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Pennsylvania has filed suit against Character.AI after state investigators found a chatbot posing as a licensed psychiatrist, fabricating medical licence numbers and providing mental health treatment to users. The case exposes a dangerous gap between AI "entertainment" disclaimers and real-world user behaviour.
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India observes National Technology Day on May 11, 2026, marking the anniversary of the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests and Hansa-3's maiden flight. The 2026 theme is Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth — reflecting a year of extraordinary milestones including India's first domestic chip, Chandrayaan-4, and 18 billion monthly UPI transactions.
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Trump Media and Technology Group released Q1 2026 results showing $2.2 billion in total assets but just $0.9 million in revenue and a $405.9 million net loss. The contradictory numbers sent worldwide searches for DJT stock surging 60%. Here is the full story behind the numbers, what they mean, and why this stock defies conventional analysis.
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SanDisk is the S&P 500's top stock of 2026 with 429% gains. Western Digital is up 176%. Seagate has surged 65%. All three are riding an AI-driven storage supercycle as data centers consume over 50% of global NAND and DRAM for the first time ever. Here's the full story behind the storage stock explosion and what comes next.
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Valve's new $99 Steam Controller sold out in 30 minutes at launch on May 4, 2026, with scalpers flipping units for $300+. Valve has now opened a reservation system — one per account, queue-based — to get controllers to real fans. Here is exactly how the reservation system works and how to secure yours before the queue fills up.
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Texas Roadhouse is rolling out four major technology upgrades in 2026: Roadhouse Pay table kiosks, digital kitchen displays, handheld server tablets, and a digital waitlist system. The results are already showing in same-store sales. Here is how America's favorite steakhouse is using tech to get faster, smarter, and more efficient without losing its soul.
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Bethesda and Lenovo are giving away Dishonored 2 on Steam for free on May 13, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET. All you need is a free Lenovo account to claim your code via Gamesplanet. Supplies are limited and first-come-first-served — so here is exactly how to claim yours before they run out.
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Micron Technology stock has surged 70% in 2026, hitting all-time highs as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory goes critical. Revenue exploded 196% year-over-year to $23.86 billion in Q2, and HBM supply is sold out through 2026. Here's exactly what is driving the rally and what investors need to know right now.
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Google has launched the Fitbit Air — a $99.99 screenless fitness tracker weighing just 12 grams. It monitors heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and AFib continuously, with a 7-day battery and five-minute fast charge. With a Stephen Curry Special Edition and AI health coaching, this could be the most compelling wearable launch of 2026.
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Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the US from September 1, 2026 — a $50 price hike driven by tariffs and supply chain costs. With nearly 20 million units already sold, the console remains dominant. But should you buy now before the increase hits? Here is everything you need to know.
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Apple and Intel have struck a preliminary chip-making deal that sent Intel stock soaring 15% in a single trading day. Brokered with US government support, the agreement could see Intel manufacturing Apple-designed M-series Mac chips by 2027 and non-Pro iPhone chips by 2028 — reshaping the global semiconductor landscape.
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JPMorgan Chase has formally reclassified artificial intelligence from experimental R&D to core infrastructure, backing that shift with a jaw-dropping $19.8 billion technology budget in 2026. With 2,000 dedicated AI staff and plans spanning trading to compliance, JPMorgan's all-in AI bet could define the future of global banking for decades to come.
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