Welcome back to your daily memorandum talking tech, business, AI, markets, and more. 🗞️

In today’s edition, we are tackling the following:

🍎 Apple debuts Liquid Glass design across iOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
🎮 Microsoft enters handheld gaming with the ROG Xbox Ally launch.
💰 OpenAI reaches $10B annualized revenue fueled by ChatGPT enterprise use.
📺 WBD to split CNN, HBO, and TNT into two focused companies.
🧪 US-China trade talks rally chipmakers and rare earth stocks on optimism.

TECHNOLOGY

• Apple’s Liquid Glass design theme debuts across platforms

  • Apple introduced its new 'Liquid Glass' design across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS at WWDC 2025.

  • The design features glossy, translucent layers intended to unify the visual language across all Apple devices.

  • Critics say it’s visually striking but may lack real functionality, raising concerns over design depth and usability.

• visionOS 2.6 announced with spatial widgets, all-new Personas, more

  • Apple unveiled visionOS 2.6 with spatial widgets that users can place throughout physical space via Vision Pro.

  • New ultra-realistic Personas avatars offer improved facial rendering, movement fidelity, and customization options.

  • Additional updates include redesigned navigation, smarter multitasking, and a more immersive Photos experience.

• Microsoft finally gets into the handheld game with ROG Xbox Ally

  • Microsoft and ASUS partnered on the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld console blending PC gaming with Xbox branding.

  • The device runs Windows, supports Game Pass, and offers Xbox-style controls with a focus on portability.

  • With rising demand for mobile gaming, this move marks Microsoft’s first real play in the handheld space.

BUSINESS

• OpenAI Hits $10 Billion in Annualized Revenue Fueled by ChatGPT Growth

  • OpenAI doubled annualized revenue in six months, mainly due to enterprise ChatGPT and API subscriptions.

  • Over 3 million businesses now use ChatGPT, with 500 million weekly active users driving growth.

  • A new funding round may push OpenAI’s valuation to nearly $300 billion, led by SoftBank.

• Warner Bros Discovery to Split CNN, TNT, and HBO Into Two Companies

  • WBD plans to separate its streaming and studio units from CNN and TNT cable businesses.

  • The split will create focused entities aimed at reducing debt and streamlining strategic operations.

  • CEO David Zaslav will continue leading the entertainment side after the corporate division completes.

• US-China Trade Talks Boost Chip and Rare Earth Stocks

  • Renewed trade talks spurred rallies in chipmakers and rare earth suppliers as tensions eased.

  • China relaxed export restrictions on critical materials, while the US reviewed semiconductor regulations.

  • The S&P 500 rose sharply, approaching record levels on investor optimism around reduced friction.

MARKETS

WORLD

• Italians Reject Citizenship Reforms Over Low Voter Turnout

  • Voter turnout failed to meet the 50% threshold, nullifying the two immigration-focused referendum results.

  • Proposed changes aimed to ease citizenship for immigrant-born children raised in Italy under specific criteria.

  • Right-wing parties urged abstention to suppress turnout and block any easing of current nationality laws.

• Trump Announces Sweeping New Travel Ban

  • Trump’s new policy bans travelers from 12 countries, sparking comparisons to his earlier ‘Muslim ban.’

  • He claims it’s necessary for national security amid heightened geopolitical risks and instability worldwide.

  • Critics call the move discriminatory, promising immediate legal challenges and nationwide protests in response.

• Russia, Ukraine Swap Young Prisoners of War

  • Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners under 25 years old as part of renewed diplomacy.

  • The deal also included the repatriation of deceased soldiers’ remains, coordinated through Turkish mediation efforts.

  • Both sides signaled openness to future swaps but accused each other of ongoing obstruction.

CONTENT

• Watch This to DESIGN Like a PRO Using AI

  • Greg Isenberg and Aura’s founder show how prompts improve AI design using layout, color, and animation context.

  • They critique generic AI tools and explain why professional styling builds trust and commands higher pricing.

  • Great insights for startup builders looking to turn AI design into a competitive edge with taste and clarity.

• Fiverr CEO: ‘If You’re Not Adapting to AI, F* You’

  • Fiverr’s Micha Kaufman discusses layoffs, industry shifts, and how AI now shapes product strategy and leadership.

  • Topics include AI startup clones, VC disruption, and the real departments losing jobs to automation today.

  • Strong take on what AI-native companies must prioritize to stay relevant and outperform legacy players.

• I’m A $3B Founder. Here Are 7 AI Business Ideas

  • Guillermo Rauch shares AI startup concepts from auto-complete tools to V0 for video games and CAPTCHA 2.0.

  • He explains why great taste, infrastructure focus, and being early are keys to success in AI’s new era.

  • Valuable episode for entrepreneurs exploring high-leverage AI ideas that are fast to ship and tough to copy.

FUTURISM

• Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages

  • Amazon pilots humanoid robots inside purpose-built training facilities to simulate door-to-door package deliveries accurately.

  • Robots learn post-delivery navigation, including stairs, thresholds, and variable terrain within realistic environments.

  • The project aims to automate last-mile logistics and reduce delivery costs across diverse residential zones.

• Beewise brings $50M, expands access to robotic ‘BeeHome’

  • Beewise secured $50 million in funding to scale its autonomous robotic hives for pollination and honey production.

  • The BeeHome platform provides real-time hive diagnostics and autonomous bee management services to farmers.

  • The company plans to use data-driven operations and robotics to support agricultural ecosystems and global pollination efforts.

• Chimpanzees catch yawns from robots and lie down to rest

  • Wild chimpanzees observing yawning robots mirrored the yawn and subsequently rested, showing empathetic contagion.

  • Researchers used lifelike robotic chimp models to study emotional mirroring and rest behavior connections.

  • Findings offer insights into empathetic evolution and how primates emotionally respond to humanoid stimuli.

EXTRAS

• Apple unveils new watchOS 26 features at WWDC

  • Apple introduces a wrist‑flick gesture to dismiss alerts efficiently, adding convenience to daily watch interactions.

  • The AI‑powered Workout Buddy supplies real‑time coaching, motivation, and personalized fitness recaps during workouts.

  • The new interface features Liquid Glass visuals and adds Notes, live captions, and translation improvements.

• Apple adds studio‑quality audio and camera remote controls to AirPods

  • AirPods now support studio‑quality recordings using the H2 chip and beamforming microphones for clearer audio.

  • A new camera‑remote gesture allows users to press and hold AirPod stems to trigger the iPhone camera.

  • Features apply to AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, enhancing on‑the‑go productivity and content creation capabilities.

• Millions of eggs recalled after salmonella sickens consumers

  • Over 20 million eggs recalled after 21 hospitalizations prompted by Salmonella linked to August Egg Company.

  • USDA indicates recalled eggs were distributed to major retailers like Walmart and Safeway across several states.

  • The voluntary recall affects sell‑by dates through mid‑June and urges consumers to refrain from consumption.

AND MORE

• Protect your personal data and your sanity with Incogni.*

• Amazon plans to build massive AI data campuses in Pennsylvania.

• Apple is now opening AI tools and models to developers.

• Meet your next data expert in five days, and build a world-class remote team effortlessly.*

• At WWDC, Apple shared a full roundup of software and design updates.

• Corporate AI adoption appears stagnant, according to recent Ramp data insights.

• A major U.S. grocery distributor warns of disruptions after a significant cyberattack incident.

• Apple integrates ChatGPT and other models directly into Xcode.