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Samsung Messages App To Be Discontinued This July

April 7, 2026
Samsung Messages App is set to be sunsetted later this July according to an official confirmation from the brand as it urges users to switch to Google Messages for a “consistent Messaging experience” on Android. Here’s what the development is about and which users would be affected. As per a confirmation via Samsung US website, Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026. The…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI

April 7, 2026
Space data companies have argued for years that the private sector needs their products, but the real uptake has been from government buyers. Now, with artificial intelligence top of mind for business, one Spanish startup is trying to become the go-to source of ground truth for enterprise. Xoople (said like “zoople’) is developing a satellite constellation to collect precise data aimed at deep…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2026

April 7, 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below are some…
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DefenseNews

US Army wants new grenade launcher, ammunition to be able to destroy drones

April 7, 2026
After two decades of searching for a new grenade launcher, the U.S. Army appears to be zeroing in on a choice. The Army is seeking prototypes for the Precision Grenadier System, which will replace the M203 and M320 grenade launchers. In a nod to modern battlefield conditions, the PGS will incorporate drone-killing tech in addition to offering troops the capability to engage targets behind…
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