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Netherlands Seizes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia to Protect Tech Supply Chains

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In a rare and extraordinary move, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor company owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, to safeguard Europe’s access to critical chip supplies amid escalating global trade tensions. Nexperia is a key producer of high-volume semiconductors used across the automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors, making it […]

Trump Signals Openness to Nvidia Selling a ‘Weakened’ Blackwell AI Chip to China

Apple Forecasts Record-Breaking December Quarter as iPhone 17 Demand Surges

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Apple has reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, setting the stage for what could be its most successful December quarter in history — powered by exceptional demand for the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup. The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement, as Apple’s forecast surpassed market expectations and highlighted solid performance across several […]

Samsung Surges as Foldable Phones Steal Market Share from Apple in the U.S.

China’s Silence Deepens Uncertainty Over Trump’s TikTok Deal

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After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his approval of a deal that could keep TikTok operating in the United States, Beijing’s response has been strikingly muted. Despite the app’s global popularity and political weight, Chinese state media and online discussions have offered little commentary, signaling the government’s cautious stance as it ultimately holds the power […]

TikTok Faces U.S. Blackout as Commerce Chief Demands American Control Over App

Microsoft Outlook Suffers Widespread Outage, Leaving Users Locked Out for Hours

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Microsoft’s Outlook email service experienced a major disruption this week, with users across the globe facing hours of downtime on Wednesday and Thursday. The issue began around 6:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, affecting Outlook.com as well as its mobile and desktop applications. Users flooded social media with complaints, sharing error messages and screenshots showing “something […]

Amazon Merges Freevee Into Prime Video, Ending Standalone App in August

Trump Cracks Down on ‘Woke AI,’ Launches Bold Action Plan to Lead Global AI Race

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping national strategy to assert American dominance in artificial intelligence, vowing to eliminate “woke AI” models from federal use and transform the U.S. into a global AI export leader. This initiative was marked by the signing of three executive orders focused on AI development, neutrality, and innovation. […]

Bill Gates Slams Foreign Aid Cuts: “Lives Are at Stake — It’s Not Too Late to Act”

Nvidia Slams AI Chip Smuggling: Warns Bootleg Data Centers in China Are a Risky Gamble

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Nvidia issued a strong warning on Thursday about the use of unauthorized AI chips in underground data centers, calling the practice both technically flawed and economically unsustainable. The statement followed a recent investigative report alleging that over $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s high-performance chips have been illicitly funneled into China. “Building data centers using smuggled […]

Nvidia CEO Eyes Return to Advanced Chip Sales in China as Export Curbs Ease

Breaking the Language Barrier: Apple, Google & Meta Race to Build Real-Time Universal Translators

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For decades, sci-fi series like Star Trek and novels such as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy envisioned universal translators — futuristic devices that could instantly convert one language into another. What once belonged to the realm of fiction is now becoming a reality. During its latest iPhone event, Apple showcased a dream scenario for […]

Sam Altman Calls ‘AGI’ an Outdated Buzzword — Experts Agree It’s Time for a New Conversation

Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices in the U.S. Amid Economic Shifts and Tariff Pressures

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REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft announced on Friday that it will raise the retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the U.S. starting October, citing the impact of a shifting macroeconomic environment. The company clarified that accessories such as controllers and headsets will remain unaffected, and pricing across other countries will stay unchanged. Although Microsoft did […]

Microsoft Secures $6 Billion U.S. Government Cloud Savings Deal to Boost AI and Digital Transformation

Oura Hits $11 Billion Valuation After $900M Funding Boost to Redefine Wearable Health Tech

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Oura announced Tuesday that it has secured over $900 million in a Series E funding round, pushing the Finnish wearable tech company’s valuation to an impressive $11 billion. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with new investor ICONIQ joining alongside existing backers Whale Rock and Atreides. “With this funding, we’re accelerating […]

Bullish Ups IPO Target to Nearly $1B, Eyes $4.8B Valuation Amid Crypto Market Momentum

SAP Commits €20 Billion to Europe’s Sovereign Cloud to Accelerate AI Innovation

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German enterprise software leader SAP announced on Tuesday a landmark plan to invest more than €20 billion ($23.3 billion) over the next decade to strengthen its sovereign cloud infrastructure in Europe. The investment will expand SAP’s sovereign cloud portfolio by introducing a new infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform, giving European businesses secure access to advanced computing services […]

Amazon Acquires Bee AI to Supercharge Alexa with Wearable Voice Assistant Tech