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DeepSeek Races to Launch New AI Model R2 as China Advances in Global AI Race
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is accelerating the launch of its latest AI model, R2, after its initial offering in January triggered global market disruptions and rattled Western competitors. The Hangzhou-based firm had initially planned to debut R2 in early May but now aims to release it as soon as possible, according to sources familiar with the company. 
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is accelerating the launch of its latest AI model, R2, after its initial offering in January triggered global market disruptions and rattled Western competitors. The Hangzhou-based firm had initially planned to debut R2 in early May but now aims to release it as soon as possible, according to sources familiar with the company. -
Hackers Target HUD Screens With AI Clip of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet
Federal workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arrived at their offices Monday morning to find a bizarre AI-generated video playing on screens throughout the building. The 19-second clip, which depicted President Donald Trump kissing the feet of billionaire Elon Musk, was displayed on a loop for several minutes before officials scrambled to remove it. 
Federal workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arrived at their offices Monday morning to find a bizarre AI-generated video playing on screens throughout the building. The 19-second clip, which depicted President Donald Trump kissing the feet of billionaire Elon Musk, was displayed on a loop for several minutes before officials scrambled to remove it. -
Apple Disables iCloud Encryption in UK Amid Government Spying Demands
Apple Inc. has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from iCloud accounts in the United Kingdom, citing government demands for access to encrypted user data. The decision, which prevents new UK users from enabling ADP and will eventually require existing users to disable it, comes after reports that UK security services sought backdoor access to encrypted backups. 
Apple Inc. has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from iCloud accounts in the United Kingdom, citing government demands for access to encrypted user data. The decision, which prevents new UK users from enabling ADP and will eventually require existing users to disable it, comes after reports that UK security services sought backdoor access to encrypted backups. -
ByteDance Valuation Surges Past $400 Billion Again as AI Growth Offsets TikTok Uncertainty: Report
ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has seen its valuation soar past $400 billion as key investors, including SoftBank Group Corp., Fidelity Investments, and T. Rowe Price Group Inc., mark up their assessments of the company's worth. The increase signals renewed confidence in ByteDance, despite ongoing regulatory risks in the United States that threaten TikTok's future. 
ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has seen its valuation soar past $400 billion as key investors, including SoftBank Group Corp., Fidelity Investments, and T. Rowe Price Group Inc., mark up their assessments of the company's worth. The increase signals renewed confidence in ByteDance, despite ongoing regulatory risks in the United States that threaten TikTok's future. -
Trump Says Apple to Shift Manufacturing From Mexico to U.S. Following Tariff Pressure
President Donald Trump said Friday that Apple Inc. (AAPL) plans to shift part of its manufacturing from Mexico to the United States, claiming that CEO Tim Cook made the commitment during a White House meeting earlier this week. Trump stated that Apple had "stopped two plants in Mexico" and would instead manufacture products in the U.S. to avoid potential tariffs. 
President Donald Trump said Friday that Apple Inc. (AAPL) plans to shift part of its manufacturing from Mexico to the United States, claiming that CEO Tim Cook made the commitment during a White House meeting earlier this week. Trump stated that Apple had "stopped two plants in Mexico" and would instead manufacture products in the U.S. to avoid potential tariffs. -
Amazon to Shut Down Android Appstore by August 2025, Retains Support on Fire Devices
Amazon will discontinue its Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025, marking the end of an alternative app distribution platform that has struggled to compete with Google Play. The decision follows years of diminishing relevance outside of Amazon's own ecosystem, prompting the company to refocus on its proprietary devices such as Fire TV and Fire Tablets. 
Amazon will discontinue its Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025, marking the end of an alternative app distribution platform that has struggled to compete with Google Play. The decision follows years of diminishing relevance outside of Amazon's own ecosystem, prompting the company to refocus on its proprietary devices such as Fire TV and Fire Tablets. -
Oppo’s Find N5 Unveiled as World’s Thinnest Foldable, Introduces Mac Remote Control Feature
Oppo has launched the Find N5, the world's thinnest foldable phone, introducing an advanced integration feature that allows it to remotely control Apple's Mac computers-a first for an internationally available Android device. In addition to its slim profile, measuring just 8.93mm when folded, the Find N5 boasts wireless file sharing with macOS and an innovative screen-mirroring function that enables users to interact with their Mac from their phone. 
Oppo has launched the Find N5, the world's thinnest foldable phone, introducing an advanced integration feature that allows it to remotely control Apple's Mac computers-a first for an internationally available Android device. In addition to its slim profile, measuring just 8.93mm when folded, the Find N5 boasts wireless file sharing with macOS and an innovative screen-mirroring function that enables users to interact with their Mac from their phone. -
Huawei Expands Global Comeback With $3,660 Trifold Smartphone
Huawei has introduced its Mate XT trifold smartphone to international markets, marking the company's latest attempt to regain footing outside of China after years of U.S. sanctions curtailed its global presence. The foldable device, which carries a price tag of €3,499 ($3,660), is now available in select markets, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, though Huawei has yet to disclose a full list of countries where it will be sold. 
Huawei has introduced its Mate XT trifold smartphone to international markets, marking the company's latest attempt to regain footing outside of China after years of U.S. sanctions curtailed its global presence. The foldable device, which carries a price tag of €3,499 ($3,660), is now available in select markets, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, though Huawei has yet to disclose a full list of countries where it will be sold. -
Musk’s xAI Unveils Grok-3, Claims AI Model Surpasses OpenAI and Google
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, introduced its latest AI model, Grok-3, on Tuesday, claiming it delivers significantly improved reasoning capabilities and outperforms rival models from OpenAI, Google, and China-based DeepSeek. The company also announced a new AI-driven search tool, Deep Search, which it described as a "next-generation search engine." 
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, introduced its latest AI model, Grok-3, on Tuesday, claiming it delivers significantly improved reasoning capabilities and outperforms rival models from OpenAI, Google, and China-based DeepSeek. The company also announced a new AI-driven search tool, Deep Search, which it described as a "next-generation search engine." -
Apple to Launch M5 Chip in MacBook Pro First, Delaying iPad Pro Upgrade to 2026
Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation M5 chip in the MacBook Pro before rolling it out to the iPad Pro, marking a departure from previous Apple Silicon launch patterns. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the M5-powered MacBook Pro could arrive in late 2025, with the iPad Pro following in the first half of 2026. 
Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation M5 chip in the MacBook Pro before rolling it out to the iPad Pro, marking a departure from previous Apple Silicon launch patterns. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the M5-powered MacBook Pro could arrive in late 2025, with the iPad Pro following in the first half of 2026.
