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AppleInsider.com

Fri Aug-21 16:10:26regulatory65

Apple paid $17 billion in taxes to Ireland in 2025 following a final European Union ruling that the company received unlawful state aid through preferential tax arrangements.

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Einride orders 500 Tesla Semis -- the automaker's biggest electric truck order to date

Fri Aug-21 16:00:28product65

Einride has placed an order for 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks to serve Amazon and other customers in North America, marking the largest known order for the vehicle to date.

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Meta urges US appeals court to affirm win in FTC's monopolization case | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

Fri Aug-21 15:50:48regulatory65

Meta Platforms has urged the US Appeals Court to affirm its victory in the FTC's monopolization case, arguing the agency failed to prove a monopoly.

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Microsoft Says Latest Entra ID Flaw CVE-2026-69836 Exploited

Fri Aug-21 15:40:59regulatory65

Microsoft disclosed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its Entra ID service that was actively exploited in the wild before mitigation.

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Vultures Circle as Trump Offers Up $2.3 Billion Disaster Deal

Fri Aug-21 15:30:38other65

Palantir is a leading contender for a $2.3 billion U.S. government contract related to deportation operations under the Trump administration's Project Homecoming.

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Nvidia's AVO agent completes ARC-AGI-3 benchmark with 100% success rate

Fri Aug-21 15:30:18product65

Nvidia's AVO agentic system achieved a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark by enhancing Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 model.

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What to expect from Apple's September event: iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and more

Fri Aug-21 15:20:38product65

Reports indicate Apple will launch a premium-only iPhone lineup in September, including the iPhone 18 Pro and a new foldable iPhone model, while delaying the standard iPhone 18 to Spring 2027.

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US corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges

Fri Aug-21 15:20:29other65

US hyperscalers have issued approximately $220 billion in AI-linked debt with widening credit spreads and investor concessions signaling emerging market fatigue.

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The Trillion-Dollar AI Capex Gap: Why Too Much Hardware Could Be Nvidia's Trap and Microsoft's Opportunity

Fri Aug-21 15:10:26analyst65

Goldman Sachs analysis warns that excessive AI infrastructure spending relative to revenue creates a risk of hardware glut and margin compression for Nvidia while benefiting hyperscalers with custom silicon.

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Marvell Constructs an AI Moat With Alphabet Warrants

Fri Aug-21 14:50:34partnership65

Alphabet has secured a custom chip agreement with Marvell Technology featuring an equity warrant structure to optimize AI data center infrastructure.

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A U.S. Debt Crisis May Be Brewing: The Treasury Just Doubled Its Bond Buybacks at $40 Trillion

Fri Aug-21 14:50:19other65

The U.S. Treasury announced a doubling of bond buybacks for 10-year and 30-year notes as public debt surpassed $40 trillion, causing short-term yield fluctuations and raising concerns about fiscal management.

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Apple Cuts Vision Pro Team as John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

Fri Aug-21 14:40:34other65

Apple is reportedly laying off at least 60 employees from its Vision Pro VR team as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook as CEO.

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Alphabet's AI products reach over 2.5 billion monthly users, says Sundar Pichai

Fri Aug-21 14:40:14product65

Alphabet reported that its AI-powered products have reached over 2.5 billion monthly active users and is processing 3.2 quadrillion tokens per month, driving significant capital expenditure forecasts.

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YMTC files for $5B IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market in China's biggest semiconductor bet yet

Fri Aug-21 14:30:58other65

Chinese NAND flash manufacturer YMTC has filed for a $4.9 billion IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market, signaling increased competition in the memory sector.

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Microsoft Spent $115.9 Billion on AI. What Did Shareholders Get?

Fri Aug-21 14:30:46earnings65

Microsoft reported a 79.6% increase in annual capital expenditures to $115.9 billion for AI infrastructure alongside strong Azure revenue growth and a dividend raise.

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Meta (META) Quietly Became A Major AI Customer While Building Its Own API Business

Fri Aug-21 14:30:45partnership65

Meta Platforms has become a major customer of Microsoft's Azure AI services while simultaneously developing its own API business to monetize internal infrastructure.

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TikTok bets on 'high-quality content' as social media faces its

Fri Aug-21 14:21:05regulatory65

TikTok's strategic shift toward high-quality content occurs as Meta faces a $200 billion trial regarding platform design and addiction allegations, highlighting intensifying regulatory scrutiny across the social media sector.

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As First Federal Formula Trial Begins Against Mead Johnson, Abbott Announces $670M Settlement | Law.com

Fri Aug-21 14:20:33regulatory65

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and implement child-safety reforms following a ruling that its platforms contributed to youth mental health issues.

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Micron To Pour $10 Billion Into US Hub To Invent Post-DRAM AI Tech

Fri Aug-21 14:10:11product65

Micron Technology announced a $10 billion investment over the next decade to establish Micron Research Labs in Idaho, focusing on post-DRAM architectures and AI-specific compute systems.

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Meta Platforms, Google, Snap See Teen Dismiss Lawsuit Ahead of October Trial

Fri Aug-21 14:00:32regulatory65

A lawsuit involving Meta, Google, and Snap regarding teen safety has been dismissed ahead of its scheduled October trial.

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TSMC develops 1.6nm chip process, plans mass production in Q4

Fri Aug-21 13:50:18product65

TSMC has developed a new 1.6nm chip process featuring Vertical Backside Contacts for improved power efficiency and performance, with mass production scheduled for the fourth quarter.

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Nvidia in Advanced Talks to Invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure

Fri Aug-21 13:50:16m&a65

Nvidia is in advanced talks to invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, expanding its footprint in AI data center infrastructure.

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New Mexico's attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta

Fri Aug-21 13:40:46regulatory65

New Mexico's attorney general is advancing new social media safety legislation following a $942 million court victory against Meta for child safety violations.

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Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX

Fri Aug-21 13:40:26partnership85

Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX and secured an exclusive agreement for SpaceX to use Nvidia technology for its data center infrastructure.

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IDC on the Ground: AMD Advancing AI 2026 - Positioning Desktop AI Development as a Foundation for Scalable AI Deployment

Fri Aug-21 13:40:20product65

AMD unveiled a unified AI software strategy and reported record Q2 revenue of $11.5 billion at its Advancing AI 2026 event.

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Samsung SK Hynix AI Profits Drive Record Q2 Earnings

Fri Aug-21 13:20:49earnings65

Samsung and SK Hynix reported a combined $104 billion operating profit for Q2 2026, driven by AI memory demand, intensifying stakeholder pressure for profit sharing and highlighting sector-wide strength.

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Micron Technology Stock Has Become A Bet On Memory Prices

Fri Aug-21 13:20:38earnings65

Micron Technology's record revenue growth is driven primarily by surging memory prices rather than shipment volume, while facing increased competitive pressure in NAND from China's YMTC.

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Blackstone (BX) Targets Large Scale AI Infrastructure Financing Platforms

Fri Aug-21 13:20:26partnership65

Blackstone has partnered with NVIDIA and global financial institutions to create financing platforms for large-scale AI infrastructure and data center projects.

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Why chips have become the world's most contested resource | Fortune

Fri Aug-21 13:20:15regulatory65

The article discusses geopolitical risks to TSMC's operations in Taiwan due to US-China tensions, drawing parallels to historical military precedents for securing critical resources.

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BBC Audio | Americast | How will Trump's former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

Fri Aug-21 13:11:31regulatory65

A major legal case brought by 29 US states against Meta has begun, alleging violations of privacy laws for children and seeking billions in damages.

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Nvidia Vs Micron: Among The Best-Positioned AI Plays as Treasury Yields Spook The Market

Fri Aug-21 13:10:39earnings85

Nvidia and Micron reported blowout earnings with strong guidance, highlighting robust demand for AI accelerators and HBM memory despite broader market concerns over rising Treasury yields.

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AMD now ships more than 30% of x86 PC CPUs as Intel's long-held lead keeps shrinking

Fri Aug-21 13:10:33other65

AMD's share of x86 client CPU shipments reached a record 30.3% in Q2, continuing to erode Intel's market dominance amid strong overall sector growth.

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No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know

Fri Aug-21 13:03:17regulatory85

Meta faces a potential $1.2 trillion penalty and forced removal of addictive design features in a California social media trial that could reshape the industry.

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Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole to test pillars of stock rally - AOL

Fri Aug-21 13:02:48earnings85

Nvidia's upcoming earnings report and the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium are positioned as critical tests for the AI-driven stock market rally amid rising Treasury yields.

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Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

Fri Aug-21 13:02:44regulatory65

Tesla is recalling over 5.7 million vehicles in China to fix emergency door release handles and enhance driver-attention monitoring software.

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Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China - CNBC TV18

Fri Aug-21 13:02:42regulatory65

Tesla is recalling over 5.7 million vehicles in China to fix emergency door release handles and enhance driver-attention monitoring software.

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Anthropic Develops Custom AI Chips to Cut NVIDIA Reliance

Fri Aug-21 13:02:39product65

Anthropic announced the development of custom AI silicon chips to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and Google hardware, signaling a strategic shift toward proprietary infrastructure.

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Nevada clears Tesla, Uber and Waymo to run up to 8,000 robotaxis in Las Vegas - Startup Fortune

Fri Aug-21 13:02:38regulatory65

The Nevada Transportation Authority approved permits for Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to deploy up to 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County, marking the largest coordinated autonomous vehicle rollout to date.

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Cramer Asked Micron's CEO the "December 9th" Question. Here's Why It Could Be Micron's Most Important Day of 2026

Fri Aug-21 13:02:35other65

Micron Technology's CFO confirmed that the company will be permitted to resume large-scale share buybacks starting December 9, 2026, upon the expiration of CHIPS Act restrictions.

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AI delivers the largest capex-driven boost to GDP in history, per Bloomberg

Fri Aug-21 13:02:31other65

Bloomberg reports that AI capital expenditure from major tech firms is driving the largest GDP boost in history, with 2026 spending projected at $725 billion.

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