Apple’s iPad 10th Gen is $53 off at Amazon as part of a new deal – but there’s a catch

At this point, it’s easier to identify AI startups Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t considered acquiring, as he recently discussed potential buys including Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence and Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg has begun assembling a new AI team led by Alexandr Wang, with significant competition for talent, prompting high compensation offers amidst concerns from OpenAI's Sam Altman. Need More Context? 🔎

The BBC is threatening legal action against Perplexity AI, claiming its AI model was trained using BBC content without permission. The corporation demands the deletion of any BBC material and a proposal for financial compensation, with the legal move reflecting concerns over copyright protections amid rising tech competition. Need More Context? 🔎

The superyacht Bayesian, owned by UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, has been recovered off Sicily nearly a year after sinking in a storm, resulting in the deaths of Lynch, his daughter, and five others. Italian authorities are investigating the incident for suspected manslaughter, focusing on potential design flaws, as the $30 million salvage operation aims to uncover the cause of the sinking. Need More Context? 🔎

Dine Brands, the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, is implementing AI technology to enhance operations and foster customer loyalty across its 3,500 restaurants. The initiative includes an AI-driven tech support system for franchisees and a personalization engine to deliver customized offers to diners, aiming to streamline management and increase sales. Need More Context? 🔎

Remedy is addressing criticism of its multiplayer game, FBC: Firebreak, by updating mission unlocks to provide full versions from the start, alongside cosmetic adjustments and improved collectible visibility. While initial reviews praised its charm, they also noted issues with mission design and a lack of narrative, with Remedy not currently planning to enhance story elements. Need More Context? 🔎

The latest Mac Mini, featuring the M4 chip, is highly recommended for first-time Mac users and as a home media server, with the 512GB model now priced at $689 ($110 off) and the 256GB model at $469 ($130 off). Praised for its compact size and performance, it includes multiple ports for connectivity but lacks USB-A ports, and upgrading RAM and storage can be costly. Need More Context? 🔎