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Apple could become a leader in edge AI, Citi said in a research note this week, referring to AI compute carried out on local devices rather than in the cloud at competitors’ data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But the big battle with the critics, percussion bombing away, remained playful rather than violent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Will Iraola's appointment bring hope and excitement rather than the fear of another underwhelming campaign?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Both DiSimone and LPL’s Turnquist believe what will trigger an unwind is something “macro,” rather than something that impacts one individual stock, even if it’s a major artificial-intelligence play.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I hadn’t realized there were any girls among us because I’d not yet had the chance to interact with my new mates as people rather than work machines.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo