoted as part of his vision to turn X into a full‑

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

People Turning to AI for Health Questions

The trend of asking smart‑phone assistants about medical symptoms has grown fast. In one Texas town a 42‑year‑old woman prefers to type her worries into an app instead of calling a doctor. She says she tells the program what’s happening, then follows its suggestions. Researchers note that younger

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

When Tech Fear Turns Physical: What Recent Attacks Really Mean for AI

A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

North Dakota’s big step in modern farming

North Dakota is stepping up as the leader in a new nationwide push to bring smarter technology to farms. The state’s Grand Farm campus, near Fargo, isn’t just joining the effort—it’s running the whole show. This isn’t just another research project. It’s a full-scale test run for farming tech, with t

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft raises Surface PC prices while leaving buyers with fewer choices

Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9

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