HP says hackers are turning trusted remote access tools into stealthy backdoors
June 11, 2026
HP’s latest Wolf Security report reveals a troubling trend: hackers are increasingly abusing legitimate remote access tools like LogMeIn and ScreenConnect to gain control of victim PCs while avoiding suspicion. The report also highlights fake crypto wallet recovery tools, AI-assisted malware, and convincing CAPTCHA scams designed to trick users into infecting themselves.
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Cash App wants to be your wireless carrier now
June 11, 2026
Cash App is expanding beyond payments and banking with the launch of Cash App Mobile, a new wireless service running on AT&T’s network. The $40 monthly plan includes unlimited 5G data, hotspot access, and international roaming, signaling a growing trend of fintech companies moving into telecom.
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KKR bets $10 billion that AI needs its own infrastructure empire
June 11, 2026
KKR is making a massive bet on the future of artificial intelligence. The investment giant has launched Helix Digital Infrastructure with more than $10 billion in committed capital, backed by NVIDIA, Vistra, and the Kuwait Investment Authority. Led by former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky, the new company aims to build the data centers, power infrastructure, and connectivity needed to fuel the next phase of AI expansion.
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 AI BOX brings desktop AI power to ultrabooks
June 10, 2026
GIGABYTE has unveiled the AORUS GeForce RTX 50 Series AI BOX lineup, bringing external NVIDIA Blackwell graphics to ultrabooks. With options ranging from an RTX 5060 Ti to an RTX 5090, the company is targeting gamers, creators, and AI enthusiasts who want desktop-class performance without carrying a bulky workstation.
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Microsoft keeps turning Windows into Linux
June 10, 2026
Microsoft has unveiled Coreutils for Windows, a Microsoft-maintained project that brings familiar Linux command-line tools such as ls, cat, and grep directly to Windows. While Linux utilities on Windows are nothing new, the significance here is that Microsoft is now actively building and supporting native implementations as part of its broader effort to make Windows feel more at home for developers who live in Linux-centric workflows.
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Microsoft wants workers to embrace AI while Xbox burns
June 10, 2026
Microsoft is encouraging workers to embrace AI and prepare for the future, but a newly surfaced Xbox memo tells a very different story. The company admits Xbox revenue declined despite more than $20 billion in spending, acknowledges hardware challenges, and says the gaming division needs a reset. The timing raises questions as Microsoft continues discussing AI-driven productivity while reports of additional layoffs swirl.
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OpenAI says China targeted America’s AI future with covert influence campaign
June 10, 2026
OpenAI claims it uncovered China-linked influence campaigns that used ChatGPT to shape discussions around AI infrastructure, data centers, tariffs, and U.S. technology policy. The company says the efforts failed to gain meaningful traction, but the report raises questions about how foreign actors may attempt to influence America’s AI future.
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Mastercard wants AI agents paying each other nonstop
June 10, 2026
Mastercard believes AI agents will soon be buying services, paying fees, and handling transactions automatically at machine speed. The company’s new Agent Pay for Machines platform aims to support nonstop machine-to-machine payments across traditional and crypto rails.
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Only 1 in 4 employees say they are ready for AI at work
June 10, 2026
A new Skillsoft report claims companies are deploying AI tools faster than employees can realistically adapt. While most workers already use AI at work, only a small percentage say they actually feel prepared to use the technology effectively, revealing a major disconnect between leadership expectations and employee confidence.
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Linux Foundation launches Tokenomicon conference focused on AI economics
June 10, 2026
The Linux Foundation believes AI token spending is becoming such a massive challenge for businesses that it now deserves its own conference. The newly announced Tokenomicon event will focus on AI economics, token usage, FinOps, and helping enterprises better understand the real cost of generative AI workloads.
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AT&T wants to sell you iPad data by the day even if you use Verizon or T-Mobile
June 10, 2026
AT&T has launched Unlimited Day Pass, a new service that gives eligible iPad users 24 hours of unlimited cellular data for just $3. The most interesting part is that you do not even need to be an AT&T customer to use it. Verizon and T-Mobile users can activate the service too, making this a surprisingly flexible option for occasional tablet connectivity.
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Microsoft publishes lengthy AI jobs manifesto but fails to promise no mass layoffs
June 10, 2026
Microsoft has published a lengthy essay about AI, jobs, and the future of work, with vice chair Brad Smith acknowledging growing anxiety among students and workers. While the company talks extensively about human dignity, creativity, and the importance of workers, it notably fails to promise there will be no AI-driven mass layoffs as Microsoft continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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