United States · Tech
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Google launches Android 17 'Continue On' feature for phone-to-tablet task handoff
Google announced the 'Continue On' feature in Android 17, letting users start tasks on phones and continue them on tablets.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR, XR devices
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip with major performance gains for AR and XR devices at Augmented World Expo 2026.
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Mobileye to launch US robotaxi service with 100 vehicles in 2027
Mobileye will start a robotaxi service in a US city in 2027, initially deploying about 100 autonomous vehicles.
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US restricts export and use of Anthropic's latest AI models over security concerns
US Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to halt global export and use of Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models over fears of misuse by hostile military agencies.
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Google rolls out Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates with multitasking and AI features
Google began deploying Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates to Pixel devices on June 16, 2026, adding new multitasking and AI capabilities.
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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Snapdragon chips at higher prices
Microsoft released Surface Laptop 8th Edition and Surface Pro 12th Edition with Snapdragon X2 chips, raising starting prices by up to $600 today.
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Snap launches $2,195 AR glasses Specs for consumer preorder in US, UK, France
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled Specs, $2,195 AR glasses with preorder open June 16 for US, UK, and France shipping in fall 2026.
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Commodore launches Callback 8020 flip phone blocking social media apps at system level
Commodore introduced the Callback 8020 flip phone in June with tech preventing social media and browser apps on the device.
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Trump Administration Bans Export of Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI Models
The Trump administration on June 12 ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its latest AI models citing national security concerns.
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Microsoft boosts GitHub capacity with AWS to handle AI code surge
Microsoft is adding Amazon Web Services capacity to GitHub due to a surge in AI-driven code activity straining the platform.
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UK to ban social media use for under-16s starting spring 2027
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a full ban on social media use for children under 16, effective spring 2027, covering major platforms and including online restrictions.
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Trump administration to issue executive order on AI cybersecurity and model oversight
The Trump administration plans an executive order targeting AI safety and cybersecurity by the week of May 20, 2026.
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OpenAI launches Guaranteed Capacity service to secure long-term AI compute access
OpenAI introduced Guaranteed Capacity, letting customers secure AI compute power with multi-year commitments and discounts.
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Parallel Launches Index Marketplace to Pay Publishers for AI Content Use
Parallel launched Index, a new marketplace that pays publishers based on how their content aids AI agent tasks.
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Google unveils Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence integration at Google I/O 2026
Google announced Wear OS 7 featuring Gemini Intelligence and new widgets at Google I/O 2026, with a test version now available.
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Google DeepMind’s Project Genie adds Street View data for interactive real-world simulations
Google DeepMind integrated Google Street View into Project Genie to create interactive 3D environments, launching at Google I/O in May 2026.
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says AI boosts developer productivity, not job cuts
Demis Hassabis told Google’s I/O event that AI should increase software developer output rather than reduce jobs.
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Google Flow launches Omni Flash model to enable AI video avatars and expand creative tools
Google updated its Flow AI platform with the Omni Flash model for AI video avatars and new creative features at Google I/O.
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Google launches Pics, AI-powered image editing app for Workspace users
Google launched Pics, an AI image editing app integrated with Workspace, for a limited group of testers on June 14, 2026.
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Google launches AI Studio and Android CLI 1.0 to speed native Android app creation
Google unveiled AI Studio and Android CLI 1.0 tools to build native Android apps in minutes at May's Google I/O conference.
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Insta360 launches Mic Pro wireless microphone with three-mic array and E Ink display
Insta360 unveiled the Mic Pro wireless microphone system featuring a three-mic array and customizable E Ink screens in June 2026.
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Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel Core Ultra processors
Microsoft launched the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors on June 13.
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US restricts foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models citing security risks
The US government imposed export controls on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models, forcing a global shutdown of access for foreign users and employees.
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42 US States Launch Investigation into OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Concerns
A coalition of 42 US state attorneys general subpoenaed OpenAI on June 12 seeking documents on user safety and data practices.