Five E-Commerce Platforms Summoned Over “Billion-Yuan Subsidy” Issues
Xbox Launches Business Reset Plan
BOOX Unveils the Second-Generation BOOX Go 6
Xiaomi Launches MiMo Code AI Coding Assistant
SANWA Introduces a Pen-Style Mouse
Philips Hue Launches World Cup-Themed Lighting Effects
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Five E-Commerce Platforms Summoned Over “Billion-Yuan Subsidy” Issues
On June 11, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation summoned Taobao (Tmall), JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, notifying them of a second batch of typical issues identified during a comprehensive campaign targeting “involution-style” competition among online platforms and requiring corrective action. The issues involved misleading promotional claims, non-compliant formulation and disclosure of promotional rules, and failure to disclose information about product sellers. Among the findings, Taobao widely promoted its long-running “Billion-Yuan Subsidy” program as a “6.18 Billion-Yuan Subsidy” campaign, repeatedly refused to provide the actual subsidy amounts and the respective contribution ratios of the platform and merchants during the promotion period, failed to prominently disclose relevant rules, and did not display the qualifications of actual sellers for some products. Pinduoduo failed to clearly disclose the actual subsidy amount and funding ratio of its “Billion-Yuan Subsidy” program, could not provide supporting documentation, and included terms that unilaterally exempted the platform from its statutory responsibilities. JD.com’s “Billion-Yuan Subsidy” and “Billion-Yuan Agricultural Subsidy” campaigns did not disclose promotion periods, subsidy amounts, or funding ratios and could not provide evidence when requested, while its “Billion-Yuan Supermarket” campaign failed to disclose promotional rules. Douyin’s “6.18 Good Products Festival” and “Billion-Yuan Consumer Coupons” campaigns did not disclose promotional rules to consumers, and rule changes were made without a public consultation process for merchants. Xiaohongshu’s “Redeem Points for Gifts” campaign only disclosed the total number of prizes available, without specifying winning probabilities or prize forfeiture rules, and used wording such as “continued participation constitutes acceptance” to exclude consumers’ right to negotiate.
Regulatory experts noted that irrational large-scale subsidies may distort market pricing mechanisms and squeeze merchant profit margins, while platform clauses that unilaterally waive responsibility could increase risks for consumers. Source
Xbox Launches Business Reset Plan
On June 10, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty unveiled the 100-day Xbox Reset business restructuring plan. They stated that Xbox’s internally calculated operating margin for the current fiscal year was approximately 3%, down year-over-year and below the industry average. Excluding the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, Xbox has invested more than $20 billion in subsidies across content, platform, and hardware over the past five years, while annual revenue declined by nearly $500 million during the same period. Xbox acknowledged that it had expanded too aggressively and failed to invest adequately in its core franchises. Going forward, the company plans to refocus on building a stronger lineup of stable first-party and third-party exclusive titles. On the hardware side, Xbox stated that procurement costs for console storage components have risen more than fourfold since autumn 2025 and are expected to exceed five times their level from two years earlier by the 2027 holiday season. Current production capacity is unable to meet demand, prompting Xbox to explore new business models and hardware partnerships for Project Helix, which is designed to run both Xbox and PC games. Bloomberg reported on the same day that Xbox plans to conduct layoffs after Microsoft’s fiscal year ends on June 30, although the exact number of affected employees has not yet been determined. Budgets for marketing and several other departments are also expected to be significantly reduced. Source
BOOX Unveils the Second-Generation BOOX Go 6
On June 11, BOOX launched the second-generation BOOX Go 6, a 6-inch ePaper reader, in overseas markets. The new BOOX Go 6 adds handwriting note-taking capabilities and can be paired with the separately sold InkSense Plus stylus, allowing users to annotate books, highlight passages, and create handwritten notes and to-do lists within the native note-taking application. The device features a 6-inch monochrome ePaper display with a resolution of 1448 × 1072 and 300 PPI, protected by a flat AG glass cover lens. It supports dual-tone front lighting with adjustable warm and cool color temperatures. The reader is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, supports microSD card expansion, runs Android 11, and comes with the Google Play Store pre-installed. Connectivity options include 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C. It is powered by a 1500mAh lithium-polymer battery and measures 6.8mm thick while weighing approximately 160g. Color options include Plum, Stone, Shell, and Custard.
The second-generation BOOX Go 6 is now available for pre-order through the official BOOX online store at a price of $199.99 and is expected to begin shipping around June 17. Source
Xiaomi Launches MiMo Code AI Coding Assistant
On June 11, Xiaomi MiMo officially released and open-sourced MiMo Code v0.1.0. Built on top of OpenCode and licensed under MIT, MiMo Code comes with the multimodal MiMo-V2.5 model available free of charge for a limited time. It also supports integration with mainstream models including DeepSeek, Kimi, and GLM, as well as third-party Token Plans, providing flexibility for developers with different needs.
MiMo Code features a built-in persistent memory system that addresses long-session memory limitations through a three-layer mechanism consisting of project memory, conversation checkpoints, and task progress tracking. Xiaomi has also developed a dedicated Harness system specifically optimized for the MiMo model family, enabling deep integration between the models and the framework. Combined with Compose Mode, MiMo Code can automatically handle the entire workflow from design and planning to coding, testing, and review, aiming to deliver production-ready results. In addition, MiMo Code includes a built-in /dream command that is automatically triggered every seven days. A dedicated agent reads historical conversations and existing memory files, performs merging, deduplication, path validation, and compression, then consolidates fragmented memories into a compact and up-to-date state before updating global memory. MiMo Code also comes with integrated voice input and control capabilities powered by MiMo-V2.5-ASR speech recognition technology. Source
SANWA Introduces a Pen-Style Mouse
Japanese peripheral manufacturer SANWA has announced the 400-MAWB231 pen-style wireless mouse. Slightly larger than a standard ballpoint pen and weighing just 25g, the device is priced at 5,680 yen (approximately RMB 240.2).
Users can operate the 400-MAWB231 much like holding a pen. A light touch on the tip performs a left-click, while the body includes buttons for right-click, scrolling, back, and forward functions. The 400-MAWB231 is equipped with a 1600 DPI blue LED optical sensor system and supports a tilt angle range of 40° to 70°. It offers both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, with a battery life of approximately 4.5 months on a full charge. Source
Philips Hue Launches World Cup-Themed Lighting Effects
Signify has launched the “Sports Live” real-time match lighting effects feature for Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting products. Available for a limited time starting June 11 in conjunction with major international football tournaments in 2026, the feature can be configured through the “Sync” page in the latest Hue app. Once enabled, the system uses live match data to trigger lighting effects during key moments such as goals, yellow cards, red cards, set pieces, and penalty kicks. It also provides pre-match countdown effects, victory-color animations for the winning team after the final whistle, and lighting effects reflecting whether a team is leading or the match is tied. Users can choose compatible color-capable lights, select their favorite team and room, and adjust lighting scenes, brightness levels, and delay settings to better synchronize with television broadcasts. Lighting effects will pause when playback is paused and automatically resynchronize with live match data when viewing resumes. Source
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On June 10, Google released DiffusionGemma, an experimental open model that uses text diffusion and is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. Built on research from Gemma 4 and Gemini Diffusion, the model can generate text up to four times faster than traditional autoregressive models on a standalone GPU. Generation speeds can exceed 1,000 tokens per second on a single NVIDIA H100 and more than 700 tokens per second on a GeForce RTX 5090. After quantization, the model can run on systems with as little as 18GB of VRAM. Source
In the latest announcement for the WindowsAppsSDK project, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11’s local language model API requires only an RTX 30-series GPU or newer and at least 6GB of VRAM to run. The API allows developers to download Microsoft’s Phi Silica small language model and access local AI generation capabilities on-device. Previously, similar AI features on Windows generally required hardware that met Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC specifications. Source
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially been scheduled for release in mainland China on July 29. Source
iFixit has published its teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, confirming that its internal structure is nearly identical to that of the HTC U24 Pro. According to the teardown, the HTC U24 Pro motherboard can even be installed directly into the T1 chassis and operate normally. Based on production timelines, component sourcing, and existing manufacturing lines, iFixit also concluded that the T1’s design, manufacturing, and the vast majority of its components originate from China, falling short of the “Made in USA” standard previously claimed by Trump. Source
Insta360 Unveils Its First Handheld Gimbal Camera Luna Ultra
Logitech Launches Its First Foldable Mouse, the Mobi Fold
Razer Introduces the Seiren V3 Pro Microphone
Kensington Launches the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackball Mouse
Google Releases the Real-Time Speech Translation Model Gemini 3.5 Live Translate
Microsoft Announces the Windows Ready Print Program
nsta360 Unveils Its First Handheld Gimbal Camera Luna Ultra
On June 10, Insta360 officially unveiled the Luna Ultra, the company’s first flagship dual-camera gimbal camera.
According to Insta360, the Luna Ultra is a gimbal camera jointly developed with Leica and features a dual Leica Summicron optical lens system. The primary camera is equipped with a 1-inch 8K sensor, offering a 20mm equivalent focal length and an ƒ/1.8 aperture. It supports 14 stops of dynamic range and 8K 30fps Dolby Vision video recording. The secondary camera is a 1/1.3-inch super-telephoto lens with an ƒ/2.0 aperture, supporting up to 12× hybrid zoom and 6× lossless zoom. Users can switch between common focal lengths such as 1×, 2×, 3×, and 6× via the vertical zoom lever on the camera body. In terms of imaging capabilities, the Luna Ultra supports 4K 120fps high-frame-rate slow-motion recording, 10-bit I-Log format, and compatibility with the ACES cinema color management standard and DaVinci Resolve color-grading workflows.
In terms of product design, the Luna Ultra comes with a detachable 2-inch OLED monitoring and remote-control display, supporting high-definition wireless video transmission and full camera control from up to 20 meters away. The display also integrates an independent wireless microphone for long-distance audio recording. Insta360 has also introduced a first-person head-tracking module, allowing the gimbal and lens to follow the direction of the user’s head movements when paired with a dedicated ear-hook accessory.
Powered by a Qualcomm 4nm flagship chipset and dual independent imaging processors, the camera enables real-time 4K 60fps night enhancement and supports features including 4K ultra-HD portrait video, 4K Live Photos, portrait algorithms, beauty adjustments, Leica color presets, and cinematic film-style filters.
Additional specifications include a total weight of approximately 232 grams, a built-in 1550mAh battery capable of up to four hours of continuous shooting, and fast charging that reaches 80% capacity in 23 minutes. The camera also includes 47GB of high-speed internal storage and supports direct connectivity with Insta360’s Mic series wireless microphones. Pricing starts at RMB 3,999 for the standard package and RMB 4,849 for the Creator Bundle. Source
Logitech Launches Its First Foldable Mouse, the Mobi Fold
On June 10, Logitech introduced its first foldable mouse, the Mobi Fold.
According to Logitech, the Mobi Fold is designed primarily for portable productivity scenarios. The center section of the mouse features an accordion-style folding structure that the company claims can withstand more than 15 years of folding and unfolding. When folded, its footprint is reduced by nearly 50% compared to its expanded state, making it easier to carry in a pocket or bag. The design also supports an “open and use, fold and go” experience. Additionally, the device includes an intelligent closure protection feature to prevent accidental input while folded.
In terms of specifications, the Mobi Fold is covered with a dust- and stain-resistant silicone exterior designed to conform to the shape of the user’s hand. Logitech claims the mouse can reduce muscle strain by 22% compared to using a laptop trackpad. It features a symmetrical design, a PixArt PAW3222 optical sensor with up to 4,000 DPI, quiet switches, and an adaptive scrolling system enabled through its touch panel. For battery life, the Mobi Fold includes a 100mAh battery that provides approximately one month of use per charge, while a one-minute quick charge delivers up to 22 hours of operation. The Mobi Fold is priced at $79.99. Source
Razer Introduces the Seiren V3 Pro Microphone
On June 9, Razer announced the Seiren V3 Pro, a professional-grade USB gaming microphone. The microphone is priced at RMB 1,999 in China and is now available through domestic e-commerce platforms.
According to Razer, the Seiren V3 Pro supports studio-grade 32-bit floating-point audio recording, delivering a wider dynamic range. The microphone features a 16mm supercardioid condenser capsule, RGB-reactive streaming lighting effects, and a multifunction touch-sensitive mute button. Functionally, the Seiren V3 Pro integrates advanced audio DSP directly on the device, enabling AI-powered noise reduction, gain limiting, and other processing features.
In terms of hardware design, the product features a unibody zinc-alloy chassis, a dedicated gain control knob, an integrated shock mount, and a detachable pop filter. It also provides both USB-C and XLR connectivity and comes paired with an adjustable shock-absorbing boom arm. Source
Kensington Launches the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackball Mouse
On June 9, Kensington announced the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 thumb-operated vertical trackball mouse. It is available in both a wired single-mode version and a wireless tri-mode version, priced at $49.99 and $59.99 respectively.
According to Kensington, the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 adopts a 60-degree ergonomic tilt design aimed at users with medium-sized hands, with the goal of improving comfort during prolonged use. The mouse features a 34mm trackball and a metal 4D scroll wheel, supports four DPI settings of 400, 800, 1200, and 1600, and offers nine programmable buttons. In addition, the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 incorporates a button-activated trackball ejection mechanism, allowing users to easily remove and clean the trackball. Connectivity options include both the wired single-mode version and the wireless tri-mode version. The wireless model delivers up to four months of battery life per charge and can simultaneously connect to two devices via Bluetooth. Source
Google Releases the Real-Time Speech Translation Model Gemini 3.5 Live Translate
On June 9, Google officially launched Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, its latest real-time speech translation model designed to provide live interpretation for multilingual calls, meetings, classes, livestreams, broadcasts, and other scenarios.
According to Google, Gemini 3.5 Live Translate can automatically recognize more than 70 languages and generate fluent, natural translated speech while preserving the speaker’s tone, speaking pace, and pitch. Google noted that, unlike traditional turn-based translation systems that wait for a speaker to finish before beginning translation, the new model can continuously generate translated speech and strike a balance between “waiting for more context to improve translation quality” and “translating immediately to keep up with the speaker’s pace.” In addition, the model offers strong noise-resistance capabilities, helping applications adapt to noisy, complex, and unpredictable real-world environments.
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate will be rolled out to Google Translate for Android and iOS globally. Developers can access the public preview through the Gemini Live API and Google AI Studio, while enterprise customers can use a private preview version within Google Meet. Source
Microsoft Announces the Windows Ready Print Program
On June 10, Microsoft announced that it is renaming the Modern Print Platform to Windows Ready Print and introducing printer driver selection controls in Windows 11, aiming to provide users and IT administrators with a simpler and more reliable modern printing experience.
According to Microsoft, Windows Ready Print is intended to transition the Windows printing workflow away from traditional third-party printer drivers and toward a modern printing model based on the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) using built-in Windows IPP drivers. Microsoft stated that beginning in July 2026, newly installed printers on supported devices will use Windows Ready Print by default, simplifying setup and reducing reliance on manufacturer-specific driver management.
Microsoft also acknowledged that, due to compatibility considerations, not all environments support the new platform. As a result, Windows 11 will include driver selection controls. Users can configure the feature through Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners → “Use Windows Ready Print to set up printers by default.” When enabled, Windows will prioritize Windows Ready Print for printer setup; when disabled, the system will use manufacturer-provided driver configurations instead. Source
Apple Updates App Store Review and Subscription Rules
Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5
Xiaomi Releases MiMo V2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed
Marshall Launches the Stockwell III
Razer Introduces Its First XLR Microphone
Dell Launches the Dell Pro Micro E Mini PC
Beelink ME Pro 13500H Goes on Sale
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Apple Updates App Store Review and Subscription Rules
Apple has updated its latest App Store Review Guidelines. Under the new rules, Apple may in the future remove certain mature-category apps from the App Store if they have not been updated, improved, or are no longer capable of attracting users over an extended period. The revised guidelines expand the previous rejection criteria that targeted saturated categories such as “fart,” “burp,” “flashlight,” “fortune-telling,” and “dating” apps, broadening them to restrict developers from “opportunistically creating variants of existing app categories or popular apps.” Apple now explicitly mentions wallpaper apps, simple timer apps, and sound-effect apps, requiring new submissions in these categories to provide “differentiated improvements” in order to pass review. Apple has also classified apps centered around drinking, farting, burping, and similar themes as low-quality, low-effort applications, warning that developers who repeatedly submit such apps may lose access to the Apple Developer Program. However, the existing App Store Improvements process will continue to notify developers when apps become outdated or receive little to no downloads, giving them an opportunity to improve their apps before removal. Source
In addition, during WWDC 2026, Apple announced an expansion of the App Store’s App Bundles feature, allowing developers with overlapping user bases but without direct competitive relationships to jointly offer cross-app subscription bundles for the first time. Users can gain access to multiple apps at a lower price than subscribing to each app individually. Source
Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5
On June 9, Anthropic publicly launched Claude Fable 5, the first publicly available version of its Mythos model. The model is open for software engineering, knowledge work, and visual tasks, but includes hard safety restrictions in high-risk areas such as cybersecurity, biology, chemistry, and model distillation. Requests involving these domains will be blocked and automatically fall back to Claude Opus 4.8. Anthropic also stated that all traffic associated with Fable 5 and Mythos 5 will be retained for 30 days. According to the company, this data will not be used for training purposes and will only be used to defend against jailbreak attacks and reduce false positives.
Mythos was initially released to a small group of partners as a preview in April before being expanded to hundreds of organizations across 15 countries, with a particular focus on critical infrastructure operators. Fable 5 is now available through the Claude API and Enterprise subscription plans, while Anthropic is simultaneously deploying Mythos 5 to organizations already approved for access to advanced models. Early evaluations indicate that Fable outperforms competing models in tasks such as complex long-horizon analysis benchmarks, generating complete applications in a single pass, tool usage, UI design, and game development. Both Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are priced at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens, twice the cost of Opus 4.8. Users of the Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise subscription plans can access the models at no additional charge until June 22. Starting June 23, the models will be removed from those subscriptions and will instead consume usage credits. Source
Xiaomi Releases MiMo V2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed
On June 9, Xiaomi MiMo announced a joint release with TileRT of the UltraSpeed mode for Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5-Pro. Through co-design between the model and the system, the mode achieves a generation speed of 1,000 tokens per second for trillion-parameter models on general-purpose GPUs. The MiMo-V2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed API has also been launched simultaneously. Pricing is three times that of MiMo-V2.5-Pro, while output speed is approximately ten times faster. However, the service is available exclusively through the API and is not included in the Token Plan. The trial period runs from June 9, 2026, through 23:59 on June 23, 2026. Source
Marshall Launches the Stockwell III
On June 9, Marshall introduced the Stockwell III portable Bluetooth speaker. Compared with the Stockwell II, battery life has increased from 20 hours to more than 40 hours, while the unit weighs less than 3 pounds (approximately 1.36 kg). It features IP55 dust and water resistance and incorporates Marshall’s proprietary True Stereophonic technology, delivering 360-degree audio regardless of placement position. A built-in dynamic loudness algorithm balances bass, midrange, and treble across different volume levels, while enhancing bass and treble performance at lower volumes. The design continues Marshall’s signature guitar-amp-inspired aesthetic, featuring a PU leather carrying strap, velvet lining, and a brass control panel that allows users to skip tracks, switch presets, and adjust volume. Modular and user-replaceable components include the carrying strap, battery, front and rear grilles, and silicone sleeve. The Stockwell III will be available in two color options, is expected to arrive at major retail channels on August 4, and is priced at $250. Source
Razer Introduces Its First XLR Microphone
On June 9, Razer unveiled the Seiren V3 Pro microphone, its first streaming and podcasting microphone with XLR support, priced at $249.99.
Compared with the Seiren V3 Chroma, the Seiren V3 Pro primarily adds an XLR analog interface while also offering dual USB-C connectivity. Creators can use it as a plug-and-play USB microphone or connect it to an audio interface or mixer via XLR. In USB-C mode, it supports onboard DSP (digital signal processing), including AI noise reduction, a compressor, limiter, and expander. The microphone also features an integrated shock-mount structure and built-in pop filter. On the hardware side, the Seiren V3 Pro adopts a unified enclosure design and includes a gain knob, mute button, and an adjustable shock-absorbing boom-arm mount. It is equipped with a 30mm cardioid capsule and offers a frequency response range of 50Hz to 16kHz. On the software side, the Seiren V3 Pro supports Razer Synapse, enabling 32-bit float recording and integrated RGB lighting effects. Source
Dell Launches the Dell Pro Micro E Mini PC
On June 9, Dell listed a new Dell Pro Micro E mini PC on JD.com. The system is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 150 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, priced at RMB 4,279. The device features a compact 1.2L chassis. For I/O, the front panel includes one USB-A 3.2 port and one USB-C 3.2 port, while the rear panel provides one RJ45 Ethernet port, two USB-A 2.0 ports, two USB-A 3.2 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, and one DisplayPort 1.4a port. Source
Beelink ME Pro 13500H Goes on Sale
On June 8, Beelink announced the launch of the ME Pro NAS-oriented mini PC powered by an Intel Core i5-13500H processor. The barebones version (without storage) is priced at RMB 2,569. The i5-13500H edition of the ME Pro features a 2+4 drive-bay configuration, offering two 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and four M.2 SSD slots, including one PCIe Gen4×4 slot and three PCIe Gen3×2 slots. It is equipped with two DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots. The system uses a unibody metal chassis, with a fabric-covered front panel and a magnetic MESH rear panel. Internally, it adopts a DIY-friendly drawer-style design that supports motherboard replacement. Cooling is handled by a vapor chamber and a turbo fan, while storage drives benefit from silicone and aluminum mounting brackets (for 3.5-inch drives only) to assist with heat dissipation. Networking is powered by a MediaTek MT7920 wireless card supporting Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity includes three 10Gbps USB-A ports (one front, two rear), one 40Gbps USB-C port, one 10GbE RJ45 port, one 2.5GbE RJ45 port, one HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, and one 3.5mm audio jack. Source
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During the Nintendo Direct presentation held on June 9, Nintendo shared the latest updates on multiple first-party and third-party titles. Among the announcements, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was officially revealed and confirmed for release later this year, while Kingdom Hearts IV was formally unveiled and confirmed to launch on the Nintendo Switch platform from day one. Source
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky has confirmed that the Pebble Round 2 smartwatch will begin shipping in July, with all pre-orders expected to be fulfilled before September. Announced in January, the Pebble Round 2 is a revival of the lightweight, round-faced Pebble Round smartwatch. Priced at $199, it features updated hardware, slimmer bezels, and optional black or brown leather straps. The shipping schedule follows the broad rollout of the Pebble Time 2, which has already reached most pre-order customers. Meanwhile, the Pebble Index smart ring still has no confirmed shipping date. Source
Meta has removed code related to NameTag, an unreleased facial recognition system, from the latest version of the Meta AI app. Earlier, WIRED reported that the system had already been embedded in the Meta AI app, which is installed on more than 50 million devices. Designed for Meta smart glasses, NameTag was originally intended to convert faces captured by the glasses into unique biometric signatures known as faceprints and compare them against a facial database stored locally on a user’s device. Faces that could not be identified would be cropped, indexed, and stored locally for future processing. Source
Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and 90mm F2.2 EVO APS-C Camera Lenses
Dasung Launches the Link 2 Smartphone-Shaped Screen Mirroring Device
Hanvon Introduces the Clear Mobile Plus Smartphone-Shaped E Ink Reader
Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation Jointly Issue the Guidelines for Online Review Activities
WeChat Releases Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem
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WWDC26 Worldwide Developers Conference Opens
In the early hours of June 9, the WWDC26 Worldwide Developers Conference officially kicked off. The opening keynote introduced iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, visionOS 27, and other new operating systems. The updates focus on performance improvements, design refinements, enhanced child safety features, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and a significantly improved Siri AI experience. Developer preview versions are available now, with public releases scheduled for this fall.
For more WWDC26 news and updates, stay tuned to the WWDC26 with SSPAI special coverage series.
Xiaomi Unveils the Xiaomi 17T Series Smartphones
On June 8, Xiaomi officially introduced the Xiaomi 17T series, consisting of the 17T and 17T Pro models.
The Xiaomi 17T is powered by the Dimensity 8500-Ultra mobile platform and features a 6.59-inch 1.5K flexible OLED flat display with peak brightness reaching 3500 nits in various usage scenarios. Its camera system consists of a Leica professional triple-camera setup, including a 50MP Leica primary camera, a 50MP Leica 5× periscope telephoto camera, and a 12MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The primary camera uses the Light Hunter 800 image sensor. The device is equipped with a 7000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery, supports 67W fast charging, and carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. Available in Iridescent White, Ice Berry Purple, and Black, pricing ranges from RMB 2,999 (12GB + 256GB) to RMB 3,499 (12GB + 512GB). Source
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9500 mobile platform and features a 6.83-inch 1.5K flexible OLED flat display with peak brightness reaching 3500 nits. It comes with a Leica professional triple-camera system consisting of a 50MP high-dynamic-range main camera, a 50MP Leica 5× periscope telephoto camera, and a 12MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The main camera uses the custom Light Hunter 950 image sensor, capable of delivering a dynamic range of up to 13.5 EV. The device packs a 7000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery and supports 100W Xiaomi HyperCharge wired charging as well as 50W Xiaomi HyperCharge wireless charging. It also features IP68 dust and water resistance. Available in Black, Nebula Purple, and Midnight Blue, pricing ranges from RMB 3,999 (12GB + 256GB) to RMB 4,799 (16GB + 512GB). Source
Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and 90mm F2.2 EVO APS-C Camera Lenses
On June 8, Viltrox officially unveiled two new EVO-series APS-C lenses: the AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2. Priced at RMB 1,499 and RMB 1,699 respectively, both lenses are available in Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts. Depending on the mount version, the AF 75mm F1.8 weighs approximately 325–355 grams. It features a manual aperture ring, while the Sony E and Nikon Z versions additionally include a customizable Fn button, a CLICK switch for toggling between clicked and de-clicked aperture control, and an AF/MF focus mode switch. The lens uses an STM silent autofocus motor, features an optical design consisting of 11 elements in 9 groups, and offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.74 meters. The AF 90mm F2.2 weighs approximately 320–340 grams depending on the mount. It also includes a manual aperture ring, while the E- and Z-mount versions offer the same customizable Fn button, CLICK aperture switch, and AF/MF focus mode switch. The lens uses an STM silent autofocus motor, features an optical design of 10 elements in 8 groups, and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.74 meters. Source
Dasung Launches the Link 2 Smartphone-Shaped Screen Mirroring Device
Dasung’s Link 2 smartphone-style screen mirroring device (display) is now available on JD.com. The device features a 6.7-inch display and is priced at RMB 1,899. It comes in Deep Space Gray and Glacier Blue color options, measures 7 mm thick, and weighs 155 g. The front is equipped with a 6.7-inch 300 PPI 60 Hz monochrome E Ink display paired with a dual-tone front light supporting both warm and cool color temperatures. The device can connect to any smartphone that supports Miracast or AirPlay wireless casting protocols and also supports reverse touch control. Source
Hanvon Introduces the Clear Mobile Plus Smartphone-Shaped E Ink Reader
On June 8, Hanvon listed its new Clear Mobile Plus smartphone-style e-reader on JD.com. The device features a 6.13-inch monochrome E Ink display and is priced at RMB 1,899. Available in black and white color options, it measures 9 mm thick and weighs 198 g. The front is equipped with a 6.13-inch Carta 1300 monochrome E Ink panel with a resolution of 1648 × 824, paired with a 30-level adjustable warm and cool backlight system. On the rear, the device includes an 8 MP camera.
The Clear Mobile Plus is powered by an octa-core processor, paired with 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of storage. It features a 4,000 mAh battery, runs Android 14, and includes 5 GB of free mobile data per month. Source
Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation Jointly Issue the Guidelines for Online Review Activities
On June 8, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the Guidelines for Online Review Activities. The guidelines clarify that individuals and organizations conducting online reviews must comply with laws, administrative regulations, and relevant national requirements, adhere to business ethics and accepted social norms, and uphold the principles of objectivity, fairness, comprehensiveness, and accuracy. The guidelines further require that when online reviews involve testing product functionality, performance, or other measurable characteristics, the testing must be carried out by inspection and testing institutions that hold legally recognized certification and accreditation, following applicable standards and technical specifications. For food-related testing, reviewers must possess the necessary qualifications, may not use non-standard testing methods, and may not evaluate items lacking nationally recognized testing standards. The guidelines also prohibit using different standards or methodologies when making horizontal or vertical comparisons between similar products. Where no actual product testing has been conducted and evaluations are based solely on subjective impressions, reviewers must clearly disclose this fact. In addition, website platforms are required to strengthen oversight of online review content and promptly handle related complaints and reports. Source
WeChat Releases Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem
On June 8, the WeChat team published the Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem, announcing that the WeChat Open Platform now provides streamlined access to the WeChat AI ecosystem. Mini Programs that integrate with the ecosystem will have opportunities to be recommended and invoked by WeChat AI, while Mini Programs that do not complete the integration process will not be accessible through WeChat AI. The platform offers both an automatic mode and a developer mode. WeChat AI is currently in a closed beta testing phase, with JD.com and Trip.com already confirming their participation in the testing program. Source
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According to the Financial Times, OpenAI is planning the largest upgrade in ChatGPT’s history, aiming to transform it into a “super app” by introducing enhanced coding tools and AI agent capabilities in an effort to boost revenue ahead of a potential IPO. Citing more than a dozen current and former employees, the report states that the changes are part of a broader organizational restructuring within OpenAI. The company is reallocating resources toward the highly profitable enterprise market while intensifying competition with rival Anthropic. A major focus of the upgrade will be Codex, OpenAI’s coding tool, which is expected to receive significantly more resources. New features are scheduled to roll out gradually over the coming weeks, first through updates to the ChatGPT web app and mobile applications. To further increase user engagement, OpenAI is also redesigning the ChatGPT interface and introducing new prompts and features to encourage the use of coding tools, image generation capabilities, and third-party partner services such as Canva and Booking. Source
At the Xbox Showcase on June 8, Microsoft unveiled a new limited-edition gaming console, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, along with a matching commemorative controller. The special-edition console comes with 1TB of storage and draws its design inspiration from the original Xbox. It features a semi-transparent OG Green shell, while the Xbox logo area on top includes green lighting effects. A 25th Anniversary logo is printed on the front panel. Microsoft also revealed that the console contains several hidden “Easter egg” details throughout both its hardware and exterior design, though the company has not yet disclosed their exact nature. At the same time, Microsoft introduced the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, which adopts the same classic translucent green design while retaining the traditional ABXY button color scheme. Source
According to Bloomberg, Moonshot AI is seeking a new funding round with a target valuation of $30 billion. Source
According to Bloomberg, Spotify is currently in discussions with music festival organizers in an effort to secure livestreaming rights for festivals and concerts, as the company looks to expand beyond music into video content. Source
Kimi, the AI model developed by Moonshot AI, has launched the Kimi China Football Support Initiative. Under the program, Kimi will donate 1 billion tokens to support Chinese football development for every goal scored during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donations will support grassroots programs, school football initiatives, youth coaching development, and nonprofit organizations using Kimi. Source
According to a June 7 report by Windows Latest, Microsoft has acknowledged that the current Windows Search experience falls well short of expectations. The company reportedly plans to prioritize local results over web content even when users enter as few as two characters. Windows Latest independently confirmed that a dedicated local-only search mode for Windows is currently under development. Microsoft is testing a new toggle that will allow users to completely disable web-based search results, restricting searches exclusively to local content. Users will also be able to disable Microsoft Store search results separately. At present, the mixed presentation of local and web results often creates a poor experience. For example, when searching for applications, Windows may occasionally prioritize web content instead of local programs. Although such behavior is not constant, the system frequently defaults to Bing-powered search results. Source
Passenger Cars Keep Getting Heavier, Gaining Nearly 400 kg Over 12 Years
iFixit Tears Down Counterfeit Apple Products from Huaqiangbei
Cloudflare Acquires the Company Behind Vite
rsync Sparks Controversy After an AI-Assisted Maintenance Bug
OpenAI Discusses Equity Donation With the U.S. Government
Average Vehicle Age on U.S. Roads Reaches 13 Years
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Passenger Cars Keep Getting Heavier, Gaining Nearly 400 kg Over 12 Years
According to a report by CCTV, passenger cars on the market have been collectively “bulking up” in recent years. Data shows that the average curb weight of new passenger vehicles in China reached 1,704 kg in 2024, nearly 400 kg heavier than the 1,312 kg average recorded in 2012. Moreover, the pace of weight gain continues to accelerate. Between 2020 and 2024 alone, the increase in vehicle weight exceeded the total gain accumulated during the eight-year period from 2012 to 2020. New energy vehicles have become the primary contributors to this trend, with many mainstream models weighing more than two metric tons and some reaching as much as 3.8 tons—heavier than a light-duty truck.
Experts attribute the increase largely to the automotive industry’s transition toward electrification and consumers’ growing demand for more features. As the industry remains in a rapid phase of EV adoption, components such as traction batteries add significant weight. In today’s mainstream household EVs, battery packs typically weigh between 500 and 650 kg, while long-range models equipped with larger batteries can reach 700 to 800 kg. At the same time, electric motors, power control systems, and battery protection structures integrated into the chassis further increase overall vehicle mass.
The report notes that excessive vehicle weight reduces efficiency, accelerates tire and brake wear, and can lead to handling issues such as understeer. Energy consumption also rises significantly. For example, a three-ton battery-electric SUV typically consumes more than 20 kWh per 100 kilometers. Industry estimates suggest that reducing vehicle weight by 100 kg can lower energy consumption by approximately 7.5% per 100 kilometers. Additionally, every 20% increase in vehicle weight raises road surface damage rates to roughly 2.07 times the original level, increasing urban road maintenance costs.
Policymakers have already begun addressing the issue. China’s national standard Limits of Energy Consumption for Electric Vehicles, Part 1: Passenger Cars came into effect on January 1 this year. Through stricter and more systematic performance requirements, the regulation pushes automakers toward meaningful technological upgrades and lower energy consumption. New purchase tax incentive standards set to take effect in 2026 stipulate that battery-electric vehicles with a curb weight exceeding 2,710 kg must achieve CLTC energy consumption of no more than 19.1 kWh per 100 kilometers to qualify for the 50% purchase tax reduction. This measure is expected to curb unrestricted vehicle weight growth to some extent.
iFixit Tears Down Counterfeit Apple Products from Huaqiangbei
Recently, iFixit released a video showcasing the teardown of counterfeit Apple products purchased from Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market, including fake versions of the Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3. All three products together cost less than $100.
The counterfeit Apple Watch Ultra 3 came preloaded with apps such as Alipay, but many built-in icons—including Compass and Weather—had no actual functionality, merely toggling Night Mode when tapped. On the rear casing, a plastic shell decorated with painted fake sensors replaced the genuine ceramic and sapphire sensor assembly found on the authentic product. The display assembly method also differed significantly from Apple’s design. Inside, the fake watch used a 260 mAh lithium-polymer pouch battery, compared with the genuine model’s 542 mAh battery, and it was directly soldered to the motherboard.
The counterfeit AirPods Max 2 replaced aluminum components with low-quality plastic. The headband exhibited unusual bending, while the ear cushions appeared prone to rapid wear. Although the device could reproduce a convincing Apple-style pairing animation, it lacked active noise cancellation entirely. Internally, the wiring featured crude soldering work, and steel weights fixed with resin had been added inside the ear cups to imitate the heft of the genuine headphones.
The counterfeit AirPods Pro 3 used silicone ear tips glued directly onto the earbuds. Inside were pouch batteries and inexpensive soldered copper wires instead of proper flex cables. Apple’s force-sensor controls were replaced with physical buttons, and the counterfeit version lacked both heart-rate sensors and noise-canceling microphones.
According to iFixit, these counterfeit products not only fail to deliver any of the advanced features they attempt to imitate, but also pose potential fire hazards due to their use of unbranded and uncertified batteries. Built with low-quality components and offering virtually no repairability, they are likely to become electronic waste in a very short time.
Cloudflare Acquires the Company Behind Vite
On June 4, Cloudflare announced its acquisition of open-source JavaScript tooling company VoidZero. Core products under the VoidZero umbrella—including the Vite build tool, Vitest testing framework, Rolldown, and Oxc—will be integrated into the Cloudflare Workers platform.
VoidZero was founded in 2024 by Chinese developer Evan You, creator of the Vue.js framework and Vite. Following the acquisition, You and his team will join Cloudflare’s Emerging Technologies and Incubation (ETI) division. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince stated that as AI-assisted code generation continues to grow rapidly, development tools must become lighter and more efficient. The integration aims to provide developers and AI agents with the fastest path from local code creation to deployment across Cloudflare’s global network.
Addressing concerns from developers about the future of the ecosystem, Cloudflare pledged that Vite and its related tooling would remain vendor-neutral, continue to be released under the MIT License, and stay community-driven. The company also announced a $1 million independent Vite Ecosystem Fund dedicated to supporting open-source contributors and maintainers outside both the Cloudflare and VoidZero organizations.
According to official figures, Vite currently surpasses 130 million weekly downloads worldwide. Cloudflare’s Vite plugin alone accounts for approximately 13.9 million weekly downloads, representing more than 10% of the total. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
rsync Sparks Controversy After an AI-Assisted Maintenance Bug
According to The Register, a recent backup failure in a new version of the veteran open-source file synchronization tool rsync has triggered a broader debate about the use of AI in maintaining critical open-source software. Originally created in the 1990s, rsync has become a widely used backup and synchronization component throughout the Unix and Linux ecosystem, with countless enterprise IT departments, NAS devices, and backend scripts relying heavily on its stability.
After the release of rsync 3.4.3, some users reported that incremental backups were no longer functioning correctly. While investigating the bug, users discovered references to Claude in the project’s commit history, prompting widespread criticism. One developer angrily posted on GitHub, telling the maintainers to “do not vibe fuck up this software,” a comment that quickly received thousands of reactions in agreement.
In response, rsync creator Andrew Tridgell, a veteran software engineer with 40 years of experience, published an article defending his approach. He acknowledged that the new version did contain a bug affecting certain backup workflows and apologized for the issue, but firmly rejected accusations that he had blindly accepted AI-generated code. Tridgell explained that he primarily uses tools such as Claude for what he described as “grunt work,” including rewriting legacy test suites in Python to strengthen security testing, and emphasized that all generated code undergoes rigorous manual review by himself.
Tridgell also pointed out that the software maintenance landscape has changed dramatically. Open-source maintainers are now facing a flood of security vulnerability reports, many of which are themselves generated by AI. To cope with the resulting increase in workload, he stated that he has no intention of abandoning AI-assisted development and plans to continue using such tools in the upcoming rsync 3.5 release, which will focus heavily on security improvements.
OpenAI Discusses Equity Donation With the U.S. Government
According to CNBC, U.S. President Donald Trump and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing a proposal that would allow the U.S. government to obtain an equity stake in the company. Negotiations have reportedly been ongoing for more than a year, with OpenAI potentially donating a portion of its shares to establish an investment vehicle similar to a “public wealth fund.”
The idea was first proposed by Altman to the Trump administration in 2025, with the goal of allowing the American public to directly participate in and benefit from the economic gains generated by advances in artificial intelligence. Trump confirmed the concept to reporters aboard Air Force One on June 5, saying that he is considering arrangements under which certain AI companies would contribute equity so that “the American people become, in effect, partners.” He also revealed plans to meet with executives from several AI companies in the near future. Altman reportedly held extensive discussions with lawmakers and government officials in Washington last week.
The negotiations come amid growing political interest in how AI-generated wealth should be distributed. Senator Bernie Sanders, for example, previously proposed a plan to impose a one-time 50% equity levy on major AI companies to create a sovereign wealth fund, and recently discussed the idea directly with Altman. During Trump’s second term, the administration has pursued a variety of technology and industrial policies and has already acquired equity stakes in companies including Intel, IBM, as well as several quantum computing and critical minerals firms.
At the same time, the White House is increasing regulatory oversight of the AI industry. Trump recently signed two executive orders: one directing national security agencies to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI models, and another requiring AI companies to provide government access to major models 30 days before their public release.
Average Vehicle Age on U.S. Roads Reaches 13 Years
According to The Wall Street Journal, the average age of vehicles currently on U.S. roads has reached a record 13 years, up 10% from a decade ago. Driven by high new-car prices and economic uncertainty, this trend is reshaping the American automotive industry, pushing automakers and dealerships to focus more on repairs and used-car sales rather than new vehicle purchases.
The average price of a new vehicle in the United States is now approaching $50,000 (approximately RMB 338,000). Combined with elevated auto loan interest rates, the cost of ownership has become increasingly difficult for consumers who depend on cars for daily transportation. Supply-chain disruptions since the pandemic, along with the recent cooling of the U.S. electric vehicle market, have further encouraged consumers to delay purchases. At the same time, advances in vehicle materials and safety technologies have made modern cars capable of remaining on the road much longer than before.
As weak new-car sales become the norm, automakers and dealers are increasingly turning their attention to the existing vehicle market. Maintenance and repair operations now account for roughly half of the gross profit generated by U.S. dealerships. Traditional manufacturers such as Ford and General Motors are expanding their presence in the after-sales market. Ford, for example, recently introduced mobile repair services that send technicians directly to customers and uses connected-vehicle data to pre-position replacement parts before a breakdown occurs. Major automakers are also steadily expanding their certified pre-owned vehicle programs.
Meanwhile, competition in the automotive aftermarket is becoming increasingly intense. Long wait times and a lack of pricing transparency at authorized dealerships have driven more American car owners—including those whose vehicles remain under warranty—to independent repair shops and nationwide quick-service chains. In response, large dealership groups such as Penske are reducing showroom space to create additional service bays and introducing customer perks such as complimentary cappuccinos, Wi-Fi-equipped workspaces, and one-hour express maintenance services in an effort to win customers back.
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On June 7, leaker Sonny Dickson shared new photos of a foldable iPhone dummy unit, claiming it represents the finalized exterior design. He also suggested that the device may be available in only a single color option: white. Based on the model, the outer display adopts an edge-curved full-screen design. The rear microphone has been upgraded to a five-hole configuration, with the flash positioned beneath it. Meanwhile, the front-facing camera on the inner display has been moved to the upper-left corner.
Mark Gurman reports that Apple held a highly confidential internal meeting in early 2025 to address the underwhelming reception of Apple Intelligence and delays affecting the next-generation Siri. Senior executives reportedly realized that the company had fallen significantly behind in the AI race, prompting a major strategic shift. Following the reorganization, Mike Rockwell, who previously led the development of Vision Pro, took over responsibility for Siri, while former AI chief John Giannandrea departed the company earlier this year. After assuming the role, Rockwell quickly restructured the team and, together with software engineering chief Craig Federighi and others, helped facilitate deeper cooperation between Apple and Google. The situation also changed Tim Cook’s management style, with the CEO becoming unusually hands-on in shaping Apple’s AI roadmap.
Valve has recently rolled out a major update to the Steam Store homepage. The redesigned storefront features larger and more prominent images, along with more detailed descriptions. A new “Quick Browse” feature allows users to preview recommended games without opening individual store pages. Wishlist and DLC sections, which previously appeared only during sales events and promotions, are now permanently available on the homepage. The update also introduces a “Personalized Calendar” that recommends upcoming releases based on each user’s interests.
Apple and Google Jointly Launch the Open-Source Eclipsa Video HDR Standard
Sony Announces Development of the RIALTO 65 Image Sensor Module
Insta360 Officially Unveils the Luna Ultra Gimbal Camera Head-Tracking Module
Microsoft Plans to Use AI to Accelerate Windows 11 ARM Ecosystem Compatibility
Apple Store Developer Billings and Sales Surpassed $1.4 Trillion in 2025
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Three Google Updates
Google Launches the AI App Dreambeans
On June 4, Google Labs introduced a new AI-powered app called Dreambeans. With user permission, the app integrates information from personal Google services and generates a limited number of daily lifestyle inspirations, encouraging users to put down their phones and engage more with real life. The app is currently available only to eligible Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States on Android and iOS, while users with personal Google accounts can join a waitlist.
According to Google, Dreambeans is built on personal intelligence technology and can integrate data from Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, YouTube, Search history, and other Google services after receiving user authorization. Based on a user’s interests and preferences, it generates between 10 and 14 curated lifestyle notes or information snippets each day.
Dreambeans can recommend content based on a user’s activities and interests. For example, it may suggest a newly opened café near the user’s home that matches their preferences. If a user has an upcoming puppy adoption recorded in Google Calendar, Dreambeans may surface educational content about raising young dogs. The app can also curate articles from across the web that align with the user’s interests. Source
Google Releases and Open-Sources the Gemma 4 12B Multimodal Model
On June 4, Google announced and open-sourced the Gemma 4 12B multimodal model, aiming to make local AI inference accessible on consumer-grade devices. According to Google, internal testing shows that the model can run on laptops and desktop computers equipped with as little as 16GB of system memory or VRAM.
Gemma 4 12B features 12 billion parameters and maintains a relatively compact model size while delivering intelligence levels comparable to the larger Gemma 26B model. This design makes it particularly suitable for deployment on local devices, development environments, and edge-computing scenarios, lowering the hardware requirements for developers working with multimodal AI.
On the multimodal front, Gemma 4 12B simplifies the handling of image, video, and audio inputs. Unlike traditional multimodal models that often rely on separate encoders to convert images or audio before passing them to the language model, Gemma 4 12B integrates input processing more directly, helping reduce deployment and operational complexity.
The model is currently available across multiple platforms. Developers can try it directly through tools such as Ollama or download model weights from Hugging Face and Kaggle. Google also noted that developers can use Unsloth for efficient fine-tuning, enabling customized versions tailored to specific use cases. Source
Google AI Edge Gallery Arrives on macOS
On June 4, Google officially released a macOS version of its on-device generative AI application, Google AI Edge Gallery. According to Google, the app focuses on offline operation, privacy protection, and low-latency performance. Since models run locally on the user’s device, no processing needs to be uploaded to the cloud, making it suitable for scenarios where data privacy and responsiveness are especially important.
Google currently provides access to five models within AI Edge Gallery: Gemma-4-12B-it, Gemma-4-E2B-it, Gemma-4-E4B-it, Gemma-3n-E2B-it, and Gemma-3n-E4B-it. Users can choose different models based on device performance and specific needs to experience generative AI capabilities locally.
At the same time, Google AI Edge Eloquent has also arrived on macOS. The application is a free dictation tool that captures spoken input and converts it into text while removing verbal fillers and lightly refining the output to improve clarity. Google emphasized that Eloquent’s processing is performed entirely on-device rather than in the cloud. Source
Huawei Unveils the Vision Smart Screen S7 X Pro
Huawei has listed the Vision Smart Screen S7 X Pro on its official website. The TV is available in 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch sizes, with pricing starting at RMB 6,299. Huawei has not yet announced an official release date.
In terms of specifications, the Vision Smart Screen S7 X Pro features a Super MiniLED display with over one thousand local dimming zones and a resolution of 3840 × 2160. In Game Mode, the panel supports an effective refresh rate of up to 288Hz through frame interpolation technology and includes Huawei’s AI-powered precision backlight control algorithm. For audio, the TV is equipped with a three-way 2.1-channel surround sound system, with bass extending down to 60Hz. The device ships with HarmonyOS 4.3 and supports memory expansion technology.
Feature-wise, the Vision Smart Screen S7 X Pro supports 4K Super Projection, AI fitness, AI motion-controlled games, large-screen karaoke, MeeTime video calls, remote assistance, remote home monitoring, and a dedicated children’s mode. Its remote control supports dual-device operation, allowing users to control both the TV and a set-top box with a single remote. Source
Apple and Google Jointly Launch the Open-Source Eclipsa Video HDR Standard
On June 4, Apple, Google, NBCUniversal, and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) announced a new HDR video standard called Eclipsa Video. The formal specification is named SMPTE ST 2094-50 and will be managed by the HDR10+ Technologies consortium.
Within the broader HDR standards ecosystem, SMPTE ST 2094-50 is the newest member of the SMPTE dynamic HDR family and is designed to address dynamic HDR adaptation across different display devices. The standard introduces two new forms of dynamic metadata to help displays optimize image rendering based on their individual brightness capabilities.
The first technology is known as the “Reference White Anchor Point.” This mechanism establishes a unified brightness reference for display devices, allowing bright areas in standard dynamic range (SDR) content to be mapped to a fixed reference point while reserving additional brightness headroom for HDR content.
The second technology is called the “Dynamic Luminance Margin Curve.” Through this mechanism, content creators can embed display adaptation instructions directly into video files. When a display has limited brightness capabilities, the content can guide the device to dynamically adjust shadow and mid-tone regions while preserving highlight detail, reducing clipping and loss of image information.
According to the HDR10+ Alliance, Eclipsa Video will first target smartphones before gradually expanding to additional device categories. The first Eclipsa Video-certified products are expected to launch later this year. Because Apple participated in the development of the standard, some industry observers speculate that future iPhone models may be among the first devices to support it, though no official confirmation has been provided. Source
Sony Announces Development of the RIALTO 65 Image Sensor Module
On June 3, Sony announced the development of the RIALTO 65 image sensor module. Designed specifically for Sony’s flagship CineAltaV 2 cinema camera, the module aims to expand the camera’s imaging capabilities from full-frame to the 65mm large-format category.
According to Sony, the RIALTO 65 features a 65mm-format image sensor with a diagonal measurement of approximately 64.60mm, a width of 53.75mm, a height of 35.83mm, and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The module supports full-sensor 9.6K recording in a 3:2 open-gate format and offers multiple readout modes to accommodate different types of 65mm lenses, including certain professional lenses with smaller image circles.
In terms of operation, the RIALTO 65 can either be mounted directly onto the CineAltaV 2 body or connected remotely via cable. Sony stated that the module is fully compatible with the existing CineAltaV 2 ecosystem, allowing the entire system to be upgraded into a 65mm-format digital cinema platform.
Sony plans to showcase the RIALTO 65 at Cine Gear Expo in the United States on June 5, 2026, and will later present an engineering prototype at BIRTV 2026 in China this August. Source
Insta360 Officially Unveils the Luna Ultra Gimbal Camera Head-Tracking Module
On June 3, Insta360 released a new teaser video for the upcoming Luna Ultra and showcased its first-person head-tracking module. The module uses head-direction detection to synchronize the camera gimbal’s movement with the user’s head orientation in real time.
The module features three-axis gimbal tracking and real-time head-motion detection, enabling an immersive shooting experience where “the camera looks wherever you look.” During recording, the system can precisely maintain the user’s point of focus at the center of the frame. The feature also makes it easier to capture dramatic high-angle and low-angle shots that are difficult to achieve with traditional POV setups, expanding the creative possibilities of first-person filming.
For comfort and usability, the module adopts a lightweight ear-hook design and supports multiple shortcut controls. Users can double-tap the module to quickly recenter the gimbal, while a long press can be used to recalibrate its wearing position and other settings. Source
Microsoft Plans to Use AI to Accelerate Windows 11 ARM Ecosystem Compatibility
On June 4, Microsoft hosted a dedicated session at Build 2026 demonstrating how AI can help developers convert x86 applications into native Windows on Arm software, with the goal of further strengthening the Windows on Arm ecosystem.
According to Adams, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Customer Experience Engineering, the Windows on Arm application ecosystem continues to expand. Native Arm applications now account for 90% of total application usage time among Windows on Arm users. Microsoft believes native Arm software provides greater efficiency and higher performance for users’ core workflows.
However, Microsoft also acknowledged that applications without native Arm support still affect user experience and enterprise adoption. Applications that have not yet been ported continue to rely on the Prism emulation layer on Windows on Arm devices. While the combination of native applications and emulation covers a large software library, it does not provide complete compatibility. Some legacy applications, enterprise software, and specialized tools may still perform poorly or fail to launch entirely.
During the session, Microsoft explained that application migration often involves debuggers, profilers, compilers, and other development tools. AI can assist by handling repetitive code transformations, migration checks, and compatibility validation tasks, reducing the overall effort required for developers to adapt x86 applications to native Windows on Arm versions. Source
Apple Store Developer Billings and Sales Surpassed $1.4 Trillion in 2025
Apple announced that the global App Store ecosystem facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales during 2025, setting a new all-time record.
Of the billings and sales generated through the App Store ecosystem, more than 90% involved no commission payments to Apple. Since 2019, the size of the App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled. Tim Cook stated that developers remain at the heart of the App Store and that Apple will continue providing tools, technologies, and a trusted platform to help them build for the future.
Breaking down the figures, the largest category was physical goods and services, which accounted for approximately $1.1 trillion in sales. Growth was primarily driven by grocery shopping, food delivery and pickup services, general retail, and travel-related services. Digital goods and services generated approximately $149 billion, largely from gaming, enterprise applications, and video streaming platforms. Developer revenue from in-app advertising reached approximately $151 billion.
Artificial intelligence was also highlighted as a major theme in the report. Apple noted that more than 40 of the top 100 App Store applications in 2025 included consumer-facing AI features, and that these apps significantly outperformed other leading applications in terms of revenue growth. AI capabilities are increasingly being integrated into categories such as health and fitness, photo and video editing, and productivity tools, creating new opportunities for developer innovation.
Apple also stated that developers can access the on-device large language models powering Apple Intelligence through the Foundation Models Framework, enabling AI features while preserving privacy and offline functionality without incurring inference costs. Apple added that its development tools, including Xcode, now incorporate AI-assisted coding capabilities to help developers streamline workflows and accelerate product iteration. Source
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WinFuture has shared a set of promotional images for Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro 12. According to the leaked information, the new device is expected to be announced on June 16 and may feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. In terms of design, the Surface Pro 12 largely continues the familiar Surface Pro aesthetic, remaining very similar to the previous generation. The device retains relatively thick display bezels and the signature multi-angle rear kickstand. Promotional materials indicate that the new model will feature a bright OLED touchscreen designed to deliver high contrast and vivid colors, although no additional display specifications have been revealed beyond that. The leak also suggests that the Surface Pro 12 will be available in Black, Platinum, and Gold color options. On the hardware side, the top-tier 13-inch version is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite ARM processor featuring 12 Oryon cores and up to 32GB of memory. Storage options will reportedly include up to a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, which users will be able to replace themselves. The primary focus of this generation is expected to be local AI capabilities. According to the leaked materials, the Snapdragon X2 Elite’s NPU can deliver up to 80 TOPS of AI performance, which Microsoft claims is sufficient for on-device Copilot-related AI tasks. Battery life is rated at up to 15.5 hours of local video playback, representing a 10% improvement over the previous generation. Source
OpenAI announced an upgrade to ChatGPT’s memory system. The new system is based on the Dreaming V3 mechanism and is designed to better synthesize long-term context such as user preferences, projects, and constraints, allowing ChatGPT to avoid starting from scratch in every conversation. The upgraded system automatically identifies and summarizes important details, presenting them on a dedicated Memory Summary page. Users can review what ChatGPT has learned about them, add or update personal information, and specify which topics should be brought up under particular circumstances. If users want to understand the source of a specific memory, they can also ask the model directly about it. The new memory system is already rolling out to Plus and Pro users in the United States and will expand to additional countries as well as Free and Go users in the coming weeks. Source
Doubao Confirms Launch of Paid Subscription Service
Moonshot AI Launches Kimi Work Beta
OpenAI Expands Codex Use Cases
Amazfit Introduces the Balance 3 Smartwatch
CHERRY Unveils the XTRFY K63W Pro Gaming Keyboard
Longsys Announces AIDIMM and AILPBGA Memory Solutions
Doubao Confirms Launch of Paid Subscription Service
On June 3, AI assistant Doubao published a statement announcing plans to introduce Doubao Professional, a premium version designed for the productivity needs of professional users. The service will include specialized capabilities for software development, data analysis, professional design, workflow automation, financial analysis, and scientific research.
For everyday users, Doubao’s existing features—including search-based Q&A, writing assistance, image generation, voice conversations, and video chat—will remain free of charge. The company also stated that some Professional Edition features will be made available to users within certain usage limits at no cost.
Doubao emphasized that recent rumors regarding a paid version of the service are inaccurate. Doubao Professional is still undergoing testing, and further details will be announced at a later date. Source
Moonshot AI Launches Kimi Work Beta
On June 3, Moonshot AI announced that its large language model Kimi will gain a new Work feature, now available in beta testing. Kimi Work is a general-purpose local agent designed for knowledge workers and is being introduced alongside the latest beta versions of the Kimi desktop client for macOS and Windows.
Kimi Work supports agent clusters and can autonomously create a team of up to 300 sub-agents depending on task complexity, enabling it to handle more sophisticated and time-consuming workloads. Like similar products, Kimi Work also supports importing Skills to perform more specialized or professional tasks. The beta version is currently available on macOS, while the Windows release will arrive at a later date.
OpenAI Expands Codex Use Cases
On June 3, OpenAI announced an expansion of Codex’s capabilities, introducing six new professional role plugins covering 62 applications and 110 skills. The new plugins target data analysis, creative production, sales, product design, public equity investing, and investment banking. The data analysis plugin helps teams query business data, explain metric changes, and generate reports or dashboards through integrations with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks Genie, Hex, and Tableau. The creative production plugin is designed for marketing teams, transforming briefs into ad variations, campaign boards, product images, and lifestyle visuals.
In addition, OpenAI introduced a new Sites feature for Business and Enterprise subscribers, allowing users to create and share interactive hosted websites and applications. Codex can transform ideas, analyses, and plans into dashboards, planners, review workspaces, project boards, portfolios, and lightweight tools. These can be shared via URL with specific team members, providing a collaborative workspace for exploring projects, contributing ideas, tracking progress, and making decisions together. Annotation capabilities have also been extended to documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Users can select navigation elements, investment thesis statements, or chart labels within slides and instruct Codex to modify only those specific sections. Source
Amazfit Introduces the Balance 3 Smartwatch
On June 3, Amazfit launched the Balance 3 smartwatch in overseas markets. The device features a stainless-steel body, measures approximately 14.6mm thick including the sensor module, and has a case diameter of 51.4mm. It is rated for 10ATM water resistance.
The front is equipped with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and comes standard with a sapphire crystal cover. In terms of health tracking, the Balance 3 supports 24/7 heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, skin temperature measurement, and stress monitoring. It can also detect abnormal heart rate conditions, low blood oxygen levels, and elevated stress levels. Additional features include sleep tracking and menstrual cycle monitoring.
The smartwatch supports more than 180 sports modes and includes a built-in GPS module for standalone activity tracking. Other features include a 658mAh battery, with Amazfit claiming up to 21 days of battery life under typical use and around 7 days with the always-on display (AOD) enabled. The device also includes a speaker, microphone, NFC functionality, and other smart features. The Amazfit Balance 3 is priced at $369.99. Source
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CHERRY Unveils the XTRFY K63W Pro Gaming Keyboard
On June 3, CHERRY’s gaming hardware brand CHERRY XTRFY introduced the world’s first gaming keyboard to support 8K UWB (Ultra-Wideband) wireless connectivity — the CHERRY XTRFY K63W Pro.
According to CHERRY, traditional wireless solutions used in peripherals often suffer from crowded and narrow communication channels. UWB technology, by contrast, transmits data using short-duration pulses across a much wider frequency spectrum, enabling more precise timing, reduced interference, and more stable communication.
The K63W Pro features a compact 70% layout and is equipped with the upgraded CHERRY MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 mechanical low-profile switches. It comes with ABS keycaps featuring laser etching and UV coating. Internally, the keyboard uses a gasket-mounted structure, supports an 8kHz polling rate, and includes a 6,000mAh battery capable of delivering up to 1,100 hours of battery life. The MX LP 2.0 switches have been redesigned with a smoother keystroke, improved stability, more consistent actuation, and a crisp yet fluid linear feel. An optimized lubrication process further reduces friction while enhancing both typing feel and key acoustics. The switches are rated for up to 100 million keystrokes. The keyboard will launch in Europe in early July with a suggested retail price of €179.99 (and the equivalent price in GBP), followed by a U.S. release in August with an MSRP of $169.99. Source
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Longsys Announces AIDIMM and AILPBGA Memory Solutions
At COMPUTEX 2026, Longsys unveiled two specialized memory products designed for on-device AI inference: AIDIMM and AILPBGA. Both solutions are based on LPDDR5X memory, feature a 256-bit wide interface, and support transfer speeds of up to 9600MT/s.
The AIDIMM architecture shares some similarities with server-side SOCAMM2 modules but has been specifically optimized for AI agent host systems. Its four LPDDR DRAM chips are arranged horizontally along the shorter edge of the module. Measuring 80mm in length and 30mm in width, the module supports capacities of up to 128GB and uses a tool-free high-pin-count connector.
AILPBGA, meanwhile, targets embedded AI inference scenarios where compact size is a key requirement. It offers capacities ranging from 24GB to 64GB and is fully compatible with standard LPDDR interfaces. The solution uses a 22mm × 22mm BGA1764 package, delivering high memory bandwidth while maintaining a compact footprint and a high level of integration. Source
Apple Announces Winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards
Microsoft Build 2026 Roundup
Sony State of Play June 2026 Roundup
Trump Signs Executive Order on AI Regulation
Dashlane Admits to 2FA Brute-Force Attack Incident
Google Introduces Android Anti-Scam Calling Features and Expanded AirDrop Support
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Apple Announces Winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards
On June 2, Apple announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing 12 outstanding apps and games selected from 36 finalists. This year’s awards featured six categories, with one app and one game winning in each category. The winners are as follows:
Developers of the winning entries will be honored during WWDC26. Source
Microsoft Build 2026 Roundup
On June 2, Microsoft unveiled a range of new AI models and developer tools at Build 2026, including its in-house reasoning model MAI-Thinking-1, featuring 35 billion active parameters and a 256K context window; the MAI-Image-2.5 family with text-to-image and image-to-image generation capabilities, including a flash variant; the MAI Transcribe 1.5 audio model supporting 43 languages; MAI-Voice-2 and its flash variant; and MAI-Code-1, designed for GitHub. Microsoft also introduced Web IQ, an AI-powered web search technology, the Microsoft Scout personal work agent, and the open-source security evaluation project ASSERT alongside the Agent Control Specification.
On the hardware and systems side, Microsoft announced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, designed specifically for local AI model fine-tuning. Powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark chip, it delivers 1 petaflop of AI performance and 128GB of unified memory, enabling local execution of models with up to 120 billion active parameters. The system also incorporates a new sandboxing environment called Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) for secure isolation. The device will launch later in 2026 through Microsoft’s online store in the United States. For cloud and developer services, Microsoft introduced a preview version of the GitHub Copilot desktop application, the managed backend service Rayfin, and Azure HorizonDB, a fully managed PostgreSQL database service. Source
Sony State of Play June 2026 Roundup
On June 2, 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment hosted a new State of Play livestream presentation, showcasing more than 60 minutes of game announcements and updates.
On the hardware and first-party exclusive front, Santa Monica Studio revealed a new entry in the God of War franchise titled God of War Laufey. Insomniac Games confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will launch on September 15 and showcased new gameplay footage, while Firesprite Games announced that Until Dawn 2 is scheduled for release in 2027. Among third-party and multiplatform titles, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Sif was dated for October 2; Bancho The Chef, an independent prequel to Mintrocket’s Dave the Diver, was announced with extensive support for PS5 DualSense controller features; Remedy’s Control: Resonance and Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall are both scheduled to launch on September 24; Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Amazon Game Studios, is set for release on February 12, 2027; meanwhile, No Rest for the Wicked is scheduled to launch in October, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release on September 25, with a demo featuring the first 30 minutes of gameplay available immediately. Source
During the same event, S-Game founder and producer Liang Qiwei announced that the action title Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed from its previously planned September 9, 2026 release date to October 29, 2026. He also confirmed that pre-orders will begin this summer. The delay is intended to provide an additional 50 days for upgrading a number of character models and rebuilding selected environments, allowing the game to present more visually expansive and distinctive levels while maintaining a unified “Wuxia-Punk” aesthetic. The team also aims to preserve most of the visual fidelity of these upgrades without relying on ray tracing technology. In addition, two new videos will be released this summer, including a new gameplay trailer launching alongside pre-orders and a subsequent 15-to-20-minute deep dive presented during a dedicated Sony State of Play event, covering the game’s world-building, combat, exploration, and progression systems. Source
Trump Signs Executive Order on AI Regulation
On June 2, U.S. President Donald Trump formally signed an executive order aimed at introducing pre-release review procedures for powerful AI models. The order requests that certain AI companies voluntarily submit new models to the government for testing or evaluation 30 days before public release. Earlier drafts had proposed a review period of up to 90 days, but this was shortened following objections from industry executives, including David Sacks. The order explicitly states that it must not be interpreted as authorizing any mandatory government licensing, pre-approval, or market-entry system for AI models. It also directs the Department of Justice to prioritize AI-assisted hacking and unauthorized system access as key enforcement areas.
Due to strong opposition from within the technology industry, the order was ultimately signed privately by Trump and did not include the originally planned closed-door signing ceremony attended by leading Silicon Valley CEOs. Source
Dashlane Admits to 2FA Brute-Force Attack Incident
On June 2, password manager provider Dashlane announced that its two-factor authentication (2FA) system had been targeted by a brute-force attack, resulting in approximately 20 users’ password vaults being downloaded by attackers. Dashlane stated that the attackers used automated software to rapidly submit all possible numeric combinations in an attempt to bypass SMS or email verification codes while also trying to register new devices on existing user accounts. Due to the unusually high volume of login attempts generated by the attack, Dashlane’s security systems automatically locked affected accounts, blocked malicious traffic, and notified impacted users. Dashlane emphasized that the downloaded vaults remain encrypted unless attackers also possess the users’ master passwords. Source
Google Introduces Android Anti-Scam Calling Features and Expanded AirDrop Support
On June 3, Google announced new anti-deepfake call fraud and impersonation scam detection features for devices running Android 12 and later. The verification system requires both the user and the caller (Editor’s note: ?) to have Phone by Google installed, while the user must also use Google’s Contacts and Messages apps. When the system detects a call that may be spoofing a caller ID through network relays, it sends an authenticated RCS ping through Google Messages to the contact believed to be impersonated. If the recipient confirms that they did not place the call, the system displays a warning notification to the user.
At the same time, Google announced that the previously Pixel 10- and Galaxy S26-exclusive “Circle to Search” and Find the Look features will be expanded to all devices running Android 14 and later. Google Photos will also gain an AI-powered outfit image generation feature. In addition, Quick Share’s compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop ecosystem will be extended to more devices. Supported models include the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z series, and Galaxy S24 series, as well as the OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17T Pro, vivo X300 series, and Honor Magic V6, all of which will be able to transfer files directly with AirDrop-enabled devices through Quick Share. Source
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Nintendo Music is now available on the web, allowing users to browse all available songs and playlists on computers and large-screen devices without installing an app. In addition, recent updates to the Nintendo Music app have added support for tablets and in-car infotainment systems. Source
On June 2, Anthropic announced that it has expanded access to its Claude Mythos Preview model to more than 150 new organizations across over 15 countries. Claude Mythos is capable of identifying zero-day vulnerabilities within a short period of time. The newly added partners span sectors including energy, water utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, and hardware, and include organizations such as Okta, Samsung, SK hynix, SK Telecom, NATO, and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). Source
On June 2, Withings introduced the BodyFit smart scale, designed specifically for users of GLP-1 medications. The device inherits the design of the company’s Body Scan product, supports body composition analysis and single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, and is priced at $280. Source
Prominent Chinese tech leaker @冰宇宙 (Ice Universe) shared key specifications and real-device mockup images of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 series foldable smartphones on overseas social media platforms. According to the leak, a new model codenamed “Wide” adopts a wider chassis design, reduces weight to 201g, and features a new 50MP primary camera sensor capable of native 24MP output. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra retains the same 215g weight as its predecessor while featuring a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support, alongside a thinner unfolded profile. Source
NVIDIA unveils DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology
NVIDIA introduces RTX Spark PC processors and the Surface Laptop Ultra
ASUS announces multiple new products
Intel reveals Xeon 6+ server processors and other new offerings
AMD launches new processors and graphics cards at Computex 2026
Huawei unveils the nova 16 series and several other products
The next-generation AV2 video codec standard is officially released
MiniMax launches the M3 model
Sennheiser begins sales of the MOMENTUM 5 over-ear headphones
iFLYTEK introduces the Fika smartphone-shaped E Ink reader
Bambu Lab launches the A2L 3D printer
Dell announces the new XPS 13
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NVIDIA unveils DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology
On June 1, NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology. The new technology will officially launch this August and will be available on all GeForce RTX GPUs, with support already confirmed for 38 games. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction replaces traditional hand-tuned denoisers with neural rendering, improving image quality in ray-traced and path-traced scenes. By integrating denoising and super-resolution into a single model trained on a significantly larger dataset, it can generate higher-quality pixels between sampled rays. Compared to previous versions, the DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction model delivers 35% more computational capability and increases parameter count by 20%. Relative to DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, the new model features deeper spatial awareness in every scene and makes more intelligent use of game engine pixel sampling and motion data, resulting in improved lighting accuracy, temporal stability, and motion clarity. The model is also accompanied by a dedicated developer masking tool, allowing developers to fine-tune parameters more precisely and further optimize image quality. Source
In addition, NVIDIA unveiled new RTX 50 Series graphics cards from partners including ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and PNY, alongside two RTX 50-powered laptops—the Acer Nitro 16 and Mechrevo Yaoshi 16 Air—as well as multiple new monitors, desktops, and other products. Source
NVIDIA introduces RTX Spark PC processors and the Surface Laptop Ultra
During its Computex 2026 keynote on June 1, NVIDIA announced the RTX Spark PC processor. The chip combines a 20-core Grace CPU developed in collaboration with MediaTek and an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU featuring 6,144 CUDA cores, delivering up to 1 petaFLOP of AI performance. Manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process, it includes 128GB of unified memory. RTX Spark is designed to enable creators, AI developers, and gamers to render massive 3D scenes exceeding 90GB, edit 12K 4:2:2 video, generate 4K AI videos, run local AI agents powered by 120-billion-parameter large language models with context windows of up to one million tokens, and play AAA games at over 100 FPS at 1440p resolution. Adobe is currently redesigning the architecture of Photoshop and Premiere to support RTX Spark, with the goal of delivering up to twice the AI and graphics performance. RTX Spark laptops feature an ultra-thin design measuring just 14mm thick and weighing only 3 pounds. They will be available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with precision-machined aluminum chassis, OLED displays, and NVIDIA G-SYNC support. The first RTX Spark-powered products will include premium thin-and-light Windows laptops offering all-day battery life and high-end displays, as well as compact desktop systems. Products from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI are expected to launch this fall, with Acer and Gigabyte models arriving later. Source
NVIDIA and Microsoft also jointly announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by the RTX Spark PC processor. The device will be available in Platinum and Nightfall color options and features a 15-inch mini-LED PixelSense Ultra touchscreen with up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness and a pixel density of 262 PPI. It will also feature the largest trackpad ever included in a Surface device, along with HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, SD card, and headphone ports. For power efficiency, Microsoft and NVIDIA have collaborated to implement the Microsoft Power and Thermal Framework on RTX Spark systems, maximizing performance while reducing power consumption during mobile use. This enables RTX Spark PCs to remain cool while delivering industry-leading efficiency. Microsoft is also enhancing Windows support for unified memory architectures, increasing the amount of system memory accessible to the GPU, allowing larger local AI models and more complex creative workloads to be loaded. The Surface Laptop Ultra is scheduled to launch later this year. Source
ASUS announces multiple new products
On June 1, ASUS unveiled a wide range of new products at Computex 2026.
Leading the announcements was the next-generation ProArt lineup of AI-focused creator PCs, including the ProArt P16 and P14 laptops as well as a new ProArt mini PC, all powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark processors. Both the ProArt P16 and P14 feature ASUS Lumina Pro OLED displays, while the ProArt mini PC delivers 140W of cooling performance within a compact 150 × 150 × 51 mm chassis and supports M.2 PCIe Gen 5 x4 expansion. Source
On the display side, ASUS and ROG jointly introduced more than ten new monitors. Updates include the ROG Swift 4K Dual-Layer OLED monitor, ROG Strix OLED gaming monitors, ROG Strix 5K gaming monitors, ProArt professional creator displays, TUF Gaming Series 5 monitors, and ASUS ZenScreen products. ASUS also announced the ZenScreen Duo MB14FCD dual-screen portable monitor, which combines two 14-inch 16:10 FHD IPS panels into a display area equivalent to approximately 20 inches. Another new product is the 13.3-inch ZenScreen Color ePaper MP13UC color E Ink display. Source
ROG also unveiled the ROG XBOX Ally X20 handheld gaming device. Finished in a black-and-gold color scheme, it features a 7.4-inch 120Hz ROG Nebula HDR OLED display with up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, paired with 24GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1TB of storage, and supports Auto SR image-enhancement technology. The device incorporates an Xbox-style eight-direction D-pad and TMR analog sticks, along with a native Xbox mode. The package also includes the ROG XREAL R1 (20th Anniversary Edition) gaming AR glasses. When connected to the handheld, the glasses can project a virtual 171-inch display at a viewing distance of four meters with a 240Hz refresh rate and support native 3DoF head tracking. Source
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand, ASUS also introduced the ROG Edition 20 Series featuring the same black-and-gold design language. The lineup includes the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard, ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 graphics card, ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply, ROG GR20 Edition 20 open-frame chassis, ROG NUC 16 Edition 20, ROG G1000 Edition 20 desktop PC, ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G Edition 20 monitor, and the ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 router, alongside various accessories such as mouse pads, keycaps, mice, keyboards, gaming chairs, and backpacks. Source
Intel reveals Xeon 6+ server processors and other new offerings
At Computex 2026 on June 1, Intel unveiled the Xeon 6+ server processor family. Designed for cloud-native workloads and 5G core networks, the Xeon 6+ adopts the E-core architecture built on Intel’s 18A process technology. In terms of internal chip structure, each Clearwater Forest compute tile consists of six modules, with each module integrating four Darkmont E-cores, resulting in 24 E-cores per compute tile. By stacking 12 such compute tiles, Intel has created a flagship model with up to 288 cores, delivering extremely high core density and parallel processing capability. Xeon 6+ features up to 576MB of “enhanced low-latency” LLC cache and supports 12-channel DDR5 memory at speeds of up to 8000 MT/s. In terms of performance, Intel claims the flagship Xeon 6990E+ delivers up to 30% higher average per-thread performance than the AMD EPYC 9965. Under typical workloads, the Xeon 6990E+ can also provide up to 30% better performance per watt compared with similarly positioned EPYC processors. Compared to Intel’s own previous-generation Xeon 6780E, the company expects approximately 55% higher efficiency and an overall performance increase of around 126% in comparable scenarios. Source
Intel also previewed its next-generation Xeon processor, codenamed Diamond Rapids, scheduled for release in 2027. Diamond Rapids continues Intel’s large-die, modular design approach and adopts the enhanced Intel 18A-P process technology. It features a scalable SoC architecture while maintaining uniform memory latency. Core counts will increase by 50%, with strong single-threaded performance optimized for high-end IaaS workloads. The processor will deliver double the memory bandwidth through expanded channel counts and higher supported frequencies, while also adding support for PCIe Gen 6. Source
In addition, Intel introduced the next-generation Crescent Island GPU platform for AI data centers, emphasizing large memory capacity and energy-efficient inference performance. Crescent Island is based on Intel’s Arc Xe 3P architecture, which is also used in the integrated graphics of the current Panther Lake platform. It represents Intel’s latest high-performance graphics and compute platform for data centers. According to Intel, it is one of the company’s most powerful data center GPUs to date, offering up to 480GB of onboard memory per card, clearly targeting AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads that require large-scale models and datasets. For cooling, Crescent Island uses an air-cooled design and is rated for a 350W TDP. Intel says the card is designed to meet the demands of next-generation AI workloads and supports a wide range of data formats and low-precision quantization types, from native FP4 and MXFP4 to FP64, enabling both training and inference across different accuracy and performance requirements. Crescent Island is specifically optimized for AI inference while delivering higher performance density and lower overall data center operating costs. Source
AMD launches new processors and graphics cards at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026 on June 1, AMD announced several new products. The company first introduced two new 3D V-Cache gaming processors for desktop platforms: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition for the AM4 socket and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D for the AM5 platform.
The Ryzen 7 7700X3D belongs to the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 series and is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor positioned below the highly popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D. In terms of specifications, the two processors share the same core count, cache configuration, and 3D V-Cache stacking design, with the primary differences being clock speeds. The 7800X3D features a 4.2GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.0GHz, while the 7700X3D runs at a 4.0GHz base clock with a maximum boost frequency of 4.5GHz. Both processors carry a default TDP of 120W. The 7700X3D retains 96MB of L3 cache, along with 512KB of L1 cache and 8MB of L2 cache, and uses TSMC’s 5nm FinFET process for the CPU cores alongside a 6nm I/O die. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with capacities up to 128GB. AMD officially rates support at up to DDR5-5200 with two single-rank or two dual-rank DIMMs, and DDR5-3600 with four single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs installed.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition is AMD’s tribute to the 10th anniversary of the AM4 socket. Over the years, AMD has continued extending the lifespan of the AM4 platform with products such as the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, both featuring 3D V-Cache technology. The newly unveiled Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition retains identical specifications to the original version, including its 8-core, 16-thread design, cache capacity, and clock speeds, meaning performance is expected to be unchanged.
The Ryzen 7 7700X3D will retail for $329 and launch on July 16, while the AM4-based Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition is priced at $349 and will become available on June 25.
AMD also introduced EXPO ULL (Ultra Low Latency), a new memory overclocking technology. Built upon the existing EXPO memory profile overclocking system, EXPO ULL aims to further reduce DDR5 memory timings to deliver higher frame rates and smoother gaming performance on Ryzen platforms. The technology primarily focuses on lowering DDR5 CAS latency values. According to AMD’s demonstration, compared to standard JEDEC-spec DDR5-5600 CL40 memory, a DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO ULL configuration can improve average gaming frame rates by approximately 13%, representing about four percentage points more performance than a conventional EXPO configuration on the same platform.
AMD also officially announced that it will extend the lifespan of its current mainstream desktop socket, AM5, through 2029. This means the platform is expected to support at least one more generation of Zen processors. While AMD did not explicitly name future products, industry observers widely interpret the announcement as confirmation that AM5 will support Zen 6 and related Ryzen 10000-series processors.
Finally, AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card. Positioned in the mid-range segment, the RX 9070 GRE features 48 Compute Units, 3,072 stream processors, 48 third-generation ray accelerators, and 96 second-generation AI accelerators. The card operates at a game clock of 2070MHz and can boost up to 2790MHz. Memory specifications include 12GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit memory bus running at up to 20Gbps, providing 640GB/s of bandwidth, along with 48MB of AMD Infinity Cache. The card has a typical board power rating of 220W, requires a recommended 650W power supply, and uses dual 8-pin power connectors. It also features 96 ROPs and 192 texture units. Compared with the RX 9060 XT’s 128-bit memory interface, the RX 9070 GRE doubles memory bus width, although its 12GB memory capacity is lower than the 16GB found on the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is priced at $549. Source
Huawei unveils the nova 16 series and several other products
On June 1, Huawei held its nova 16 Series and All-Scenario New Product Launch Event. Source
The nova 16 series includes the nova 16 Ultra, nova 16 Pro, and nova 16, all powered by the Kirin 9010S processor. Both the nova 16 Pro and Ultra feature 6.84-inch displays and a quad-camera rear setup. The Pro model includes a 200MP RYYB ultra-high-resolution large-sensor camera (F1.8 aperture, OIS), a 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto camera (F2.6 aperture, OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide macro camera (F2.2 aperture), and a Red Maple Color camera. The Ultra model upgrades the telephoto lens aperture to F2.2. On the front, both models feature a 50MP camera paired with a Red Maple Color camera, with an F2.4 aperture on the Pro and F2.2 on the Ultra. The nova 16 Pro offers IP65 dust and water resistance, a 7000mAh battery, and starts at RMB 3,899 (12GB+256GB). It is available in Sky Blue, Horizon White, Starry Black, and Iridescent Pearl. The nova 16 Ultra features IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, a 7000mAh battery, and starts at RMB 4,699 (12GB+256GB). Color options include Sky Blue, Horizon White, and Starry Black.
The nova 16 features a 6.68-inch display and a triple-camera rear setup consisting of a 50MP ultra-high-resolution camera (F1.9 aperture), a 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto camera (F2.6 aperture, OIS), and a Red Maple Color camera. The front camera does not include a Red Maple Color sensor. It is equipped with a 7000mAh battery, supports IP65 dust and water resistance, and starts at RMB 2,999 (12GB+256GB).
Pictured: nova 16 Pro
Huawei also introduced the nova 16z, powered by the Kirin 8020 processor. It features a 6.7-inch display and a rear camera system consisting of a 50MP ultra-high-resolution camera, a 12MP RYYB telephoto portrait camera with OIS, and a Red Maple Color camera. The device is equipped with a 6000mAh battery, supports IP65 dust and water resistance, and starts at RMB 2,699 (12GB+256GB). Available colors include Horizon White, Starry Black, and Iridescent Pearl.
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max is available in Glow Blue, Moonlight Silver, Deep Space Gray, and Obsidian Gray. It features a 13.2-inch display, with an optional Soft Light Edition equipped with a flexible OLED CloudClear Soft Light display. The tablet is powered by the Kirin T93 Pro processor, while the Enjoy Edition uses the Kirin T93. It packs a 10,400mAh battery and supports up to 40W wired reverse SuperCharge. The device weighs 499g and is only 4.7mm thick. The Enjoy Edition starts at RMB 5,999 (12GB+256GB), the standard Wi-Fi version starts at RMB 6,199 (12GB+256GB), and the Soft Light Edition starts at RMB 7,399 (12GB+256GB).
Huawei also announced the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Collector’s Edition clip-on earbuds, the Huawei Lingxiao Q7 Powerline Mesh Router, the HUAWEI Watch GT Runner 2 Track Legend Edition, and the Huawei Nova Watch X1 and X1 Pro.
The next-generation AV2 video codec standard is officially released
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) officially released version 1.0 of the next-generation AV2 video coding standard on May 29. Like AV1, AV2 continues to follow an open-source model centered on being efficient, royalty-free, and open. According to AOMedia, AV2 builds upon AV1 with further optimizations, enabling higher-quality video delivery at lower bitrates for evolving use cases such as streaming, broadcasting, and real-time video conferencing. It also enhances support for AR and VR applications, improves split-screen multi-program transmission and screen-content coding, and operates effectively across a broader range of visual quality targets. In terms of compression efficiency, official testing shows that AV2 reduces bitrate by approximately 28.63% compared to AV1 under the PSNR-YUV metric, while achieving a reduction of 32.59% under the VMAF metric, with virtually no loss in image quality. It is worth noting that AV2’s reference software, AVM (AOMedia Video Model), currently runs very slowly, with encoding speeds on mainstream hardware typically reaching only around one frame per second, meaning practical deployment is still a long way off. Source
MiniMax launches the M3 model
MiniMax officially launched its next-generation model, MiniMax M3, on June 1. The model combines state-of-the-art coding capabilities, up to 1 million tokens of context length, and native multimodal support, including image input, video input, and desktop computer operation. It is the first model in China to offer all three capabilities simultaneously and currently the only open-source model to do so. According to official benchmarks, M3 achieved a score of 59.0% on the SWE-Bench Pro programming benchmark, surpassing GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro while approaching Opus 4.7. It also achieved the highest score on the Claw-Eval agent benchmark and outperformed Gemini 3.1 Pro on the multimodal benchmark OmniDocBench. M3 is built on a new sparse attention architecture called MSA (MiniMax Sparse Attention), reducing per-token computation at a 1-million-token context length to just one-twentieth of the previous generation. The architecture delivers more than 9× acceleration during the prefilling stage and over 15× acceleration during decoding. Alongside the model launch, MiniMax updated its Agent product, MiniMax Code, and introduced a Token Plan subscription service, with Plus priced at RMB 49/month, Max at RMB 119/month, and Ultra at RMB 469/month. The M3 API is available immediately, while model weights and the technical report will be open-sourced within 10 days. Source
Sennheiser begins sales of the MOMENTUM 5 over-ear headphones
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 over-ear headphones went on sale on May 31 with the slogan “Lossless Audio, Even Wirelessly,” priced at RMB 3,299. The new model features Sennheiser’s self-developed 42mm dynamic driver units. It supports major audio codecs including SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, while also incorporating Snapdragon Sound TT technology and aptX Lossless support. This enables CD-quality lossless audio transmission (16-bit/44.1kHz) over Bluetooth. The headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified and support Dolby Atmos spatial audio. For noise cancellation, the number of microphones has doubled to eight. With active noise cancellation enabled, battery life can reach up to 57 hours, while a 10-minute charge provides up to 7 hours of playback. Source
iFLYTEK introduces the Fika smartphone-shaped E Ink reader
iFLYTEK introduced the Fika e-book reader on June 1. Designed in a smartphone-like form factor, the device is priced at RMB 2,399. It is available in “Aussie White” and “Iced Americano” color options, weighs 140g, and measures 6.7mm thick. The reader features a 6.13-inch 300 PPI Carta 1300 E Ink display, paired with a 32-level dual-tone front light system and the IFR 2.0 fast-refresh algorithm. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek processor, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Buyers receive 2GB of mobile data per month free during the first year. The device includes a 2,580mAh battery and offers up to 21 days of standby time. Source
Bambu Lab launches the A2L 3D printer
On June 1, Bambu Lab introduced the Bambu A2L 3D printer. The A2L features a single-nozzle design and supports a maximum build volume of 330 mm × 320 mm × 325 mm, representing a 105% increase compared to the A1. It incorporates an adaptive vibration compensation algorithm and built-in granular dampers within the frame to reduce print artifacts caused by vibrations. The printer supports quick switching between a blade-cutting module and a brush module. It also features active motor noise reduction, allowing operating noise to drop as low as 49 dB in Silent Mode. The standalone Bambu A2L is priced at RMB 2,549 and is eligible for government subsidies, with limited-time launch promotions available. Source
Dell announces the new XPS 13
On May 31, Dell unveiled the new XPS 13 laptop. Positioned against the MacBook Neo, the new XPS 13 starts at $699, weighs 1kg, and measures 12.7mm thick. It is powered by the Intel Core 5 320 processor, with Core Ultra 7 355 variants planned for a later release. Memory configurations include LPDDR5x-7467 MT/s, with 8GB to 16GB single-channel options at launch and future higher-end models offering 16GB to 32GB dual-channel configurations. The laptop features a 13.4-inch InfinityEdge touchscreen display. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and Windows Hello, and comes with a backlit keyboard. The device will go on sale in June. Source
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According to 36Kr, Doubao is expected to officially launch a paid subscription service in late June. In the third quarter, the platform is also expected to further integrate with Douyin E-commerce features and expand its monetization scenarios. Source
Leaker Ice Universe posted what appears to be a mock-up image of the rumored iPhone Ultra/Fold on Weibo. Source
Microsoft has announced that Fable has been delayed and is now scheduled for release in February 2027. Source
On June 1, iReader and WIKO respectively introduced AI-powered collectible companion devices called CreMoMo and Xingzai. Xingzai is powered by Huawei’s Xiaoyi large language model, while CreMoMo focuses on a growth-oriented, personality-driven AI companion experience. Source 12
Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Software, the studio behind the Borderlands series, posted on X that a friend of his found what appears to be an unreleased Google Pixel Watch 5 while diving near Saint Martin, recovering it from the ocean floor. Source
The Pirate Bay marks 20 years since its raid and shutdown, yet remains operational today
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon C series to compete with MacBook Neo-class notebook PCs
Last.fm returns to independent operation
vivo unveils the vivo S60 series
Beijing Internet Court says a single case involving a minor’s in-game spending exceeded RMB 600,000
Bill Gates faces an unprecedented public image crisis
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Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in valuation
According to The Wall Street Journal, Anthropic recently completed a $65 billion funding round, doubling its valuation to $965 billion. This allows the company to overtake its main rival OpenAI and become the world’s most highly valued AI startup.
Unlike OpenAI, which initially focused on consumer-facing products, Anthropic has concentrated on enterprise customers and code automation. Late last year, its autonomous coding tool Claude Code sparked significant interest among developers. Thanks to this momentum, the company’s annualized revenue is expected to reach $50 billion in June, while second-quarter revenue is projected to double to $10.9 billion, marking its first profitable quarter. The pace of Anthropic’s valuation growth has already set a new record in venture capital history.
Computing power has now become the central battleground between the two AI giants. Earlier this year, OpenAI completed a $122 billion funding round and has been competing aggressively for enterprise customers with rival coding products. To keep up with stronger-than-expected business growth and break through infrastructure bottlenecks, Anthropic has reportedly signed a deal worth nearly $50 billion with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to gain access to the vast computing resources of the Colossus data center.
Financial markets are also closely watching a wave of upcoming AI-related public offerings. Reports indicate that OpenAI is expected to file for an initial public offering in the near future, while Anthropic is also aiming to go public as early as this year. In addition, SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an IPO around June 12, seeking a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion.
The Pirate Bay marks 20 years since its raid and shutdown, yet remains operational today
According to TorrentFreak, May 31 marked the twentieth anniversary of the police raid on the infamous BitTorrent-sharing website The Pirate Bay. Despite years of pressure from the U.S. government, repeated server seizures, and prison sentences handed down to its founders, the site remains online today, living up to its self-proclaimed reputation as “the most resilient torrent site in the universe.”
On May 31, 2006, sixty-five Swedish police officers raided the Stockholm data center that hosted The Pirate Bay, attempting to permanently remove its servers. However, before the operation took place, co-founder Fredrik Neij sensed that something was wrong and rushed to back up all of the site’s critical tracker infrastructure. As a result, The Pirate Bay returned online just three days after the raid. Its homepage was renamed “Police Bay,” and it adopted a new logo depicting a phoenix rising from the ashes alongside a pirate ship firing cannons at Hollywood. The message was unmistakably mocking. Rather than destroying the site, the raid attracted widespread mainstream media coverage and triggered a surge in global traffic.
The driving force behind the operation was the U.S. government. Diplomatic cables later released to the public revealed that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA) and the U.S. Embassy in Sweden had spent months pressuring Swedish authorities before the raid. The cables explicitly demanded firm action against what they described as a major offender openly disregarding intellectual property rights, and U.S. officials viewed the operation as a significant diplomatic achievement in the broader fight against online piracy.
As the criminal investigation progressed, several key founders were ultimately convicted and sentenced to prison. The original team subsequently severed ties with the website and transferred control to anonymous organizations registered in locations such as the Seychelles. From that point onward, The Pirate Bay adopted a lower-profile approach. Although it was forced offline for several weeks in 2014 following another data center seizure, the site continues to operate today under the stewardship of anonymous administrators working behind the scenes.
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon C series to compete with MacBook Neo-class notebook PCs
On May 28, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon C series of SoCs, designed specifically for entry-level Windows 11 devices with starting prices as low as $300. The first products powered by the new chips are expected to launch later in 2026, targeting lightweight productivity and media-consumption scenarios while competing against Apple’s MacBook Neo and the Chromebook laptops that have long dominated education and budget markets.
The Snapdragon C series emphasizes energy efficiency, fanless silent operation, and all-day battery life. Together with the premium Snapdragon X2 lineup, it forms part of Qualcomm’s next-generation PC processor portfolio. Unlike the high-performance Snapdragon X family, however, Snapdragon C does not utilize Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU architecture. In addition, while the chip still includes an integrated neural processing unit (NPU), cost considerations mean that most Snapdragon C laptops are expected to ship with only 4GB or 8GB of memory. This falls short of Microsoft’s 16GB requirement for Copilot+ PC certification, meaning these devices will not be able to fully support Windows’ advanced AI features.
Acer, HP, and Lenovo have already confirmed their participation as launch partners and are expected to introduce low-cost Windows 11 devices powered by Snapdragon C.
Last.fm returns to independent operation
On May 27, veteran music platform Last.fm announced on its official forum that it had formally separated from Paramount Skydance and returned to independent ownership nearly two decades after being acquired. The company emphasized that despite the ownership change, its products, services, and operating team will remain unchanged.
Addressing concerns that might arise from the transition, Last.fm assured users that all accounts, listening histories, subscription statuses, and linked payment information would remain fully intact. The company stated that additional details regarding the transition period and future plans will be shared in the coming weeks.
Founded in 2002, Last.fm originally began as an internet radio service. In 2007, CBS Interactive—later folded into Paramount Skydance through corporate mergers—acquired the company for $280 million. In 2014, responding to shifts in the streaming market, Last.fm shut down its $3-per-month subscription radio service and refocused entirely on cross-platform music tracking and listening-data analysis.
As a cross-platform music tracking tool, Last.fm allows users to connect services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Every song played generates a listening record known as a “Scrobble.” Using this Scrobble data, Last.fm can accurately collect and analyze users’ listening habits in real time, helping it maintain a loyal and dedicated user base over the years.
vivo unveils the vivo S60 series
On May 29, vivo officially launched the vivo S60 series. The lineup is built around a design language dubbed “Starlight Aesthetics,” featuring a unibody floating-light cold-carved glass finish. Its signature colorway, “Starry Sea,” employs a three-dimensional starlight lithography process that layers patterns onto the film surface, combined with lithographic de-metallization techniques and triangular prism etching to create varying shimmering effects under different lighting conditions.
The vivo S60 measures as thin as 7.79mm in certain color variants. All models feature a 6.59-inch display with a 144Hz eye-comfort panel, hardware-level low blue light technology, and support for brightness as low as 1 nit. The series also introduces Wet Finger Ultrasonic Fingerprint 2.0, capable of reliably recognizing sweaty or wet fingers in everyday unlocking scenarios.
For imaging, vivo has reworked its algorithms to address common Live Photo shortcomings such as soft image quality, inadequate stabilization, and inconsistent color reproduction. The result is 4K output for every frame of a Live Photo sequence. Combined with a gimbal-level primary camera system, the phones achieve CIPA 5.0 professional-grade stabilization. The series also includes “Starlight Live” lighting enhancement features and creative collage tools. In addition, it becomes the first smartphone lineup to support glasses-free 3D spatial image sharing directly to Xiaohongshu, expanding social photography possibilities.
The standard S60 model is powered by Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8s mobile platform. Every model in the lineup comes equipped with a 7200mAh Blue Ocean battery, 90W fast charging, a VC liquid-cooling system, IP69 and IP68 dust and water resistance ratings, and SGS-certified drop and impact resistance.
The vivo S60 series is now available for pre-order and will officially go on sale on June 3. The lineup includes a Standard Edition and a Vitality Edition. Pricing starts at RMB 3,599 for the vivo S60 Standard Edition (12GB + 256GB) and RMB 2,899 for the Vitality Edition (8GB + 256GB).
vivo also introduced several new IoT ecosystem products. The new vivo over-ear noise-canceling headphones support up to 58dB active noise cancellation and seamless triple-device connectivity across ecosystems, priced at RMB 499. The vivo TWS 5e earbuds, focused on long battery life and low latency, are priced at RMB 229. Meanwhile, the vivo WATCH GT 2 smart watch has also received an upgrade.
Beijing Internet Court says a single case involving a minor’s in-game spending exceeded RMB 600,000
According to Beijing Daily, on May 28 the Beijing Internet Court held a press conference to release the White Paper on Judicial Protection of Minors in Cyberspace (2021–2026). The report shows that disputes involving minors have expanded beyond traditional gaming-related issues into emerging sectors such as blind-box purchases and online social interaction services. It also notes that some online products continue to encourage excessive spending, while unclear responsibility among platforms, streamers, and other stakeholders makes it more difficult for minors to defend their rights.
In May 2021, the Beijing Internet Court established China’s first internet juvenile tribunal. By May 2026, the court had handled 2,581 internet-related disputes involving minors, with an average annual increase of approximately 237 cases. According to the report, disputes have gradually expanded beyond gaming top-ups and livestream tipping into areas such as social networking, digital comics, blind-box consumption, online companionship services, and casual mobile games.
Online consumption disputes remain the most common category of cases. Individual livestream tipping disputes have involved amounts exceeding RMB 6.5 million, while the largest gaming top-up case surpassed RMB 640,000. In some cases, minors spent hundreds of thousands of yuan within a short period on lottery-style mini-games and blind-box purchases. The report argues that these disputes reflect both insufficient parental supervision and shortcomings in platform mechanisms related to anti-addiction systems, spending limits, and content moderation.
Bill Gates faces an unprecedented public image crisis
According to The Wall Street Journal, the carefully cultivated public image of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is facing an unprecedented challenge. Ongoing revelations regarding his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, along with reports of multiple extramarital affairs, have reportedly led to growing isolation for the 70-year-old billionaire in both business and philanthropic circles. Gates was absent from this year’s Microsoft CEO Summit and Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, and is expected to face questioning from a U.S. congressional committee later this month regarding his ties to Epstein.
The controversy has reportedly weakened both Gates’ reputation and his network among influential figures. In addition to Microsoft distancing itself from him, longtime friend and renowned investor Warren Buffett is said to have become increasingly reserved. Buffett reportedly skipped a recent annual charitable gathering organized by Gates and stated that he would temporarily pause his annual large-scale donations to the Gates Foundation until he had fully reviewed recently released Epstein-related documents from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Within the Gates Foundation and affiliated organizations, employee concerns and uncertainty have also intensified. At an internal foundation meeting in February, Gates reportedly acknowledged having extramarital relationships with two Russian women, one of whom had worked for a nuclear energy company in which he invested. According to internal documents cited by The Wall Street Journal, critical media coverage of Gates and the foundation has increased by more than 40% since the release of the Epstein files. Governments in countries such as India have also reportedly canceled keynote speaking invitations due to concerns about negative publicity.
During his tenure leading Microsoft, Gates developed a reputation for aggressive behavior during antitrust battles. In response, his team spent years investing heavily in reshaping his image into that of a thoughtful philanthropist focused on global health and development. These efforts reportedly extended to details as specific as the style of sweaters he wore in public appearances, and even included attempts to influence or request changes to footage used in Netflix documentaries about him.
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According to Axios, Nvidia and Microsoft are expected to announce the first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia CPUs this week, including Microsoft Surface devices and products from third-party manufacturers such as Dell.
On May 29, Apple leaker Sonny Dickson shared a series of iPhone 18 Pro dummy-unit photos, providing the first physical look at four color options: Light Blue, Black (or Dark Gray), Silver, and a new Dark Cherry finish. Based on multiple earlier reports, the Dark Cherry color is expected to be relatively understated. The leaked dummy units are largely consistent with descriptions previously shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and other supply-chain sources. Chinese leaker @刹那数码 previously described the color as resembling the tone of red wine.
Mark Gurman also claims that:
Apple’s first smart glasses are now expected to launch in late 2027, with a target price between $200 and $500.
Apple has begun development of iOS 28 and macOS 28 (internally codenamed “Boppy”) as part of preparations for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone next year, with more substantial system updates planned.
New versions of Apple TV and HomePod mini are currently undergoing internal testing at Apple headquarters. The new HomePod mini is expected to receive an upgraded processor capable of supporting Apple’s latest AI features. Both devices were previously delayed while Apple continued work on the next-generation Siri and Apple Intelligence platform, but they are now reportedly scheduled for release this fall.
