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Microsoft and Apple hit with Class Action Lawsuits in the UK

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On Tuesday, two separate antitrust class lawsuits were filed against Microsoft and Apple in the United Kingdom.

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Social Media

Australia Wants to Boot Kids off Social Media. Meta Says: Make Apple and Google Do It.

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Last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government plans to introduce a law banning children from social media.

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Semiconductors

Semiconductors Brace for Short-Term Pain

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Semiconductor company Nvidia has managed to once again top Apple and become the world’s most valuable company.

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Big Tech

Epic Games Keeps Google’s Feet to the Fire

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Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, pulling the South Korean electronics giant into its long-running beef with Google.

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Patent Drop

Meta Could Face Cost Obstacles in AR Glasses Goals

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Though artificial reality took center stage at Meta Connect, the company faces headwinds in making AR glasses an everyday reality.

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Artificial Intelligence

Can Voice Assistants Make a Comeback in the Age of AI?

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Once upon a time, the biggest prestige battle in Silicon Valley was who had the best voice assistant. Then came ChatGPT.

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Patent Drop

Apple Seeks Adaptable Model Patent as It Readies to Join AI Race

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An Apple patent to train AI without eating up power highlights the advantages and headwinds the tech giant may face in the market.

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Big Tech

EU Fines Finally Catch Up to Big Tech

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Apple lost a court case over a €13 billion EU tax bill, and on the same day Google lost an appeal against a €2.4 billion antitrust fine.

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Patent Drop

Tech Firms Inch Closer to Users with AI Wearables

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Your data may be more valuable than the money made from selling devices themselves, experts told Patent Drop.

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Patent Drop

Apple Ring Patent Highlights Potential Plan to Expand Product Lineup

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Though the company has competitors in the space from Samsung and Oura, its walled garden ecosystem could give it an advantage.

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Finance

Berkshire Hathaway Takes a Steps Back from Apple, Builds Cash Pile

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Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Apple by nearly 40%, helping grow the Omaha company’s cash pile to more than $270 billion.

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Big Tech

Silicon Valley Gears Up for Crucial Earnings Week

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Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta all report earnings this week. Wall Street is dying for any hint that heavy investment in AI is paying off.

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Media & Entertainment

Even Apple is Getting Tired of the Streaming Industry Treadmill

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After years of spending big with little to show for it, Apple is attempting to rein in costs at Apple TV+.

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Big Tech

Apple Makes Strides in India as Global Competition Heats Up

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As the global market becomes increasingly competitive, Apple has turned toward India as a way to diversify its revenue stream.

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Patent Drop

Meta’s Blood-Pressure Monitor Could Add to Health Tech Patent Strategy

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Meta may add health tracking to its smart watch ambitions.

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Big Tech

Apple and the EU Actually Agree on Something

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The European Commission has reached an agreement that Apple will no longer box out third-party touch-and-go payment apps.

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Patent Drop

Apple Patent Highlights Upcoming AI Integrations for Vision Pro

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Apple Intelligence integrations are reportedly in the works for the company’s debut headset

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Big Tech

Europe Goes to War with Apple

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The European Commission accused Apple of breaching the anti-steering app store rules included in the relatively new Digital Markets Act.

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Media & Entertainment

Does TV News Have a Home in the Streaming Era?

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Big Tech loves movies, TV shows, and live sports. So why has it shown remarkably little appetite for the TV news business?

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Technology

Is Huawei Becoming the Apple of China?

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Huawei may be considering taking a commission on in-app purchases on its native OS — a tactic that’s bore fruit for both Apple and Google.

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