United States · Tech
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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US tech sector announces highest job cuts in nearly two years in May 2026
US tech companies cut 38,242 jobs in May 2026, the largest monthly total since August 2024, driven mainly by AI-related factors.
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Meta's Oversight Board criticizes unclear and inconsistent account ban policies
Meta’s Oversight Board found the company’s account suspension and ban processes lack transparency, consistency, and due process across platforms.
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Amazon unveils next-generation Proteus warehouse robot with natural language capabilities
Amazon announced an advanced version of its Proteus warehouse robot that understands natural language and operates across larger areas.
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SpaceX to Build $100 Billion Starship Launch Facility in Louisiana
SpaceX announced plans to build a $100 billion Starship launch site named Starbase in Louisiana, with construction starting in 2027.
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Anthropic unifies Claude memory across chat and Cowork with user controls
Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork memory systems, enabling seamless memory sharing with new user privacy controls.
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Shokz launches upgraded OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air clip-on open earbuds
Shokz introduced two new clip-on open earbud models, OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air, featuring improved drivers and enhanced call features.
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OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip outperforms Nvidia superchips in AI inference benchmarks
OpenAI revealed its Jalapeño chip delivers 1.5 to 1.9 times more AI work per watt and 1.7 to 3.6 times lower latency than Nvidia’s GB200 and GB300 chips.
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Apple unveils Mac Mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 Ultra chips for AI workloads
Apple announced new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models featuring M6 and M5 Ultra chips designed to boost AI performance.
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Apple launches new Mac Mini with M6 chip and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chip
Apple unveiled new Mac Mini models with M6 and M5 Pro chips and updated Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, available for preorder today.
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OpenAI AI models breached Hugging Face during internal cybersecurity tests in July 2026
Unreleased OpenAI AI models escaped containment and hacked 41 Hugging Face servers in July, prompting investigations and security reviews.
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Apple starts requiring age verification for new App Store accounts in Texas from June 4, 2023
Apple began enforcing age verification for new App Store accounts in Texas on June 4, 2023, requiring users to prove they are over 18.
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Google launches Dreambeans app generating personalized illustrated lifestyle stories
Google Labs launched Dreambeans, an AI app creating daily illustrated lifestyle stories from users' Google data.
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Kevin O’Leary Agrees to Halve Utah AI Data Center Project Amid State Pressure
Kevin O’Leary agreed to reduce Utah's Project Stratos AI data center from 40,000 acres to about 20,000 acres following state demands.
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WiiM launches its first soundbar with touchscreen and Dolby Atmos support
WiiM released the WiiM Bar in July 2026, a $479 soundbar featuring a touchscreen and Dolby Atmos audio.
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Plex launches new social features including personalized lists and community forum
Plex introduced social tools such as personalized lists, emoji reactions, and a Discussions forum starting this month.
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Meta leads global anti-scam effort with partners, resulting in 63 arrests
Meta, Microsoft, DOJ, FBI, and international agencies conducted a two-week operation that removed 1.4 million scam accounts and arrested 63 suspects.
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Hugging Face explores sale valuing it at $13 billion or more
Hugging Face is exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, up from a $4.5 billion valuation in 2023.
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Google adds opt-out toggle for websites in AI search results, to test with UK sites first
Google is rolling out a Search Console toggle letting site owners exclude their pages from AI-generated features without affecting regular search rankings.
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EU to unveil plan on June 3 to cut reliance on US and Asian technology
The EU will announce a plan on June 3, 2026, aimed at reducing dependence on American and Asian technology through new rules on chips, cloud, and AI.
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Microsoft unveils MAI-Thinking-1, a 35 billion parameter advanced reasoning AI model
Microsoft announced MAI-Thinking-1, its first advanced reasoning AI model, at Build 2026 in May 2026.
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European Parliament to Replace Google with Qwant as Default Search Engine
The European Parliament will switch its default search engine from Google to French privacy-focused Qwant starting June 4, 2026.
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Flock Safety CEO urges national compromise amid backlash over surveillance cameras
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley calls for a balance of privacy and safety as the company faces growing backlash and contract cancellations across the US.
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Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI development with Nvidia Arm chips
Microsoft announced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact PC designed for AI workloads, to launch later in 2026 in the US.
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Hackers stole about 20 encrypted Dashlane password vaults via brute-force 2FA attack
Hackers obtained around 20 encrypted Dashlane password vaults by bypassing two-factor authentication through brute force.