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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Microsoft needs so much AI power it just added 260 MW of solar
June 10, 2026
Microsoft just added 260 MW of solar capacity across Texas and North Carolina as the company continues expanding the infrastructure behind its growing AI ambitions. The new utility-scale projects, delivered by MN8 Energy, highlight how rapidly rising datacenter power demand is reshaping the energy industry.
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Logitech copies Microsoft’s terrible Surface Arc Mouse with Mobi Fold
June 10, 2026
Logitech has unveiled the Mobi Fold, a new foldable mouse clearly inspired by Microsoft’s controversial Surface Arc Mouse. Designed for travelers and remote workers, the compact accessory promises portability, multi-device support, and long battery life, but not everyone will be convinced folding mice are actually comfortable.
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Alpine Linux 3.24 brings GNOME 50, COSMIC, and major cleanup
June 9, 2026
Alpine Linux 3.24.0 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, GNOME 50, COSMIC desktop support, and aggressive removal of aging packages like GTK+ 2, Qt 5 components, and libsoup 2.
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Luxury brands are now optimizing for ChatGPT instead of Google
June 9, 2026
A new AI visibility study claims luxury brands like Hermès, Rolex, Chanel, and Ferrari dominate ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. While the rankings themselves are interesting, the bigger story may be the rise of a new AI-focused SEO industry designed to influence how large language models describe brands.
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Anthropic says Claude Mythos 5 is simply too dangerous for public release
June 9, 2026
Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5 for public use while restricting access to Claude Mythos 5 over concerns tied to cybersecurity, biology research, and advanced AI misuse. The company claims Mythos 5 possesses some of the strongest offensive cyber capabilities ever seen in a commercial AI model.
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Apple declares war on Linux with macOS 27 Golden Gate
June 9, 2026
Apple’s macOS 27 Golden Gate beta is causing major headaches for Asahi Linux users by making Linux installations disappear from the boot picker. While data is not lost, the incident highlights how tightly Apple controls the Apple Silicon ecosystem and why Linux users remain vulnerable to changes made by Cupertino.
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Klarna wants to be your bank now
June 9, 2026
Klarna is expanding far beyond buy now pay later services. The fintech company has launched FDIC-insured savings accounts in the United States, signaling a larger push to become an all-in-one financial platform for consumers.
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Kensington Pro Fit Ergo TB675 vertical trackballs aim to save your wrist without hurting productivity
June 9, 2026
Kensington has introduced the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackballs, offering both wired and wireless models for professionals seeking a more ergonomic alternative to traditional mice. The thumb-operated devices feature a 60-degree vertical design, adjustable DPI settings, programmable buttons, and support for productivity-focused workflows like spreadsheets, creative applications, and multi-monitor setups.
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Marshall just gave its Stockwell speaker a major battery upgrade
June 9, 2026
Marshall has announced the Stockwell III portable Bluetooth speaker with more than 40 hours of battery life, True Stereophonic 360-degree sound, IP55 dust and water resistance, USB-C charging bank support, and replaceable modular parts designed to extend the speaker’s lifespan.
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Meta wants to turn AI hype into skilled trade jobs with America’s Workforce Academy
June 8, 2026
Meta has launched America’s Workforce Academy, a new skilled trades initiative that offers free training, industry certifications, and guaranteed jobs for graduates. The company says the program will help build the workforce needed for America’s growing AI infrastructure boom, though some may worry a flood of new workers could eventually impact wages in the trades.
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