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Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India: 'I had a little problem with Tim Cook'
cnbc.com/2025/05/15/trump-told-tim-cook-he-doesnt-want-apple-building-iphones-in-india.html
Key FactsTrump Pressures Apple to Halt Production in India
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: livemint.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: livemint.com
- President Donald Trump urged Tim Cook to cease manufacturing in India and increase production in the United States.
- Trump made this statement during a Middle Eastern visit, asserting that India can manage on its own.
- Despite India's offer of a no-tariff deal, Trump highlighted high tariff barriers as an obstacle for American products.
- This stance may impede India's goal of becoming a global tech manufacturing hub.
I don’t want you building in India. India can take care of itself.— Donald Trump during his Middle East tour, referring to his conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Trump Tells Apple to Build Its Gadgets In the US: The US President spoke to Apple’s Tim Cook yesterday where he told the CEO he wants him to move production of ...
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-phones/158026/trump-tells-apple-to-build-its-gadgets-in-the-us
Microsoft Recall put to the test: incredibly practical yet creepy - Golem.de: It's hard to forget that Recall always sees your desktop in Windows 11 ...
golem.de/news/microsoft-recall-im-test-unheimlich-praktisch-und-dennoch-umheimlich-2505-196209.html
Key FactsSiemens Confirms Growth Outlook After Strong Q2 Results
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Siemens anticipates a 3 to 7% revenue increase for the full year despite rising uncertainties.
- In the second quarter, industrial profit rose by 29% to 3.24 billion euros, aided by a gain from the sale of its wiring business.
- Sales increased by 7% to 19.76 billion euros, while orders grew by 10%.
- Despite challenges in the digital industry sector, Siemens is witnessing improvement across most business areas, particularly in Smart Infrastructure.
"Our customers continue to rely on our technology, and our global footprint demonstrates our resilience."— Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens, in a statement confirming the company's growth outlook.
U.S. issues worldwide crackdown on using Huawei Ascend chips, says it violates export controls
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/u-s-issues-worldwide-crackdown-on-using-huawei-ascend-chips-says-it-violates-export-controls
Trump tells Apple’s CEO to stop expanding iPhone production in India: Speaking during a business summit in Doha, Trump said he met with Cook and asked him to ...
techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/trump-tells-apples-ceo-to-stop-expanding-iphone-production-in-india/
Microsoft Is Laying Off 3% of Its Workforce Despite Strong Financials: A new wave of cuts at Microsoft sees 6,000 of the company’s workforce let go.
pcmag.com/news/microsoft-is-laying-off-3-of-its-workforce-despite-strong-financials
Key FactsMicrosoft's Layoffs: Reasons and Implications
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
- Microsoft is laying off over 6,000 employees to streamline its corporate structure.
- The layoffs, which will impact Washington state, aim to reduce management layers and create more agile teams.
- Despite these layoffs, the company's workforce has grown by 100,000 over the past decade, while employment in the software sector has stalled since March 2023.
- Investments in artificial intelligence and the need to cut costs are central to this restructuring, even as Microsoft forecasts strong profits.
"These are people with dreams and rent, and I love them and I want them to be OK."— Scott Hanselman, vice president of Microsoft’s developer community, expressed on LinkedIn about the layoffs.
Marvel's Ironheart series now has a trailer: The long-awaited Ironheart series premieres June 24 on Disney+. There's a trailer filled with nifty footage.
engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/marvels-ironheart-series-now-has-a-trailer-152824616.html
Key FactsMarvel's Ironheart Series Unveils Exciting Trailer
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
- Marvel's highly anticipated Ironheart series premieres on June 24 on Disney+.
- The narrative centers on Riri Williams, a mechanical genius who creates her own armor.
- The trailer hints at a season-long conflict with the magical villain The Hood.
- The series consists of six episodes, launching with three on the premiere date and subsequent weekly releases.
Robert Downey Jr. and I spoke just after we wrapped, and he shared some very lovely words about my journey. He told me how excited he was and that he’s rooting for it, too. I literally got two thumbs up. It’s really reassuring to know you’re not embarrassing Iron Man.— Dominique Thorne about her conversations with Robert Downey Jr. after the production of Ironheart.
Microsoft unveils a new "human-centric" Start Menu redesign for Windows 11
techspot.com/news/107908-microsoft-unveils-new-human-centric-start-menu-redesign.html
Donald Trump lashes out at Apple over plan to ship US iPhones from India: President says he has ‘a little problem’ with tech group’s CEO Tim Cook over effort to ...
ft.com/content/8fac3758-703e-4b54-8516-3adce7d41815
Apple’s China shift begins with Foxconn’s $433M chip deal in India: Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, has received approval from the Indian government to build ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/15/india-approves-apple-supplier-foxconns-433-million-chip-joint-venture.html
Sony considers PS5 price hikes to cover Trump's tariffs: Sony has forecast an operating income of 1.38 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) for the current fiscal ...
techspot.com/news/107915-sony-considers-ps5-price-hikes-cover-trump-tariffs.html
Lockheed Martin anticipates sooner-than-expected F-35 award: Lockheed Martin expects to be awarded a finalized contract on its F-35 jets, which have been beset ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lockheed-martin-anticipates-sooner-than-expected-f-35-award-2025-05-14/
How to watch the Microsoft Build 2025 keynote: Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicks off on May 19.
engadget.com/big-tech/how-to-watch-the-microsoft-build-2025-keynote-025928960.html
Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store payments: A red icon is being prominently displayed on the App Store listing for Instacar ...
theverge.com/news/667484/apple-eu-ios-app-store-warning-payment-system
Microsoft layoffs hit software engineers hardest, with AI costs on the rise: In Washington state, software engineers made up more than 40 per cent of the roughly ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/microsoft-layoffs-hit-coders-hardest-with-ai-costs-on-the-rise
What if Bill and Melinda Gates never discovered philanthropy–and never sold a share of Microsoft? They’d be worth $1.5 trillion combined, Forbes figures ... Show more
Bill Gates Would Be Worth A Lot More Than Elon Musk If He’d Kept His Microsoft Stock
Bill Gates Would Be Worth A Lot More Than Elon Musk If He’d Kept His Microsoft Stock
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Key FactsUS Enforces Global Ban on Huawei AI Chips
May 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
- The U.S. government is imposing a global ban on the use of Huawei's AI chips.
- This action comes despite a recent easing of tensions in the tariff conflict between Washington and Beijing.
- The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new guidelines regarding chips for artificial intelligence.
- Using Huawei's Ascend chips without a license is deemed a violation of U.S. export control regulations.
Epic Resubmits Fortnite to U.S. App Store After Not Hearing From Apple for 120+ Hours
macrumors.com/2025/05/14/epic-resubmits-fortnite-to-app-store/
Meta's still violating GDPR rules with latest plan to train AI on EU user data, says noyb
theregister.com/2025/05/14/metas_still_violating_gdpr_rules/
Exclusive: Microsoft's Office-Teams offer will likely stave off EU antitrust fine, sources say
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/eu-antitrust-regulators-accept-microsofts-office-teams-offer-sources-say-2025-05-14/
Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service - here's why
zdnet.com/article/believe-it-or-not-microsoft-just-announced-a-linux-distribution-service-heres-why/
Foxconn gets nod for $435M project to make more of Apple chips in India, eventually
techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/foxconn-gets-nod-for-435m-project-to-make-more-of-apple-chips-in-india-eventually/
9to5Mac May 14
iPhone 18 Pro with in-display Face ID now looks very likely - 9to5Mac: Apple has long been working on embedding Face ID into the display, with recent report ...
9to5mac.com/2025/05/14/iphone-18-pro-with-in-display-face-id-now-looks-very-likely/
Airtel Africa commences second tranche of share buyback programme: “Under this agreement, Barclays will act as riskless principal and will make decisions ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/794328-airtel-africa-commences-second-tranche-of-share-buyback-programme.html
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia is back in the green amid Trump's dealmaking: The "Magnificent Seven" group of stocks was among the hardest hit by U.S ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/15/cnbc-daily-open-nvidia-is-back-in-the-green-amid-trumps-dealmaking.html
Apple’s new Magnifier for Mac is an accessibility feature everyone can use: The feature will turn your Macbook into the best seat in the house ...
fastcompany.com/91333807/apple-magnifier-for-mac-accessibility-feature
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Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Will Use The “Four-Edge Bending” Technology To Melt Th…
wccftech.com/apples-20th-anniversary-iphone-will-use-the-four-edge-bending-technology-to-melt-the-display-on-all-four-sides-with-the-help-of-a-new-oled-driver-based-on-16nm-finfet-process/
FCC threatens EchoStar licenses for spectrum that SpaceX wants to use: SpaceX alleged EchoStar is barely using spectrum, said it’s “ripe for sharing.”…
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/05/fcc-threatens-echostar-licenses-for-spectrum-that-spacex-wants-to-use/
Siemens confirms growth outlook after Q2 figures beat forecasts: ZURICH (Reuters) -Siemens still expects to increase its full-year sales by between 3 and 7% ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/15/siemens-confirms-growth-outlook-after-q2-figures-beat-forecasts
Nvidia-backed CoreWeave to spend up to $23 billion this year to tap AI demand boom
reuters.com/business/nvidia-backed-coreweave-beats-first-quarter-revenue-estimate-2025-05-14/
Microsoft is laying off 3 percent of its global workforce: Microsoft is laying off roughly 7,000 of its employees as it seeks to streamline management structures ...
engadget.com/big-tech/microsoft-is-laying-off-3-percent-of-its-global-workforce-154755787.html
EW 16h
Scarlett Johansson criticizes Oscars for not awarding Avengers: Endgame: 'How did this film not get nominated?'
ew.com/scarlett-johansson-criticizes-oscars-for-not-awarding-avengers-endgame-11735022
Chinese e-commerce sites offer discounts of up to $351 on Apple's latest iPhones: Chinese e-commerce platforms are offering discounts of up to 2 ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-e-commerce-sites-offer-discounts-up-351-apples-latest-iphones-2025-05-14/
ZTE's new U.S.-bound phone is a teaser for the iPhone 18: The perfect display.
mashable.com/article/zte-nubia-under-display-camera
Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts
engadget.com/big-tech/apple-has-teamed-up-with-synchron-to-develop-tech-that-lets-people-control-its-devices-with-thoughts-154018858.html
Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Bing Search Data as It Shifts Focus to Chatbots: Microsoft is limiting access to tools that boosted its rivals, but larger customers ...
wired.com/story/bing-microsoft-api-support-ending/
God of War Fans Are Still Demanding Remasters Of Kratos' Earlier Games: Keep your expectations low, boy
pushsquare.com/news/2025/05/god-of-war-fans-are-still-demanding-remasters-of-kratos-earlier-games
Are you eligible for a payout from Apple’s $95M Siri settlement? Here’s how to find out
independent.co.uk/tech/apple-siri-lawsuit-settlement-payout-eligibility-b2750907.html
Carl Pei teases the 'all-in' Nothing Phone 3 with a flagship price: The Nothing Phone 3 is apparently going to be priced like a flagship phone ...
engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/carl-pei-teases-the-all-in-nothing-phone-3-with-a-flagship-price-213023983.html
EW 17h
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning review: Tom Cruise's latest (and last?) mission is equally baffling and awesome
ew.com/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-review-tom-cruise-equal-parts-baffling-awesome-11734067
Microsoft is reportedly about to layoff 3% of its workforce: Microsoft is about to trim its worldwide workforce by 3%, CNBC reports. The company had around 228 ...
techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/microsoft-is-reportedly-about-to-layoff-3-of-its-workforce/
Fallout 76 studio lead recalls the feeling of “marching towards doom” as the team was already working on expansions on the day of its historically grim launch
videogamer.com/features/fallout-76-studio-lead-recalls-marching-towards-doom-working-on-expansions-during-grim-launch/
US Warns That Using Huawei AI Chip ‘Anywhere’ Breaks Its Rules: (Bloomberg) -- The Commerce Department issued guidance stating that the use of Huawei ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/us-warns-using-huawei-ai-191718234.html
Apple may owe you money. Here’s how to get it: Have you ever had Siri go off unintentionally? If so, Apple might owe you money.
cnn.com/2025/05/14/tech/apple-siri-settlement-claim
Ironheart Trailer: New Marvel Show With Anthony Ramos & Dominique Thorne: The first trailer for Marvel Studios' Ironheart, the new Disney+ series coming in ...
comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/1957572-ironheart-trailer-marvel-show-anthony-ramos-dominique-thorne
TSTT board quits: Chairman of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) and Amplia Anthony Peyson and the board resigned with immediate ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/tstt-board-quits/article_e27f2387-54be-42f9-8fc1-f9dd3219d9a4.html
Nvidia turns positive for 2025, third 'Magnificent 7' member to do so as favored group regains groove
cnbc.com/2025/05/14/nvidia-turns-positive-for-2025-third-magnificent-7-member-to-do-so-as-favored-group-regains-groove.html
20th Anniversary iPhone's Display May Have No Visible Frame or Bezels: Apple is reportedly considering a radical redesign for the 20th anniversary iPhone that ...
macrumors.com/2025/05/14/20th-anniversary-iphone-no-visible-frame-bezels/
DiscussingFilm 17h
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review – Tom Cruise’s Death-Defying Stunts Can’t Save Messy Finale
discussingfilm.net/2025/05/14/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-review/
Wccftech May 14
Huawei’s Chipmaking Partner SiCarrier Reportedly Seeks $2.8 Billion In Funding As It Attempts To Compete…
wccftech.com/huawei-partner-sicarrier-reportedly-seeking-2-8-billion-in-funding/
David's Bridal opens higher-end boutique to appeal to Gen Z brides: David's Bridal is opening its first Diamonds & Pearls store in Delray Beach, Florida.
businessinsider.com/davids-bridal-diamonds-and-pearls-upscale-boutique-gen-z-brides-2025-5
Office apps on Windows 10 are no longer tied to its October 2025 end-of-support date
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/microsoft-extends-office-support-on-windows-10-through-2028/
Microsoft shares its process (and discarded ideas) for redone Windows 11 Start menu
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/microsoft-shares-its-process-and-discarded-ideas-for-redone-windows-11-start-menu/
marvel.com 12h
Ryan Coogler Breaks Down the ‘Ironheart’ Trailer: The executive producer unpacks the ‘scrappy optimism’ of Marvel Television’s new show ...
marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/ironheart-trailer-break-down-ryan-coogler
Why can't my $3000 gaming PC run Copilot+ features? Come on, Microsoft!: Desktop PCs still matter. Microsoft would do well to remember that, especially if they ...
pcworld.com/article/2778362/why-cant-my-3k-gaming-pc-run-copilot-features-come-on-microsoft.html
DiscussingFilm May 13
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Review – Franchise Comeback is Mediocre at Best: The Final Destination franchise is finally back after a 14-year hiatus ...
discussingfilm.net/2025/05/13/final-destination-bloodlines-review/
Key FactsFresh Perspective in Final Destination Franchise
May 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: comingsoon.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: comingsoon.net
- Final Destination Bloodlines revitalizes the franchise with fresh ideas and an emotional core.
- The film follows college student Kaitlyn, who inherits a decades-old premonition from her grandmother.
- The characters are well-developed, adding significance to each death through their dynamics.
- With expertly crafted atmosphere and unexpected twists, the film delivers both suspense and humor.
IDF confirms eliminating Gazan 'journalist' who invaded Israel on October 7: The terrorist infiltrated the territory and participated in the organization's ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-idf-confirms-eliminating-gazan-journalist-who-invaded-israel-on-october-7
iPad Demand Soars as Apple Widens Lead Over Samsung and Xiaomi: Apple led the global tablet market in the first quarter of 2025, achieving 14% year-over-year ...
macrumors.com/2025/05/14/ipad-demand-soars-as-apple-widens-lead/
Nvidia sending 18,000 of its top AI chips to Saudi Arabia: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the cutting-edge Blackwell chips will be used in a 500 megawatt data ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/13/nvidia-blackwell-ai-chips-saudi-arabia.html
Key FactsSaudi Arabia Emerges as Key Buyer of AI Chips
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: investors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: investors.com
- Following a ban on AI processor sales to China, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a significant new customer.
- Nvidia and AMD announced deals with Humain, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to supply hundreds of thousands of processors.
- Analysts estimate that Saudi AI projects could generate annual chip sales of $3 to $5 billion.
- Additionally, a potential deal with the UAE could allow the import of over 1 million Nvidia chips, further boosting the market.
"The AI revolution has found its next major area of penetration ... Saudi Arabia."— Daniel Ives, Wedbush Securities analyst, commenting on the impact of AI spending news from the Middle East on U.S. tech stocks.
Wccftech May 13
Key FactsOver 1 Billion Daily RCS Messages Sent
May 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
- Google announced that over one billion RCS messages are sent daily in the United States.
- RCS, which replaces SMS and MMS, was developed by the GSM Association and promoted by Google.
- Apple adopted RCS with iOS 18, contributing to the increased daily message count.
- Key RCS features include higher resolution, larger file sizes, and enhanced group chat capabilities.
The Kids Online Safety Act is back, with the potential to change the internet: The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been reintroduced into Congress ...
techcrunch.com/2025/05/14/the-kids-online-safety-act-is-back-with-the-potential-to-change-the-internet/
Apple announces new accessibility features, including future support for brain implants
techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-future-support-for-brain-implants/
Sony forecasts flat profit this year as tariffs bite: Sony said on Wednesday it expects operating profit to rise 0.3% to 1.28 trillion yen ($8 ...
reuters.com/technology/sony-annual-operating-profit-rose-16-beating-analysts-estimates-2025-05-14/
How Apple could quietly raise iPhone prices this fall without blaming tariffs: If you’re planning to upgrade your iPhone this fall, you may need to prepare to ...
cnn.com/2025/05/14/tech/apple-iphone-prices-tariffs
Key FactsiPhone Shipments Plummet in China Market
May 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
- iPhone shipments in China dropped by 49.6% year-over-year in March 2025, totaling just 1.89 million units.
- Apple's market share decreased to around 8%, while domestic brands now account for 92% of smartphone shipments.
- Increased competition from local brands like Huawei, Vivo, and Xiaomi has pushed Apple to fifth place with a 14.1% market share.
- To counteract declining sales, Apple is reportedly reducing prices on some iPhone 16 Pro models ahead of the '618' shopping festival.
The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air: where Apple may cut corners – and where it won't
techspot.com/news/107898-ultra-thin-iphone-17-air-where-apple-may.html
Final Destination at 25: How a slasher with no killer turned into a billion-dollar franchise
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-14/final-destination-bloodlines-cheat-sheet-25-anniversary/105287160
Apple will use AI and user data in iOS 19 to extend iPhone battery life: Apple will likely announce iOS 19 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June ...
techspot.com/news/107899-apple-use-ai-user-data-ios-19-extend.html
Databricks is buying database startup Neon for about $1 billion: Databricks, one of the most highly valued tech startups, is using some of its fresh capital for ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/14/databricks-is-buying-database-startup-neon-for-about-1-billion.html
Samsung to adopt hybrid bonding for HBM4 memory: Samsung plans to adopt hybrid bonding for HBM4 to improve thermal and interface performance ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/samsung-to-adopt-hybrid-bonding-for-hbm4-memory
