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Apple Sued for False Advertising Over Delayed AI Features in iPhone 16
Apple Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising and unfair competition after the company delayed key features of its highly promoted Apple Intelligence technology. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in San Jose, claims that Apple knowingly misled consumers into purchasing new iPhones and devices by touting AI capabilities that were not available at launch. 
Apple Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising and unfair competition after the company delayed key features of its highly promoted Apple Intelligence technology. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in San Jose, claims that Apple knowingly misled consumers into purchasing new iPhones and devices by touting AI capabilities that were not available at launch. -
Nvidia Unveils Blackwell Ultra AI Chips, Targets 50x Data Center Revenue Boost
Nvidia Corp. announced new iterations of its artificial intelligence chips at its annual GTC conference on Tuesday, introducing the Blackwell Ultra GPU and previewing its forthcoming Rubin family of processors. The moves come as the semiconductor giant aims to cement its dominance in AI infrastructure while grappling with rising investor scrutiny and global trade headwinds. 
Nvidia Corp. announced new iterations of its artificial intelligence chips at its annual GTC conference on Tuesday, introducing the Blackwell Ultra GPU and previewing its forthcoming Rubin family of processors. The moves come as the semiconductor giant aims to cement its dominance in AI infrastructure while grappling with rising investor scrutiny and global trade headwinds. -
Xiaomi Hits 200,000 EV Deliveries in 119 Days, Lifts 2025 Target to 350,000 Units
Xiaomi Corp. has delivered 200,000 electric vehicles in just 119 days, marking a new milestone in China's fast-growing EV sector. The company announced the achievement Tuesday, alongside a revised 2025 delivery target of 350,000 units, underscoring its growing influence in a market long dominated by Tesla Inc. and BYD Co. 
Xiaomi Corp. has delivered 200,000 electric vehicles in just 119 days, marking a new milestone in China's fast-growing EV sector. The company announced the achievement Tuesday, alongside a revised 2025 delivery target of 350,000 units, underscoring its growing influence in a market long dominated by Tesla Inc. and BYD Co. -
Apple’s iPhone 17 Leak Reveals Radical Camera Redesign, Slimmer ‘Air’ Model
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup appears poised for its most dramatic design shift in years, according to newly leaked photos and supply chain analyst reports. The next generation of iPhones is expected to feature not only a thinner, lighter model dubbed the "iPhone 17 Air," but also a radical camera redesign and significant hardware upgrades. 
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup appears poised for its most dramatic design shift in years, according to newly leaked photos and supply chain analyst reports. The next generation of iPhones is expected to feature not only a thinner, lighter model dubbed the "iPhone 17 Air," but also a radical camera redesign and significant hardware upgrades. -
Roku Faces Backlash Over Startup Video Ads as Customers Push Back on Autoplay Strategy
Roku Inc. is testing a new advertising strategy that is drawing ire from its customer base: autoplaying video ads that launch immediately when a user powers on their device, before even reaching the familiar Roku home screen. Over the weekend, numerous Roku users reported encountering the unexpected ads, notably a trailer for Disney's upcoming Moana 2. 
Roku Inc. is testing a new advertising strategy that is drawing ire from its customer base: autoplaying video ads that launch immediately when a user powers on their device, before even reaching the familiar Roku home screen. Over the weekend, numerous Roku users reported encountering the unexpected ads, notably a trailer for Disney's upcoming Moana 2. -
Google Parent Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Wiz for Over $30 Billion
Alphabet Inc., parent company of Google, is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal valued at more than $30 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. If finalized, the acquisition would mark Alphabet's largest-ever purchase and a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure and security portfolio. 
Alphabet Inc., parent company of Google, is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal valued at more than $30 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. If finalized, the acquisition would mark Alphabet's largest-ever purchase and a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure and security portfolio. -
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air to Feature Ultra-Thin Design, But Camera Bump Reaches 9.5mm
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is expected to introduce a major shift in design and performance, with the company reportedly replacing its "Plus" model with an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The device, rumored to be around 6mm thick at its thinnest point, could feature a significant camera bump, bringing its total thickness to 9.5mm, according to a claim by prominent leaker Ice Universe. Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is expected to introduce a major shift in design and performance, with the company reportedly replacing its "Plus" model with an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The device, rumored to be around 6mm thick at its thinnest point, could feature a significant camera bump, bringing its total thickness to 9.5mm, according to a claim by prominent leaker Ice Universe. -
North Korean Government Hackers Planted Spyware on Google Play Store, Cybersecurity Firm Finds
North Korean government-backed hackers successfully uploaded spyware to the Google Play Store, where it was downloaded by unsuspecting users, according to a report released Wednesday by cybersecurity firm Lookout. The malware, named KoSpy, was designed to conduct extensive surveillance, collecting call logs, messages, and even activating a device's camera and microphone. 
North Korean government-backed hackers successfully uploaded spyware to the Google Play Store, where it was downloaded by unsuspecting users, according to a report released Wednesday by cybersecurity firm Lookout. The malware, named KoSpy, was designed to conduct extensive surveillance, collecting call logs, messages, and even activating a device's camera and microphone. -
Saudi-Owned Scopely Acquires Pokémon Go in $3.5 Billion Deal
Niantic Inc. has announced the sale of its gaming division, including Pokémon Go, to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal, which includes Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, comes as Niantic struggles to replicate the success of Pokémon Go, its flagship augmented reality title. An additional $350 million in cash from Niantic is being distributed as part of the transaction, bringing the total deal value to $3.85 billion. 
Niantic Inc. has announced the sale of its gaming division, including Pokémon Go, to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile game developer Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal, which includes Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, comes as Niantic struggles to replicate the success of Pokémon Go, its flagship augmented reality title. An additional $350 million in cash from Niantic is being distributed as part of the transaction, bringing the total deal value to $3.85 billion. -
Apple Prepares Major iOS 19 and macOS 16 Redesign, Biggest UI Overhaul Since iOS 7
Apple is preparing to introduce a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with the upcoming releases of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, marking the most significant visual overhaul of its software in years, according to Bloomberg. The changes will impact key interface elements, including icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. 
Apple is preparing to introduce a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with the upcoming releases of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, marking the most significant visual overhaul of its software in years, according to Bloomberg. The changes will impact key interface elements, including icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons.
