Candy Crush crowned a world champion and the ring is absolutely wild
June 13, 2026
Candy Crush has crowned its 2026 All Stars champion after millions competed worldwide, but it was the extravagant gemstone championship ring that surprised me the most.
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Anthropic says government forced emergency shutdown of its newest AI models
June 12, 2026
Anthropic says the U.S. government ordered it to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over national security concerns. The company disputes the reasoning behind the directive, arguing the alleged jailbreak is limited and that similar capabilities exist in competing AI models. The move could become a major moment in the debate over government oversight of advanced AI.
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Rockford Fosgate launches PUNCH PRO V2 speakers for extreme car audio builds
June 12, 2026
Rockford Fosgate has unveiled its new PUNCH PRO Speaker Series, designed for SPL competition vehicles and performance-focused car audio builds. The company promises aggressive output, rugged durability, and the loudest speakers ever released under the PUNCH brand.
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I bought SpaceX stock today and here’s why I am not celebrating yet
June 12, 2026
After years of watching SpaceX from the sidelines, I finally bought two shares through Public. The position was already in the green shortly after purchase, but that doesn’t mean I’m popping champagne. Here’s why FOMO played a role in my decision and why I’m keeping my expectations realistic.
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NordVPN is quietly becoming an antivirus company
June 12, 2026
NordVPN’s latest anti-phishing test result highlights a larger shift underway. The company is no longer focused solely on VPN services and is increasingly positioning itself as a full cybersecurity platform.
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Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime network behind millions of scam texts
June 12, 2026
Google has launched a lawsuit against an alleged cybercrime operation known as Outsider Enterprise, claiming the network used phishing kits, fake websites, and AI-enhanced scams to target hundreds of thousands of victims. The company is also backing new legislation and working with carriers and law enforcement to combat the growing threat.
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BitGo wants institutions earning bitcoin by helping power the Lightning Network
June 11, 2026
BitGo has introduced Lightning Earn, a new offering that lets institutional bitcoin holders deploy assets on the Lightning Network and earn routing fees. Powered by an integration with Amboss Rails, the service gives corporate treasury firms and institutional investors a way to participate in Lightning infrastructure while maintaining BitGo’s custody and governance controls.
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Zelle is launching its own stablecoin and taking payments global
June 11, 2026
Zelle plans to expand internationally, starting with India, while also launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called ZelleUSD to support future cross-border payments.
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A Bitcoin mining company says it is building 143 humanoid robots but there is one big problem
June 11, 2026
A company with roots in Bitcoin mining says production has begun on the first wave of its humanoid robots, with plans to deploy 143 machines at an AI data center campus. There is just one problem: despite the bold claims, the announcement offers few of the details that would normally accompany a robotics project of this scale.
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Shutterstock is embracing AI slop and calling it creativity
June 11, 2026
Shutterstock says its new platform is “human-led,” but the company’s latest announcement focuses heavily on AI generation, AI editing, AI search, and AI-powered workflows. The stock media giant appears to be betting that more artificial intelligence is the future of creativity.
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OpenAI is building AI agents that never clock out
June 11, 2026
OpenAI plans to acquire Ona, a company specializing in secure cloud execution environments. The deal reveals a larger strategy to create AI agents that can continue working for hours or even days without requiring users to stay connected.
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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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