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Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion
Analog Devices agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion cash deal announced May 19, 2026.
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Google sues Chinese cybercrime group Outsider Enterprise for AI-driven scam campaign
Google sued Outsider Enterprise for a large AI-powered scam targeting Android users with millions of malicious texts and fake sites.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and Other Services Hit by Global Outage on June 12
Meta's social platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, experienced a worldwide outage affecting millions on June 12, 2026.
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Meta completes split from Manus, halts $2B AI startup acquisition under Beijing order
Meta ended its operational ties with Manus by early June 2026, complying with China’s order to unwind the $2 billion acquisition.
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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for real-time speech-to-speech translation
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a real-time speech translation AI supporting over 70 languages with natural voice features.
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China to invest $295 billion in nationwide AI infrastructure over five years
China plans to spend about 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) by 2031 to build interconnected AI data centers and computing hubs nationwide.
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EU orders Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbots within days
On June 9, 2026, the EU ordered Meta to grant free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots within five working days as an interim antitrust measure.
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CrowdStrike Names Chinese Hackers Top Espionage Threat to Tech Firms Amid AI Boom
CrowdStrike reported on June 9 that Chinese-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies from April 2025 to March 2026.
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AMD to invest £2 billion in UK AI sector over five years
AMD announced a £2 billion investment to boost AI innovation and infrastructure across the UK over the next five years.
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Apple unveils iOS 27 and major Siri AI overhaul at WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple revealed iOS 27, a revamped Siri AI, and multiple OS updates during Tim Cook's final WWDC keynote on June 8.
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Google orders over three million TPU chips from Intel for 2028 production
Google has contracted Intel to produce more than three million TPU AI chips for delivery in 2028, boosting Intel shares in early trading.
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Apple unveils Siri AI with Google Gemini integration at WWDC 2026
Apple announced Siri AI, a major upgrade powered by Google Gemini, launching in beta this fall on select devices outside the EU and China.
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China's Moonshot AI seeks $1-2B in funding to reach $30B valuation
Beijing-based Moonshot AI aims to raise up to $2 billion to boost its valuation to $30 billion amid rapid growth.
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NVIDIA partners with LG Group and SK Hynix to build AI factories and develop new AI memory
NVIDIA announced collaborations with LG Group and SK Hynix to create AI factories and co-develop next-generation AI memory technology.
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Apple unveils iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, new Siri AI, and OS upgrades at WWDC 2026
Apple announced iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, a redesigned Siri powered by Google Gemini, and multiple software updates at WWDC 2026 yesterday.
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OpenAI plans major ChatGPT overhaul into 'superapp' ahead of potential IPO
OpenAI is revamping ChatGPT to integrate coding tools and AI agents as it prepares for a possible US IPO.
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Samsung launches world’s first 6K gaming monitor and new Odyssey and ViewFinity series for 2026
Samsung unveiled the 32-inch 6K Odyssey G8 gaming monitor and new Odyssey and ViewFinity display models for 2026, starting sales in late May.
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Nvidia certifies Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron to supply HBM4 memory for Vera Rubin AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron as certified HBM4 suppliers for Vera Rubin AI chips during a Seoul visit today.
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Trump administration explores government equity stakes in AI firms including OpenAI
The Trump administration is discussing acquiring equity stakes in AI companies like OpenAI to share economic benefits with the public.
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Anthropic urges global pause on advanced AI development over safety concerns
Anthropic called on June 4, 2026, for a worldwide halt to developing the most powerful AI systems amid fears they may become uncontrollable.
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Apple App Store Surpasses $1.4 Trillion in Developer Billings and Sales in 2025
Apple's App Store ecosystem reached over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales worldwide in 2025, with more than 90% commission-free transactions.
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Canada launches national AI strategy to boost jobs, sovereignty, and domestic tech
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a national AI strategy named 'AI for All' to reduce foreign dependence and create up to 90,000 jobs.
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Arm CEO says US AI CPU export ban to China is nearly impossible to enforce
Arm CEO Rene Haas said blocking AI-capable CPU exports to China is very difficult due to broad CPU uses despite new US export controls.
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Taiwan stresses political stability to secure AI chip supply amid soaring demand
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on June 2 that maintaining political status quo is vital to global AI chip supply chains amid rising demand.