Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski warns that a fast ramp-up of AI in back-office and support roles could trigger widespread white-collar job losses and potentially slow economic growth. After slashing headcount nearly in half and deploying virtual agents to handle 700 positions, Klarna saved $40 million annually—but now cautions that similar moves industry-wide may strain labor markets.

Odisha’s government launched the Jagannatha Dham app to streamline Puri temple visits. Pilgrims can now book darshan slots, track crowd density in real time, and get Rath Yatra reminders. Future versions promise on-the-spot grievance reporting and Mahaprasad availability alerts—bringing digital convenience to a centuries-old spiritual journey.

Companies automating code creation are raking in capital. Industry leader Cursor closed a $900 million round valuing it at $10 billion, while rivals report similar investor fervor. These platforms convert plain-English prompts into production-ready code, enabling developers to offload routine tasks to AI copilots and focus on higher-level design.

Leaks suggest Apple may drop surprise hardware updates at WWDC 2025: a precision-tuned AirTag 2 with improved UWB directionality and an overhauled Siri-enabled HomePod Mini. While software remains the keynote focus, these hints point to a broader ecosystem refresh that could steal the show.

Designers should pencil in these five June highlights: Milan’s Sustainable Materials Expo; Tokyo’s VR Typography Showcase; Chicago’s Art+Tech Week; London’s Creative Code Summit; and the Adobe Max Preview Tour kicking off in LA. Together they cover green fabrication, immersive fonts, cross-discipline art, code-driven visuals, and a sneak peek at Adobe’s fall lineup.

Summer Game Fest closed with trailers for Resident Evil 9, Hogwarts Legacy 2, and a VR sequel to Half-Life: Alyx, plus indie spotlights on Neon Drift and Dreambound. Host Geoff Keighley also teased a new cross-platform engine for future reveals—signaling a blockbuster holiday season ahead.

At SXSW London, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis demoed a smart email assistant that adapts to your personal writing style. This tool can categorize new messages, draft quick replies, and even handle basic scheduling chores. Unlike flashy “AI hype,” this assistant is designed for real-world productivity—handling routine inbox tasks so you can focus on higher-value work. DeepMind also emphasized the importance of U.S.–China collaboration to ensure safe, next-generation AI breakthroughs.

Vodafone released its official Glastonbury 2025 app, introducing live friend-location sharing so you never lose track in the crowds. The app also syncs your daily step count to Vodafone’s everyone. Connected charity initiative and includes interactive maps for stage-hopping. Additionally, Vodafone is offering complimentary charging and Wi-Fi at its Connect & Charge tent, ensuring festivalgoers stay powered up during headliners like The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo.

Applied Digital announced a 15-year deal to lease 250 MW of power to CoreWeave at their Ellendale, North Dakota campus. CoreWeave plans to deploy large-scale NVIDIA GPU arrays for AI training, while Applied Digital secures roughly $7 billion in committed revenue over the lease term. This partnership cements Applied Digital’s position as a leading real-estate investment trust specializing in AI data-center infrastructure.

MediaTek confirmed its inaugural 2 nm system-on-chip will begin tape-out at TSMC in September 2025. Built on TSMC’s N2 process, this SoC aims for 25–30 percent better performance-per-watt compared to current 3 nm designs. It’s slated for late 2025 flagship smartphones and AI-enabled wearables, pushing mobile efficiency and speed to new heights.