/Technology
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Google rolled out Android 17 to Pixel devices, adding floating bubbles, screen reactions, new gaming controls and Gemini-powered features.
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Rivian trims workforce by about 2% amid profitability push
Electric‑vehicle maker Rivian announced a 2 % workforce reduction, cutting roughly 300 jobs as it restructures its service division to pursue profitability after launching its new R2 model.
/AI
How AI Content Detection Is Reshaping the Publishing Industry
Publishers are turning to AI‑detection tools to triage freelance submissions, as the line between human and machine writing blurs.
/AI
Genesis AI launches first general‑purpose humanoid robot
Genesis AI unveils Eno, a general‑purpose robot powered by its GENE foundation model, aiming to break free from traditional form factors with a minimalist design and agentic intelligence.
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Microsoft unveils new AI models lessen reliance on OpenAI, lower costs
At its Build 2026 conference, Microsoft launched MAI-Code-1-Flash and MAI-Thinking-1, proprietary models aimed at reducing costs and dependence on OpenAI’s APIs.
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GPT-5.6: OpenAI Chief Scientist Calls It a Meaningful Leap, June Launch Nears
OpenAI’s next flagship model, GPT‑5.6, is moving toward a late‑June launch, with internal messages describing it as a meaningful improvement over GPT‑5.5.
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Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
Google’s Android 17 release brings new multitasking UI, Gemini-powered video editing, and AI‑driven music generation, showcasing the company’s push to embed AI across its ecosystem.
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OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI over data use, safety and consumer protection concerns.
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Critical Copilot vulnerability allowed hackers to steal 2FA code from users
Microsoft patched a critical flaw in its M365 Copilot AI platform that let attackers extract 2‑factor codes by embedding malicious URLs in emails.
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AI agent authorization startup Arcade nabs $60M investment
Arcade AI Inc. announced a $60 million Series A round to expand its platform that simplifies AI‑agent authorization for enterprises.
/AI
KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
KPMG has withdrawn its “Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI” report after organizations flagged inaccuracies caused by AI hallucinations.
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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to suspend exports of its top‑tier AI models after concerns they could be used by foreign military intelligence.
/Infrastructure
AWS Lands Potential $2.56B DHS Cumulus Cloud Contract Award
Amazon Web Services secures a $2.56 billion contract to provide commercial cloud services for the Department of Homeland Security, expanding federal cloud infrastructure.
/Product & Design
HP debuts AI‑powered collaboration lineup at InfoComm 2026
HP unveiled a suite of collaboration hardware and software, including AI‑enhanced headsets, room compute, and a unified management platform, at the InfoComm trade show in Las Vegas.
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BlackRock's new bitcoin income fund offers cash flow alongside BTC exposure
BlackRock launches the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) to give investors bitcoin exposure while generating monthly income through covered calls.
/AI
SpaceX to acquire Cursor for $60B in stock, days after blockbuster IPO
SpaceX agrees to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock, bolstering its AI division and expanding its compute capabilities.
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Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, June 9, 2026
Venture investors are pouring money into AI‑driven industrial, cybersecurity and climate tech startups, with PhysicsX and PointFive topping the list.
/Branding
Experis Unveils Global Brand Refresh Centered on "Human Ingenuity"
Experis, part of ManpowerGroup, launched a new brand identity that positions it as a global leader in technology services, emphasizing human expertise in the AI era.
/Product & Design
WiseStamp Launches the Industry’s First AI‑Powered Email Signature Platform, Eliminating the Gap Between Brand Design and Instant Deployment
WiseStamp rolls out an AI‑driven email signature platform that lets marketers create brand‑aligned signatures instantly, without design or coding expertise, while IT retains governance.
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Security researchers reveal new macOS kernel vulnerability discovered by Anthropic’s Mythos AI
A team using Anthropic’s Mythos AI uncovered a critical kernel‑level flaw in Apple’s macOS, underscoring the growing intersection of AI and cybersecurity.