Meta licensed face recognition for its smart glasses from Pentagon-linked Rank One Computing, then removed the dormant code from the Meta AI app on June 5.
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GM Pairs Sodium-Ion Battery Push With 250,000 Bidirectional EVs
General Motors is pairing sodium-ion battery cells for grid storage with 250,000+ bidirectional EVs, betting the grid is its next major market.
Three Tech Executives Commissioned Into Army’s Detachment 201
The Army commissioned three tech executives into Detachment 201 as lieutenant colonels, with critics flagging thin conflict-of-interest oversight.
Google Earth Brings Free Flight Simulator to the Web
Google Earth added a free flight simulator to its web version on June 12, 2026. The mode ships with two aircraft, joystick support, and a casual-exploration label.
Pixel 10a Drops to £409 on Amazon, Cheaper Than the Google Store
Amazon's Pixel 10a deal cuts the 128GB Obsidian to £409, £20 below the Google Store and £91 below the £499 launch. The offer ends June 22, 2026.
Team Collaboration Software Market to Reach $26.49 Billion by 2027
Team collaboration software market on track to reach $26.49 billion by 2027 at a 13.2% CAGR, per Allied Market Research. Cloud and conferencing lead segment growth.
London Tech Week 2026 and the Trust Layer Behind the Rankings
London Tech Week 2026: third globally for AI investment, first for fintech. Chris Hayward's case is the trust layer underneath the rankings.
Nadella’s Learning Loop Pitch Tilts the AI Race to Microsoft
Nadella's X essay argues enterprise AI wins come from learning loops, not model selection. The bet favors Azure and complicates Anthropic's FAA push.
Microsoft Considers Spinning Off Xbox as Margins Slide to 3%
Microsoft is reportedly weighing a spin-off, joint venture, or outright sale of Xbox as the gaming unit's margins fell to 3% and layoffs loom in July.
Drone Software Architecture: A Guide for Tech Companies
Drone software is where enterprise value gets created. Here is the architecture, what off-the-shelf tools miss, and what custom builds cost.