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Dell Federal Systems lands a five‑year, $9.7 bn Pentagon contract to centralise Microsoft 365 and cloud licences for the DoD, intelligence agencies and Coast Guard, promising $422 m annual savings.
A Google engineer used confidential search data to place $2.7m in bets on Polymarket, leading to federal charges and raising questions about insider trading in prediction markets.
A Google One subscriber says his 17‑year‑old personal account was mistakenly flagged as managed, disabling voice input, Gemini history, and Google Home setup, and weeks of support have yielded no fix.
Roku begins rolling out a major home‑screen redesign in the US, adding AI‑driven quick access, new recommendation rows and an interactive city screensaver.
Priceline is stacking summer discounts across hotels, cruises, and rental cars, with VIP Express Deals slashing rates by up to 60% and flash sales offering up to 99% off Cancun and Maui stays.
LG is reportedly considering selling its TV business to Hisense after nearly 60 years, as weak profits and Chinese competition intensify. The move would follow LG's 2021 exit from smartphones.
Meta launches global paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp with AI-powered Meta One tiers in select countries, offering enhanced features and analytics for $3-$50 per month.
YouTube now automatically labels videos with significant photorealistic AI use and introduces customizable content feeds for U.S. users, enhancing transparency and personalization.
Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo is accused of using confidential Year in Search data to earn $1.2 million on Polymarket, prompting DOJ charges and highlighting regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.
Google security engineer Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for allegedly using confidential internal data to make $1.2 million in trades on Polymarket prediction markets.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman admits his earlier warnings about AI wiping out entry‑level jobs were exaggerated and announces a $250 million fund to aid workers, while the company still markets its models as cutting‑edge.
Ferrari’s first all‑electric sedan, the Luce, designed with Jony Ive, drew harsh fan criticism and triggered a 7% drop in the company's Milan‑listed shares.
Meta rolls out paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, offering exclusive features for $2.99-$3.99 per month under the new Meta One initiative.
Valve has raised Steam Deck OLED prices by up to $300, with the 512 GB model now $789 and the 1 TB model $949, while refurbished 256 GB LCD units start at $319.
DuckDuckGo’s US app installs jumped 18.1% after Google I/O, with iPhone installs up 33% and its no‑AI page seeing a 22.7% rise, reflecting user pushback against Google’s AI‑heavy search rollout.
