qz

2026-06-18

Anthropic joins Frontier carbon removal coalition in $915 million funding push

The AI company becomes the first pure AI startup to join Frontier, bringing the coalition's total commitment to $1.8 billion [...]

qz

2026-06-18

Bernie Sanders is pushing to give the American public a 50% stake in top AI companies

The Vermont senator's bill would create a roughly $7 trillion fund through a one-time stock transfer from the largest AI firms [...]

qz

2026-06-18

Hollister is launching its first home and dorm line in a Target partnership

The Abercrombie & Fitch brand's nearly 60-item line includes bedding, accessories, and apparel, hitting stores June 28 [...]

Destination

2026-06-18

Communication tools that cannot be monitored pose a corporate risk

Global regulators have signaled a permanent shift in how they view corporate communication. Today, messaging apps are a multi-billion-dollar legal liability. [...]

Destination

2026-06-18

'It’s a huge worry for business leaders': Report warns shadow AI could be causing major issues at businesses everywhere

Business travellers are desperate to use AI to help them prepare for trips, but they're being forced to use public chatbots. [...]

Destination

2026-06-18

Spotify tries to explain how its 'Reserved by Spotify' early ticket access will work — but it still hasn't answered my biggest question

Spotify is rolling out its ticket priority tool Reserved, but it raises questions on who the 'bigger fans' really are. [...]

Destination

2026-06-18

Directive 8020's multiplayer feature dials up the tension — but it was spoiled by this hilarious glitch

Directive 8020 has a frustrating but hilarious glitch that makes the horror game significantly less scary. [...]

Destination

2026-06-18

Apple boss warns of price hikes — but these early Prime Day MacBook deals are a steal for pros who want to beat the 'unavoidable' increases

Tim Cook warns Apple price hikes are 'unavoidable.' I’ve tracked the best deal prices to beat the surge and secure your next MacBook laptop. [...]

zdnet

2026-06-18

Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: Why I'm split on these $99 rivals

Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out? [...]