Apple has filed a 545-page petition against India’s Competition Commission over a new penalty calculation method that could cost the company $38 billion. The dispute centers on whether fines should be based on global or local revenue. This comes amid an ongoing antitrust investigation into Apple’s A
Games Done Quick is hosting its first-ever Disability and Neurodivergence Special this weekend. The event features disabled and neurodivergent speedrunners showcasing games while raising awareness and funds. It represents a major step toward making gaming events truly accessible.
Honor has started the staged rollout of MagicOS 10 for its Magic V5 foldable smartphone. The substantial 3.6 GB update includes numerous new features and improvements. It may take several days to reach all users globally.
China’s economic planning agency warns of bubble risks in the booming humanoid robot sector. Over 150 companies are flooding the market with remarkably similar robots, raising concerns about wasted investment and squeezed R&D. The government plans market mechanisms to prevent overheating while accel
The UK’s Digital Services Tax raised £800 million from global tech giants in the most recent tax year, exceeding initial projections. However, the 2% tax captures only a small portion of the massive revenue these companies generate from UK users, with Amazon alone pulling in £29 billion in UK sales.
Nexperia’s Dutch unit has taken the extraordinary step of publishing an open letter to its Chinese leadership, warning that customers face “imminent production outages.” The public plea comes after repeated private attempts to resolve supply chain issues failed to get “any meaningful response.”
Baidu is emerging as a major AI chip player in China through its Kunlunxin subsidiary. The company has laid out a five-year roadmap starting with M100 chips in 2026 and projects massive growth as US restrictions block Nvidia’s top products from the Chinese market.
Oppo appears to be preparing to launch its Find N6 foldable smartphone in India. The device is currently being tested in the country and could feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This would be Oppo’s first book-style foldable under its own brand in India.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission is sounding the alarm about a potential bubble in the humanoid robotics sector. With over 150 companies developing similar robots, officials worry about market saturation and restricted R&D opportunities. Citigroup forecasts exponential growth next
Virginia’s utility regulator has created a new rate class specifically targeting data centers and other large energy users. These facilities will now face 14-year contracts with minimum demand charges, ensuring they cover infrastructure costs regardless of actual usage. The move comes alongside a $1
