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Nvidia and Microsoft are set to unveil Windows PCs powered by Nvidia SoCs
Microsoft and Nvidia are expected to announce the first Windows PCs using Nvidia system-on-chip designs, with Surface and Dell among the early devices. The move signals a bigger push to bring AI-focused silicon directly into mainstream Windows laptops and desktops.
GitHub Copilot is shifting to token-based billing
Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot is moving from flat-rate subscriptions to token-usage billing starting June 1, and many developers say the change could sharply increase costs. The shift marks a major pricing overhaul for one of the most widely used AI coding tools.
Apple delays iPhone-connected smart glasses to late 2027
Apple is reportedly pushing back its iPhone-connected smart glasses, now aiming for a late-2027 launch. The company appears to be targeting the mid-tier eyewear market while also aligning the product with Siri and Visual Intelligence features.
Gartner forecasts a surge in global AI spending
Gartner projects worldwide AI spending will reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, representing 47% year-over-year growth. The forecast underscores how quickly enterprise and infrastructure spending is accelerating around AI software and services.
SoftBank pledges up to €75 billion for AI computing clusters in France
SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion in AI computing clusters in France, beginning with a €45 billion project in Hauts-de-France. The plan reflects a major regional bet on AI infrastructure and large-scale compute capacity.
China begins enforcing new food-delivery platform regulations
China is implementing new rules on June 1 requiring food-delivery platforms to regularly verify business identities, locations, and licenses. The regulation adds another layer of compliance pressure on platform software operating in the country.
Apple’s next iPhone software update, iOS 27, is nearing June unveiling
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 on June 8, with rumors pointing to at least two changes to the Liquid Glass design. The update suggests continued refinement of Apple’s iPhone software experience ahead of broader platform announcements.
EU reaches a deal to simplify AI Act rules and ban nudification software
EU institutions have reached a political agreement to simplify parts of the AI Act while explicitly banning AI systems that generate non-consensual sexually explicit content. The deal also delays some high-risk AI requirements and expands regulatory sandboxes for testing AI systems.
Apple is continuing work on AI smart glasses for Siri and Visual Intelligence
Reports indicate Apple’s smart glasses project is intended not only to compete with Meta Ray-Bans but also to support Siri and Visual Intelligence. The hardware delay suggests Apple is prioritizing software integration and product readiness before launch.
The AI software market is attracting large-scale infrastructure investment
Today’s headlines show software and apps companies tying product launches to massive infrastructure bets, from Nvidia-powered Windows PCs to SoftBank’s AI cluster investment. Together with rising AI spending forecasts, the theme is that software innovation is increasingly driven by access to compute and specialized hardware.