Adobe takes Creative Cloud into Claude Code-esque territory

This is a big step in a new strategic direction for Adobe. [...]

Google ships its most expressive Gemini 3.1 text-to-speech model yet with 70+ language support

Google Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS converts text into natural-sounding speech in over 70 languages, with new audio tags for precise control over style, pace and tone.<br /> The article Google ships its [...]

Here are 11 TVs that I recommend watching the NBA Playoffs on — up to $1,700 off 4K, QLED and OLED TVs

The NBA Playoffs kick off this weekend, and if you're looking for a new TV, here are 11 deals I recommend, including up to $1,700 off 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs. [...]

Accel raises $5 billion for AI as venture capital bets reach infrastructure scale

In short: Accel has raised $5 billion in new capital, comprising a $4 billion Leaders Fund V and a $650 million sidecar, targeting 20-25 late-stage AI investments at an average cheque size of $200 mil [...]

There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains

A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. These results were published in a paper called "AI [...]

Lena Dunhams memoir reopens the Jack Antonoff–Lorde case

Lena Dunham's new memoir "Famesick" seemingly confirms an emotional affair between Jack Antonoff and Lorde. But is that really the point? [...]

Spotify Will Let Customers Buy a Hard-Copy Book With a Click in the App

The music streaming app is starting a new feature with Bookshop.org. [...]

Apple Reportedly Plans to Send Siri Engineers to AI Coding Bootcamp

The move comes just weeks before the company is expected to unveil a new Siri. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 16

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 16. [...]