AI Summary
- Mozilla is set to shut down its read-it-later app Pocket on July 8, 2023, along with the review-tracking extension Fakespot, as it shifts focus on core products.
- Anthropic has launched its new AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, which are designed for complex coding tasks and autonomous operation over extended periods, positioning them as leaders in AI technology.
- OpenAI has announced the development of a new compact device with Jony Ive's design team, which is expected to diverge from traditional wearables and incorporate advanced environmental awareness features.
- Google I/O 2025 revealed numerous AI advancements, including the introduction of NotebookLM for enhanced research and note-taking, as well as plans for new Android XR mixed-reality glasses and a deeper integration of AI into its products.
- Authorities have collaborated to take down the Lumma password-stealing malware, which was found on approximately 394,000 Windows PCs, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges in the tech industry.
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