CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW AMID EV BOOM AND TARIFF TENSIONS

The Shanghai Auto Show, a global stage for automotive innovation, opened on April 23, 2025, spotlighting China's dominance in electric vehicles (EVs) as local brands unveiled over 100 new models, outpacing international rivals.

EU IMPOSES HEFTY FINES ON APPLE AND META FOR DIGITAL RULE VIOLATIONS

The European Union has levied substantial fines against Apple and Meta Platforms, totaling €700 million, for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first penalties under this landmark legislation.

TSMC'S 1.4NM CHIPS SET FOR 2028, NAMED A14 DESPITE APPLE CONFLICT

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading contract chipmaker, has confirmed plans to launch its most advanced 1.4-nanometer (nm) chips in 2028, marking a significant leap in semiconductor technology.

APPLE'S SIRI UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP

Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is experiencing a significant transformation as its new engineering chief, Mike Rockwell, implements sweeping internal changes to revitalize the long-stagnant project.

OPENAI EYES GOOGLE'S CHROME AS ANTITRUST TRIAL SPARKS BROADER AI RACE

OpenAl's interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser, revealed during a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., signals a bold move to reshape the competitive landscape of online search and artificial intelligence.

Vision Air THE BOLD MOVE BEHIND THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AUGMENTED REALITY

Apple has long been a pioneer in consumer technology, redefining how we interact with devices through innovation and design, from iPhone to Apple Watch. Now, CEO Tim Cook is setting his sights on a new frontier: augmented reality, and after the lukewarm reception to the Apple Vision Pro, an all-new Vision Air product could help him achieve his ambition.

ATTACKING ELON MUSK AND TESLA JEOPARDIZES AMERICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

A surge of protests and vandalism targeting Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, has ignited a debate about their impact on America's transition to a sustainable energy future.

TESLA'S ELON MUSK TO REDUCE ROLE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly scale back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, starting in May 2025.

GOOGLE FACES FALLOUT FROM ILLEGAL MONOPOLY RULING IN ADVERTISING AND SEARCH

A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search and text advertising, a landmark decision that could reshape the $2 trillion digital economy.

SOUTH KOREA ACCUSES DEEPSEEK OF UNAUTHORIZED USER DATA TRANSFERS

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring personal user data to companies in China and the United States without consent, violating the country's data protection laws.

ADOBE UPGRADES FIREFLY WITH OPENAI AND GOOGLE AI MODELS

Adobe has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Firefly app, integrating artificial intelligence models from OpenAl and Google to enhance its creative capabilities, as announced at the Adobe Max conference in London on April 24, 2025.

INSTAGRAM ENHANCES TEEN SAFETY WITH AI AGE VERIFICATION

Instagram is strengthening its commitment to protecting young users by launching an artificial intelligence tool to identify teenagers who misrepresent their age, a new safety initiative from its parent company, Meta Platforms.

HUAWEI PREPARES ASCEND 910C AI CHIP FOR MASS SHIPMENT AS CHINA SEEKS NVIDIA ALTERNATIVES

Huawei Technologies is set to begin mass shipments of its Ascend 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers next month, a move that positions the company as a leading alternative to Nvidia's restricted AI hardware in China's $30 billion AI chip market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

SURVEY REVEALS STRONG CONSUMER INTEREST IN PAYING FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE

A recent survey by investment firm Morgan Stanley has uncovered a striking trend: 80% of U.S. iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, with an average price point of $9.11 per month.

GOOGLE ACKNOWLEDGES IPHONE 16E THREAT WITH PIXEL 9A COMPARISON

Google has rolled out a dedicated comparison page on its official website, pitting the Pixel 9a against Apple's iPhone 16e, a strategic move that signals its concern over the iPhone 16e's dominance in the $600 billion smartphone market, industry reports confirm from recent marketing analyses.

TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOTS HAMPERED BY CHINA'S RARE EARTH EXPORT LIMITS

Tesla's bold vision to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robots has encountered a major obstacle due to China's new restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, Chief Executive Elon Musk disclosed during the company's firstquarter earnings call on April 22, 2025.

MICROSOFT WARNS OF AI-DRIVEN SURGE IN SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS

Microsoft has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of artificial intelligence-powered online scams, which are becoming faster, cheaper, and more convincing, according to its latest Cyber Signals report.

APPLE SUED OVER IPHONE THEFT DATA RECOVERY POLICIES

Apple is facing a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the company of failing to assist iPhone theft victims in recovering data locked behind its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) and Recovery Key policies, according to court documents reported by The Washington Post.

OPENAI EXPLORES BUILDING ITS OWN SOCIAL NETWORK

OpenAI is reportedly in the early stages of developing a social network platform, with an internal prototype centered on ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities, industry insiders revealed through recent discussions on tech forums.

OPENAI TACKLES CHATGPT POLITENESS ENERGY COSTS

OpenAl is confronting a costly challenge as user politeness toward its ChatGPT chatbot, through phrases like “please” and “thank you,” has escalated energy expenses by tens of millions of dollars annually, Chief Executive Sam Altman disclosed in a recent social media exchange.

GOOGLE ACKNOWLEDGES IPHONE 16E THREAT WITH PIXEL 9A COMPARISON

Google has rolled out a dedicated comparison page on its official website, pitting the Pixel 9a against Apple's iPhone 16e, a strategic move that signals its concern over the iPhone 16e's dominance in the $600 billion smartphone market, industry reports confirm from recent marketing analyses.

Vision Air THE BOLD MOVE BEHIND THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AUGMENTED REALITY

Apple has long been a pioneer in consumer technology, redefining how we interact with devices through innovation and design, from iPhone to Apple Watch. Now, CEO Tim Cook is setting his sights on a new frontier: augmented reality, and after the lukewarm reception to the Apple Vision Pro, an all-new Vision Air product could help him achieve his ambition.

INSTAGRAM ENHANCES TEEN SAFETY WITH AI AGE VERIFICATION

Instagram is strengthening its commitment to protecting young users by launching an artificial intelligence tool to identify teenagers who misrepresent their age, a new safety initiative from its parent company, Meta Platforms.

SURVEY REVEALS STRONG CONSUMER INTEREST IN PAYING FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE

A recent survey by investment firm Morgan Stanley has uncovered a striking trend: 80% of U.S. iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, with an average price point of $9.11 per month.

APPLE'S SIRI UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP

Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is experiencing a significant transformation as its new engineering chief, Mike Rockwell, implements sweeping internal changes to revitalize the long-stagnant project.

OPEN AI TACKLES CHATGPT POLITENESS ENERGY COSTS

OpenAl is confronting a costly challenge as user politeness toward its ChatGPT chatbot, through phrases like “please” and “thank you,” has escalated energy expenses by tens of millions of dollars annually, Chief Executive Sam Altman disclosed in a recent social media exchange.

EU IMPOSES HEFTY FINES ON APPLE AND META FOR DIGITAL RULE VIOLATIONS

The European Union has levied substantial fines against Apple and Meta Platforms, totaling €700 million, for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first penalties under this landmark legislation.

TESLA'S ELON MUSK TO REDUCE ROLE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly scale back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, starting in May 2025.

HUAWEI PREPARES ASCEND 910C AI CHIP FOR MASS SHIPMENT AS CHINA SEEKS NVIDIA ALTERNATIVES

Huawei Technologies is set to begin mass shipments of its Ascend 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers next month, a move that positions the company as a leading alternative to Nvidia's restricted AI hardware in China's $30 billion AI chip market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW AMID EV BOOM AND TARIFF TENSIONS

The Shanghai Auto Show, a global stage for automotive innovation, opened on April 23, 2025, spotlighting China's dominance in electric vehicles (EVs) as local brands unveiled over 100 new models, outpacing international rivals.