科技新闻速报 - 2026-04-16

科技新闻速报

每日科技新闻汇总,来自 TechCrunch、The Verge、Ars Technica、Wired、36氪


1. Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO

Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.

来源: TechCrunch

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2. Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker

Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

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3. Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation?

A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly – but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last month.

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4. Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch’s tech didn’t work properly.

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5. OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents

OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

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6. Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

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7. LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

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8. Feds will require data centers to show their power bills

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

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9. AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

来源: TechCrunch

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10. Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

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11. Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen

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12. Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster is illegal monopoly that overcharged fans

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13. “TotalRecall Reloaded” tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11’s Recall database

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14. Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS

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15. Boston Dynamics’ robot dog now reads gauges and thermometers with Google’s AI

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16. Prime Video shows “technical difficulties” sign instead of NBA game in overtime

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17. New teaser gives us first look at Godzilla Minus Zero

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18. Vulcan woes will “absolutely” be a factor in Pentagon’s next rocket competition

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19. FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn’t explain why

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20. Adobe takes Creative Cloud into Claude Code-esque territory

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21. ‘Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender’ Leaked Online. Some Fans Say Paramount Deserves the Fallout

After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.

来源: Wired

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22. NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon.

来源: Wired

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23. AI Could Democratize One of Tech’s Most Valuable Resources

AI is making it easier to design chips and optimize software for different silicon. Some startups envision a revolution in chipmaking.

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24. Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.

来源: Wired

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25. Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is paying more than $11 billion for a small satellite company.

来源: Wired

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26. The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

In a letter obtained by WIRED, the Energy Information Administration tells two senators that it plans to develop a mandatory assessment of data centers’ energy use.

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27. MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

A seemingly endless torrent of criticism directed toward Trump from former MAGA allies suggests the president is losing support from his base.

来源: Wired

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28. Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not

Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.

来源: Wired

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29. Best Smart Smoke Detector (and Why You Still Need a Dumb One)

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

来源: Wired

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30. 12 Best Standing Desks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

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