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

World Moves Beyond Its Orb With Plans for Tinder and Ticketing Integrations

World announced plans to expand its verification technology into mainstream consumer and organizational services.
Tinder is the first major platform in the new push, following a pilot in Japan.
The company is positioning anonymous proof-of-human verification as a response to rising AI-generated activity online.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS: the next generation of expressive AI speech

Google Expands AI Voice Tools With Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS Preview

Google is previewing Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS across its developer, enterprise and Workspace products.
The model adds natural-language audio tags for more precise control over delivery and style.
Google says the system supports more than 70 languages and includes SynthID watermarking.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via blog.google

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Researchers Report First Successful Trimming and Removal of Wheat Chromosomes

A team at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research reported a first in wheat chromosome manipulation.
The researchers say they reduced the size of or completely removed chromosomes in plants using wheat.
The available source text is short, so experimental details are not included in the supplied material.
The result points to a potentially important advance in crop genetics and genome-level plant research.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via phys.org

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New ways to create personalized images in the Gemini app

Gemini Adds Personal Context and Google Photos to AI Image Creation

Google introduced Gemini image features based on Personal Intelligence and Nano Banana 2.
The app can use user preferences and connected Google Photos for more personalized images.
Google says users can refine outputs or swap reference photos at any time.
The rollout is aimed at U.S. subscribers on Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra plans.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via blog.google

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Philippines announces 7th renewables auction

Philippines Expands Solar Push With Seventh Green Energy Auction

The Philippines confirmed it will hold a seventh green energy auction in 2026.
The round will cover rooftop, ground-mounted, and floating solar projects.
The Department of Energy plans to release terms of reference in Q2 2026.
Mindanao is expected to receive roughly five times the capacity offered in previous rounds.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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NASA Opens Artemis II Data Challenge to Study How Deep Space Affects the Human Body

NASA opened the Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge on March 30, 2026.
The challenge offers $25,000 in total prizes and closes June 5, 2026.
NASA says Artemis II produced a rare deep-space human dataset from four astronauts.
The agency wants methods to analyze small-sample, multi-system, multi-modal human research data.

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Study Suggests Pesticide Exposure in Healthy Diets May Shape Lung Cancer Risk for Younger Non-Smokers

Medical Xpress highlighted research from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The study suggests healthy diets may expose younger non-smokers to pesticides.
Those pesticide exposures may be linked to lung cancer risk.
The available source text is limited, so the full study details are not included in the provided material.

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Fighting instructions, acquisition reform and Iran: What we expect from Sea Air Space 2026 - Breaking Defense

Sea Air Space 2026 Opens With Focus on Navy Leadership, Acquisition Reform, and Iran

Breaking Defense expects Sea Air Space 2026 to focus on Adm. Daryl Caudle’s first conference as CNO.
Acquisition reform is described as one of the event’s main themes.
The Navy’s role in the ongoing conflict in Iran is also expected to be central.
The conference is being held in National Harbor, Maryland.

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

Cursor Said to Pursue Funding Round That Could Value AI Coding Startup at $50 Billion

TechCrunch reported Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion.
The proposed deal would value the company at $50 billion before the new capital injection.
Cursor reportedly expects to end 2026 with an annualized revenue run rate above $6 billion.
The company has recently reached slight gross margin profitability through a mix of proprietary and lower-cost models.

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A new way to explore the web with AI Mode in Chrome

Google brings AI Mode into Chrome to reduce ‘tab hopping’

Google says AI Mode in Chrome desktop now opens pages side-by-side with the AI experience.
The update is designed to reduce tab switching while preserving search context.
Chrome is also gaining the ability to search across recent tabs.

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Inside the financing of Egypt’s largest solar‑plus‑storage project

Egypt’s biggest solar-plus-storage project shows how blended capital is shaping grid-scale energy

Scatec commissioned the first phase of the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and storage project in Egypt.
The project uses $479.1 million in DFI debt and more than 80% non-recourse financing.
Its battery storage revenues are fully contracted, avoiding merchant-market exposure.

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NASA launches ‘NASA Force’ hiring program to recruit technical talent

NASA and OPM launched NASA Force on April 17, 2026.
The first open application is for aerospace engineer roles with a two-year term and possible extensions.
NASA described the effort as part of a broader push to strengthen its technical talent pipeline.

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Air Force secretary eyes multi-year deals for satellites, aircraft - Breaking Defense

Air Force pushes Congress for multi-year buying authority beyond munitions

The Air Force says it wants multi-year procurement authority for aircraft and spacecraft.
Officials argue annual contracting does not fit major production runs or industrial-base expansion.
The push aligns with a broader fiscal 2027 defense budget emphasis on longer-term purchasing commitments.

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A platinum-free hydrogen catalyst hits industrial benchmarks for 1,000 hours

The study describes a catalyst made from two phosphides for an anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzer.
Researchers said it outperformed a state-of-the-art comparison cathode and a platinum-group-metal benchmark.
The catalyst reportedly operated for 1,000 hours at industry-standard conditions.

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Continuous microneedle sensor could turn drug dosing into a real-time signal

Researchers said the microneedle platform continuously monitored drug concentrations in rats for six days.
The system produced signals tied to kidney and liver function by measuring drug clearance.
The work points toward wearable tools for real-time precision dosing beyond glucose monitoring.

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Windows Defender flaws move from blog posts to real-world intrusions

Huntress said attackers used three publicly disclosed Defender flaws in at least one real-world intrusion.
Only BlueHammer has been patched so far, according to the source text.
The case highlights the risk of publishing exploit code before fixes are broadly available.

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Artemis 2 is a benchmark in our space exploration program — and it depends on steady NASA funding

After Artemis 2, the Real Question Is Whether NASA Can Afford Its Ambitions

The commentary says Artemis 2 has been successfully completed.
It highlights a proposed 25 percent cut to NASA and nearly 50 percent cut to NASA science.
The argument is that human exploration needs steady funding to support science, inspiration and international standing.

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Will we finally buy European PV modules?

Europe's Solar Manufacturing Window May Be Reopening

Chinese oversupply had pushed module prices below 0.10 euro per watt and stalled European projects.
The analysis points to rising energy uncertainty and volatile shipping costs as potential tailwinds.
Policy support exists, but the market remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.

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7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Google

Google Expands AI Travel Tools Ahead of the Summer Rush

Google says AI Mode in Search can build custom trip plans in the U.S.
Hotel price tracking now works at the individual property level globally for signed-in users in English and Spanish.
Google is also pushing agentic restaurant booking help through AI Mode and Ask Maps.

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Scientists Say They Have Solved a 5-Million-Year Colorado River Mystery

Phys.org reports geologists have solved a long-standing Colorado River mystery.
The puzzle concerned a roughly 5-million-year gap in the geological record.
The finding could sharpen reconstructions of western North American landscape history.

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