NETGEAR built a Linux server for AV networks and it runs Docker
June 15, 2026
NETGEAR is entering new territory with the Align Controller. While marketed as an AV platform, the hardware looks a lot like a compact Linux server complete with Ubuntu, Docker support, an Intel octa-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and remote management capabilities.
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Americans spend more than 52 hours online every week and AI is becoming part of the routine
June 15, 2026
Americans now spend an average of 52 hours and 12 minutes online every week, according to a new NordVPN study. The research also reveals how quickly AI chatbots have become part of everyday digital life.
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1Password acquires Apono as AI agents create new security risks
June 15, 2026
1Password has acquired Apono in a move that pushes the company beyond password management and into AI-era access governance. The deal aims to give organizations tighter control over what humans, machines, and AI agents can access, and for how long.
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Will liberals abandon Roku after the Fox acquisition?
June 15, 2026
Fox Corporation’s planned $22 billion acquisition of Roku could reshape the streaming landscape, but the biggest challenge may not be technology or advertising. By bringing Roku under the same corporate umbrella as Fox News, the deal raises questions about whether the streaming platform can maintain the neutral image that helped it become a fixture in millions of homes.
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AI is turning entry-level jobs into mid-level jobs
June 15, 2026
Artificial intelligence may not be eliminating jobs as quickly as many feared, but it is changing what employers expect from workers. A new PwC report suggests AI is pushing entry-level employees to demonstrate leadership, judgment, creativity, and other traditionally senior-level skills much earlier in their careers, potentially reshaping the path from junior worker to experienced professional.
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OpenAI is building an army of 300,000 human AI consultants
June 14, 2026
OpenAI’s new Partner Network aims to create 300,000 certified consultants by 2026. The move suggests the biggest challenge in AI is no longer building the technology but helping companies use it effectively.
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Was Google CEO Sundar Pichai scared to talk about AI at Stanford?
June 14, 2026
Sundar Pichai’s Stanford commencement address focused on optimism, hard work, and following your passions. But for the CEO of Google, one topic seemed notably absent: artificial intelligence. I explore whether the omission was intentional and why it stood out during one of the most transformative periods in technology history.
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Linux 7.1 arrives with hundreds of fixes but no major surprises
June 14, 2026
Linux 7.1 is now available. While the release lacks major new features, it delivers important security fixes, AMD driver improvements, networking updates, and hundreds of stability enhancements throughout the kernel.
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Putting all your eggs in one AI basket is a dangerous mistake
June 13, 2026
Anthropic’s forced shutdown of its newest AI models may be about government regulation on the surface, but it exposes a much larger issue. Businesses are increasingly building critical workflows around AI services they do not control. Whether the risk comes from regulators, outages, pricing changes, or vendor decisions, putting all your eggs in one AI basket could prove to be a costly mistake.
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AMD begins taking pre-orders for $4,000 Ryzen AI Halo box
June 13, 2026
AMD is now accepting pre-orders for its Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform through Micro Center. Powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and featuring 128GB of unified memory, the $4,000 system is designed for developers who want to build and run large AI models locally on Windows or Linux.
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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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