Japan’s hopes for a Trump stop in Tokyo before Beijing fall through

Japan’s plans to host Trump before his Beijing trip have collapsed due to diplomatic challenges linked to Iran tensions, impacting Tokyo’s diplomatic strategy.

Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite

Epic Games confirms several Overwatch characters will join Fortnite as skins on May 14, including Mercy, Tracer, Genji, and D.Va, with additional cosmetics and features planned.

Microsoft doesn’t want any of this

Microsoft officials were minimally involved in the Musk v. Altman trial, with no evidence of their direct participation in key decisions or events.

That awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week

The long-awaited gold Trump phone is reportedly shipping this week, nearly a year after its announcement, amid ongoing questions about its specs and delivery.

Microsoft BitLocker-protected drives can now be opened with just some files on a USB stick — YellowKey zero-day exploit demonstrates an apparent backdoor

Security researcher reveals a zero-day exploit allowing access to BitLocker-protected drives via simple file transfer, raising security concerns.

Anduril raises $5B, doubles valuation to $61B

Anduril secures a $5 billion Series H funding round, boosting its valuation to $61 billion, amid rising defense tech investments and expanding contracts.

EFF to 4th Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Electronic Frontier Foundation and allies argue that searches of electronic devices at the border require a warrant, citing privacy concerns and legal standards.

The Apple Studio Display could have been so much more

The latest Apple Studio Display improved some features but remains limited by an outdated panel and few adjustments, sparking criticism amid rising competition.

Rent the Runway Cofounder to Step Down as CEO

Rent the Runway’s cofounder announced plans to step down as CEO amid company restructuring and leadership changes, with successor details still unclear.

AMD expands its Ryzen 9000 PRO lineup with six new SKUs, now featuring 3D V-Cache for the first time — new workstation CPUs have up to 170W TDPs, available with OEMs later this year

AMD introduces six new Ryzen 9000 PRO CPUs featuring 3D V-Cache and higher TDPs, targeting workstation and OEM markets. Availability details remain pending.