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EU Slaps Apple and Meta with $800M in Fines, Intensifying US Trade Tensions
The European Union has imposed substantial fines on Apple and Meta for violating digital competition laws, with penalties totaling nearly $800 million. The decision escalates growing tensions between EU regulators and US tech giants, while raising concerns about transatlantic trade relations.
Apple Partners with Godot to Bring Vision Pro Support to Open-Source Game Engine
Apple's engineering team is collaborating with Godot to integrate visionOS capabilities into the popular open-source game engine. This strategic move aims to expand the Vision Pro's gaming ecosystem while providing developers a cost-free path to create immersive mixed reality experiences.
Scientists Create Novel Color Beyond Human Visual Spectrum Using Groundbreaking Technology
UC Berkeley researchers have developed 'Oz' technology that can stimulate specific cone cells in the human eye to produce a previously unseen blue-green color called 'olo'. This breakthrough demonstrates the possibility of expanding human color perception beyond its natural limitations.
Critical Heat Issues Discovered in Nvidia RTX 5000 Graphics Cards
Investigation reveals concerning temperature hotspots on RTX 5000 series GPUs that could impact longevity, with some cards reaching dangerous temps over 100°C. Testing shows design flaws in power delivery components and potential gaps in Nvidia's thermal guidelines.
Intel Plans Massive 20,000+ Job Cuts Amid Restructuring Efforts
Intel prepares to slash over 20% of its global workforce, affecting more than 20,000 positions, as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to streamline operations. The cuts could significantly impact Oregon, Intel's largest hub, while the company struggles to regain industry leadership and compete in the AI chip market.
OpenAI Eyes Chrome Browser Acquisition Amid Google Antitrust Battle
OpenAI expresses interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser during antitrust trial remedies phase, seeing potential for AI-driven browsing experiences. The company's leadership believes the browser's 4 billion users could provide an ideal platform for implementing ChatGPT technology.
Windows 11 Successfully Runs on M2 iPad Air Through EU-Enabled Sideloading
A developer has achieved running Windows 11 ARM on an M2 iPad Air via UTM emulation, made possible by the EU's Digital Markets Act allowing third-party app stores. This technical breakthrough demonstrates new cross-platform possibilities enabled by regulatory changes.
Synology's Hard Drive Lock-In Strategy Sparks User Backlash
Synology plans to restrict its 2025 Plus NAS models to only work with Synology-branded drives, limiting features and capacity options. This controversial move raises concerns about vendor lock-in, availability issues, and long-term reliability for users invested in their ecosystem.
Global Tech Price Surge: Logitech Leads Wave of 25% Increases Amid Tariff Impact
Major tech manufacturers are implementing significant price hikes up to 25% due to new Chinese import tariffs reaching 145% in the US. The increases affect various sectors from 3D printing to computer peripherals, with companies like Bambu Lab already raising prices substantially.