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    AMD acquires MEXT to add predictive memory optimization to its AI stack

    AMD acquires MEXT to add predictive memory optimization to its AI stack

    Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AMD acquires MEXT, a startup specializing in predictive memory optimization. The technology uses AI to intelligently move data between flash and DRAM, reducing costs and power consumption. The acquisition aligns with AMD's strategy to compete in AI infrastructure beyond chips.
    Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

    Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Cuneflow is an A5 e-paper writing tablet with AI-powered voice recording and transcription for meetings. It offers a built-in microphone, real-time transcription, and AI-generated insights such as summaries and to-do lists. However, its software lacks polish, with limited integration between notes and transcriptions, and no way to export tasks easily. The device aims to automate busywork but struggles to compete with more mature e-paper tablets.
    Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile

    Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Mozilla's Firefox 151 release introduces comprehensive AI controls for mobile users, allowing a blanket opt-out of generative AI features. This move contrasts sharply with Google's AI-centric I/O announcements. The update extends desktop controls from February and continues Mozilla's commitment to privacy and user agency in AI.
    I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

    I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    At Google I/O 2026, the company announced major AI-driven updates for Google Play, including a new natural language search tool called Ask Play. The gaming experience is also improved with a wider rollout of Play Games Sidekick, which now shows friends’ activity and achievements. These changes reflect Google’s broader strategy to embed artificial intelligence into its ecosystem, following the Gemini Intelligence announcement for Android. The updates aim to make app discovery more intuitive and gaming more social, bringing Android closer to features long offered by Apple’s Game Center.
    Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

    Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Kaleidescape's Strato E movie player delivers visually lossless 4K quality that surpasses streaming services, but at a hefty $2,995 price tag. With high bitrates, lossless audio, and convenience, it targets home theater enthusiasts willing to pay a premium.
    Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

    Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Barret Zoph has left OpenAI again after only five months, the company confirmed. He rejoined in January after a stint as co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab. Zoph was leading enterprise AI sales before his departure. This marks his second exit from OpenAI in less than two years.
    Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

    Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Midjourney, known for its AI image generator, has introduced a full-body ultrasound scanner called The Midjourney Scanner. Developed with Butterfly Network, the device uses 40 ultrasound modules to capture vertical body slices. CEO David Holz envisions a spa experience with 10 scanners in San Francisco by 2027, aiming for preventative health scanning without FDA clearance initially.
    ISC2 Knowledge Vault

    ISC2 Knowledge Vault

    Apr 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    ISC2 Knowledge Vault provides a platform for engaging discussions on information security led by experts. Members can access webinars and earn CPE credits while exploring various cybersecurity certifications.
    The True State of Security 2026: Why Imbalance is Your Organization's Biggest Threat

    The True State of Security 2026: Why Imbalance is Your Organization's Biggest Threat

    Apr 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Join a 30-minute webinar designed for IT leaders aiming to rethink security risks. Learn how imbalance is the primary threat to modern organizations and gain insights into effective security strategies moving forward.
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