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Last updated: June 15, 2026, 5:34 PM ET

Mobile Hardware & Deals

Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 lineup expanded with a Snapdragon X2 Elite model, the Galaxy Book 6 Edge featuring 1TB storage and 16GB RAM at a $2,100 price point. Samsung UK is sweetening purchases with up to £300 cashback on select Galaxy devices through June 23, while Metro by T-Mobile added free Android options from Samsung, Motorola, and TCL to its lineup. Honor's Robot Phone, which debuted at the Shanghai International Film Festival, is set for Q3 launch following its Cannes China Night showcase. Oppo's Find X10 Pro specifications leaked ahead of September launch, adding to a busy mobile hardware week. Meanwhile, Amazon's early Prime Day Fire deals offer up to 55% off Fire TV Sticks and tablets ahead of the main event.

AI Regulation & Legal Battles

Google Chrome's upcoming update threatens popular ad blockers as the browser prepares significant changes to extension support. The Atlantic's investigation revealed millions of songs trained on for AI models, including works by Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny without artist consent. Anthropic faces litigation over Claude Max usage limits amid growing regulatory scrutiny, while xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of trade secrets theft was dismissed by a federal judge. Facebook's new AI tools introduce photo-editing and question-answering features in yet another expansion of its AI offerings, joining open-source alternatives like Stoat and Element that aim to fix Discord's limitations.

Media Consolidation & Policy

Fox Corporation bought Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $4.8 billion based on current shares outstanding. The UK government banned social media for under-16s, targeting platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, and X. Electronic Arts created a dedicated in-game advertising division as part of its strategy to monetize gaming experiences further. Xbox Game Studios saw leadership changes with Craig Duncan stepping down amid looming layoffs across Microsoft's gaming division.