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The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp's Business API for rival AI chatbots, reversing Meta's December 2025 ban on third-party AI assistants. The interim measure is part of an antitrust investigation into whether Meta's restriction abuses its dominant market position. The decision aims to preserve consumer choice in the rapidly growing AI market while the investigation continues.
Apple Foldable iPhone May Launch This Fall, Code Suggests
Code found in iOS 27 developer beta contains references to foldable device functionality, suggesting Apple may announce a foldable iPhone at its September event. Apple has lagged behind Samsung and Huawei in the foldable market, which has existed for over five years. A successful Apple foldable could reshape consumer expectations for the category, particularly around device thickness and practicality.
Jason Momoa Partners with Electrogenic to Convert Classic Vehicles to Electric Power for HBO Series
UK-based conversion company Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa's classic vehicles—including three 1920s Harley-Davidsons and two vintage Land Rovers—to electric power for a new HBO Max series called On the Roam. The conversions use modular 'plug and play' kits that preserve the original appearance while adding electric motors, batteries, and hybrid capabilities. Electrogenic is now offering these conversion kits to the public, ranging from $19,500 for Harley-Davidson conversions to $32,000 for Land Rover Defenders.
B&H Photo Offers 50% Discount on Wandrd Prvke V3 Camera Bag
B&H Photo is selling the Wandrd Prvke V3 21L Photo Bundle camera bag for $149, representing a 50% discount off its regular price. The V3 is an older model compared to the newer V4 released in 2025, but reviewers suggest the differences between versions are minimal. The deal makes an otherwise premium camera bag ($279-$339 for current versions) accessible at a significant savings.
Apple's Craig Federighi Criticizes AI Industry's Privacy Practices at WWDC 2026
Apple's software chief Craig Federighi publicly criticized competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic at WWDC 2026 for prioritizing AI development over user privacy. His remarks came amid recent revelations that chatbot conversations are regularly accessed in legal proceedings and reviewed by company staff. Apple announced expanded privacy infrastructure through Private Cloud Compute, positioning itself as a privacy-focused alternative in the AI market.
Gothic 1 Remake Lockpicking Guide: How to Solve Puzzle Locks
Gothic 1 Remake features complex lockpicking puzzles that require solving interconnected tumbler mechanisms rather than simple trial-and-error gameplay. Players must move tumblers so their pegs align with the center hole, but most tumblers are linked, causing multiple pieces to move simultaneously. Mastering lockpicking is essential for progression, and players can train the skill with NPC Fingers to reduce puzzle difficulty and allow more mistakes before breaking lockpicks.
Biff.core Library Released for Clojure Web Application System Composition
A developer has released biff.core, the first library in a refactored Biff framework consisting of twelve separate libraries for Clojure web applications. The library provides system composition and interfaces that simplify how modules and components are combined in Biff projects. This matters because it reduces boilerplate code and allows developers to add modules without extensive manual configuration in their main application namespace.
Amazon Employees Privately Mock Company's AI Tools as 'Slop' on Internal Slack
Amazon employees are using internal Slack channels to deride the company's artificial intelligence tools, calling the output "slop" and joking about failed adoption efforts. This contrasts with founder Jeff Bezos's public optimism about AI driving productivity gains and lower costs for consumers. The disconnect highlights potential gaps between corporate AI strategy and employee confidence in the technology.
Apple Delays Siri AI Features in EU Following Regulatory Compliance Challenges
Apple has decided not to roll out certain Siri AI features in the European Union after EU regulators denied its request for an exemption from compliance requirements. The decision reflects tensions between Apple's AI development timeline and the EU's strict regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. This highlights the growing friction between major tech companies and European regulators over AI governance standards.
McDonald's Revives AI Drive-Thru Ordering System With Google Partnership
McDonald's is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru ordering system called "Archy" in five restaurants, marking a return to automation technology the company abandoned two years ago due to accuracy problems. The system, developed with Google, now achieves approximately 90 percent accuracy according to CEO Chris Kempczinski. The move reflects a broader industry trend as major fast-food chains deploy AI to improve ordering speed and reduce errors.
Tech Industry Shifts Focus: MANGOS Acronym Replaces FAANG as AI and Space Companies Rise
As SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI prepare for major IPOs, a new acronym—MANGOS (Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, SpaceX)—is gaining traction to represent the next generation of tech industry leaders. The shift reflects changing investor priorities from traditional e-commerce and streaming toward artificial intelligence and space exploration companies. The transition highlights how technological innovation and market dynamics are reshaping which companies define the tech sector's future.
Apple Announces AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools at WWDC 2026
Apple unveiled new AI-powered photo editing features at WWDC 2026 that allow users to manipulate images with minimal effort. The tools expand on Apple's previous Clean Up feature and represent a shift in the company's approach to generative AI in photography. The announcement raises questions about image authenticity and how users will distinguish between real photographs and AI-edited content.