TECHNOLOGYAmazon AI exec predicts first 'commercially useful' quantum computers in 5-7 yearsQuantum computing is becoming an increasingly competitive field, with tech giants including Microsoft, Google and IBM developing the technology.CNBC·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWorld model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big namesWorld models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.TechCrunch·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYTwo-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quicklyAccording to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT'sThe Verge·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYOnly 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study showsAlthough Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.TechCrunch·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGoogle bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speakerGoogle is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company's new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.TechCrunch·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWe got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VIRockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S for free just months before the launch of GTA VI. Starting June 18th, players with any version of GTA V on PS4 or the digital version on Xbox One can get the […]The Verge·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYCollecting robot training data is dirty, unglamorous work. Some AI labs are already paying XDOF to do it.If physical AI is going to match the accomplishments of LLMs, there's a data problem that needs to be solved.TechCrunch·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·June 17, 2026
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TECHNOLOGYTelegram's Durov says India punishing 150 million users after country temporarily bans messaging appIndia has temporarily restricted access to the messaging app Telegram in an effort to prevent exam fraud. Telegram has slammed the ban.CNBC·June 17, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading sessionOil prices fell Tuesday, giving the Dow Industrials a tailwind and briefly lifting the index above 52,000. A sell-off in tech, however, weighed on the S&P 500.CNBC·June 16, 2026