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IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs

IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices” by taking into account “race, color, national origin, or sex” in its hiring and promotions. The DOJ also alleged that IBM used funds from its government contract for DEI programs and then

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Google’s ‘Tap to Share’ Could Finally Give Android Its AirDrop Moment

A new Android leak points to Google’s Tap to Share feature, which could let nearby phones share files and contact info with a quick NFC gesture. The post Google’s ‘Tap to Share’ Could Finally Give Android Its AirDrop Moment appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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ShinyHunters breached Rockstar Games in ransomware attack, sets April 14 deadline

Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most anticipated video games ever, and is quickly becoming one of the most prematurely hacked games ever, too. Originally reported by Hackread and The Cybersec Guru, the prominent hacker group ShinyHunters claimed it had hacked GTA developer Rockstar Games over the weekend. The group said it was

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Top iRestore Deals for Hair Growth and LED Therapy Devices

iRestore is running its biggest anniversary sale of 2026, and early access kicks off on April 13. Since launching in 2003, iRestore has expanded beyond hair restoration into a broader lineup of at-home red light therapy devices, including LED masks for the face, eyes, neck, and chest. These devices are regularly discounted, but with its

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Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch signals IPO readiness as AI agents fuel revenue surge

While many startups founded prior to the emergence of ChatGPT are struggling to position themselves for the AI era, Vercel, a 10-year-old dev tool and website hosting platform, is benefiting from the explosion of AI-generated apps and agents. “When I started this company, only tens of millions of people could deploy,” Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch

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Apple Car Key Support Coming to Lexus Vehicles: What We Know So Far

Apple may be preparing Car Key support for Lexus vehicles, with backend code hints pointing to future Apple Wallet integration. The post Apple Car Key Support Coming to Lexus Vehicles: What We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link

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Best speaker deal: Save $51.99 on the Sony ULT Field 7 at Amazon

SAVE OVER $50: As of April 13, the Sony ULT Field 7 has dropped to $448 at Amazon. That’s $51.99 off its list price of $499.99. $448 at Amazon $499.99 Save $51.99   Spring is a great time to start venturing outside. Whether you enjoy going camping or just hosting people in your backyard, a

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The 4 Best Water Filter Pitchers (2026): PFAS, Microplastics

This does not amount to an antimicrobial certification, hence Lifestraw’s caution to market the device for anything but municipal water. But if my primary worry were the bacteria or mold known to potentially accumulate in other water filters and pitchers, I would certainly spring for this Lifestraw. The same IAPMO India lab data also shows

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At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude

At the HumanX AI conference in San Francisco this week, thousands of techies descended upon the city’s Moscone Center, where discussion focused on the ways agentic AI is changing the business. Agents, which automate business and coding tasks, have begun to be deployed across industries — largely through enterprise and consumer-focused chatbots. Naturally, I wanted

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 13, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who

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