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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Google rolled out Android 17 to Pixel devices, adding floating bubbles, screen reactions, new gaming controls and Gemini-powered features.
Jun 18, 2026 →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.
Jun 17, 2026 →Publishers are turning to AI‑detection tools to triage freelance submissions, as the line between human and machine writing blurs.
Jun 17, 2026 →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.
Jun 17, 2026 →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.
Jun 17, 2026 →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.
Jun 17, 2026 →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.
Jun 17, 2026 →A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI over data use, safety and consumer protection concerns.
Jun 16, 2026 →Microsoft patched a critical flaw in its M365 Copilot AI platform that let attackers extract 2‑factor codes by embedding malicious URLs in emails.
Jun 16, 2026 →Arcade AI Inc. announced a $60 million Series A round to expand its platform that simplifies AI‑agent authorization for enterprises.
Jun 16, 2026 →KPMG has withdrawn its “Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI” report after organizations flagged inaccuracies caused by AI hallucinations.
Jun 16, 2026 →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.
Jun 16, 2026 →Amazon Web Services secures a $2.56 billion contract to provide commercial cloud services for the Department of Homeland Security, expanding federal cloud infrastructure.
Jun 16, 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.
Jun 16, 2026 →BlackRock launches the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) to give investors bitcoin exposure while generating monthly income through covered calls.
Jun 16, 2026 →SpaceX agrees to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock, bolstering its AI division and expanding its compute capabilities.
Jun 16, 2026 →Venture investors are pouring money into AI‑driven industrial, cybersecurity and climate tech startups, with PhysicsX and PointFive topping the list.
Jun 9, 2026 →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.
May 27, 2026 →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.
May 19, 2026 →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.
May 17, 2026 →