Tech industry updates: DuckDuckGo ad-blocking, Microsoft AI shift, SK Hynix US listing, and passing of last iron lung user
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June-July 2026
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DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube ads using uBlock Origin filters. Microsoft is shifting from OpenAI/Anthropic to its own MAI models in Office apps to cut costs. SK Hynix debuted on the US stock market with a cautious outlook. Martha Lillard, the last known iron lung user, passed away at 78. Meta's 2026 pivot away from VR gaming led to 1,500 job cuts.
- Earlier version 17/13/2026, 6:31:12 AM
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