# 6-1-26 Tech giants face scrutiny as new devices debut

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6/1/26

Today’s tech digest covers data center secrecy, new Surface and MacBook rumors, and a look back at SpaceCamp.

1. Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

> **[Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/erin-brockovich-takes-aim-at-data-center-secrecy/)**
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> Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.

1. This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark

> **[This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark](https://www.theverge.com/tech/940584/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-nvidia-rtx-spark-pictures)**
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> Nvidia inside.

Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microsoft Surface.

1. On its 40th anniversary, we reassess 1986’s SpaceCamp

> **[Reassessing 1986's SpaceCamp](https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/05/on-its-40th-anniversary-we-reassess-1986s-spacecamp/)**
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> Is it a hidden gem, a cult classic, or hopelessly dumb? Senior Space Editor Eric Berger and Senior Technology Editor Lee Hutchinson vote "all of the above."

Is it a hidden gem, a cult classic, or hopelessly dumb.

1. Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo

> **[Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo](https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-has-their-targets-set-on-the-macbook-neo/)**
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> Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

1. June Is For Exploring (2026 Wallpapers Edition)

> **[June Is For Exploring (2026 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/05/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-june-2026/)**
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> Let’s kick off June — and the beginning of summer — with some fresh inspiration! Artists and designers from across the globe once again tickled their creativity to welcome the new month with a new collection of desktop wallpapers. Enjoy!

Let’s kick off June - and the beginning of summer - with some fresh inspiration!

1. This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by

> **[This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/31/this-weekends-two-biggest-movies-were-both-directed-by-youtubers/)**
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> The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

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Data center “secrecy” always feels like a UX problem wearing an infrastructure costume. If communities can’t see water use, noise, and backup-gen testing schedules in plain language, they assume the worst.