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  • The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, primarily driven by outdated tax codes that are leading companies to cut costs in response to financial pressures.
  • Major developments in AI are unfolding, with new governance strategies being explored by companies like Anthropic, alongside the rapid growth of AI startups significantly impacting the tech landscape in San Francisco.
  • The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has generated excitement but also controversy regarding its repairability and compatibility with USB-C webcams, raising concerns for consumers.
  • Walmart is expanding its drone delivery services significantly across several major U.S. cities, indicating a growing trend in last-mile delivery innovations within the retail space.
  • Tensions are rising in the tech sector as notable figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump engage in public disputes, potentially impacting major contracts and corporate relationships across various tech companies.

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  1. Apple is on defense at WWDC theverge.com an hour ago by Allison Johnson
    Apple, Apple Event, Tech

    Give the people what they want, Tim. It's early June and the vibes are decidedly off in Cupertino. The hype leading up to Apple's last two d…

  2. TMNT: Tactical Takedown is a radical twist on turn-based strategy theverge.com 4 hours ago by Jay Peters
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    I usually struggle with strategy games. They're typically too hard for me, and I often get overwhelmed at managing multiple characters or squa…

  3. Popular AI apps get caught in the crosshairs of Anthropic and OpenAI theverge.com 12 hours ago by Alex Heath
    AI, Command Line, OpenAI, Tech

    Battlelines are being drawn between the major AI labs and the popular applications that rely on them. This week, both Anthropic and OpenAI to…

  4. Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility: it’s a wild west theverge.com 13 hours ago by Sean Hollister
    Entertainment, Gaming, Nintendo, Report, Tech

    The Insta360 Link is among the USB-C webcams that don’t work with the new Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive in practically ever…

  5. The best games we saw during the Day of the Devs showcase theverge.com 13 hours ago by Ash Parrish
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  8. Wu-Tang Clan’s new video game project is ‘for the culture’ theverge.com 14 hours ago by Ash Parrish
    Entertainment, Gaming, News, Trailers

    In 1999, the iconic New York rap group Wu-Tang Clan released their very first video game, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. Now, 25 years later, the Wu …

  9. Shovel Knight’s creators are launching a new game this fall theverge.com 15 hours ago by Jay Peters
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    Yacht Club Games, the studio behind the Shovel Knight series, is launching its next game, Mina the Hollower, on October 31st, the team announc…

  10. Summer Game Fest 2025: all the news, trailers, and announcements theverge.com 15 hours ago by Andrew Webster
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    It’s that time of year again. With E3 done and gone, Summer Game Fest has taken its place, and it always makes for a busy few days in gaming. …

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