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June 19, 2026
Midjourney pivots to 3D body scanning with 500k sensors
Midjourney is expanding from AI image generation into physical body scanning. The proposed 'Spa' system uses 500,000 ultrasonic sensors to create high-precision 3D images comparable to MRI in under one minute.
Trump mocked tech CEOs for 'first-class groveling'
A new book titled 'Regime Change' details how Silicon Valley leaders interacted with Donald Trump during his return to power. The authors claim Trump privately mocked Zuckerberg and Bezos for their attempts to appease him.
Imec, TSMC, ASML achieve 50nm 2D material transistor integration
Imec, TSMC, and ASML have successfully integrated n-type and p-type 2D material transistors on a 300mm wafer with a 50nm contacted gate pitch. This breakthrough brings 2D semiconductors closer to commercial logic chip manufacturing.
Open Models Disrupting AI Economics
The gap between frontier closed-source models and high-performance open-weight models is narrowing, shifting the business case for AI. Businesses are increasingly prioritizing cost-efficiency and control over marginal intelligence gains.
Reliance Jio launches AI-powered call assistant for 500M users
Reliance Industries introduced Jio Call Agent, an AI assistant integrated into its telecom network to transcribe calls, generate summaries, and handle service requests. The feature will be available to over 500 million users later this year, aiming to make AI a native utility.
Epic Games Store Launcher 2.0 Promises 6.5x Faster Startup
Epic Games is rolling out a major update for its PC launcher, version 2.0, aimed at significantly improving performance. The update focuses on reducing startup times by up to 6.5 times to better compete with Steam.
Ambani plans to integrate AI across Reliance services
Reliance is aggressively embedding AI capabilities into its vast telecom and digital service ecosystem. This initiative aims to reach over 500 million users by integrating AI into calls, applications, and home services.
Raspberry Pi OS Upgrades to Linux 6.18 LTS Kernel
Raspberry Pi OS has received a significant update, moving from Linux 6.12 to the 6.18.34 LTS kernel. The release also introduces the new LabWC compositor for improved desktop environment performance.
IETF Standardizes HTTP QUERY Method for Complex Requests
The IETF has released RFC 10008, introducing the QUERY method to handle complex read-only requests. This standardizes a middle ground between GET and POST, allowing request bodies for data retrieval without side effects.
Texas Data Breach Exposes 3 Million Records
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported a major data breach involving a third-party vendor. Over 3 million individuals had their driver's license and passport numbers compromised.
Jio files for IPO and plans Starlink rival
Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms, has filed for India's largest-ever IPO. Simultaneously, the company announced plans to develop a satellite-based internet service to compete with Starlink.
Tesla Cybercab technical specs revealed in EPA filing
Tesla has submitted certification documents to the EPA, revealing previously undisclosed technical parameters for the Cybercab. These details offer a deeper look into the autonomous taxi's hardware capabilities as skepticism regarding its full autonomy timeline persists.
Google sets timeline for Android sideloading security rules
Google has finalized the timeline for its new Android developer verification program, which aims to improve security for sideloaded apps. Users will face a mandatory 24-hour waiting period when installing apps from unverified sources.
Rivian sued over alleged exaggeration of autonomous driving capabilities
Rivian is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that it misled customers by marketing its first-generation R1T and R1S vehicles as capable of future 'hands-free' autonomous driving. Plaintiffs claim the hardware in these models is fundamentally incapable of reaching the promised L3 autonomy.
AMD Radeon GPU Prices Expected to Rise 10-15% in Q3
Reports indicate that AMD plans to increase the pricing of its Radeon graphics cards by 10% to 15% in the second half of 2026. The price hike is expected to take effect starting in the third quarter.
UnitedHealth’s $3 Billion AI Push Has Bots Calling Doctors
UnitedHealth Group is investing $3 billion into AI initiatives, including automated medical chart summarization and AI agents that schedule appointments. The technology is being deployed to streamline administrative tasks and improve clinical efficiency.
Google and Microsoft launch Appia Foundation for AI standards
Google, Microsoft, and other industry leaders have launched the Appia Foundation to create modular specifications for AI compliance. The foundation aims to bridge the gap between global standards and practical, trusted assessments across the AI value chain.
Signal’s Whittaker on Big Tech’s Privacy Threat
Signal President Meredith Whittaker warns that the concentration of power in three major tech companies poses a fundamental threat to collective cybersecurity and privacy. She advocates for greater scrutiny of AI development within these dominant firms.
Windows update breaks OLE automation for Office applications
A recent Windows update has disrupted OLE automation, preventing third-party applications from opening Microsoft Office files. Microsoft is currently investigating the issue, which affects various business software integrations.
US and ASML clash over chip tool location in China
The US government claims a high-end ASML chip manufacturing tool has reached China, while ASML denies the allegation. This dispute highlights the intense geopolitical scrutiny surrounding advanced semiconductor supply chains.