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Amazon and Sony both unveil new art TVs and large-format displays aimed at the home entertainment market. iOS 27 beta code hints at a foldable iPhone Ultra, while Apple Music and CarPlay get modest updates. Anthropic releases a 'safe' version of its powerful Claude Mythos AI model to the public, sparking debate over AI safety and access. Apple debuts revamped Siri AI alongside new child safety features for iOS 27. Rivian begins R2 SUV deliveries, positioning it as the company's mass-market EV breakthrough.

Amazon and Sony lead new wave of art TVs and large displays

Amazon and Sony lead new wave of art TVs and large displaysAmazon's new Ember Artline brings art-TV functionality at a more accessible price point, competing with Samsung's The Frame. Sony has unveiled its 2026 TV and home theater lineup including a massive 135-inch professional display aimed at boardroom use. The trend points to growing consumer and commercial demand for large-format, design-forward screens that blend into living spaces.

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Amazon’s Ember Artline Makes Art TVs More Accessible (WIRED)
A guide to Sony’s 2026 TVs and home theater lineup (Digital Trends)
Sony’s new 135-inch display is basically boardroom excess in its finest form (Digital Trends)

iOS 27 beta hints at foldable iPhone Ultra and CarPlay video

iOS 27 beta hints at foldable iPhone Ultra and CarPlay videoCode in the iOS 27 beta points to Apple developing a foldable iPhone Ultra, the strongest evidence yet of a foldable Apple device. The new CarPlay features will allow video playback in vehicles, though safety concerns are being raised. Meanwhile, Apple Music's iOS 27 update focuses on small refinements without major social or continuity features.

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Aviso: a pesar de la nueva función CarPlay de iOS 27, por favor, no veas YouTube en el autoAntonio Quijanopublicado10 June 26Los cambios en CarPlay de Apple significan que pronto podrás ver videos en tu auto. Pero, por favor, por favor, por favor, ten mucho cuidado (TechRadar)
Las pequeñas actualizaciones de la versión 27 de Apple Music para iOS no incluyen funciones de continuidad ni socialesAntonio Quijanopublicado10 June 26La renovación de Apple Music para iOS 27 no es lo más llamativo, y seguimos esperando mejoras en la continuidad de reproducción. (TechRadar)
El código de la versión beta de iOS 27 apunta a un iPhone Ultra plegablePorAntonio Quijanopublicado9 June 26La mayor pista hasta la fecha de que se está desarrollando un iPhone plegable acaba de ser revelada por la propia Apple. (TechRadar)

Anthropic releases 'safe' Claude Mythos AI to the public

Anthropic releases 'safe' Claude Mythos AI to the publicAnthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a toned-down version of its Claude Mythos AI model that was previously deemed too powerful for public release. The move has stirred reactions across technology, finance, and government sectors, with some praising the safety-first approach while others question whether releasing a sanitized version is the right strategy. MIT Review highlights that the Meta hack reveals AI security concerns extend well beyond Mythos.

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10 hrs agoVersion of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to publicClaude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.10 hrs ago (BBC)
Anthropic releases ‘safe’ version of Claude Mythos AI model to public (The Guardian)
Anthropic Offers Mythos Upgrade for Cyber Partners and a ‘Safe’ Version for the Rest of You (WIRED)
Anthropic's Fable AI brings the capabilities of its unreleased Mythos model to regular users (Engadget)
The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos (MIT Review)

Apple unveils revamped Siri AI and child safety features

Apple unveils revamped Siri AI and child safety featuresApple has debuted a significantly upgraded 'Siri AI' as part of its iOS 27 software suite, alongside new child safety features for iPhones and iPads. TechCrunch notes that while the Siri overhaul is welcome, users are still hoping for more meaningful AI integration. Gizmodo points out that the smaller quality-of-life changes in the iOS 27 update might be more impactful day-to-day than the headline Siri improvements.

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Apple debuts revamped ‘Siri AI’ and new child safety features for iPhones and iPads (The Guardian)
Hey, Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI (TechCrunch)
I’m More Excited for the Tiny Changes in Apple’s ’27’ Software Updates Than Siri AI, TBH (Gizmodo)

Rivian begins R2 SUV deliveries, marking mass-market pivot

Rivian begins R2 SUV deliveries, marking mass-market pivotRivian has started delivering its R2 SUV, a smaller and more affordable model widely seen as the company's bid for mainstream EV adoption. Early reviews from Ars Technica and Engadget praise the R2 as Rivian's best vehicle yet, calling it a game-changer for the EV market. However, Digital Trends notes that early deliveries are for a version that may not be the one most buyers want.

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Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV (TechCrunch)
First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game (Ars Technica)
The Rivian R2 Is the Rivian for the Masses (WIRED)
2027 Rivian R2 first drive: Rivian's second SUV is its best yet (Engadget)
Rivian R2 SUV deliveries have begun, just not for the version most buyers may want (Digital Trends)