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Apple Leasing Plan Could Let Financiers Remotely Lock iPhones
Code in an iOS beta reveals Apple is building a system that would let financing providers disable apps or lock iPhones if payments are missed.
Google Maps Home Address: Why Updating Your Location Matters for Navigation
Keeping your home address accurate in Google Maps improves route suggestions and traffic estimates. Many users overlook this simple setting after moving.
Facebook Rolls Out Standalone Marketplace App With Free Verification for Sellers
Facebook introduces a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers with a free verification system, aiming to boost trust and streamline e-commerce transactions.
6G Breakthrough: RIS Technology Solves Electromagnetic Interference
University of Glasgow researchers used reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to manipulate electromagnetic waves, solving a key EMI problem for 6G networks.
Meta’s AI Optimism Ad Borrows an Apocalyptic Bowie Anthem
Meta used David Bowie's apocalyptic song 'Five Years' in an AI optimism ad. The dissonance exposes a gap in tech marketing and raises questions about cultural awareness.
Nvidia Claims Custom Vera CPU Outperforms AMD Epyc Turin for AI Workloads
Nvidia disclosed details of its custom Arm-based Vera CPU for the Vera Rubin platform, claiming its Olympus cores outperform AMD's Epyc Turin chips. The processor targets AI reasoning and data center tasks.
Off-Balance-Sheet AI Debt Soars to $1.65 Trillion for Amazon, Meta, Microsoft
Major tech companies hold $1.65 trillion in hidden AI infrastructure debt via off-balance-sheet leases, per Nikkei Asia. Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are among the firms with the largest liabilities.
Solid-State Batteries for Robots Face Steep Cost Hurdle Despite Runtime Gains
SK On argues solid-state batteries could power robots for full 8-hour shifts but must prove total cost of ownership overcomes a 4x premium vs lithium-ion.
Intel Ships First High-NA EUV Silicon, Targets Chipmaking Lead
Intel has started shipping chips made with High-NA EUV lithography, a breakthrough process that could restore its manufacturing edge over rivals TSMC and Samsung.
Tesla Launches Robotaxi Pilots in Florida Cities Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Tesla quietly started robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa. The cautious rollout contrasts with CEO Elon Musk’s earlier promises and signals a measured strategy.
Samsung Electronics America Cuts Hundreds of US Roles Amid AI Chip Boom
Samsung cuts 739 US jobs in New Jersey and Texas while AI demand drives record semiconductor profits. The restructuring reflects a broader industry shift toward AI-focused production.
US Grocery Sales Growth Hits a Wall: What's Behind the Slowdown
US grocery sales growth has slowed as inflation and changing consumer behavior take hold. Discount retailers gain as shoppers cut spending. The trend signals a broader retail shift.
Doom Developer Accuses Microsoft of Destroying Immense Value at id Software
A former id Software developer criticized Microsoft for layoffs that destroyed immense value, calling the timing before the Doom DLC launch a sign of mismanagement.
Workers at Google Push for Layoff Safeguards as Alphabet's Wealth Grows
Over 4,500 Google employees demand job protections. Alphabet's $4.3 trillion valuation highlights a disconnect between corporate profits and worker security.
Data Centers Power Modern Life: What They Do and Why They Matter
Data centers are the hidden backbone of digital services, from streaming to AI. They handle storage, computation and networking, but face growing scrutiny over energy and water use.
Spotify Removes 75 Million AI-Generated Tracks in Anti-Spam Push
Spotify deleted 75 million AI-generated tracks in 2025. The move targets spam operations that exploit streaming royalties. As Spotify's Sam Duboff confirms, AI has not introduced entirely new spam tactics.
TSMC Adds Four 2nm Fabs to $100 Billion Arizona Expansion
TSMC plans at least four new 2nm chip fabs in Arizona with $100 billion investment, following record profits and raised capex for 2026.
Google AI Mode Expands Beyond Answers to App Actions
Google updates AI Mode to let users link and interact with select apps, moving from Q&A to task completion. The feature expands the assistant's utility across multiple services.
Google Wallet Aims to Streamline Age Verification With On-Device Solution
Google Wallet is developing a device-level age verification feature that could make verifying age more private and seamless. The approach stores credentials locally, reducing reliance on third-party services.