Google refreshes Home Speaker with Gemini AI and smarter voice controls
June 17, 2026
Google’s new Home Speaker is the first device built around Gemini, bringing smarter voice controls, conversational AI, and improved smart home functionality.
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Army tests AI drone swarm software designed to survive electronic warfare
June 17, 2026
The U.S. Army is evaluating AI-powered drone swarm technology that can continue operating in contested environments where communications may be jammed or unavailable.
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Proton wants businesses to ditch Google with new Easy Switch migration tool
June 17, 2026
Proton has launched Easy Switch for Business, a new migration tool designed to help organizations move email, calendars, contacts, and domains from Google Workspace with minimal disruption. The company is pitching the feature as an easier path away from Google’s ecosystem for businesses focused on privacy and data sovereignty.
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IBM says enterprises are losing control of AI and many do not even realize it
June 17, 2026
A new IBM study suggests many enterprises are becoming increasingly dependent on AI vendors while lacking a clear understanding of the risks. The findings raise questions about vendor lock-in, data sovereignty, and what happens when critical AI services fail.
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Commodore thinks this Linux flip phone can cure your smartphone addiction
June 16, 2026
Commodore is entering the mobile market with the Linux-powered Callback 8020. The retro-inspired flip phone removes social media, email, and web browsing while still offering access to many Android apps through Sailfish OS.
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Microsoft wants to be the Switzerland of AI while OpenAI and Anthropic battle for dominance
June 16, 2026
Microsoft is making a surprising argument in the AI race. Rather than urging businesses to commit to a single model provider, the company is promoting flexibility, model diversity, and enterprise control. The strategy could position Microsoft as the neutral platform at the center of the AI ecosystem.
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Snap thinks SPECS is the future of computing but it will cost you $2,195
June 16, 2026
Snap has officially launched SPECS, a standalone pair of augmented reality glasses featuring AI, gesture controls, adaptive tint lenses, and dual Snapdragon processors. The hardware looks impressive, but the $2,195 price could limit mainstream adoption.
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AI skills could be the new fast track to a promotion
June 16, 2026
Learning how to use artificial intelligence could do more than make workers more productive. A new Randstad report suggests AI-fluent professionals are landing promotions faster, earning higher salaries, and becoming increasingly attractive to employers struggling to fill AI-related roles.
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Android 17 is here: Floating apps, foldable gaming, and stronger security
June 16, 2026
Android 17 is now rolling out to Pixel devices with floating app windows, foldable gaming enhancements, improved screen recording tools, stronger security protections, and new performance optimizations.
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University of Maryland launches two AI degrees with very different goals
June 16, 2026
The University of Maryland is introducing two new artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree programs. One focuses on building AI systems, while the other explores the technology’s ethical, social, and human implications.
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Microsoft refreshes Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 processors
June 16, 2026
Microsoft has refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, up to 64GB RAM, 80 TOPS AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, and removable SSD storage. The new machines further Microsoft’s push into Windows on Arm, a platform that increasingly looks like the future of personal computing.
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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 packs nine JBL speakers and AI features into a $400 Android tablet
June 16, 2026
Lenovo has announced the Tab Plus Gen 2, an Android tablet focused on entertainment. It features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, a JBL-engineered nine-speaker audio system, AI-powered tools, a rotating kickstand, and a starting price of $399.99.
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