Norway is banning AI in elementary schools. Eminem’s publisher is suing Meta. Sony releasing games on PC was a success. Microsoft is cleaning up Windows 11 and partnering with Affinity. Qualcomm details Linux improvements.

SpaceX stock hit a high, then took a plunge.

Android 17 might break your Pixel. Nothing cancels an upcoming CMF phone. OnePlus is selling an upgraded 15R in India. RedMagic announces a new gaming tablet.

And were you wanting to buy a Samsung VR headset in the UK?

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• Norway bans AI in schools https://www.reuters.com/technology/norway-imposes-near-ban-ai-elementary-school-2026-06-19/
• Eminem suing Meta https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/06/16/meta-lawsuit-eminem-publisher-moves-forward/
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• Microsoft bundles Affinity https://petapixel.com/2026/06/17/affinity-will-now-come-pre-installed-on-windows-surface-computers/
• Qualcomm Linux plans https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/06/19/qualcomm-promises-a-major-reset-with-upstream-first-qualcomm-linux-2-0-for-dragonwing-iot-platforms/
• Android 17 breaks Pixels https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-knocks-off-5g-3679536/
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• OnePlus upgrades 15R https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_defies_ram_crisis_offers_the_15r_with_more_memory-news-73316.php
• RedMagic’s new tablet https://www.notebookcheck.net/RedMagic-reveals-new-Lenovo-Legion-Tab-Gen-5-rival-with-OLED-display.1326163.0.html
• Samsung Galaxy XR headed to the UK https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_taking_preorders_for_the_galaxy_xr_in_the_uk_multiple_deals_available-news-73321.php

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