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April 17, 2026
PhoenixDX on AI Legacy Modernisation
iTnews 2026 Benchmark Awards is proudly sponsored by PhoenixDX. Pedro Carrilho, Managing Director and Founder of PhoenixDX, will speak on AI Legacy Modernisation. The event highlights AI applications in updating outdated systems.
Qwen3.6-35B Uncensored Aggressive Released
New uncensored aggressive variant of Qwen3.6-35B-A3B released with K_P quants and full multimodal support. Zero refusals, no capability loss, and optimized for local inference. Includes various quants, vision mmproj, and 262K context.
Takumi Force AI Adds 3D CAD Drawing Search
Takumi Koken Kogyo's AI estimation system Takumi Force now supports 3D CAD drawings in its similar drawing search feature. It enables unified browsing and searching in mixed 2D/3D environments.
Apple Presents Research at ICLR 2026
Apple is presenting new research at the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 23 to 27. The company is sponsoring the event, which gathers scientific and industrial communities focused on deep learning. An overview of Appleβs participation is highlighted.
April 16, 2026
AI Beanie Turns Thoughts to Text
A new AI-powered beanie converts internal speech into text by decoding brain signals. It offers a less intrusive alternative to traditional brain-computer interfaces. Described as the least obnoxious wearable in years.
OpenClaw 2026.4.15: Claude Opus & Gemini TTS Boost
OpenClaw 2026.4.15 updates default Anthropic models to Claude Opus 4.7 with image understanding and adds Gemini TTS support in the Google plugin. New UI features include a Model Auth status card, while memory enhancements bring cloud storage to LanceDB and GitHub Copilot embeddings. Fixes improve tool security and agent reliability.
YouTube Mobile Adds Timestamped Sharing
YouTube's mobile app now enables sharing videos from specific timestamps, simplifying pointing to key moments. This replaces the Clips feature, removing options for end times and custom descriptions in shares. Existing Clips remain viewable.
Qwen 3.6 35B: 187t/s on RTX 5090
User benchmarks Qwen 3.6 35B A3B at 187 tokens/second on RTX 5090 32GB using Q5 K S quantization. Achieved with 120K context size, thinking mode off, and temperature 0.1. Demonstrates high local inference speed on new NVIDIA hardware.
SoftBank, Fujitsu Launch AI Space Consortium
SoftBank and seven other industry-academia groups established the xIPF Consortium to realize 'AI Space,' a secure social infrastructure for linking distributed AI and data across enterprises. The initiative aims to enable widespread societal use of AI and data by building foundational platforms.
Tesla Plans Shanghai Humanoid Robot Production
Tesla is planning to produce humanoid robots in Shanghai, scaling up its Optimus ambitions. TSMC reported Q1 net profit of 5725 billion TWD, exceeding expectations amid AI chip demand. Alibaba's market cap surged over 130 billion HKD in a single day.
EagleRock IPO to Lure Data Centers
EagleRock Land LLC filed for an initial public offering. The Permian Basin landowner plans to expand holdings and attract power generation, data centers, and industrial developments near energy sources.
Digital Twins: Superworker Boost or Legal Risk?
Firms claim digital twinsβvirtual replicas of workersβcan significantly boost staff productivity, turning them into 'superworkers'. However, they pose potential legal challenges. The article questions the balance between gains and risks.
Nvidia Alum's Manycore Hits $150M Robotics Debut
Manycore Tech Inc., led by a Nvidia alum, achieved a $150 million debut. The software unicorn, previously valued at a billion in China's real estate, is now pivoting to robotics and AI.
Cainz Automates Inventory with Google AI Platform
Cainz implemented a Google Cloud AI agent-powered data platform to automate ordering and inventory management. It streamlines demand forecasting data processing, supports natural language analysis, and enables in-house optimization. This resolved struggles with 1.9 million-row spreadsheets.
Factory Hits $1.5B Valuation for AI Coding
Three-year-old startup Factory has raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures, achieving a $1.5 billion valuation. The company specializes in building AI coding solutions for enterprises.
Anthropic MCP Flaw Risks 200K Servers
Security researchers highlight a design flaw in Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) that could enable complete takeover of up to 200,000 servers. Anthropic reportedly refuses to take ownership of the issue. Debate rages on whether it's a bug or an expected behavior from a poor design choice.
China Buys or Steals US AI Tech in Race
US congressional hearing accused China of buying accessible tech and stealing the rest to advance in the AI race. Experts warned that US immigration and research policies hinder innovation needed to compete. China depends on the US tech stack for its AI development.
AI Era: Talent, Knowledge, Capital Redefine Management
The article argues that in the AI era, talent, knowledge, and capital replace traditional factors for value creation, requiring new management paradigms via fused business, data, and role chains. It traces economic evolution from land/labor/capital to this trio, highlighting super individuals, AI-enhanced knowledge like AlphaFold2, and evolving capital strategies.
Gucci-Google AI Glasses Launch in 2027
Google partners with Gucci to launch fashion-focused AI smart glasses for everyday wear. The luxury collab aims to boost adoption via brand appeal. Launch slated for 2027 per Kering.
Luma Launches AI Studio for Moses Film
Luma has launched an AI-powered production studio, debuting with the faith-focused Wonder Project about Moses. The film stars Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley and will release on Prime Video this spring.