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Security researchers have confirmed active exploitation of a critical authentication bypass flaw in Palo Alto Networks' GlobalProtect VPN, forcing an urgent response from users.
Nvidia has launched its most capable open-weights artificial intelligence model to date, though industry analysis indicates a persistent performance gap compared to leading Chinese models.
Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled legislation that would require top artificial intelligence companies to transfer half of their equity to a federally managed sovereign wealth fund for the American public.
India has signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based G42 to deploy 64 Cerebras supercomputers, aiming to build sovereign AI infrastructure independent of U.S. cloud giants.
Google has introduced Gemini Spark, a $99-a-month AI agent capable of navigating external applications and managing personal digital workflows.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized AI firms for using nationalistic narratives to justify their business models as Senator Bernie Sanders prepares legislation to seize a 50% public stake in major AI laboratories.
Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt filed a class action lawsuit in Seattle on June 2, 2026, alleging that Amazon’s Ring 'Familiar Faces' feature records passersby without their consent.
Microsoft launched its autonomous 'Scout' assistant and the MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning model during the company's annual Build developer conference in San Francisco.
Intel debuted rack-scale reference designs at Computex 2026 capable of packing 36,864 CPU cores into a 100kW power envelope to support large-scale agentic AI.
GitHub Copilot users are threatening to abandon the platform after a shift to usage-based billing caused some developers to exhaust 16% of their monthly Pro+ allowance on a single minor project edit.
Nvidia has launched its most capable open-weights artificial intelligence model to date, though industry analysis indicates a persistent performance gap compared to leading Chinese models.
Following the launch of Duck AI, privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is repositioning its brand to emphasize a 'No AI' product experience.
Google’s new Gemini Spark agent successfully parsed private spreadsheets and drafted personalized emails, yet hurdles regarding privacy and price remain.
Malaysia has begun enforcing a new regulation that bars children younger than 16 from holding social media accounts, threatening companies with fines of up to 10 million ringgit ($2.5 million) for non-compliance.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used the Computex 2026 stage to unveil the RTX Spark chip while dismissing potential for a gaming handheld, prioritizing a broader evolution of the personal computer.
Nvidia has launched the RTX Spark, an Arm-based superchip featuring 20 CPU cores and 6,144 Blackwell GPU cores, aimed at bringing high-performance gaming and AI capabilities to ultra-thin Windows laptops.
Nvidia has unveiled its RTX Spark SoC, an Arm-based processor pairing 20 CPU cores with a Blackwell GPU, set to power laptops and mini PCs from major manufacturers this fall.
Intel is positioning its new 18A-manufactured Xeon 6+ processor, featuring 288 efficient cores, as a critical tool for operators looking to consolidate aging server fleets to make room for AI infrastructure.
While direct-to-cell connections are projected to reach 133 million by 2031, market analysts warn that niche demand and poor indoor performance will limit broader adoption.
The privacy-focused Android distribution GrapheneOS has officially launched version 2 of its Speech Services application, available now via its GitHub repository.
California lawmakers have approved Assembly Bill 2047, which would require manufacturers to embed firearm-detection algorithms into 3D printers by July 2028 to curb ghost gun production.
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra with 128GB of unified memory, while Nvidia announced a significant update to its DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology.
Average prices for notebooks and desktops in Europe have jumped by double digits as component manufacturers prioritize high-margin AI server chips over consumer electronics.
Intel announced its 192-core Diamond Rapids server processor at Computex while detailing a shift toward AI-based frame extrapolation to reduce gaming latency.
Huntington Beach-based Mach Industries has quadrupled its valuation in one year, closing a $300 million Series C round led by Infinite Capital and Ribbit Capital.
Seoul-based Unastella has raised $24 million in Series B funding to scale its small satellite launch services and develop its proprietary propulsion technology.
Founders Ellie Konsker and Shreya Halder have launched The Mall, an app that aggregates product catalogs from thousands of retailers into a single, personalized feed.
German fusion startup Focused Energy has raised $240 million to transition from experimental physics to high-frequency commercial power generation.
Black founders have secured $643 million in venture capital so far in 2026, already reaching nearly 70% of the total funding they received throughout all of 2025.
TechCrunch has extended the application window for its 2026 Startup Battlefield competition to June 8, citing high demand for the upcoming San Francisco event.
Formula 1 race weekends have surpassed traditional industry conferences as the premier destination for founders and investors to secure funding and build partnerships.
San Francisco startup Altara secured $7 million in seed funding to deploy an AI layer that automates data triaging for hardware manufacturers.
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs has expanded its $500 million Series D funding round with new backers including BlackRock and actor Jamie Foxx.
Moment Energy has closed a $40 million Series B funding round to develop modular energy storage solutions using recycled electric vehicle battery packs.
AI startup Sierra raised $950 million in a round led by Tiger Global and GV, pushing its valuation above $15 billion.
