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Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.





Microsoft rolls out Copilot AI tools to over half a million NHS England staff, promises 'to improve service delivery, reduce costs and create more time for care'




Latest from TechRadar / 38min
NHS England is deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 staff members after successful pilot with 30,000 workers.






Prime member? You can already get $335 in free perks ahead of Prime Day 2026 — here are the 8 best to claim before the event
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Squeeze some extra value out of your subscription with these often-overlooked freebies and perks!





FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 14
Mashable / 3h
After the action kicked off on Thursday, June 11, Matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. Don't worry if you missed the first few days; there are plenty more to go, with 48 teams competing in the largest World Cup tournament in history. Groups A through D have already got the ball rolling, and today will see Groups E and F do the same. Today, June 14, is another busy day with four matc





Hurdle hints and answers for June 14, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give





How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 FIFA World Cup has started with a number of really entertaining games. The tournament is still very much taking shape, with opening games giving fans their first impression of where everyone stands. Ivory Coast vs





How to watch Sweden vs. Tunisia online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Sweden vs. Tunisia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and the start of this famous tournament has already delivered loads of huge moments. We're expecting more of the same from Sweden vs. Tunisia. These sides will battle it out with Netherlands an





As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future


TechCrunch / 4h
Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 14, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're from Boston. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tip





NYT Strands hints, answers for June 14, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're royalty. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's





Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 14, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like editing photos. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connecti





How to watch Australia vs Turkey: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Here's how to watch Australia vs Turkey for free online and from anywhere as the Socceroos begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against a talented Turkish side.





'Just as good as $100 earbuds': I tested out Aldi's bargain-bin $14 / £12 sports earbuds and I'm shocked to report that you should buy them
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
When Aldi sold me a pair of $14.99 / £12.99 earbuds, I knew I had to see how they'd stack up against the best in the market... and I'm pretty surprised.





I tested a cheap PS Portal case with a molded interior, charging cable passthrough, and a super-durable build — and it’s become a permanent part of my portable gaming setup
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Your PS Portal will never be in danger again thanks to this cheap case — here’s how I’d rate it after weeks of testing.





Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand
TechCrunch / 7h
Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.





State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
NYT > Technology / 8h
OpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handling of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.





Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, June 14 (game #1602)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 14 (game #1099)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.





NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, June 14 (game #833)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





'Some creative jobs maybe will go away, but maybe they shouldn't have been there in the first place' - quote of the day by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OpenAI is at the heart of the biggest technological transformations in human history – and one that threatens to eliminate many jobs in the creative industries





Yuko Nakamura.
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
beammeupplease :





Jose Canseco Calls Amex Platinum A Scam. Closing The Card Can Cost You All Your Points
View from the Wing / 10h
Jose Canseco says the American Express Platinum Card is a scam after closing his account, but the bigger warning is what can happen to Membership Rewards points. In most states, closing your last Membership Rewards card can mean losing all remaining points immediately.







KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
TechCrunch / 10h
Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.





'A breathtaking spectacle' — Watch the jaw-dropping 33,600-LED mesh formed entirely by Chinese drones that smashed 3 world records
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
China set three Guinness World Records after 33,615 drones created a giant aerial display featuring cultural imagery above Sichuan.





Class of AI Models Hyped as Scarily Powerful Apparently Scared the Government Too Much and Now They’re Disabled
Gizmodo / 11h
Who could have foreseen this?





How to watch Netherlands vs. Japan online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream Netherlands vs. Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage fixtures includes some fascinating matchups , but Netherlands vs. Japan might be the best of the bunch. This contest is really difficult to predict, but it's vitally important for





Weekly Review: June 13, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! As you can tell, it was a very quiet day here at OMAAT. We just flew to Europe with both of our sons for the first time, which was quite the adventure. On the plus side, our kids did so much better of a job than I was expecting. However, just about everything else that could’ve gone wrong did, down to the point that it was almost humorous. A cancel





Antti Vuori
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
pwlanier : 13.6.1935, Turku Kissa ja lintu, 1980 44 × 61 cm, gouache Finnish National Gallery





The New ‘X-Men ’97’ Trailer Says ‘Yes, More Mutants’
Gizmodo / 11h
New mutants and old friends await when 'X-Men '97' returns for season two in July.





Creative Assembly is developing its own custom technology for Alien: Isolation 2 'to really fine tune the experience and create exactly the best Alien experience'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Creative Assembly has confirmed that Alien: Isolation 2 will be built with Unreal Engine 5, but the team is also developing custom technology.





How to watch Germany vs. Curaçao online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kick-started with a number of really interesting matchups. Germany vs. Curaçao doesn't look like the most evenly-matched contest on the schedule, but anything can happen in tournament football . Germany mu





French vintage postcard
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
postcard-from-the-past :







DJI and Insta360 go to war in the U.S. over its action gimbal cameras
Mashable / 12h
It's shaping up to be quite a big summer for the big action camera brands. GoPro recently released its new Mission 1 Pro cinema camera . Insta360 just dropped its new Luna Ultra gimbal camera . And DJI is preparing to launch its new Osmo Pocket 4 Pro gimbal camera. However, it seems things are heating up beyond just new product launches for the latter two competitors, DJI and Insta360. SEE ALSO:





Bungie’s Last ‘Destiny 2’ Update Is a Bittersweet Blast
Gizmodo / 12h
The 'Monuments of Triumph' update lets 'Destiny 2' go out on its own terms, tie up some threads, and lay crumbs for a hopeful return.