Jun 13, 2025
Retter Reboot #24
WWDC 2025
Apple’s WWDC 2025 introduced a sweeping new design language called Liquid Glass, which brings fluid transitions, subtle depth, and translucent layers to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS interfaces. Notably, iPadOS also gains desktop-level UI refinements with enhanced multitasking, aligning it more closely with pro workflows. Alongside this visual overhaul, Apple unveiled major AI-powered features. The new Visual Intelligence system allows users to tap on physical or digital elements to get instant contextual info and search results powered by ChatGPT or Google. In creative tools, Image Playground now supports ChatGPT-powered prompt-based image generation, while Genmoji lets users create expressive emojis on-device. On the fitness side, the Workout Buddy for Apple Watch delivers real-time voice coaching and personalized summaries. Lastly, iOS 26 introduces real-time offline voice translation across calls, FaceTime, and Messages.
Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Major Online Services
A major Google Cloud outage on June 12 took down parts of the internet, affecting services like Snapchat, Discord, and Spotify and many more. The disruption lasted hours and impacted both consumer and enterprise apps. Google is investigating the root cause.
Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Provider Privy
Stripe has acquired Privy, a startup that offers crypto wallet infrastructure. The move aims to help developers integrate crypto features into apps without handling keys or complex blockchain code. It strengthens Stripe’s position in web 3 payments.
Disney Sues AI Image Generator Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Disney has filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, claiming the AI tool generates images using copyrighted Disney characters and styles without permission. The case raises major questions around AI training and IP rights. It could set a legal precedent for generative art tools.
Wikipedia Pauses AI-Generated Summaries After Editor Backlash
Wikipedia has halted its AI-generated article summaries following complaints from editors about accuracy and bias. The summaries were part of a test using large language models to enhance content. The pause allows for further review and community input.
OpenAI Launches O3 Pro, Cuts O3 Price by 80 Percent
OpenAI has released O3 Pro, a more powerful version of its O3 model, and slashed the price of the standard O3 by 80 percent. The move aims to attract more developers and expand market share.
Sam Altman-Backed Coco Robotics Raises $80M
Coco Robotics, which builds sidewalk delivery robots, has raised $80 million in funding. Backed by Sam Altman, the company aims to scale its autonomous delivery fleet in urban areas. The round will support expansion and hardware improvements.
Enterprise AI Startup Glean Reaches $7.2B Valuation
Glean, a startup that builds AI tools to help employees find company information faster, has raised new funding at a $7.2 billion valuation. Its AI searches across emails, docs, and apps to surface answers instantly.
The company serves over 100 major enterprises.
Google Offers Payments to News Publishers for AI Training Access
Google is negotiating deals to pay news publishers for access to content used in training its AI models. The move comes amid rising pressure over AI’s impact on media traffic and content rights. Some deals may include content licensing and visibility boosts.
Amazon Launches AI Video Generator for Advertisers in the US
Amazon has rolled out an AI tool that helps advertisers create short product videos using text prompts and images. The tool is now available to U.S. sellers through Amazon Ads.
It aims to simplify ad creation and boost engagement.
Android 16’s Expressive Material You Redesign May Be Delayed
Google’s planned expressive redesign for Android 16 using Material 3 may not be ready in time for full release. Internal builds show early signs, but major visual changes are still in development.
A full rollout could slip to a later update.
