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- Sources: Frank founder Charlie Javice, sentenced in September 2025 to 85 months for defrauding JPMorgan Chase, has been seeking a presidential pardon from Trump (Wall Street Journal) [1d]
- A profile of Kalshi COO Luana Lopes Lara, who has overseen a tremendous pace of growth over the past year as the company faces political and regulatory backlash (Emily Nicolle/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Chinese Tesla drivers are using tiny plastic heads to fool Tesla's distracted-driving controls, which appear unable to distinguish figurines from real people (Zeyi Yang/Wired) [1d]
- A government crackdown on online casinos operating in the Isle of Man has led to a major tax revenue loss, accelerating the island's slide toward a fiscal cliff (Jack Adamović Davies/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Satya Nadella says companies must build both human capital and token capital, with human judgment guiding AI systems that learn and improve over time (Satya Nadella/@satyanadella) [2d]
- Sources: senior Anthropic technical staff are in DC to meet WH officials and try to fix the Mythos 5 dispute; both sides say they are eager to resolve the issue (Maria Curi/Axios) [2d]
- Canadian PM says the Anthropic ban shows the dangers of "over-reliance on certain models", and compares the risks to those that led to the 2008 financial crisis (Bloomberg) [2d]
- Sources: UK plans an "Australia plus" social media ban for under-16s, including restrictions on chatting with strangers on gaming apps, under-18 curfews, more (The Guardian) [2d]
- EU says it is looking at the practical consequences of US restricting Anthropic's models, notes such measures "should not be discriminatory against partners" (Reuters) [2d]
- Siri AI is good enough to ease Apple's AI crisis; sources: the ability to tap third party AI models beyond OpenAI's is already active in internal iOS 27 builds (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) [2d]
- Since Russia ratcheted up control over the internet this year, some Russians are turning to solutions like using multiple phones and VPNs to evade restrictions (Andrew Osborn/Reuters) [2d]
- Ajinomoto says it can meet demand through 2030 for ABF, a key material for advanced chipmaking substrates, and plans to expand capacity instead of hiking prices (Wall Street Journal) [2d]
- After years of uncertainty, including delayed listings, memory chipmaker Kioxia's shares soared 56x in 18 months, making it Japan's most valuable company (Shuhei Ochiai/Nikkei Asia) [2d]
- As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, there is still no clear replacement for "Sports Twitter", which was a perfect second-screen experience during live events (Andrew Webster/The Verge) [2d]
- Challenger, Gray & Christmas: out of ~398K US jobs cuts in 2026 through May, employers cited AI as the reason for ~88K of them, up from ~54K in all of 2025 (Hyunsoo Rim/Sherwood News) [2d]
- Nothing CEO Carl Pei says memory is now the costliest phone component, accounting for 50%+ of BOM in some models, and predicts phone prices will rise into 2027 (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge) [2d]
- US export controls on Anthropic reignite debate in India over the country's AI ambitions, which are increasingly tied to tech developed and governed in the US (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) [2d]
- US officials: the Trump administration's decision to impose export controls on Anthropic followed multiple tense calls between Dario Amodei and admin officials (Politico) [2d]
- Companies are grappling with whether and how to curb employee wagers on prediction markets that may use confidential info, as platforms tighten their own rules (Financial Times) [2d]
- Q&A with labor researcher Molly Kinder on her recent, widely discussed "Messy Middle" essay on AI-driven disruption of knowledge jobs and how to address it (Casey Newton/Platformer) [2d]
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- Is using a VPN legal in the USA, Canada and Mexico? What World Cup travelers need to know [1d]
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, June 15 (game #834) [1d]
- Quordle hints and answers for Monday, June 15 (game #1603) [1d]
- How to watch Sweden vs Tunisia: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 [1d]
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 15 (game #1100) [1d]
- EOFY sales will end in two weeks — grab these 65+ handpicked deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, vacuums and more before they disappear [1d]
- "Our mobile phones have become the greatest spy on the planet" - quote of the day by antivirus pioneer John McAfee [1d]
- I heard a 9.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos system in Denon and Marantz's elite reference listening room in their Japan factory — here's what a best-in-class system with tech from Bowers & Wilkins, Oppo, and Sony can do [1d]
- How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: Free Streams, TV Details and Kick-Off time for World Cup 2026 [1d]
- Many new AI data centers will be built on US drought-hit areas — raising questions over water and power supply [1d]
- Creative Assembly had ideas about an Alien: Isolation sequel before it finished developing the first game — 'Take what we love, what people love, and evolve with it' [2d]
- This travel hair dryer is so good, I gave away my full-size one and never looked back [2d]
- With the second-gen Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus, the head-to-toe doorbell finally goes 2K [2d]
- UFC White House live stream: how to watch Topuria vs Gaethje, start time, preview, full card [2d]
- How to watch Netherlands vs Japan: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 [2d]
- 'Every day, a child is exposed to two pieces of inappropriate or harmful content': I've spent hours researching the best phone for my son — here are the safest options I've found, from iPhones to 'dumbphones' [2d]
- I installed this brilliant peephole camera in 10 minutes, and it's a great subscription-free alternative to a video doorbell for renters and apartment-dwellers [2d]
- I tested a budget RGB TV and equivalent mini-LED TV side by side — and while RGB gets us closer to OLED performance, it still needs to learn a few things from its old-school counterpart [2d]
- Best Buy is slashing Fitbit devices for Father's Day — shop my 5 favorite deals starting at $79.95 [2d]
- Wedding gift inspiration: heritage brands, forever homeware, and unusual appliances that'll make any newlywed's day [2d]
- How to watch Germany vs Curacao: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026 [2d]
- What is the release date for Clarkson's Farm season 5 episodes 7-8 on Prime Video? [2d]
- I was bored of my usual fitness apps, but comprehensive fitness tracker BetterMe dwarfs them in terms of scale [2d]
- Sonic Pico Park trades fast-paced platforming for cute co-op puzzling and was one of the most charming things I played at SGF 2026 [2d]
- Amazon signs multibillion-dollar Corning deal to build the next generation of fiber optic cables for data centers [2d]
- 'You're designing for a dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios': Apple keeps on dropping hints that an iPhone Fold is on the way [2d]
- Ukrainian UAV expert warns US off-the-shelf drones will fail to survive EW, and 'every unit should have their own drone laboratory' [2d]
- The macOS 27 beta is already a 'mind-blowing' revelation for some MacBook owners — here are 3 reasons why it isn't the lowkey release it seems [2d]
- How to watch India vs Pakistan: live stream Women's T20 World Cup 2026 free from anywhere [2d]
- Half of workers worry AI will still take their job — as new report claims use of agents soars 90% in just a year [2d]
- Stream the World Cup everywhere — AT&T debuts unlimited iPad eSIM offer for $3-a-day with 'no contracts or subscriptions' [2d]
- McLaren and Iron Mountain are restoring heritage racing media together to help new fans buckle into the spot — and veteran fans relive the glory days [2d]
- The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is a clever, affordable Matter lock with no subscription fee, but a few rough edges [2d]
- How to watch Copenhagen Sprint cycling 2026 for FREE: stream online from anywhere [2d]
- Microsoft rolls out Copilot AI tools to over half a million NHS England staff, promises 'to improve service delivery, reduce costs and create more time for care' [2d]
- Prime member? You can already get $335 in free perks ahead of Prime Day 2026 — here are the 8 best to claim before the event [2d]
- How to watch Australia vs Turkey: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 [2d]
- 'Just as good as $100 earbuds': I tested out Aldi's bargain-bin $14 / £12 sports earbuds and I'm shocked to report that you should buy them [2d]
- I tested a cheap PS Portal case with a molded interior, charging cable passthrough, and a super-durable build — and it’s become a permanent part of my portable gaming setup [2d]
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