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Nvidia CEO ‘Disappointed’ After China Orders Firms to Halt Purchases of AI Chips, Tech Stocks Surge
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed frustration Wednesday after reports that Chinese regulators had instructed major domestic firms, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to stop purchasing the U.S. chipmaker's AI products. The directive, first reported by the Financial Times, targeted Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D, a chip custom-designed for the Chinese market. 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed frustration Wednesday after reports that Chinese regulators had instructed major domestic firms, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to stop purchasing the U.S. chipmaker's AI products. The directive, first reported by the Financial Times, targeted Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D, a chip custom-designed for the Chinese market. -
Trump Administration Strikes Deal With China to Keep TikTok Running in U.S.
The Trump administration said Monday it had reached a framework agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, resolving a yearslong national-security standoff over the popular short-video app just days before a deadline that could have seen it banned. 
The Trump administration said Monday it had reached a framework agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, resolving a yearslong national-security standoff over the popular short-video app just days before a deadline that could have seen it banned. -
Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over Regulatory Approval, Citing eSIM Challenges
Apple Inc. has postponed the launch of its new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing delays in regulatory approval, a move that sets the country apart from other major markets where the device is already rolling out. 
Apple Inc. has postponed the launch of its new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing delays in regulatory approval, a move that sets the country apart from other major markets where the device is already rolling out. -
Microsoft Dodges EU Antitrust Fine by Unbundling Teams from Office, Cutting Prices
Microsoft avoided a potentially massive European Union antitrust fine by agreeing to sell its Office suites without its Teams communication app at lower prices and committing to a series of pro-competition measures. The decision resolves a multiyear investigation launched after Slack Technologies, now owned by Salesforce, filed a complaint in 2020 accusing Microsoft of illegally bundling Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. 
Microsoft avoided a potentially massive European Union antitrust fine by agreeing to sell its Office suites without its Teams communication app at lower prices and committing to a series of pro-competition measures. The decision resolves a multiyear investigation launched after Slack Technologies, now owned by Salesforce, filed a complaint in 2020 accusing Microsoft of illegally bundling Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. -
Oracle Stock Soars 40% as Cloud Forecast Stuns Wall Street, Boosting Larry Ellison’s Wealth by $88 Billion
Oracle shares surged 40% Wednesday, setting the software giant on pace for its best trading day since 1992 and pushing its market value toward the $1 trillion milestone. The rally came after the company unveiled cloud demand and revenue projections that far exceeded Wall Street's expectations. 
Oracle shares surged 40% Wednesday, setting the software giant on pace for its best trading day since 1992 and pushing its market value toward the $1 trillion milestone. The rally came after the company unveiled cloud demand and revenue projections that far exceeded Wall Street's expectations. -
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup and Slimmer iPhone Air
Apple on Tuesday introduced its iPhone 17 lineup, including new Pro and Pro Max models, alongside a slimmer iPhone Air designed to showcase a high-density battery and sleeker profile. The announcement at the company's Cupertino headquarters comes as Apple faces intensifying global competition and higher costs tied to U.S. tariffs. 
Apple on Tuesday introduced its iPhone 17 lineup, including new Pro and Pro Max models, alongside a slimmer iPhone Air designed to showcase a high-density battery and sleeker profile. The announcement at the company's Cupertino headquarters comes as Apple faces intensifying global competition and higher costs tied to U.S. tariffs. -
Apple Expands Watch Lineup With Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, Adding 5G, Hypertension Alerts, and Satellite Connectivity
Apple unveiled three new Apple Watch models Tuesday-the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3-introducing features such as hypertension monitoring, 5G connectivity, satellite messaging, and enhanced sleep tracking. The updates mark Apple's latest push into health, safety, and AI-driven features as wearables play a growing role in both lifestyle and medical monitoring. 
Apple unveiled three new Apple Watch models Tuesday-the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3-introducing features such as hypertension monitoring, 5G connectivity, satellite messaging, and enhanced sleep tracking. The updates mark Apple's latest push into health, safety, and AI-driven features as wearables play a growing role in both lifestyle and medical monitoring. -
Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 With Heart-Rate Sensor, Live Translation, and Stronger Noise Cancellation
Apple introduced the third generation of its AirPods Pro on Tuesday, marking the first major upgrade to the premium earbuds in three years. The new model, priced at $249 and shipping September 19, adds heart-rate monitoring, improved active noise cancellation, and a live translation feature powered by Apple Intelligence. 
Apple introduced the third generation of its AirPods Pro on Tuesday, marking the first major upgrade to the premium earbuds in three years. The new model, priced at $249 and shipping September 19, adds heart-rate monitoring, improved active noise cancellation, and a live translation feature powered by Apple Intelligence. -
Xpeng Targets Global EV Expansion With Mass-Market Mona Brand, AI Push and Europe Focus
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch its mass-market Mona brand in Europe next year and broaden its presence in dozens of global markets, even as it faces mounting competition at home and new tariff pressures abroad. 
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch its mass-market Mona brand in Europe next year and broaden its presence in dozens of global markets, even as it faces mounting competition at home and new tariff pressures abroad. -
DeepSeek Upgrade Targets U.S. Export Curbs With Local Chip Support, Longer Context Window
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released an upgraded version of its flagship V3 model on Thursday, signaling further efforts to align its technology with China's domestic semiconductor ecosystem as Beijing pushes to reduce reliance on U.S. chips. 
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released an upgraded version of its flagship V3 model on Thursday, signaling further efforts to align its technology with China's domestic semiconductor ecosystem as Beijing pushes to reduce reliance on U.S. chips.
