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Last updated: June 1, 2026, 5:34 PM ET

Hardware & Devices

Apple revealed a wide-style foldable iPhone departing from the traditional book-style design favored by competitors. Separately, a Pixel Watch 5 has surfaced after being discovered in the sea, offering an early glimpse of Google's next wearable. Meanwhile, AMD unveiled legacy products at Computex 2026, including a re-released 4-year-old CPU, a scaled-down version of a 3-year-old CPU, and a year-old graphics card. Google's Home Speaker launch is imminent with mid-June expected after retailer listings revealed the potential release date.

Security Vulnerabilities

Meta addressed an Instagram security flaw where its AI support chatbot created a vulnerability that made it "ridiculously easy for hackers to take over Instagram accounts." The company confirmed it's working on securing affected accounts as users report unauthorized access through the compromised AI support system.

Gaming Industry Developments

California lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at preserving access to video games, marking the first legislative victory for the measure. In Hollywood, the Streets of Rage film gained momentum with Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the writers behind the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, joining as scriptwriters. For gaming enthusiasts, a spiritual successor to Zeus has emerged, with Theos: Cities of Myth positioned to capture the essence of the early 2000s city-building classic.