Tech
AI Summary
- Apple's WWDC 2026 event heavily featured AI integration across its platforms, including a significantly revamped Siri, personalized App Store recommendations, and AI-powered photo editing capabilities, signaling a major strategic shift for the company.
- The AI race continues to heat up with Anthropic releasing Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model accessible to the public, while discussions around the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cheaper AI models gain traction among tech companies.
- Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with CISA issuing urgent warnings to US federal agencies about a VPN bug under attack and reports of Microsoft's open-source tools being compromised to steal AI developer passwords.
- The automotive tech sector is seeing significant developments, with Rivian commencing deliveries of its R2 SUV and innovations in electric vehicles, including one that reportedly doesn't require a charging station.
- The tech industry is also grappling with App Store policies, as Apple considers removing underperforming apps and introduces streaming-style subscription bundles, alongside broader market shifts reflected in the emergence of the 'MANGOS' stock trend.
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TechCrunch
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Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?
an hour ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, TC, ai models, Anthropic, Harvey, OpenAIIf those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more
2 hours ago
by Morgan Little, Aisha Malik
AI, Apple, siri, wwdc, WWDC 2026Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its long-standing Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
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CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang
3 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, CISA, cybersecurity, In Brief, zero-dayCheck Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government.
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Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today
3 hours ago
by Rebecca Bellan
AI, cybersecurity, Anthropic, Claude, MythosAnthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.
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Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV
4 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, electric vehicles, EVs, r2, RivianFounder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date."
Hacker News
- Claude Fable 5 3 hours ago
- Making Graphics Like it's 1993 10 hours ago
- A giant star may have destroyed itself in one of the rarest explosions a day ago
- Microsoft's open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers 13 hours ago
- Apple decided not to roll out Siri in EU after denied request for exemption 4 hours ago
Engadget
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Opera's latest Android update includes a soccer hub and a refreshed start page
3 hours ago
by Kris Holt
MobileOpera's new Android update includes a soccer hub in time for the World Cup.
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Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker offers more than 40 hours of use per charge
3 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
NewsMarshall's Stockwell III portable speaker runs 40 hours on a charge and costs $250.
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Kingdom Hearts IV gets a surprise Nintendo Direct trailer drop
3 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
GamingOut of nowhere, we have a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV.
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Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered assistant behaves across iPhone, iPad and Mac
4 hours ago
by Cherlynn Low
AppleHere's your first look at Siri AI, and how it works across Apple's devices.
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The next Nintendo sports game for Switch 2 features thumb wrestling
4 hours ago
by Kris Holt
NintendoNintendo's next sports game bundle will include... thumb wrestling?
The Verge
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Nintendo is playing things too safe
an hour ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Gaming, NintendoTuesday's Nintendo Direct showcase felt like an important moment for the company. With the Switch 2 heading into its second holiday season, one in which the hardware will be even more expensive thanks to a price hike , it was a chance for Nintendo to really sell new audiences on its latest console - but that's not exactly what happened. While there were some impressive-looking titles, there wasn't much that felt truly new. Instead, the two major Switch 2 exclusives that will round out the 2026 calendar are both remakes from the Nintendo 64 era. If you missed it, the
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Fitbit’s Charge 6 and Ace LTE are now as cheap as the new $100 Air
3 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping, WearableFitbit’s Charge 6 offers more features than the Air and is currently the same price. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day or trying to keep your kids entertained over summer break, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great Fitbit right now. You can currently pick up the Fitbit Charge 6 for $50 off at Amazon , Best Buy , and Target , the Fitbit Ace LTE for $80 off ( Amazon , Best Buy , Target ), and the new Fitbit Air ( Amazon , Best Buy
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Apple wants Europe to blink
3 hours ago
by Robert Hart
Apple, Policy, Report, TechIt took a few years, but Apple finally made its AI look useful . Now millions of iPhone users in Europe are being told they won't be getting Siri AI anytime soon, if ever - and Apple wants them to blame the EU. Apple says its new AI-powered Siri will not launch on iPhones and iPads in the European Union because of the Digital Markets Act, the bloc's competition law designed to stop powerful tech companies from acting as gatekeepers over their platforms to shut out rivals. In practice, the DMA requires platforms to give competitors the same kinds of
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Anthropic releases its first Mythos-class model Claude Fable
3 hours ago
by Robert Hart
AI, Anthropic, NewsAnthropic just announced Claude Fable 5, a new AI model it said is the most powerful model it has ever made widely available. According to the company, Fable 5 "shows exceptional performance in software engineering, knowledge work, and vision," with its lead over other models growing as tasks become longer and more complex. Fable 5 marks the first broad release from Anthropic's Mythos class of AI models, after the company said the family was so capable at cybersecurity tasks that it was too dangerous to release publicly . Anthropic said the release was "made possible by new safeguards that block
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SwitchBot’s E Ink Weather Station is already 20 percent off
3 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingWe’re only a few days since the SwitchBot Smart E Ink Weather Station launched, and you can already save $25 on the smart home gadget. Visit Amazon and clip the on-page coupon to bring the price down to $85 at checkout, or use coupon code APAP23 on the SwitchBot site. The 7.5-inch framed panel shows information like current date and time, sunrise and sunset, and current weather, as well as the forecast for up to six days — all on a contrasty E Ink screen. SwitchBot Weather Station Where to Buy: $109.99 $84.99 at Amazon $109.99 $84.69 at SwitchBot The
Wired
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MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features
3 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Computers, Siri, Strikes, BackApple has announced the latest version of macOS. It’s all about the reintroduction of Siri, which is now accessible from anywhere on the Mac desktop.
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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
3 hours ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, AppleApple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
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Anthropic Offers Mythos Upgrade for Cyber Partners and a ‘Safe’ Version for the Rest of You
3 hours ago
by Maxwell Zeff, Lily Hay Newman
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Mythos, MadnessAnthropic is releasing Claude Mythos 5 to trusted organizations and Claude Fable 5 to the public, a version it says can’t be used for cyberattacks.
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Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss
7 hours ago
by Isabella Ward
Science, Science / Biotech, Fore, SightThe FDA recently approved the cellular rejuvenation therapy ER-100 for human clinical trials. While vision is the first target, it could have applications for a variety of age-related disease.
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Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability
7 hours ago
by Jeremy White
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Car Reviews, First, DriveWith a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech.