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Amazon announced that Prime Day will occur in June 2026 instead of the traditional July slot to facilitate early back-to-school shopping. Specific dates remain unconfirmed, though the event is expected to start around June 16 or 23. This marks a rare shift from previous years, with the only other June occurrence happening in 2021.
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports OpenAI is building a smartphone with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, featuring AI agents to replace separate apps. Production is expected in 2028, following previous rumors of AI earbuds and a partnership with Jony Ive.
Steel City Interactive announced it will cease support for the 2024 boxing game Undisputed to focus on a sequel. The studio recruited talent from Rockstar, 2K, and EA Sports and will build the new title on a new engine. The original game's rocky foundations prompted this decision, while the studio extended its licensing deal with Muhammad Ali's team until 2037.
General Motors is upgrading 4 million vehicles from 2022 onward with Google's Gemini AI, enabling drivers to check fuel prices, plan efficient routes, and use natural language commands. The feature requires pre-installed Google built-in, an OnStar connection, and user opt-in, rolling out over several months across Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac models.
Disneyland has introduced optional facial recognition technology at California park entrances to verify ticket ownership and prevent fraud. While guests can choose alternative photo lines, biometric scanning is now required for some queues, with data converted to numeric values and deleted within 30 days unless needed for legal or fraud-prevention purposes. The system allows scanning of children under 18 with guardian consent and aims to stop unauthorized pass transfers, joining other LA venues like Dodger Stadium in adopting similar entry tech.