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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

AI & Enterprise Software

Anthropic will deploy its Mythos and Fable AI models to users starting tomorrow, July 1, following U.S. government approval. The company also announced its new Sonnet 5 model, which has been trained to improve performance on agentic tasks, a persistent challenge for enterprise clients and power users that has driven up operational costs Anthropic's Sonnet model. Separately, Netflix used AI to replicate Gene Wilder's voice for a new reality show, a move that reportedly sparked controversy regarding the use of synthesized voices.

Mobile Devices & Tech

Nothing confirmed the upcoming launch of its Ear (3a) TWS earbuds, with an official unveiling date set for later this month. Meanwhile, Samsung is strongly hinting that its next Unpacked event will occur on July 22 in London, where it is expected to reveal new foldable devices. The company has already begun a viral marketing campaign, wiping its Instagram posts ahead of the anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 release, while also teasing a "wide-as-hell" new foldable design Samsung teases foldable. In a surprising development, the Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone is now available for pre-order at a reduced price of $399, down from its initial $499 announcement. Motorola may also be preparing to introduce a new charging feature on its next smartphone, potentially ahead of Samsung and mirroring capabilities found on Apple and Google devices Motorola's next phone. Reports also suggest Samsung will refuse BOE panels for the Galaxy S27, opting for its own display technology despite potential cost savings.

Gaming & Platforms

Discord is now natively available on Meta Quest headsets, following an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference, allowing users to connect with friends across VR and other platforms. In less positive news for the gaming industry, Xbox is reportedly planning significant layoffs starting next week, which are expected to include the closure of Arkane Austin and the cancellation of the Blade game.

Legal & Regulatory

Amazon will pay $2.25 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission case concerning alleged identity theft and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in the ongoing legal dispute between Apple Epic Games, following Apple's appeal of a contempt finding related to App Store fees.