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Apple Challenges DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit in Crucial Court Hearing
Apple seeks dismissal of Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit alleging smartphone market monopoly, disputing claims of anti-competitive practices. The case focuses on five key allegations including message quality degradation and smartwatch restrictions, with a ruling expected by January.
The Summer Intern Who Saved Valve: A Near-Bankruptcy Tale Behind Half-Life 2
Gaming giant Valve Corporation narrowly escaped bankruptcy in 2004 during a legal battle with Vivendi Games, thanks to a Korean-speaking summer intern. The intern's discovery of damaging evidence in Korean documents proved pivotal in preserving Valve's independence and enabling Steam's historic launch.
Apple Warns of Active Zero-Day Attacks Targeting macOS Systems
Apple releases emergency security patches to combat a critical zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in macOS systems. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, prompting urgent recommendations for users to update their systems immediately.
Google's 15-Year Journey: From Open Communication to Information Control
Discover how a pivotal 2008 memo transformed Google's corporate culture from open dialogue to careful information management amid legal pressures. This strategic shift created lasting impacts on internal communication that continue to shape the company's operations today.
Google Fights Back Against DOJ's Potential Chrome Divestiture Demand
Google strongly opposes reported plans by the US Department of Justice to force the sale of Chrome browser following an antitrust ruling. The company warns that separating Chrome from its core business would harm consumers and weaken American tech leadership.
Apple to Phase Out iCloud Backup Support for Legacy iOS Devices in 2024
Apple announces the discontinuation of iCloud backup services for devices running iOS 8 or earlier, effective December 18, 2024. Users of affected devices must upgrade their iOS or switch to local backup solutions before all existing legacy backups are permanently deleted.
DOJ Prepares Radical Proposal to Force Google's Chrome Sale and Android Unbundling
US Department of Justice plans aggressive action following Google's antitrust trial verdict, potentially forcing the tech giant to sell Chrome browser and separate Android components. The proposals aim to limit Google's market dominance and include new advertiser controls and AI content usage restrictions.
TSMC Invests in High-NA EUV Systems to Lead Next-Generation Chip Manufacturing
TSMC is making a strategic investment in advanced high-NA EUV lithography systems from ASML, with the first EXE:5000 system expected by late 2024. This $384 million per-unit investment aims to enable 1.4nm chip production by 2027, cementing TSMC's dominance in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
AMD's El Capitan Shatters World Supercomputer Record with 1.7 Exaflops
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory unveils El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer powered by AMD MI300A processors, delivering an unprecedented 1.742 exaflops performance. This $600 million system will support nuclear stockpile maintenance and advanced scientific research.