Weekly Tech Roundup: AI Advances, New Hardware, and Security Updates

AI and Development

Unreal Engine 5.8 ships with an experimental plugin that lets developers connect any LLM to core engine systems, paving the way for AI-built games. Read more at Digital Trends.
Midjourney announced its first hardware project: a full-body ultrasonic scanner that aims for MRI-like image quality. Read more at Engadget.
ChatGPT introduces a dedicated Scheduled page for managing all automated tasks from the sidebar. Read more at Digital Trends.
Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer departs Google to join OpenAI, marking a significant talent move. Read more at 9to5Google.

SK hynix ships samples of 12-layer HBM4E, a next-gen AI DRAM with 16 Gbps per pin and 20% better power efficiency than HBM4. Read more at TechPowerUp.
XREAL unveils the $1,500 Aura XR glasses, featuring a 70° field of view and weighing under 95 grams, coming Fall 2026. Read more at Geeky Gadgets.

OnePlus N6 confirmed to pack an 8,000mAh battery, promising up to three days of usage. Read more at GSMArena.
WhatsApp is testing view-once text messages, which disappear after a single read and include screenshot blocks. Read more at Digital Trends.
Microsoft Edge now lets you sign in with your Google Account, adding cross-platform convenience. Read more at XDA.

Samsung releases an emergency June security update for Galaxy devices, addressing critical vulnerabilities. Read more at Geeky Gadgets.
The EU Commission declines to mandate legal obligations to keep games playable after support ends, but will pursue a code of conduct. Read more at Digital Trends.

Google Home Speaker with built-in Gemini AI is set for release on June 25 at $99.99, pre-orders now open. Read more at GSMArena.