Instagram discontinues optional end-to-end encrypted DMs, Amazon rebrands ad-free Prime Video tier as Ultra, Apple’s MacBook Neo earns 6/10 from iFixit.
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Instagram to Remove End-to-End Encryption for DMs
Instagram will discontinue optional end-to-end encrypted direct messages on May 8. Meta said few users enabled the feature and recommends WhatsApp for encrypted messaging. The removal allows Instagram to scan messages and potentially share them with authorities.
Source: Android Police
Meta Preparing Large-Scale Layoffs Amid AI Push
Meta is planning layoffs that could exceed 20% of its workforce, potentially 15,000 jobs, while investing $600 billion in AI-focused data centers by 2028. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is recruiting top generative AI talent to reduce labor needs with smaller teams.
Source: Reuters
Amazon Prime Video Ad-Free Tier Rebranded as Ultra
Amazon will rename its ad-free Prime Video tier to Ultra on April 10, raising the price from $2.99 to $4.99 per month. The tier will be the only option for 4K/UHD streaming and includes up to five simultaneous streams, 100 downloads, Dolby Vision HDR, and Dolby Atmos.
Source: The Verge
AWS and Cerebras Team Up for AI Chip Service
Amazon Web Services and Cerebras Systems will combine AI chips in AWS data centers to accelerate inference for chatbots, coding tools, and other AI services. Trainium3 chips will handle prefill, while Cerebras chips handle decoding. The service is expected in the second half of 2026 with competitive price-performance.
Source: Wall Street Journal
Amazon Wins Appeal Over €746 Million GDPR Fine
A Luxembourg court annulled a €746 million ($854 million) GDPR fine against Amazon, ruling that the regulator had not properly assessed whether violations were intentional or negligent and failed to consider other sanctions. A full reassessment is required.
Source: Reuters
Apple’s MacBook Neo Scores Highest Repairability in 14 Years
iFixit gave the MacBook Neo a 6/10, its highest score since 2012. Improvements include a screwed-in battery, easy access to key components, modular USB-C ports, and a mechanical trackpad. Downsides include soldered RAM and storage, pentalobe screws, and subpar speakers.
Source: Engadget
Adobe Settles $150 Million DOJ Case Over Subscription Practices
Adobe agreed to a $150 million settlement with the DOJ over subscription and cancellation practices, including $75 million in payments and $75 million in free services for affected users. Adobe denies wrongdoing but has streamlined its subscription and cancellation processes.
Source: 9to5Mac
FBI Investigates Malware in Steam Games
The FBI is investigating malware embedded in several Steam games over the past two years, including BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova. The games functioned normally but infected users’ computers. Steam has removed the titles.
Source: TechCrunch
Cyberattack on Poland’s Nuclear Research Centre Thwarted
Poland’s NCBJ reported a cyberattack on its IT systems that was blocked before damage occurred. The MARIA research reactor continued normal operation. Indicators suggest Iran may be involved, though investigators caution these could be false flags.
Source: BleepingComputer
Travis Kalanick Launches Robotics Venture Atoms
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced Atoms, a company building specialized robots for industries like food, mining, and transportation. The firm evolves from his City Storage Systems and CloudKitchens experience and has been operating in stealth for eight years.
Source: Bloomberg
Meta is reportedly delaying its “Avocado” AI model and might lean on Gemini to fill the gap, and Sony is trialing dynamic pricing for games on the PS Store and gamers aren’t happy about it.
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