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- Sources and docs detail defense tech startup Shield AI's struggles to overcome years of technical hitches and safety concerns with its V-BAT autonomous drone (David Jeans/Reuters) [1d]
- Marvell and Flex, a contract manufacturer for electronics, will join the S&P 500; MRVL jumps 6%+ after hours after closing down 16.74% amid a broader sell-off (Kif Leswing/CNBC) [2d]
- Source: OpenAI and White House are discussing a government stake in the company, to seed something like the "Public Wealth Fund" that OpenAI outlined earlier (CNBC) [2d]
- Sources: Apollo and Blackstone finalized a $35B package for Anthropic to lease TPUs; Broadcom is backstopping payments on the debt's largest senior portions (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Trump signs a national security memorandum seeking to "accelerate the use of AI across intelligence and warfighting domains in line with American values" (Reuters) [2d]
- US-traded chipmakers plunged on Friday, after Broadcom missed expectations; Nvidia fell 6.19%, Micron fell 13.25%, AMD fell 10.86%, and Broadcom 7.92% (Noel Randewich/Reuters) [2d]
- Bitcoin falls below $60K, its lowest level since October 2024, amid a record streak of bitcoin ETF outflows following Strategy's bitcoin sale (CNBC) [2d]
- Sources: AI coding startup Lovable is in talks to raise funding at a $12B valuation, up from $6.6B in December 2025 (Rashi Shrivastava/Forbes) [2d]
- Filing: Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $920M a month for access to Nvidia chips as part of a cloud-services deal that runs through mid-2029 (Lynn Doan/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Revolut is looking to run a secondary share sale that would value it at $115B, after receiving a UK bank license and applying for a charter in the US (Bloomberg) [2d]
- President Trump says he is weighing proposals for the US government to partner with major AI companies, and will soon discuss the idea with their executives (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: Meta is exploring a stock offering to raise tens of billions of dollars to fund AI capital expenditures, following Google's record $85B share deal (Financial Times) [2d]
- Sources say xAI used Claude models for distillation and training, including using personal accounts and the intermediary service Blackbox AI after being cut off (Grace Kay/The Information) [2d]
- The largest US banks plan to launch a tokenized deposit network in 2027 to connect traditional payment rails with the infrastructure that digital assets run on (Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- Over 20 EU news publishers file a claim seeking €640M+ from Google following an EU decision that lets anyone harmed by Google's ad market abuse seek damages (Charlotte Tobitt/Press Gazette) [2d]
- The NY State legislature passes a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) [2d]
- Filing: Reid Hoffman, who has served on Microsoft's board since 2017, will not stand for re-election at the company's 2026 annual meeting (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) [2d]
- Sources: SpaceX prepares the largest retail allocation ever attempted in a megacap IPO, seeking to reserve as much as 25% of its $75B float for retail investors (Financial Times) [2d]
- In an internal message, Satya Nadella rebuked an internal memo that said Microsoft needs to "make people addicted" to its new AI agent product called Scout (Aaron Holmes/The Information) [2d]
- Allen Control Systems, which makes AI-powered gun turrets for shooting down drones, raised a $200M Series B led by Smash Capital at a $2.2B post-money valuation (Dan Primack/Axios) [2d]
- Blackstone-backed data center operator AirTrunk commits to investing $30B in India by 2030, with plans to develop 5GW of new data center capacity in the country (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) [2d]
- What to expect at WWDC 2026: an overhauled Siri, a Siri app, a slew of new AI capabilities, OS updates focused on reliability and responsiveness, and more (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: US officials discussed the government taking stakes in major AI companies after Sam Altman pitched the idea; Altman met Bernie Sanders on Wednesday (Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- A research team that includes Huawei says it successfully used Huawei's Ascend 910C chips for DeepSeek V4 Pro model's post-training, amid increased US sanctions (Coco Feng/South China Morning Post) [2d]
- How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk [1d]
- One year ago, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb to destroy billions of dollars worth of Russian combat planes – It 'served as a warning to the United States' [1d]
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation let's you jump out of an airship Fortnite style [1d]
- ‘Our hardware is designed to be picked up and shaken about’: Aquark Technologies takes quantum sensing outside of the lab as a viable GNSS alternative [1d]
- We've called Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 'the best headphones for runners', and this 25% EOFY discount has arrived just in time for marathon season [1d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, June 6 (game #1594) [1d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, June 6 (game #825) [1d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, June 6 (game #1091) [1d]
- 9 dog-care gadgets that are so clever they deserve a treat — including an ingenious on-the-go water solution and a 'canine FitBit' [2d]
- Quote of the day by former Apple design chief Jony Ive: "When something exceeds your ability to understand how it works it sort of becomes magical" — wisdom on the power of simplicity [2d]
- It was always the plan to make a Dylan-focused game, says Control Resonant art director, but creating a 'high level' world came first — 'We create the world, and then there are opportunities to have these different lenses into it, or different stories' [2d]
- Remedy says Control Resonant's shapeshifting weapon was conceptualized for the first game when it considered enabling Jesse's gun to turn into a sword — 'We really needed to make sure that this is something that works and is fun on a very visceral level' [2d]
- Inside the "disappearing battery" revolution — how forest-powered supercapacitors could keep wireless sensors running for years [2d]
- Ex-Google CEO is key to Ukraine's most formidable drone weapon to date - $5000 Hornet can carry 5Kg of explosives on a 200Km, one-way trip [2d]
- I just watched a robot kick a child and I'm over it — let's keep robots away from people until these bots are 100% safe [2d]
- Mark Rosewater's infectious love of Marvel has changed my mind on Magic: The Gathering's next Universes Beyond set [2d]
- Meta’s smart glasses might soon sport facial recognition — and the code to power this dystopian feature is already present in the Meta AI app on your phone [2d]
- All the latest Summer Game Fest 2026 announcements live from the show in Los Angeles [2d]
- 'Fraud won’t be tolerated in this country any longer': FBI releases Most Wanted Fraudsters list to help fight the crime that 'costs Americans tens of billions of dollars every year' [2d]
- China combats US carrier restrictions by opening telecoms pilots to foreign outfits – Beijing drops 50% foreign ownership cap to attract new investment [2d]
- The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is the powerful personal fan you won't want to live without this summer — and it's surprisingly reasonably priced, too [2d]
- Creative's Katana V2X speaker potentially has a serious vulnerability that could allow hackers to attack your PC, and there's only one way to avoid it [2d]
- Google Health is getting a staggering 14 new upgrades after Fitbit users dragged it through the dirt, and it’s just the start of Google’s wider improvement plans — but will it be enough to keep users satisfied? [2d]
- 2.6 million DentaQuest accounts exposed by data breach – ShinyHunters claim 234GB of data stolen [2d]
- Fuze review: this explosive new thriller movie will keep you on the edge of your seat — but wastes its all-star cast [2d]
- ‘This is a fundamental shift in how we prepare for pandemics’: Researchers used AI and known genetic codes to develop a ‘fundamentally new’ vaccine that ‘could help speed up the roll out vaccines to benefit people all over the world’ [2d]
- Hackers abused Stripe and Google Tag Manager to launch a credit card theft campaign and host stolen payment details [2d]
- Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPU refreshes could arrive in 2026 after all — with a surprise addition that won't destroy your wallet like the others [2d]
- This year's PC Gaming Show will provide looks at more than 50 games and also feature a behind-the-scenes look at one of my most anticipated games of the year — here's how to tune in [2d]
- DaVinci Resolve 21 (2026) review: Our top free video editing app gets big improvements and a new Lightroom-style Photos tool for color-grading images [2d]
- One of my all-time favourite JRPGs has been announced for the Xbox Game Pass lineup for June ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase [2d]
- The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show [2d]
- Russian Roskomnadzor accused of launching active DDoS attacks on VPN services — here's what we know so far [2d]
- The early Prime Day appliance deals worth shopping right now — record-low prices from Ninja, Shark, Tineco and Instant Pot [2d]
- FIFA World Cup 2026 hype kicks off fraud, fake apps, and ransomware targeting fans and businesses [2d]
- How to watch Spain vs England: Free Streams & TV Channels for Women's World Cup 2027 qualifier [2d]
- Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight says we 'haven't seen the last of Skeletor' — and one of the new sci-fi fantasy movie's end credits scenes proves it [2d]
- I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to in June 2026 — one of which I think will be 'reference quality' [2d]
- This $1.33 per month VPN is the most customizable option out there — perfect if you're after a secure connection tailored to your exact needs [2d]
- The Future Game Show Summer Showcase airs tomorrow and will offer an extended look at Exodus, as well reveal new trailers and game announcements — here's when you can tune in [2d]
- 'Not your usual business PC': Dell Pro Max Tower T2 workstation with a Core Ultra 9 CPU, RTX 2000 Ada graphics, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD delivers insanely powerful performance and professional reliability — and it's $900 off right now [2d]
- Panasonic Lumix L10 vs Fujifilm X100VI: two of my favorite premium compact cameras, but which one is best for everyday photography? [2d]
- 'Nintendo products are fully compliant with these requirements' — A new Nintendo Switch 2 model featuring a removable battery will be released in the EU soon to meet regulations [2d]
- Anthropic's bizarre call for everyone to slow down on AI is a pipe dream — here's why that will never happen [2d]
- Proxmox VE virtualization platform review [2d]
- Google Fitbit Air review: The affordable Whoop alternative hits all the right notes, but its messy AI-powered app holds it back from greatness [2d]
- Rivals season 2 episode 6 has the worst cliffhanger ending of any TV show this decade — and it proves why streamers like Hulu and Disney+ are doing so badly by its LGBTQIA+ characters [2d]
- iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: which 2026 foldable is shaping up to be the better phone? [2d]
- Amazon finally price-matches this 'extremely powerful' Windows 11 mini PC ahead of Prime Day — and it's my favorite machine for professionals and creators [2d]
- Russian hackers attack Europe for the Motherland in crypto fueled Great Patriotic Cyber War [2d]
- KVM virtual machine software review [2d]
- Why everyday Workplace Tech Frustration is hybrid work's biggest unsolved problem [2d]
- Two DACs for wildly different budgets unveiled at High End, from iFi's pocketable pal to AMR's 'price on request' hunk of hi-res conversion [2d]
- After spending all week gawking at the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, I think I’m finally ready to bid adieu to my beloved Steam Deck [2d]
- Agentic AI traffic from financial services industry doubles in a single month – finance could be the next industry to experience the AI boom [2d]
- ‘One of the most easily adjustable pre-built boards available’ — I reviewed Wobkey’s 65% mechanical keyboard and its toolless case design makes swapping out its parts a breeze [2d]
- Canada’s Bill C-22: Why Signal, Apple, and top VPNs are fighting the 'surveillance' law [2d]
- The World Cup will be broadcast in Dolby Vision HDR and higher-quality Dolby Atmos using the new AC-4 streaming format for the first time — but only Peacock subscribers will be celebrating this victory [2d]
- 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (June 5) [2d]
- Rethinking cyber defense in government with continuous exposure management [2d]
- ‘In the worst cases, they could lose all their A-level grades’: Students could resort to using smart glasses and hidden ear pieces to cheat in exams — but it’s not just a threat to UK schools [2d]
- The MacBook Neo kickstarted an 8GB RAM trend — and seeing new Windows 11 laptops from Dell, Acer, and Microsoft following its lead has me worried [2d]
- Masters of the Universe end-credits scene teases the long-overdue live-action debut of a popular He-Man character — and its director 'would love' to give them the big-screen treatment that they deserve [2d]
- Dutton Ranch episode 5 recap: a shock death, an unexpected return and a deal with the Devil that I already know will end in total disaster for the Yellowstone legacy [2d]
- Amazon drops early deals ahead of Prime Day later this month — here are the top 18 offers I've found [2d]
- 'They want to build a moat': Anthropic's scary warnings about rapid AI 'self-improvement' and 'temporarily' pausing development aren’t convincing the cynics [2d]
- Seagate FireCuda X Vault review: Large capacity and decent transfer rates make this external hard drive a great solution for video and photography [2d]
- US Passport Renewal Can Now Take as Little Time as 10 Minutes Online [1d]
- Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 6, #621 [1d]
- All the Trailers From Summer Game Fest 2026 [1d]
- Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 6 #825 [1d]
- Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 6, #1091 [1d]
- Crossfire, the Debut Game From That's No Moon, Seeks to Revolutionize Cover Shooters [1d]
- Control Resonant Spills Paranormal Chaos into the Streets of New York [1d]
- Apple Brings Back Its Enhanced Maps Features for F1 Monaco Grand Prix [1d]
- Resident Evil: Code Veronica Finally Gets a Remake [2d]
- Everything to Know About World Cup 2026: Teams, Hosts, Where and Who to Watch [2d]
- NASA Orders ISS Crew Members to Briefly Shelter During Leak Repair Work [2d]
- Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 6, #1813 [2d]
- The Siri Overhaul Expected at WWDC 2026 Might Be Bigger Than We Imagined [2d]
- Code Reveals Meta Smart Glasses Can Use 'Faceprint' Tracking, Raising Privacy Alarms [2d]
- Samsung Health App Gets AI Upgrade Before Rumored Galaxy Watch 9 Launch [2d]
- Toy Story 5's Character VFX Are Next Level Thanks to Tech Advances. And No, It's Not AI [2d]
- This One Bag Is All I Need for My Cables and Chargers While Traveling [2d]
- One Year On, Nintendo's Switch 2 Impresses Me More Than Ever [2d]
- The Coolest Things We Saw at Computex 2026 video [2d]
- I Test Meal Kits for a Living: Here's Why You Should Try Every Service Before Deciding on One [2d]
- Pay Attention to These Topics at Apple's WWDC26 video [2d]
- Best Affordable Video Doorbells for 2026: Big Results for Low Prices [2d]
- Stop Ignoring Your Router. This Is How to Optimize Privacy [2d]
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