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Japan Competition Watchdog Accuses Google of Monopoly Violations, Issues Cease-and-Desist
Japan's antitrust authority issued a cease-and-desist order against Alphabet Inc.'s Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices tied to its Android smartphone software. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) directed Google to immediately halt agreements that mandate the pre-installation of its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices sold in Japan. 
Japan's antitrust authority issued a cease-and-desist order against Alphabet Inc.'s Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices tied to its Android smartphone software. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) directed Google to immediately halt agreements that mandate the pre-installation of its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices sold in Japan. -
Intel to Sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake in $8.75 Billion Deal to Refocus on Core Chips
Intel said Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its programmable-chip unit Altera to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a significant step in the chipmaker's broader effort to restructure its business and shed non-core assets. The deal values Altera at $8.75 billion-roughly half the $16.7 billion Intel paid to acquire the company in 2015-and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. 
Intel said Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its programmable-chip unit Altera to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a significant step in the chipmaker's broader effort to restructure its business and shed non-core assets. The deal values Altera at $8.75 billion-roughly half the $16.7 billion Intel paid to acquire the company in 2015-and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. -
OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Shortened AI Safety Testing as Competition and Weaponization Fears Mount
OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny after insiders and external researchers accused the company of drastically reducing the time allocated to safety evaluations for its latest artificial intelligence models. The changes, which critics warn could elevate the risk of misuse and "weaponization" of the technology, reflect the mounting pressure to outpace competitors like Meta Platforms and Alphabet. 
OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny after insiders and external researchers accused the company of drastically reducing the time allocated to safety evaluations for its latest artificial intelligence models. The changes, which critics warn could elevate the risk of misuse and "weaponization" of the technology, reflect the mounting pressure to outpace competitors like Meta Platforms and Alphabet. -
Apple Supplier Luxshare Eyes U.S. Expansion Amid 125% China Tariff Spike
Apple supplier Luxshare is exploring the possibility of shifting production to the United States in response to the escalating trade war and new U.S. tariffs, according to chairwoman Wang Laichun. The move reflects a broader trend among global manufacturers looking to mitigate exposure to rising duties on Chinese exports. 
Apple supplier Luxshare is exploring the possibility of shifting production to the United States in response to the escalating trade war and new U.S. tariffs, according to chairwoman Wang Laichun. The move reflects a broader trend among global manufacturers looking to mitigate exposure to rising duties on Chinese exports. -
Amazon Submits Surprise Bid to Acquire TikTok Days Before U.S. Ban Deadline
Amazon made a surprise last-minute offer to acquire TikTok, thrusting itself into the high-stakes negotiations over the Chinese-owned video-sharing app just days ahead of a U.S. government-imposed deadline to force a sale or ban the platform outright. The unexpected move adds a new layer of complexity to a deal process already fraught with national security concerns and intense political scrutiny. 
Amazon made a surprise last-minute offer to acquire TikTok, thrusting itself into the high-stakes negotiations over the Chinese-owned video-sharing app just days ahead of a U.S. government-imposed deadline to force a sale or ban the platform outright. The unexpected move adds a new layer of complexity to a deal process already fraught with national security concerns and intense political scrutiny. -
Xiaomi Shares Fall After Fatal SU7 EV Crash in China Kills Three
Xiaomi's stock dropped 5.5% after the Chinese electronics and electric vehicle maker confirmed a fatal crash involving its SU7 electric sedan, raising fresh concerns about the company's autonomous driving system. The crash, which occurred on March 29 in Tongling, Anhui province, killed the driver and two passengers, according to multiple Chinese media outlets citing sources close to the victims. 
Xiaomi's stock dropped 5.5% after the Chinese electronics and electric vehicle maker confirmed a fatal crash involving its SU7 electric sedan, raising fresh concerns about the company's autonomous driving system. The crash, which occurred on March 29 in Tongling, Anhui province, killed the driver and two passengers, according to multiple Chinese media outlets citing sources close to the victims. -
Huawei 2024 Profit Falls 28% Despite $118 Billion Revenue Surge Driven by Smartphone Comeback
Huawei Technologies posted a sharp 28% drop in net profit for 2024 despite a surge in revenue, as the Chinese telecoms and consumer electronics giant boosted investment in strategic technologies to counter U.S. sanctions and rebuild its smartphone business. The Shenzhen-based firm reported net income of 62.6 billion yuan ($8.6 billion), down from 87 billion yuan in 2023, even as revenue climbed 22.4% to 862.1 billion yuan ($118.2 billion). 
Huawei Technologies posted a sharp 28% drop in net profit for 2024 despite a surge in revenue, as the Chinese telecoms and consumer electronics giant boosted investment in strategic technologies to counter U.S. sanctions and rebuild its smartphone business. The Shenzhen-based firm reported net income of 62.6 billion yuan ($8.6 billion), down from 87 billion yuan in 2023, even as revenue climbed 22.4% to 862.1 billion yuan ($118.2 billion). -
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Reportedly to Feature 7.8-Inch iPad-Like Display with 4:3 Aspect Ratio
Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in fall 2026, and new leaks suggest the device will feature a 7.8-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, mimicking the design of the iPad. The move indicates Apple is aligning the iPhone Fold with its tablet ecosystem, aiming to deliver a hybrid experience that blends smartphone portability with iPad-level productivity. 
Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in fall 2026, and new leaks suggest the device will feature a 7.8-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, mimicking the design of the iPad. The move indicates Apple is aligning the iPhone Fold with its tablet ecosystem, aiming to deliver a hybrid experience that blends smartphone portability with iPad-level productivity. -
Tencent Invests $1.25 Billion in Ubisoft Unit Holding Assassin’s Creed, Stock Retreats After Early Rally
Ubisoft shares reversed early gains Friday after the French video game publisher announced a major strategic overhaul involving a €1.16 billion ($1.25 billion) investment from Tencent into a newly created subsidiary. The new unit will house some of Ubisoft's most valuable intellectual property, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. 
Ubisoft shares reversed early gains Friday after the French video game publisher announced a major strategic overhaul involving a €1.16 billion ($1.25 billion) investment from Tencent into a newly created subsidiary. The new unit will house some of Ubisoft's most valuable intellectual property, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. -
China’s H3C Warns of Looming Nvidia H20 AI Chip Shortage - Report
A potential shortage of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips is emerging in China, threatening to disrupt the country's rapid AI expansion efforts and exposing fault lines in global semiconductor supply chains. H3C, one of China's largest server makers and a key OEM partner for Nvidia, issued a warning this week to clients, citing "significant uncertainties" in the international supply chain for the H20 processor, according to a client notice reviewed by Reuters. 
A potential shortage of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips is emerging in China, threatening to disrupt the country's rapid AI expansion efforts and exposing fault lines in global semiconductor supply chains. H3C, one of China's largest server makers and a key OEM partner for Nvidia, issued a warning this week to clients, citing "significant uncertainties" in the international supply chain for the H20 processor, according to a client notice reviewed by Reuters.
