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Apple Caves to UK, Removes Advanced Data Protection From iCloud
Apple has removed its most advanced security encryption feature for iCloud data in the UK, Reuters reports, citing government demands for access to user data. This unprecedented move affects Advanced Data Protection (ADP), which extends end-to-end encryption across a wide range of iCloud data.The change, effective immediately for new
CNBC
Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles in U.S. due to failing power-assisted steering systems
Tesla is voluntarily recalling 376,241vehicles in the U.S. to correct an issue with failing power-assisted steering systems.
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FTC Launches Inquiry into Tech Censorship Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the censorship practices of technology companies, The Wall Street Journal reports. This move aims to shed light on how these companies determine which content to block from user viewership and the potential consequences for consumers and competition."Censorship by
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Google to open its first physical stores in India, taking on Apple, sources say
The company currently has five retail stores, all in the US, which sell its products such as Pixel phones, watches and earbuds.
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Apple Unveils Custom Modem Chip, Reduces Reliance on Qualcomm
Apple has unveiled its first custom-designed modem chip, set to be integrated into the iPhone 16e and other future Apple products. The move, as reported by Reuters, will lessen the company's reliance on Qualcomm, the dominant supplier of modem chips for both iPhones and Android devices.The newly
CNBC
Apple unveils cheaper iPhone 16e powerful enough to run AI
The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.
SCMP
Huawei launches Mate XT in Malaysia to kick off trifold smartphone’s overseas roll-out
The international roll-out reflects Huawei’s confidence in the Mate XT, which was released in China on the same date as the iPhone 16.
The Verge
International Kindle Scribe customers can now directly jot notes onto ebook pages
Amazon’s now rolling out all the latest Kindle Scribe AI features to 2024 and 2022 Scribe owners in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. As I wrote in my review, the AI features are the 2024 ...
Reuters
Apple aims to bring AI features and spatial content app to Vision Pro, Bloomberg reports - Reuters
Apple aims to bring AI features and spatial content app to Vision Pro, Bloomberg reports  Reuters
Bloomberg
Apple Plans to Overhaul China iPhones With AI by Middle of Year - Bloomberg
Apple Plans to Overhaul China iPhones With AI by Middle of Year  Bloomberg
CNBC
Apple will integrate Alibaba's AI into iPhones in China, Chairman Joe Tsai says
Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China.
PYMNTS.com
Apple Reportedly Links With Alibaba for Chinese AI Rollout - PYMNTS.com
Apple Reportedly Links With Alibaba for Chinese AI Rollout  PYMNTS.com
Reuters
Apple teams up with Alibaba to bring AI features for iPhones in China, The Information reports - Reuters
Apple teams up with Alibaba to bring AI features for iPhones in China, The Information reports  Reuters
The Information
Apple Partners With Alibaba to Develop AI Features for iPhone Users in China - The Information
Apple Partners With Alibaba to Develop AI Features for iPhone Users in China  The Information
The Verge
Nvidia RTX 50-series laptop preorders start February 25th.
Nvidia announced in a post on X that laptops running RTX 50-series GPUs will go up for preorder on February 25th. It’s likely that laptop manufacturers will announce shipping dates and further details ...
Reuters
Apple partners with Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone in China, The Information reports
Apple is partnering with Alibaba to develop and roll out AI features for iPhone users in China, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing one person with direct knowledge of the decision.
CNBC
Hims & Hers faces scrutiny from senators on Super Bowl ad that 'risks misleading' patients
Two U.S. senators wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday expressing concerns about an upcoming Super Bowl ad.
SCMP
China’s antitrust probe into Google seen as warning shot to the US with Android as target
While the immediate impact is limited, China could escalate its actions depending on how its negotiations with the US unfold, analysts say.
CNBC
Apple shares fall 3% in premarket after China reportedly considers probe into App Store practices
China's market regulator is considering whether to open a formal probe into the iPhone giant's App Store fees and policies, Bloomberg reported.
CNBC
Nintendo posts profit miss as it slashes Switch forecast again ahead of console's successor
Nintendo investors and fans are awaiting more details on the Switch 2, the successor to the company's near eight-year-old Switch console.
TechRadar
Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5080: most places are sold out, but there's still hope!
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 went on sale on January 30 with an MSRP of $999 in the US and £979 in the UK - and as many of us feared, stock sold out pretty quickly. But don't give up hope just yet!
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Samsung Doubles Down on AI and Smart Home Tech for 2025 - PYMNTS.com
Samsung Doubles Down on AI and Smart Home Tech for 2025  PYMNTS.com
Bloomberg
Apple’s AI and AR Struggles Show It Has Lost Some of Its Product Edge
Apple’s struggles in emerging areas like artificial intelligence and augmented reality show the company has lost some of its product development edge. Also: Apple is set to launch an invite service; the company reports record-high quarterly revenue despite a big slowdown in China; and SpaceX’s Starlink service is coming to T-Mobile iPhone customers.
Apple’s AI and AR Struggles Show It Has Lost Some of Its Product Edge
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Apple's Record Revenue Tarnished by China iPhone Slump
Apple reported record revenues for the October-December period, reaching $124.3 billion, according to Nikkei Asia. However, iPhone sales experienced a 0.8% dip, with China emerging as the sole region experiencing revenue decline.The company's overall revenue growth was driven by strong performance in all other regions,
BBC.com
Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout - BBC.com
Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout  BBC.com
Bloomberg
Apple’s Flagging AI Hopes Get Revival From DeepSeek’s Emergence
Concerns over Apple Inc.’s first-quarter results have met with 11th-hour optimism that it could eventually benefit from the same force that recently wreaked havoc on the tech sector.
Apple’s Flagging AI Hopes Get Revival From DeepSeek’s Emergence
PYMNTS.com
Apple’s AI Headaches Could Lead to Lukewarm Revenue Growth - PYMNTS.com
Apple’s AI Headaches Could Lead to Lukewarm Revenue Growth  PYMNTS.com
TechRadar
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review: nearly RTX 4090 performance for a whole lot less
I spent a week extensively testing the RTX 5080, and overall it's the best premium graphics card for most people you can get right now.
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TikTok-loaded smartphones in US lists for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok divest-or-ban law until early April. That followed the US ...
TechRadar
Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5090: these are the retailers I recommend you check
Nvidia RTX 5090 deals at Newegg Newegg is a trusted retailer when it comes to PC hardware, and is often worth checking out when new graphics cards drop. It also offers a GPU trade-in scheme, which can ...