科技新闻速报 - 2026-04-18

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. Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.

来源: TechCrunch

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2. Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.

来源: TechCrunch

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3. Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims’ personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.

来源: TechCrunch

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4. Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges

Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.

来源: TechCrunch

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5. ‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think

There’s a lot more code — but it’s a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.

来源: TechCrunch

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6. Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations

A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real-life

来源: TechCrunch

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7. Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings

Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman’s human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not AI-generated imposters

来源: TechCrunch

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8. Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive

New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.

来源: TechCrunch

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9. Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it’s thriving — here’s why

The company, which deploys AI-guided robot arms for food production, says it is looking to expand its services to provide for a broader array of customers.

来源: TechCrunch

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10. Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep

The new returns feature is the company’s latest effort to become an everything app. There are limitations to the new service, and there is, of course, a courier fee.

来源: TechCrunch

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11. US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by “unfriendly states”

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来源: Ars Technica

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12. Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, “I made a mistake”

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13. Trump picks qualified, normal health leader to head CDC; experts still cautious

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14. $25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options

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来源: Ars Technica

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15. Satellite and drone images reveal big delays in US data center construction

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16. Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore

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来源: Ars Technica

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17. Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer

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18. Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion

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19. Meta’s AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive

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20. Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA’s tentative step toward crew launch

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21. OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.

来源: Wired

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22. Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder

Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?

来源: Wired

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23. AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body

AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than publishers are willing to admit.

来源: Wired

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24. Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump’s Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House’s efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.

来源: Wired

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25. MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Conspiracy theories about the Butler, Pennsylvania, shooting have ramped up in recent weeks as once steadfast Trump supporters turn on the president.

来源: Wired

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26. Coolfly Aura Review: More Angles, Fewer Advantages

Coolfly’s Aura is colorful, clever, and flexible, but its signature feature ends up being more hassle than help.

来源: Wired

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27. Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

来源: Wired

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28. The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android, Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More

MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.

来源: Wired

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29. How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?

Weirdly, spaceships have no direct way to gauge their own speed. Luckily, we can use some physics tricks to figure it out.

来源: Wired

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30. Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 Electric Mountain Bike: Beginner-Friendly, Under $5K

The Spectral:ON CF 8 is a do-it-all, full-carbon electric mountain bike with an 800-Wh battery and under $4,500. Yes, please!

来源: Wired

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