Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing 'risk to public interest'
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity over concerns about foreign control of national identity data.
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Govee included a book on 'white supremacy' in its website imagery
Smart lighting brand Govee pulled a website image after a book titled 'State of White Supremacy' was spotted on a shelf in a child's bedroom scene, echoing a similar 2023 incident at B&Q.
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Oppo’s Bubble accessory brings rear camera selfies to select smartphones
Oppo's new Bubble accessory enables rear camera selfies with a thin AMOLED screen, but limited compatibility and no global release plans yet.
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Ferrari's electric Luce reimagines design legacy with Jony Ive's LoveFrom
Ferrari unveils its first electric vehicle, the Luce, designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, blending Apple-inspired aesthetics with high-performance EV specs, sparking mixed reactions among enthusiasts.
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Apple streams ml s match using only iPhone 17 pro max phones
Apple used fifteen iPhone 17 Pro Max phones to film an MLS match, marking the first fully smartphone‑only broadcast, but viewers noted compression artifacts and softer images on large screens.
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Mercedes-Benz releases Android Find Hub key tracker built by Chipolo
Mercedes‑Benz and Chipolo launch a recycled‑plastic key tracker that works with Android Find Hub and Apple Find My, priced from $39.
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Microsoft's Copilot obsession backfired, and now it's frantically erasing it from Windows
Microsoft's aggressive Copilot integration sparked user backlash, leading to the term "Microslop" and a strategic pivot to Windows K2 to address core OS issues.
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Wall Street trainers charge $25,000 a day to teach banks how to use generative AI
Former bankers are charging up to $25,000 a day to teach major banks how to use generative AI tools, with a two‑month waitlist and clients like T. Rowe Price, Citigroup and Bank of America.
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Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation
Atlanta‑based Stord secured $250 million, valuing the anti‑Amazon fulfillment startup at $3 billion and unveiling an AI interface that could reshape e‑commerce logistics.
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Surfshark VPN deal: $20 Amazon gift card and $47.23 for 27 months
Surfshark’s 27‑month One plan drops to $47.23 after a $20 Amazon gift card, an 83% discount that ends on June 2 2026.
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Google Play Store could soon warn you about dead Android apps on your phone
Google may soon alert Android users when an installed app is removed from the Play Store, expanding notifications beyond security threats.
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TSMC employees consider strikes, unionization over bonus cuts despite record AI-driven profits
TSMC employees are considering strikes and unionization over a rumored 15% cut to performance bonuses, despite the company posting record profits driven by AI chip demand.
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The Cookware Industry Has a Major Fight Brewing Over PFAS Claims
Industry giants sue Caraway over allegedly misleading PFAS-free marketing claims, highlighting growing tensions in the cookware market over health and environmental concerns.
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Sam Altman says an AI jobs apocalypse is unlikely
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says a sweeping AI‑driven jobs apocalypse is unlikely, citing stable US employment data while warning that roles like customer support will vanish.
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Google Wallet's new UI is making some users miss the old one
Google Wallet's new interface divides users with its two-column design and extra navigation steps, sparking debate about the trade-offs between minimalist aesthetics and functionality.
