TECH NEWS.
SUMMARIZED IN MINUTES.
Join thousands of readers staying ahead in tech.
By subscribing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
PREVIOUS ARTICLES
APR 18, 2026
Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
2 MIN READResearchers at Northwestern University have developed artificial neurons that can directly communicate with real brain cells. These printed, flexible devices generate electrical signals that closely mimic natural neurons and successfully triggered activity in mouse brain tissue. The breakthrough opens the door to advanced brain-machine interfaces and more energy-efficient computing systems inspired by how the human brain works.
Read! ↗APR 18, 2026
Study Finds AI Use Eats Away at Users’ Confidence in Their Own Brains
2 MIN READA new study suggests heavy reliance on AI tools can reduce users’ confidence in their own thinking. People who let AI “do the thinking” for them reported lower trust in their own reasoning, while those who actively questioned or edited AI outputs maintained stronger confidence and ownership over their ideas. The findings reinforce a growing concern: AI itself isn’t the problem—it’s how people use it. Over-reliance may weaken independent thinking, while intentional use can preserve or even enhance it.
Read! ↗APR 18, 2026
Cursor is raising $2 billion at a $50 billion valuation as AI coding tools become the fastest-growing software category
3 MIN READCursor (Anysphere) is raising $2B at a ~$50B valuation, making it one of the fastest-scaling enterprise software companies ever. The AI-powered code editor has grown to $2B in annual revenue in just three years, driven by massive adoption across developers and enterprises. Cursor’s product goes beyond simple autocomplete—it acts as an AI coding agent that can plan, write, test, and iterate on entire codebases. While it’s currently leading the category, it faces heavy competition from GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and other big tech-backed tools entering the space.
Read! ↗APR 18, 2026
The RAM shortage could last years
2 MIN READA global RAM shortage is expected to continue for years, with supply projected to meet only about 60% of demand by 2027. Major manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are expanding production, but most new capacity won’t come online until 2027–2028. At the same time, companies are prioritizing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, which is diverting resources away from standard RAM used in consumer devices—leading to rising prices across phones, laptops, and gaming hardware.
Read! ↗APR 18, 2026
Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
2 MIN READAnthropic appears to be repairing its relationship with the Trump administration, despite ongoing tensions with the Pentagon. While the Department of Defense labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk after disagreements over military use of its AI, other parts of the government are still engaging with the company. Recent meetings between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and senior officials suggest both sides are exploring collaboration around AI safety, cybersecurity, and maintaining U.S. leadership in the AI race.
Read! ↗APR 18, 2026
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
2 MIN READCerebras, an AI chip startup positioning itself as a high-performance alternative to Nvidia, has filed for an IPO after previously delaying plans due to regulatory concerns. The company has gained serious traction through major partnerships, including deals with Amazon Web Services and OpenAI, signaling growing demand for non-Nvidia AI infrastructure. Financially, Cerebras reported $510M in revenue for 2025 and is targeting a public offering as early as mid-May, following recent funding rounds that pushed its valuation to around $23B.
Read! ↗