We’re back with another exciting edition of Week in Review! This week, we have a plethora of updates for you, including highlights from WWDC 2025, the launch of The Browser Company’s new AI browser, OpenAI’s collaboration with Mattel, and significant updates to your iPad. Let’s dive into the details!
The week kicked off with WWDC 2025, Apple’s much-anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference. At the event, Apple unveiled a freshly designed iOS 26, showcasing groundbreaking features across its product lineup. With heightened scrutiny and pressure to deliver, Apple sought to reassure developers and consumers alike amidst its ongoing challenges in the AI domain and legal disputes surrounding its App Store.
This week, United Natural Foods (UNFI), a major player in U.S. grocery distribution, confirmed it was the target of a significant cyberattack. As a result, many of UNFI’s external-facing systems went offline, affecting web platforms utilized by both suppliers and customers. Whole Foods reported that this incident disrupted UNFI's capacity to select and ship products from their warehouses, leading to potential delays in delivery schedules and product availability.
In finance news, Chime has made its long-awaited public debut, successfully raising an impressive $864 million in its initial public offering (IPO). With support from investors like Iconiq, Chime's transition to a public company marks a significant milestone in the fintech sector.
Not to be left behind, Google rolled out Android 16 for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a wealth of new features, including group chat capabilities for RCS, AI-powered editing suggestions for Google Photos, and enhanced support for corporate badges in Google Wallet.
In transportation news, Elon Musk has long touted the future of autonomous driving with Tesla vehicles. This week, he announced that Tesla will commence offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, starting June 22. This move marks a potentially transformative step towards realizing Musk's vision of self-driving cars.
After initially halting development on its Arc browser, The Browser Company is now focused on creating an AI-first browser named Dia. This new venture aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the browsing experience.
This week, OpenAI introduced o3-pro, a new version of its reasoning model originally launched earlier this year. Unlike traditional AI models, reasoning models tackle problems systematically, enabling improved performance in complex areas such as physics, math, and coding. Additionally, Sam Altman announced a delay for the company’s first open model in years, now expected to launch later this summer.
As chatbots become more prevalent for information retrieval—sometimes using content without publisher consent—traditional news outlets are feeling the pressure. The ability for users to ask chatbots questions instead of clicking on Google’s search results threatens the livelihood of many publishers.
In an exciting collaboration, Mattel has partnered with OpenAI to develop a new AI-powered product. As part of this initiative, Mattel employees will gain access to OpenAI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise, aimed at enhancing product development and fostering creative ideation.
In a recent investigation, reporter Amanda Silberling explored the Meta AI app and uncovered significant privacy issues. The app was found to be publicly sharing user queries without clear indications of privacy settings, raising alarms about user data protection. For instance, users logging in via Instagram with public accounts could inadvertently expose personal queries to the wider audience.
In updates for Apple users, iPadOS 26 is set to introduce features that could enhance the productivity potential of the 15-year-old iPad. These new capabilities may finally make the device suitable for extensive work tasks, bridging the gap between entertainment and productivity.
Thank you for joining us for this week’s recap. Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy your weekend!
