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A Huawei-led team post-trained DeepSeek's 1.6-trillion-parameter model using 1,000 Ascend 910C chips, marking a leap in China's AI self-reliance. AMD B650 expansion boards hit retail, and a unique $6,000 semi-truck gaming rig received a major upgrade. Labour pledged to make AI work for workers, while a Wall Street-backed AI unicorn raised $2 billion to reshape workplace culture. Summer Game Fest 2026 kicked off in Los Angeles with new trailers and announcements.

Huawei-led team trains DeepSeek model with homegrown chips

Huawei-led team trains DeepSeek model with homegrown chipsA Huawei-led team successfully post-trained DeepSeek's massive 1.6-trillion-parameter model using 1,000 Ascend 910C chips, showcasing China's growing AI inference capabilities. While Chinese chipmakers excel at supporting AI inference, training large models remains a significant challenge. The breakthrough vaulted Zhongji Innolight, a maker of optical modules, to the top of China's stock benchmark on surging demand from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Huawei.

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Huawei chips refine DeepSeek model in leap for China’s AI self-relianceWhile Chinese chipmakers have found success in supporting AI inference, they are struggling with the far more complex process of training. (SCMP)
AI effect vaults China’s Zhongji Innolight to top of stock benchmarkMaker of optical modules surpasses CATL in weighting thanks to off-the-charts demand from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Huawei. (SCMP)
Huawei-led team claims it post-trained DeepSeek's 1.6-trillion-parameter model — 1,000 Ascend 910C chips used in trainingpublished6 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

AMD B650 expansion boards and budget PC deals hit retail

AMD B650 expansion boards and budget PC deals hit retailAMD B650 expansion cards have begun appearing at retail starting at $199, offering new upgrade paths for PC builders. A hardware bundle featuring a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 750W power supply, and 240mm AIO cooler is available for $300, saving nearly $200. Meanwhile, a $6,000 semi-truck gaming rig received a massive upgrade, drawing attention from enthusiasts.

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AMD B650 expansion cards hit retail starting at $199published6 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
Upgrade your PC with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 750W power supply, and 240mm AIO for $300 — hardware bundle saves you nearly $200published6 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
$6000 semi-truck gaming rig just got a massive upgradepublished6 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Labour and Wall Street clash over AI's role in work

Labour and Wall Street clash over AI's role in workUK Labour MP Liz Kendall pledged that AI will 'work for the workers,' emphasizing a pro-labor approach to AI deployment. A Wall Street-backed AI startup with a $2 billion valuation aims to completely upend traditional work culture. Separately, critics warn that the hidden labor of modern tech support is effectively turning consumers into unpaid employees.

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Labour will make AI ‘work for the workers’, says Liz Kendall (The Guardian)
The hidden labor of modern tech support is turning us all into unpaid employees (Digital Trends)
Wall Street young guns' $2bn AI unicorn aims to upend work culture (Nikkei Tech)

AI reshapes robotics, cognition, and mobile assistants

AI reshapes robotics, cognition, and mobile assistantsA new app enables anyone to control a robot from their phone without coding, lowering barriers to robotics. MIT researchers question whether AI chatbots are diminishing human cognitive control. WeChat opened its platform to smartphone AI assistants following backlash over ByteDance's phone-based AI ambitions.

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An app that lets anyone control a robot from their phone, no coding required (Digital Trends)
Are AI chatbots making us lose control of our brains? (MIT Review)
WeChat opens up to smartphone AI assistants after ByteDance phone backlash (Nikkei Tech)

Summer Game Fest 2026 opens with new trailers and reveals

Summer Game Fest 2026 opens with new trailers and revealsSummer Game Fest 2026 kicked off in Los Angeles with live coverage, new game trailers, and major announcements. The Future Game Show Summer Showcase is set to air tomorrow with a deeper look at 'Exodus' and additional reveals. Toy Story 5 is confirmed for a June 19 theatrical release worldwide, sparking questions about its Disney+ streaming debut.

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Las últimas novedades del Summer Game Fest 2026, en directo desde el evento en Los ÁngelesAntonio Quijanoúltima actualización el5 June 26Nuestra cobertura en directo del Summer Game Fest 2026. (TechRadar)
El "Future Game Show Summer Showcase" se transmite mañana y ofrecerá un avance más detallado de "Exodus", además de revelar nuevos tráilers y anuncios de videojuegosAntonio Quijanopublicado5 June 26Ya casi llega el momento de la presentación anual de verano del Future Game Show. A continuación te contamos cómo puedes verlo y qué puedes esperar. (TechRadar)
¿Cuándo se estrenará "Toy Story 5" en Disney+? Esto es lo que creemosPorAntonio Quijanopublicado5 June 26"Toy Story 5" se estrenará en los cines de todo el mundo el 19 de junio. Pero, ¿cuándo podremos ver la nueva película de Disney Pixar en Disney+? (TechRadar)