Gold falls as Trump Hormuz blockade lifts oil and dollar
Gold prices dropped in early Asian trading after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a surge in oil prices and strengthening the US dollar. The decline followed Trump’s announcement that the US Navy would immediately block vessels entering or leaving the strategic passage. The move came after more......
Rockstar confirms data breach as hackers set ransom deadline
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which is threatening to release stolen information unless a ransom is paid by April 14. The studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI said that a “limited amount of internal non sensitive information” was accessed through a breach involving a third-party......
Artemis II crew reflects on iconic ‘Earthset’ photo after return
Six days after capturing a crescent view of Earth slipping behind the Moon, the crew of Artemis II has returned to Earth as their image, known as “Earthset,” gains global attention and comparisons to the historic “Earthrise” photograph from Apollo 8 in 1968. The photograph was taken on April 6 at 18:41 EDT as the four-member......
Crypto perps predict Wall Street opening with 89 percent accuracy, Binance says
Perpetual futures tied to traditional finance assets surged in early 2026, with crypto markets increasingly shaping price discovery for commodities and equities before global exchanges reopen. According to a market report published on April 9 by Binance Research, average daily trading volume for these instruments rose from about $3 billion......
Hormuz crisis boosts China clean energy exports as oil flows disrupted
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated a global shift away from fossil fuels, driving a sharp increase in China’s clean energy exports as countries seek alternatives to disrupted oil and gas supplies. Since Iran effectively blocked the strategic maritime route on February 28 following US and Israeli airstrikes, roughly one......
Apple pulls high RAM Mac mini and Mac Studio amid chip shortage
Apple has removed several high-end configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio from its online store, as a global memory chip shortage tightens supply across the consumer technology sector. According to reports from 9to5Mac and AppleInsider, multiple models are now listed as unavailable in the United States store. These include the Mac......
Rare comet unseen for 170,000 years now visible to naked eye
A long-period comet from the outer reaches of the solar system is now visible before dawn, offering a limited viewing window for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. The comet, C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), was spotted with the naked eye on April 11 at an estimated magnitude of 5.1. It was first discovered on September 8, 2025 by the Pan-STARRS......
Harvard AI decoder cuts quantum computing errors by up to 17 times
A series of recent breakthroughs highlights the growing convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research, with major contributions from Harvard University, IBM, and Cleveland Clinic. On April 10, researchers at Harvard University unveiled “Cascade,” a neural network-based decoder designed......
Chinese crystal sets record in race to build nuclear clocks
Chinese scientists have developed the first crystal capable of generating the ultraviolet light required to power thorium-based nuclear clocks, marking a key step toward navigation systems that can operate without GPS. The material, a fluoroborate compound created by a team led by Pan Shilie at the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics......
PS6 leak suggests three console models with prices up to $949
A new leak outlines a potential three-device lineup for Sony’s next-generation PlayStation, with estimated prices ranging from $399 to as high as $949 depending on tariffs. The projections come from hardware analysis shared by Moore's Law is Dead and reported by multiple outlets. The lineup would include a base PS6 S, a portable......
SpaceX valuation debate shifts toward AI peers ahead of record IPO
SpaceX is approaching a potential record-breaking IPO, with investors increasingly valuing the company alongside artificial intelligence infrastructure firms rather than traditional aerospace peers, a shift used to justify a projected $1.75 trillion valuation. According to reports, some institutional investors are comparing SpaceX to companies......
Iran says US agreed to unfreeze $6 billion as White House denies claim
Iran said the United States had agreed to release $6 billion in frozen assets held abroad, but the White House quickly denied the claim, underscoring deep mistrust as high-stakes talks opened in Islamabad. According to Iranian officials cited by Reuters, the funds are held in accounts in Qatar and other foreign banks. One source said the......
Microsoft pauses carbon credit purchases, shaking removal market
Microsoft has begun informing suppliers and partners that it is suspending future purchases of carbon removal credits, according to reports, a move that could disrupt a market heavily dependent on the company. Microsoft accounted for more than 90 percent of global carbon removal purchases last year. The company has bought about 45 million......
Amazon expands 20 minute delivery service to US and Europe
Amazon is preparing to roll out its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, in the United States and Europe after rapid growth in India. Chief executive Andy Jassy announced the expansion in his annual shareholder letter, positioning it as a major push into the fast-growing quick commerce sector. The service promises delivery of thousands......
Morgan Stanley says Tesla nears 10 billion mile self driving milestone
Morgan Stanley said Tesla is close to reaching a key milestone in its Full Self-Driving program, with cumulative driving data expected to hit 10 billion miles by late May. The bank described the threshold as important for advancing toward unsupervised autonomous driving, while warning that rising costs could pressure the company’s financial......