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US lifts export ban on Anthropic's advanced AI tools
The US government has removed export controls on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, restoring access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after suspending them in June over national security concerns.
BBC World · 1 Jul, 05:37
US Commerce Department lifts export restrictions on Anthropic's AI models
The US government has allowed Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models after addressing security concerns.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 05:36
US lifts export restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI models
The US government removed a licensing requirement that prevented Anthropic from exporting its advanced AI models Mythos and Fable, allowing the company to restore public access starting July 1.
TechCrunch · 1 Jul, 05:36
Anthropic to restore global access to most powerful AI models
Anthropic will soon restore global access to its advanced AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after the US government lifted export restrictions.
France 24 · 1 Jul, 05:36
Latvians Hold Real Estate as Most Valuable Asset – Highest in OECD
Nearly 54% of Latvian households' wealth is tied to their primary residence, the highest ratio among OECD countries, while only 18% of Lithuanian and Estonian households invest in second properties. Meanwhile, Riga offers lower apartment prices and higher rental yields than Vilnius and Tallinn.
Jauns.lv · 1 Jul, 05:36
US lifts restrictions on powerful AI models Fable, Mythos, Anthropic says
The US government has removed export controls on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, allowing the company to restore access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
Al Jazeera · 1 Jul, 05:36
Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Blade
Microsoft is reportedly considering shutting down Arkane Studios and canceling Marvel's Blade, along with closing or selling five studios, starting July 6.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 04:37
Amazon blames malware threat for blocking sideloading on new Fire Sticks
Amazon has ended support for sideloading on its new Fire Stick models running Vega OS, citing malware risks from piracy apps.
Ars Technica · 1 Jul, 04:37
Meta Adds Paywall and Rate Limits to Smart Glasses: Free Conversation Focus Capped at 3 Hours Monthly
Meta has announced that the Conversation Focus feature on its smart glasses will be limited to three hours per month for free users, while a $19.99 monthly subscription extends it to 15 hours.
The Verge · 1 Jul, 04:36
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
According to Trump's mandatory financial disclosure for 2025, he earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency dealings, including $635 million in royalties from his own meme coin and over $500 million from a crypto firm founded by his sons.
BBC World · 1 Jul, 04:36
Reddit to Require Login for Old Reddit Access
Reddit announced that within the next month, users will need to log in to access old.reddit.com. The change is part of efforts to curb automated scraping and abusive traffic on the platform.
Ars Technica · 1 Jul, 03:37
Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets
Discord has launched a native app for Meta Quest VR headsets, featuring full functionality and deep VR integration, including in-game overlay and avatar support.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 03:36
Anthropic to restore Claude Fable 5 after US export controls lifted
Following weeks of negotiations with the Trump administration, Anthropic is allowed to bring back its consumer-facing AI model Claude Fable 5, which was sidelined in early June due to export restrictions.
The Verge · 1 Jul, 03:36
Reduced VAT rate for basic food products comes into effect on July 1
From 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, a reduced VAT rate of 12% will apply to four basic food product groups – bread, milk, poultry meat and eggs – replacing the previous 21% rate.
LV portāls · 1 Jul, 02:38
June Research Roundup: 6 Cool Science Stories We Almost Missed
Scientists uncovered new insights into soccer feint physics, ball aerodynamics, Herculaneum scroll reading, a boron buckyball, ballista spider hunting tactics, and the shape of feces.
Ars Technica · 1 Jul, 02:38
Dish files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, continues operations
Dish, the company behind Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but will continue operating. The restructuring plan includes winding down wireless operations after delays in selling $23 billion worth of 5G spectrum to AT&T.
The Verge · 1 Jul, 02:37
Startup Battlefield Australia Returns: Applications Close July 6
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Australia competition returns on August 19, 2026, in partnership with Stripe. Applications close July 6, with past winners raising over $85 million combined.
TechCrunch · 1 Jul, 02:37
Trump Administration Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s AI Models
The Trump administration is set to lift export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced AI models after a deal with the Commerce Department, easing earlier controls that had suspended access for foreign nationals.
Wired · 1 Jul, 02:36
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable
Samsung's social media teasers hint at a wider aspect ratio for its upcoming foldable phone, deviating from standard smartphone proportions.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 02:36
Free open-source AI agent OpenClaw now available on Android and iOS
OpenClaw, the popular open-source AI agent, has launched as a mobile app on Android and iOS, enabling users to run agents from their pocket.
TechCrunch · 1 Jul, 01:37
OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent, finally lands on iOS and Android
OpenClaw, the free open-source AI agent that went viral earlier this year, is now available as a mobile app on iOS and Android, letting users run their agents from their phones.
TechCrunch AI · 1 Jul, 01:37
Russia’s seaborne oil exports hit a wartime record in June, but revenue sinks to three-month low
In June, Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports reached a wartime record, yet export revenue fell to its lowest level in three months.
Meduza · 1 Jul, 01:37
Amazon to pay $2.25 million to settle FTC identity theft case
Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to resolve a U.S. Federal Trade Commission case alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to provide transaction records to identity theft victims.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 01:36
Daisy Sound Launches First Headphones – Premium, But a Little Cheaper
New audio brand Daisy Sound unveils its first premium noise-canceling headphones, the Daisy One, priced at $399—slightly undercutting rivals like Apple and Sony. The retro-styled cans aim to bring California chill to the headphone market.
Wired · 1 Jul, 00:38
Amazon fined $2.25 million for failing to help identity theft victims
The Federal Trade Commission has fined Amazon $2.25 million for allegedly refusing to provide records of fraudulent transactions to identity theft victims, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The Verge · 1 Jul, 00:37
Anthropic Releases Claude Sonnet 5 — Cheaper, More Efficient Model to Cut Enterprise Costs
Anthropic has launched a new AI model, Claude Sonnet 5, offering performance comparable to Opus models at a lower price, specifically for agentic AI tasks, aiming to reduce enterprise spending.
Engadget · 1 Jul, 00:36
Juris Bundulis Appointed Chairman of AS AB City
AS AB City, a Latvian healthcare and pharmaceutical group, has appointed Juris Bundulis as Chairman of the Board, effective June 29, 2026.
Dienas Bizness · 1 Jul, 00:36
Former DeepMind researchers who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge funds
Three former DeepMind researchers who created an AI that beat humans at poker have applied the same technology to stock trading, and their Prague-based AI lab EquiLibre Technologies is now valued at $500 million after a Series A funding round.
TechCrunch · 30 Jun, 23:36
Google launches faster, cheaper image generator Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google on Tuesday released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and cheaper AI image and video generator, claiming it can produce images in four seconds at a cost of $0.034 per 1,000 images.
TechCrunch AI · 30 Jun, 22:37
Realta Fusion generates electricity directly from a fusion reaction, an apparent first
Wisconsin-based startup Realta Fusion announced it successfully powered a lightbulb using electricity harvested directly from its WHAM demonstration fusion device on June 19, claiming to be the first private company to publicly demonstrate such a feat.
TechCrunch · 30 Jun, 22:37
Google’s NotebookLM Adds TikTok-Style Video Summaries for Research
Google NotebookLM now lets AI Ultra and Pro subscribers generate 60-second vertical AI clips summarizing uploaded sources, with free access coming soon.
The Verge · 30 Jun, 22:36
WhatsApp to Replace Phone Numbers with Usernames
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app, announced a new feature allowing users to use usernames instead of phone numbers for enhanced privacy. The rollout will begin later this year, with username reservation opening this week.
Euronews · 30 Jun, 21:37
Nvidia competitor Etched hits $5B valuation, $1B in sales for AI chip
AI chip startup Etched reports $1 billion in contract orders and $800 million total funding, reaching a $5 billion valuation after TSMC manufactured its chip.
TechCrunch AI · 30 Jun, 21:37
IO Interactive Lays Off Staff After Losing Partner for 'Project Fantasy'
The developer of '007 First Light' is cutting jobs after its external partner for the next major franchise 'Project Fantasy' (reportedly Microsoft) ended the relationship. The studio says it remains fully committed to the project.
The Verge · 30 Jun, 21:37
Fuel Prices Drop in Latvia: Diesel at €1.497, Petrol at €1.627
On June 30, several fuel stations in Latvia, including Neste, offered significantly lower prices – diesel at €1.497 per liter and 95-octane petrol at €1.627 per liter.
iAuto.lv · 30 Jun, 21:36
How to set a custom alarm sound on your iPhone
iPhone users can set any sound as an alarm, including Apple Music songs or custom audio files, by using the Clock app and the Share sheet.
Engadget · 30 Jun, 21:36