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Time:2026-06-23T08:59:11Z

Amazon Prime Day dominates with deep discounts on TVs, Kindles, and tech gear, led by WIRED and Tom's Hardware coverage. Meta appoints Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new CEO and invests $900M, signaling a major push into payments. A rare Five Eyes statement warns that AI systems capable of devastating cyberattacks on governments and businesses are months away, sparking debate over the so-called Mythos AI doomsday scenario. Australia faces growing tension over datacenter expansion as demand for power and water surges, while Arm-based servers now capture over 45% of datacenter revenue. Valve announces its Steam Machine at $1,049 with a June 29 release, though availability remains limited.

Amazon Prime Day delivers major discounts on TVs and tech

Amazon Prime Day delivers major discounts on TVs and techAmazon Prime Day is underway with deep discounts across TVs, Kindles, and electronics. WIRED leads coverage with curated deals, while Tom's Hardware provides live-updated tech offers. Consumers are seeing some of the steepest price cuts of the year on home entertainment and computing gear.

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The 37 Best Early Prime Day Deals (WIRED)
Your Next TV Is Probably on Sale for Prime Day (WIRED)
The Best Kindle Deals to Shop During Prime Day (WIRED)
Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals livelast updated23 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Meta names CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new CEO

Meta names CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp's new CEOMeta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech startup CRED, as WhatsApp's new chief executive and invested $900 million in the company. The move signals Meta's intent to transform WhatsApp into a major payments and commerce platform, particularly in emerging markets. Nikkei Tech reports the appointment is part of Meta's strategy to solve WhatsApp's long-standing revenue challenges.

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WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in startup (TechCrunch)
WhatsApp Is Getting A New CEO From The Fintech World (Gizmodo)
Meta taps Indian startup founder to solve WhatsApp's revenue puzzle (Nikkei Tech)

Five Eyes warns of AI-driven cyberattacks within months

Five Eyes warns of AI-driven cyberattacks within monthsA rare joint statement from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns that AI models capable of devastating cyberattacks on governments and critical infrastructure are only months away. The Guardian reports the warning is fueling debate over a doomsday scenario dubbed 'Mythos AI' that could shake Europe out of complacency. TechCrunch notes the broader AI industry is becoming increasingly concerned about the pace of capability development.

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AI models capable of devastating attacks on governments and business months away, rare Five Eyes statement warns (The Guardian)
A viral doomsday scenario aims to shake Europe out of its AI complacency (The Guardian)
What is Mythos AI and why could it be a threat to global cybersecurity? (The Guardian)
The AI world is getting ‘loopy’ (TechCrunch)

Australia's datacenter boom sparks energy and water concerns

Australia's datacenter boom sparks energy and water concernsAustralia is undergoing a massive datacenter construction boom, raising questions about economic benefits versus environmental costs. The Guardian highlights the tension as these facilities consume vast amounts of power and water in a drought-prone country. Meanwhile, Arm-based servers have surpassed 45% of global datacenter revenue, signaling a major architectural shift in the industry.

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Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy? (The Guardian)
Some Electricians Think Building Data Centers Is for Sellouts (WIRED)
Arm servers capture over 45% of data center market revenuepublished22 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Valve launches Steam Machine at $1,049 with limited availability

Valve launches Steam Machine at $1,049 with limited availabilityValve has announced its Steam Machine gaming hardware will ship on June 29 starting at $1,049, though initial availability is extremely limited. The device features 512GB of storage and notably does not include a controller. Reviews highlight the device's flexibility as an open PC platform rather than a traditional console, but question whether the price justifies the trade-offs compared to building a custom system.

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Valve’s Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won’t be able to buy one yet (Ars Technica)
Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller (Engadget)
Even Valve Knows You May Be Better Off With a Cheaper Steam Machine Alternative (Gizmodo)
Forget buying a Steam Machine, Valve wants you to build one (Digital Trends)
Valve’s Steam Machine is not a console, which explains both the freedom and the pain (Digital Trends)