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India temporarily blocks Telegram, citing exam cheating
India has temporarily blocked Telegram, claiming the messaging app was used to leak answers for a medical school entrance exam. The block will last until June 22.
Engadget · 20 min ago
Apple HomeKit Secure Video Gets AI Boost: Descriptive Alerts and Natural Language Search
Apple's HomeKit Secure Video is receiving Apple Intelligence features with iOS 27 and tvOS 27, including more detailed notifications and natural language search for footage, plus energy monitoring.
The Verge · 20 min ago
Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2: New Tablet with Nine Speakers and Improved Kickstand
Lenovo announced the Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet featuring nine built-in speakers, a 22.7mm rear bump, and a 360-degree rotating kickstand. The device will be available in select markets starting at $399.99.
The Verge · 1 h ago
Berlin-based Cortea raises €12 million seed round to build AI quality layer for audit firms
Cortea, a Berlin startup, has raised €12 million in seed funding and launched its first Audit Quality Agents to help audit firms improve quality while increasing capacity.
EU-Startups · 3 h ago
U.S. Restricts Access to Anthropic Models – European AI Startups Reassess Dependency
The U.S. government’s decision to restrict access to Anthropic’s latest AI models forces European startups to reconsider their reliance on U.S. technology and seek backup solutions.
EU-Startups · 4 h ago
US Department of Justice backs xAI in NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
The Department of Justice, along with Mississippi, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against xAI, arguing that the company's operations are essential to US military operations, including the Iran War.
Engadget · 4 h ago
Kazakhstan and US Companies Sign $10 Billion AI Cooperation Agreements
The government of Kazakhstan has signed $10 billion worth of cooperation agreements with US tech companies Firebird and NVIDIA in the field of artificial intelligence.
LSM · 4 h ago
Qobuz: The Anti-Spotify Music Streamer Gains Momentum with Higher Artist Payouts
French hi-res audio platform Qobuz doubled its subscriber base in 2025 to 1.2 million, driven by backlash against Spotify and its higher per-stream payouts, while maintaining a no-ads, music-only experience.
Wired · 6 h ago
Paris-based Rocapine raises €11.2 million to scale wellness apps that hold instead of hook
French startup Rocapine has raised €11.2 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered wellness app portfolio, designed to support users rather than create addiction.
EU-Startups · 6 h ago
Govee Smart Lighting Discounts: Save Up to 30%
Govee offers various discounts on its smart lighting products, including a $5 code for new users, education and key worker discounts of 12%, and seasonal sales with up to 50% off. WIRED highlights five top-rated products.
Wired · 7 h ago
xAI’s lawsuit against OpenAI for trade secret theft dismissed
A US federal judge on Monday dismissed with prejudice xAI’s lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that the company failed to sufficiently allege a connection between OpenAI and a former employee’s alleged misappropriation of trade secrets.
Engadget · 9 h ago
US Government Imposes Export Controls on Anthropic AI Models; Company Seeks to Reverse Decision
Anthropic received a US export control order to block access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models by foreign nationals. The company negotiated with the Trump administration to reverse the decision, which could reshape the AI industry.
The Verge · 9 h ago
Fox acquires Roku for $22 billion to expand in smart TVs and advertising
Fox Corporation has agreed to acquire Roku for roughly $22 billion, combining its broadcast and streaming assets with Roku's platform and advertising business to become the third-largest TV distributor in the US.
Ars Technica · 10 h ago
Dolby Cinema vs. IMAX: How to Choose Between Premium Movie Formats
IMAX and Dolby Cinema are premium cinema formats that differ in purpose: IMAX focuses on scale and spectacle, while Dolby Cinema emphasizes precise sound and vivid visuals.
Engadget · 10 h ago
Meta launches 'AI Mode' on Facebook that pulls from public info across its platforms
Meta announced Monday a new 'AI Mode' for Facebook that lets users ask questions in plain language and get synthesized answers from public posts, including Groups and Reels. The feature raises reliability concerns as it summarizes content from everyday users rather than vetted sources.
TechCrunch AI · 10 h ago
Meta Launches 'AI Mode' on Facebook, Drawing Answers from Public Posts
Meta announced new AI features for Facebook, including an AI Mode that synthesizes answers from public posts across Groups and Reels, along with photo editing tools and more.
TechCrunch · 11 h ago
Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals: Discounts on AirPods, Ring, and More
Amazon Prime Day kicks off June 23, but early deals are already live on popular gadgets like Apple AirPods Pro 3, Ring doorbells, and Eero routers.
The Verge · 11 h ago
Anthropic and White House Talks Over Claude Fable 5 Export Controls End Without Resolution
The Trump administration and AI company Anthropic concluded talks on Monday without lifting export controls on the Claude Fable 5 model, which were imposed last week due to jailbreaking concerns, according to sources briefed on the matter.
Wired · 11 h ago
Xbox Reportedly Closing or Selling Three Studios: Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games
According to reports, Xbox is preparing to shut down or sell at least three game studios – Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games. Employees and leadership are seeking buyers or buyouts to avoid closure.
Engadget · 12 h ago
Isar Aerospace's second test flight delayed again due to fisherman conflict
German space company Isar Aerospace faces repeated delays for its second Spectrum rocket test flight as tensions persist with local fishermen at the Andøya spaceport in Norway. The first test flight in March 2025 ended in failure.
Ars Technica · 12 h ago
Sundar Pichai faces boos and walkout at Stanford graduation over Google's Israel and ICE ties
Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced a protest at Stanford University's commencement, with about 200 graduates walking out and others booing him. The protest targeted Google's contracts with the Israeli military and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
TechCrunch · 12 h ago
Stanford students boo, walk out as Sundar Pichai speaks over Google's Israel, ICE ties
Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced a student protest at Stanford's graduation ceremony, with walkouts and boos directed at the company's contracts with the Israeli military and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
TechCrunch AI · 12 h ago
Chinese rocket upper stage breaks apart dangerously close to Starlink constellation
The upper stage of a commercial Chinese rocket, Zhuque-2E, has fragmented in orbit, creating a debris cloud that threatens SpaceX's Starlink satellites.
Ars Technica · 13 h ago
Māris Zanders: AI Discussions Are a Dazzling Cacophony of Opinions
Commentator Māris Zanders argues that artificial intelligence discourse lacks common ground, with participants talking past each other, much like the stalemate in climate change debates.
Delfi · 13 h ago
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat drops to just $58 for early Prime Day
The Amazon Smart Thermostat, which learns your routines and monitors energy use, is now available for $57.99 – the best price since Black Friday.
The Verge · 13 h ago
The Atlantic Reveals Databases of Millions of Songs Used for AI Training
The Atlantic has published four searchable databases containing millions of tracks used to train AI models, including copyrighted works by Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.
Engadget · 13 h ago
Xbox is shutting down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
Xbox is closing Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series. Staff were informed on Monday but hope a buyer will be found.
The Verge · 14 h ago
Meta CTO Admits AI Reorg Was 'Atrocious'
Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth acknowledged the company's AI division reorganization was poorly handled and promised better communication, career development, and perks to improve morale.
Wired · 14 h ago
US Government Forces Anthropic to Take Down AI Models Under Vague Export Control
The US Commerce Department invoked an obscure export control directive to ban non-Americans from accessing Anthropic's latest AI models, citing national security. The company complied by shutting down the models, sparking criticism from experts who call the move dangerous and a worrying precedent.
TechCrunch · 14 h ago
US Government's Anthropic Models Ban Was Never About an AI Jailbreak
The US Commerce Department forced Anthropic to pull its latest AI models offline via an export control directive, sparking criticism from security experts who call the move dangerous and retaliatory.
TechCrunch AI · 14 h ago